19) The Squire of Gothos

Enterprise Incidents with Scott & Steve

While speeding through a star desert roughly 900 light years from Earth, the Enterprise encounters a rogue planet whose sole inhabitant -- an extremely powerful and rather jovial alien being named Trelane -- holds Captain Kirk and his crew captive while treating them as playthings for his amusement. When Kirk engages Trelane in a battle of wits in an effort to free the Enterprise, they play a high-stakes version of the most dangerous game -- the outcome of which will reveal the true identity of their mysterious captor. "The Squire of Gothos" is a fun, lighthearted and very entertaining episode, but it is also a subtle anti-war statement that holds a mirror up to the more violent and aggressive side of human behavior. But without question, the big reason why "The Squire of Gothos" achieves classic status is because of William Campbell, who was clearly having a ball with his playful performance as the mischievous Trelane, and his chemistry with William Shatner was fantastic -- both of which make Campbell one of the finest guest stars to ever grace the Hollywood soundstages of "Star Trek."

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