In Star Trek: The Animated Series season 2, episodes 5-6, he's not Apollo, he's not the devil but he is another incredibly powerful creature demanding praise. Find out whether Kirk and crew give in this time in "How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth". Then backward is forward, black is white, and this is the end of the animated series: "The Counter-Clock Incident"!

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Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time.

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