"The Man Trap" is the first episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek to be broadcast. It aired on NBC on September 8, 1966. Set in the 23rd century, the series follows the a
Spock and Kirk about to take Crater captive
"The Man Trap" originated in the first pitch for Star Trek by Gene Roddenberry (pictured).
Writer George Clayton Johnson in 2006. "The Man Trap" was his only Star Trek credit.
Jeanne Bal (pictured in a promotional picture for Mr. Novak) portrayed Nancy Crater, whose image the creature copied in this episode.
James Tiberius Kirk, often known as Captain Kirk, is a fictional character in the Star Trek media franchise. Originally played by Canadian actor William Shatner, Kirk is best known as the captain of t
The Man Trap
…television series Star Trek to be broadcast. It aired on NBC on September 8, 1966. Set in the 23rd century, the series follows the adventures of Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and his crew aboard the Starfleet starship USS Enterprise. In this episode, the crew visit an outpost to conduct medical exams on the…
William Shatner as Kirk in a publicity photograph for Star Trek: The Original Series
Publicity photo of William Shatner as Kirk, alongside Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock
Shatner portrayed Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series and the first seven films.
Chris Pine has portrayed an alternate reality version of Kirk in three Star Trek films since 2009.