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“Patterns of Force”
no stardate is given (although many guides reference stardate 2534, which would create a continuity problem, because Spock performs his mind meld in front of McCoy in this episode, yet the first time that occurs is in “Dagger of the Mind,” around stardate 2715.1); produced directly after “Return to Tomorrow”; aired 16 Feb 1968See It in Context on the Continuity Pages:
Classic Era: Five-Year Mission (1966-1969, 1973-1974)
The original series, created by Gene Roddenberry, lasted three seasons (1966-1969), although it was almost cancelled at the end of its second season and was reportedly saved only through a letter-writing campaign. But the show,… [more]