Let's talk "Spock's Brain"

[ozzfloyd]

Spock's Brain...hmm

Concept is not bad at all. Yeah, it's an all time stinker, but...I would contend that without the remote control Spock and "brain and brain, what is brain?" line, I think it ends up being a middling, forgettable episode. If it were just a tad better, we'd likely not be discussing it imo!

 

[Ssosmcin]

If one believes the Cushman books, the critical reviews of Spock's Brain were actually positive.

But really, The Cloud Minders, Mark of Gideon, And the Children Shall Lead, Wink of an Eye, Whom Gods Destroy and Turnabout Intruder are all lower ranked in my view. I could pick a few form the prior two seasons I like less also. A least Spock's Brain makes some kind of story sense. It's never dull, has a great soundtrack and imaginative camera work.

 

[Tango]

I’ve warmed to “Spock’s Brain” over the years. One of the things I liked, and shared with a few other third season episodes, was it’s old-school science-fiction premise. And, as others have also said, the bridge scene where they discuss their high-stakes bet on which planet to focus on I like quite a bit.

As for “Kirk’s Brain”, well, hey now he can be promoted to admiral! No, wait...

 

[whenyouknow]

The only thing I keep in my memory about this episode are the outfits for the girls. Love the skirts with the shiny thigh-high boots.

 

[ZapBrannigan]

The worst episode has always been "And the Children."

"Plato's" is the most embarrassing episode if you are watching in mixed company (meaning non-fans are present).

"Spock's Brain" is a fun but unserious outing, with some chills, some laughs, some cheesecake, some cool shots (rear-screen on the bridge, prop close-ups), and a fantastic music score. And it was always trashed by people who seem to have watched it once, out of the corner of their eye while reading the paper. But if you pay attention, there's a lot to like.

 

[Rowdy Roddy McDowall]

Yeesh.

 

[Rowdy Roddy McDowall]

It was the premiere episode of the third season after a huge fan campaign to keep the show on the air. I am positive that has a lot to do with it. It's also the schlock SF title of the episode.

Lost in Space has The Great Vegetable Rebellion which is considered the series' worst episode. But it's just the easiest to pick. There are a few much worse. But it's the cliche popular choice.



Eh, Space:1999 had a huge chunk of amazing episodes.

True that, but it was MISSION IMPOSSIBLE she won the three consecutive Emmys for. Going through divorce proceedings about the same time as 1999's run, Landau and Bain had a uniquely ominous ''chemistry'' at times. If the episode's great, Alan, Tony and Maya are likely involved.