Stardate: 2947.3
Quick Summary: During a recent ion storm, crewman Ben Finney is killed, and Kirk is made to stand trial for playing a role in his death. The entire episode centers around the court trial, complicated by Kirk's amorous relationship with the prosecuting attorney, Ms. Shaw. The most damning piece of evidence is a computer recording that demonstrates Kirk's wrongdoing, but Spock discovers that the computer has been tampered with by none other than the dead man, Ben Finney, who's still alive and hiding on the engineering deck of the Enterprise! Needless to say, Kirk is acquitted of a murder that never took place.
Review: A few fun oddities here... Spock refers to himself as a "Vulcanian", rather than a Vulcan; McCoy is revealed to be an expert in "space psychology"; and Ms. Shaw's green and pink super-duper-psychedelic dress makes you think that the Austin Powers movies were playing down the styles of the times. Wow.
It's a little tough at first to get wrapped up in a plotline about whether or not Kirk jettisoned an ion pad while in yellow alert - HE DID WHAT?! - but the writers pull it off in the end with the twist of Finney, not only still being alive, but being the main antogonist trying to frame Kirk the whole time. Introducing the theme of computers not being infallible, and letting Kirk "face his accuser" (meaning, bringing the computer before the court for testimony) was also a worthy move. Nice rescue.
Review: 3 stars
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