GUEST STARS...
Rhodes Reason, Ian Wolfe, Bartell LaRue (voice)

PLOT SUMMARY...
The Enterprise encounters a world much like Ancient Rome, but in a modern setting.

QUICK SCAN...
This episode features a televised gladiatorial match, involving Spock and McCoy. This is a the only Classic "Trek" episode to make a reference, although indirectly, to Jesus Christ. Rhodes Reason, seen here as Flavius, also appeared on other 60's TV shows, including "The Time Tunnel". His brother, Rex, starred in the Sci-Fi classic "This Island Earth".

SYNOPSIS...
The Enterprise comes to the alien world 892 lV in search of the crew of the missing spaceship, the S.S. Beagle. When they beam down to the planet, they encounter a world not unlike ancient Rome, but with modern technology.

After first encountering members of a freedom loving underground movement, the Enterprise gang is captured by soldiers of the Imperial government. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy end up taking part in gladiatorial games, fighting for their lives and it's broadcast on television.

Scotty turns off the planet's juice, allowing Kirk, Spock and McCoy to escape. Back on the ship, they realize that Christ has been on this planet.

BEST BETS: Patterns of Force, Spectre of the Gun, Return of the Archons

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