58) Elaan of Troyius

During a diplomatic mission to prevent a war between two neighboring worlds, the Enterprise must transport Elaan, the Dohlman of Elas, to the planet Troyius, where she must marry the ruler of that planet in an effort to keep the peace. That's easier said than done, since Elaan is extremely volatile, demanding and difficult to deal with. That means trouble for Captain Kirk, who reluctantly takes it upon himself to teach her manners and customs before the Enterprise reaches Troyius. But unbeknownst to Kirk, Elasian women have a power that men cannot resist: a love potion hidden in their tears that will enslave any man who touches them. When Kirk does just that, he falls under her spell, and the entire mission is thrown into jeopardy. If that wasn't enough, the Enterprise is being trailed by a Klingon warship. Its motives: unknown. "Star Trek" meets Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" in "Elaan of Troyius," an outstanding third season episode that really does have it all: action, suspense, jeopardy, heart, humor and -- most definitely -- romance. "Elaan of Troyius" features stellar direction by writer-director John Meredyth Lucas, a stellar score composed by Fred Steiner and a fantastic performance by guest star France Nuyen.

Guest: Larry Nemecek (author: "Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion"; host: "The Trek Files")

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