That is honestly one of my favorite episodes. And one of my favorite Kirk moments. He overcomes a fear that has been plaguing him since his academy days and beats the tar out of Finnegan, something he’s wanted to do for a very long time. And as a reward, he gets to briefly kindle a love affair that shouldn’t have ended when it did. Was it all fake? Sure. Does that matter? Maybe it doesn’t to James Kirk because he overcame a great obstacle in his life.

Also, you’ve got to love that Sulu’s greatest desire was to shoot a Samurai and this was McCoy’s greatest desire-

Edit: Can’t believe I forgot the obvious gif!

Writer’s table must have been stocked with the good weed for this episode.

I honestly get this same feeling rewatching Dr who

I’m half way through season 2. McCoy slapping a pregnant woman who wouldn’t let him touch her, was my highlight yesterday!

Now listen to me young lady. I’ll touch you in any way or manner that my professional judgment indicates

feels like they were a little too close to the Lost In Space sets/writers