I, Mudd

"I, Mudd" is a second season episode of the original American science fiction television series Star Trek first broadcast November 3, 1967 on NBC, and repeated April 5, 1968. It is episode #37, production #41, and was written by Stephen Kandel, based on a story by Gene Roddenberry and directed by Marc Daniels. David Gerrold performed an uncredited rewrite, but little of his material was used. Set in the 23rd century, the series follows the adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Federation starship Enterprise. In this episode, Captain Kirk has a second run-in with the conman, Harry Mudd. Mudd is now the supreme ruler of a planet of androids who cater to his every whim. The Enterprise '​s first encounter with Mudd was in the early Season One episode "Mudd's Women".