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I, Mudd

Season 2, Episode 8, Aired Nov 03, 1967

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The Enterprise is taken over by a group of androids who are working for Kirk's old nemesis, Harry Mudd.

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GUEST STAR Roger C. Carmel

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Name an adolescent clothing line after him, but don't bring Mudd back

3.0

"Bad"

By millerem99, Jan 02, 2012

Didn't producers think fans had enough of the bland and irritating Mudd the first time around? I was surprised to see how high the reviews here went for Round 2 of Mudd and his droids/wives. Beyond the plots for both this and Mudd's Women, I can just never get past Mudd himself. He is altogether revolting and transparent, possessing no visible redemptive charm.
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Harry Mudd rears his head again in his part as a rogue rascal. You know what's coming.

6.5

"Fair"

By altotick, Nov 14, 2011

This isn't a deep Star Trek episode or even an outstanding one, but it's a bit of a relief after a string of serious ones that can sometimes be a little much.

It's a better episode than "Mudd's Women" and I found myself less annoyed with Mudd this time than the first time.

The actors acting like identical androids are interesting to watch since you can tell they aren't identical and some are shorter, taller, thinner, fatter. It's part of the fun in an episode that is light and silly.

The weird behavior they use to confuse the androids is slightly amusing. Overall it's an ok episode to watch, though probably not a prime candidate for rewatching.

The Uhura play at betrayal before the audience is let in on it is a nice touch.

Predictable, but an enjoyable break in a way.moreless
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Horrible all-over

1.0

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By zvyozdnayapyl, Nov 14, 2011

The crew's behavior in this whole episode was idiotic and stupid. First the landing party come across the planet full of Androids. So guess who they meet again ? THE ANNOYING and Ridiclous HARRY MUDD. If Mudd does noy want to Kirk and his crew to leave his planet, that is his choice and kirk ant the others have no right to try to bully Mudd for the leaving advice. Then Kirk and Flint get into a fight over Rayna which was just stupid. And last Spock uses a Vulcan mind touch to erase Kirk's memories of Rayna. What's the big deal? Kirk's lost women he fell in love with before (Edith keeler, Miramanee) and Spock did'nt use any mind touch. What makes Rayna any different? Plus we all know Kirk's only love is his ship. This was a totally ricidulous episodemoreless
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The crew of the Enterprise are forced to an uncharted planet run by Harry Mudd and his androids.

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By Celedorian, Nov 29, 2010

Poor Harry Mudd. He can't seem to get a good script. Roger C. Carmel became the first guest star to return (and he's fabulous again as Mudd) but another clunky script hurts his episode. This is one of the "comic" Trek episodes, and that is a breath of fresh air. "I, Mudd" does, however, go over the line at times into parody and silliness. Also, the story idea of Kirk being trapped on a planet and having to think his way out appears, by my scientific count, in about a bazillion classic Trek episodes, and many are better than this one. All in all, it's an episode worth watching for Carmel and some laughs, but it's not one of the better second season episodes.moreless
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An android takes control of the Enterprise, taking it to a planet where intergalactic conman Harry Mudd is stranded with thousands of androids, who cater to his every whim. A rather silly episode...moreless

6.5

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By Jay-Spacedust, Nov 19, 2008

This episode marks the return of Mudd, first seen in the first season episode "Mudd's Women". Like that episode, "I, Mudd" isn't really one of my favourite episodes.

Although others will disagree, the best thing about the episode in my view is probably Mudd himself, well played by Roger C. Carmel. The character is an interesting one they just never seemed to get the right story for him. I think with the right material he would have been excellent, but both of the Mudd episodes are rather sub par.

The episode is a comedy. Although Original 'Trek' was probably the best at comedy compared to its later spin-offs, some of it is rather cringe worthy.

Mudd's wife is probably the most amusing part of the episode, although is an extreme caricature and more like something out of '60s 'Batman' or suchlike.

Then there is the terrible moment when you think that Uhura has betrayed her crewmates; thank goodness it was all part of the plan. It really had me going for a minute.

The scenes as the crew set out to confuse the androids are very surreal; Only in Original 'Trek' would you see this sort of thing; the later spin-offs took themselves far too seriously to ever stray into such territory (but that's probably another debate for another page).

The climax of the story once again uses that old 'Star Trek' chestnut of out-thinking robots (or androids). By this point it had become a familiar plot, and was on the verge of being used too often.

If I was forced to pick a 'favourite' (if you can call it that) between the two Mudd episodes, I'd probably go for this one; simply because it has more going on, and a couple more moments of real interest.

Not much more to say on this one. At best it is a filler episode; either way it doesn't really rank as a favourite of mine.moreless
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- Even in the digital remaster, there's a noticeable "shimmer" in the scene where multiple Alyces stand beside Harry. Just before the camera cuts to Spock, the middle Alyce on the right hand side wobbles noticeably.
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- Although Alyce Andrece is credited as Alice #1-#250 and Rhae Andrece is credited as Alice #251-#500, this is not consistent with their appearances in the episode. For example, the final grand pageant of nonsense and illogic is attended by Alices #3 and #11 (standing side by side in the same shot with no special effects) who accordingly should both be impossibly played by the same actress.
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- Norman is behind Uhura and Chekov, but when Harry Mudd walks up to Spock, Norman is now behind android 2 and Spock.
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- Harry Mudd: Kirk, I'm no scientist. Kirk: No, you're an irritant. You'll stay here and provide a first-class example to the androids of a human failure. They'll learn by close observation how to avoid ones like you in the future. Harry Mudd: How long? Kirk: As long as you continue to be an irritant, Harry. It's up to you.
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- Kirk: Oh, there's one more thing. We've programmed a special android attendant to take care of your every need. She'll help you find an incentive to work with the androids and not exploit them. Harry Mudd: I call that unexpectedly civil of you, Captain. Kirk: Yes. Stella 1: Harcourt! Harcourt Fenton Mudd, what have you been up to? Have you been drinking again? You answer me! Harry Mudd: Shut up. Stella 1: You miserable, conniving toad! Harry Mudd: I order you, shut up! Stella 1: Going out all night and giving me silly stories! Stella 2: Harcourt! Harry Mudd: Aaahhh! Stella 2: Harcourt Fenton Mudd, you've been overeating again, and drinking! Harry Mudd: Kirk, you can't do this. It's inhuman! Stella 2: You need constant supervision. My work's cut out for me. Stella 1: Harcourt! Stella 500: Have you ever seen a worm in alcohol! You're on a regular schedule! Harry Mudd: No. Number 500?
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- Alice 471: Which wants and desires of yours are not fulfilled? Kirk: We want the Enterprise. Alice 471: The Enterprise is not a want or a desire. It is a mechanical device. Kirk: No. It's a beautiful lady, and we love her.
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- This was the first second season episode of Star Trek to be re-mastered for the 40th anniversary. It aired in October 2006 and was bumped ahead of a number of first season episodes on the re-mastering schedule.
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- Roger C. Carmel, who played Harry Mudd in this episode and in "Mudd's Women," was one of only two guest-starring actors to reprise a previous role in the original Star Trek TV series. The other actor was Bruce Hyde who played Lt. Kevin Riley in both "The Naked Time" and "The Conscience of the King."
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- Co-writer David Gerrold is uncredited.
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