Episode Behind the Scenes

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Sequel to the classic episode "Shore Leave."
   
Lieutenant M'Ress' "purring" was toned down in later episodes.
   
The cat-like Caitian, M'Ress may be of the same race as the lap-dancer in "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier."
   
A giant cat was also seen in the classic episode "Catspaw."
   
Surprisingly, during the zero-gravity scenes aboard the Enterprise, there are seatbelts attached to the bridge chairs.
   
Nichelle Nichols gets to showcase her singing talents once again in this episode. She had previously done so in the classic episodes "Charlie X", "The Conscience of the King" and "The Changeling."