Episode Behind the Scenes

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The 'T' in James T. Kirk is finally revealed to stand for "Tiberius," and is referenced again in "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country."
   
Dr. McCoy does not appear in this episode.
   
"B.E.M." is an acronym used in science-fiction scripts standing for "Bug Eyed Monster."
   
Much like "More Tribbles, More Troubles", David Gerrold wrote this episode for the canned fourth season of the original "Star Trek."
   
The idea of the God-like being viewing natives of a planet as their children would later resurface in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode of "Justice."