Space Seed

"Space Seed" is a first-season episode of ', that was first broadcast on February 16, 1967 and repeated on August 24, 1967. It is episode #22, written by Gene L. Coon and Carey Wilber, based on a story by Carey Wilber, and directed by Marc Daniels.

Trivia

The episode marks the first mention of the Starfleet rank of Fleet Admiral. The rank is discussed in passing when Leonard McCoy, observing a dinner set for Khan, remarks that the ship must be expecting a Fleet Admiral for dinner. An actual Starfleet Fleet Admiral, however, is not seen on camera until '.

Related Topics:
Starfleet rank - Fleet Admiral - Leonard McCoy

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The nature of Khan's genetically enhanced followers would be explored further in a three-part episode arc on ' in 2004. Taking place a century prior to the events of "Space Seed", the episodes ("Borderland", "Cold Station 12" and "The Augments") featured a group of people from the same genetic experiment that produced Khan and his people. These people come to be referred to as Augments, although this term is not used in this episode to describe Khan and his men.

Related Topics:
Borderland - Cold Station 12 - The Augments - Augments

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