Shore Leave

Shore Leave is an entertaining episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. Written by Theodore Sturgeon and directed by Robert Sparr, it aired in the first season, on December 29, 1966.

On Stardate 3025.3, Captain Kirk and the Enterprise have stopped at an idyllic uncharted planet. It seems to fit the bill for much needed rest and recreation for the crew. But strange things start to happen when Bones sees the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, Jim meets up with an old flame and a tormentor from his academy days, Sulu finds a gun.... People's wishes come to life - sometimes with deadly consequences.

It's a lighthearted episode, and I've always enjoyed it. While it's not in my top 10, I would definitely recommend it.

The guest cast includes Emily Banks as Tonia Barrows, Oliver McGowan as Caretaker, Bruce Mars as Finnegan and Shirley Bonne as Ruth.