Return to Tomorrow

"Return to Tomorrow" was the 51st episode of Star Trek: The Original Series.

References

Characters

Episode characters

Clifford Brent[1]Christine ChapelPavel ChekovBill HadleyHenochJames T. KirkRoger LemliRyan LeslieLeonard McCoyAnn MulhallZainab OdhiamboSargonMontgomery ScottSpockHikaru SuluThalassaNyota Uhuraunnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) personnel
Referenced only
Adam and Eve

Novelization characters

Christine ChapelHanochJames T. KirkLeonard McCoyM'BengaAnne MulhallSargonMontgomery ScottSpockHikaru SuluThalassaNyota Uhura

Starships and vehicles

USS Enterprise (Constitution-class heavy cruiser)
Referenced only
Apollo 11

Locations

Arret (Arret system, the galaxy's Alpha or Beta Quadrants)
Referenced only
Alpha CentauriEarthMars

Races and cultures

ArretianHumanVulcan

Materials and substances

airatmospherebloodcatgutjellynitrogenoxygen

Foods and beverages

walnut

Drugs and treatments

metabolic reduction injection

Science and medicine

anatomyastrobiologypharmacology

Measurement and classification

body temperatureccclass M planetFahrenheitheart ratemetabolic ratemilestandard orbit

Anatomy

arteryheartlungmusclevital organ

Technology and weapons

androiddistress signal relayhumanoid robothypomicro-gearnegatron hydrocoilpulleyreceptaclescalpelstarshipsubspace radiotransportertricorder

Communications and tactics

diagramsubspace radio

States and organizations

FederationStarfleet

Ranks and titles

captainchief engineerchief medical officercommanderconndoctorengineerensignfirst officerhelmsmanlieutenantlieutenant commandermedicine mannavigatorphysicianscience officersecond officertactical officertechnicianweapons officer

Other references

BonesclothingcommunicationenergyeuphoriaevolutiongalaxygovernmenthumanoidKirk in deathKirk's womenlanding partylifeformmattermeasurementmedicinememorynation-statenuclear age/nuclear eraplanetpoisonsciencespacetechnologytimeuniformuniverseweapon

Chronology

Vulcan prehistory
Mentioned by Spock.
stardate 4768.3, 2268 (2260s chronology, 2264–2270 Enterprise voyages)
Enterprise travels to Arret.

Appendices

Related media

Adaptations

Images

Connections

Timeline

published order
Previous episode:
By Any Other Name
TOS episode produced Next episode:
Patterns of Force
Previous episode:
A Private Little War
TOS episode aired Next episode:
Patterns of Force
Previous story:
first story
Star Trek 9
Blish9
Next story:
The Ultimate Computer
chronological order
Previous Adventure:
First, Do No Harm
Memory Beta Chronology Next Adventure:
The Order of Things
Pages 15-19
Previous Adventure:
Mutiny on the Enterprise
Pocket Next Adventure:
Patterns of Force
Previous Adventure:
Mutiny on the Enterprise
Voyages of the
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)
(2264 to 2270)
Next Adventure:
Patterns of Force
Translations
1973
German : Rückkehr ins Morgen, translated by Iannis Kumbulis. (Williams)
1979
Italian : Le tre sfere di cristallo, translated by Giuseppe Scarpa. (Arnoldo Mondadori Editore)
1980
Japanese : 明日への帰還, translated by Hiroshi Saito. (Hayakawa Bunko)

External link

  1. The character of Clifford Brent was not named in the episode but the same actor, wearing an officer's Starfleet uniform, was addressed as Brent in TOS episode: "The Naked Time". The same actor also played the character of Vinci.
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