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This week on The Final Frontier Podcast, we dive into a certified TOS fan-favorite: “Journey to Babel” (Season 2, Episode 10)—and yes… you can pronounce it however you want. Babel? Babble? Bagel? We cover it all. 😄
Inside this episode:
-Spock’s family drama finally takes center stage (hello, Sarek & Amanda)
-A surprisingly tense whodunit murder mystery onboard the Enterprise
-Federation politics that are… let’s say “messy” (but wildly entertaining)
-The debut of Andorians and Tellarites, plus big implications for future Trek lore
-One of the most emotionally loaded Nimoy performances—without him saying much at all
We also hit some absolutely unhinged highlights:
✅ “There’s an awful lot of emotion in this room… and it’s all coming from the Vulcans.”
✅ Kirk getting lightly stabbed (and still somehow owning the room)
✅ A deep-cut connection between an ancient Vulcan killing method and later Trek lore
✅ The episode’s perfect sitcom-style ending—Bones getting the last word
If you love TOS continuity, Spock-centric episodes, and classic Trek “diplomacy meets chaos” storytelling, this one’s a must-listen.
📺 Watch along with us on Paramount+ and drop your takes in the comments—especially:
How do you pronounce Babel?
Next week: “Friday’s Child” 👀
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