Spock has hijacked the Enterprise and taken it within range of the forbidden planet of Talos IV. At his court martial, he produces evidence of Capt Pike's first contacts with the Talosians.
As Mr Spock conducts his own defence, the Enterprise receives transmissions from Talos IV detailing Capt Pike's first encounter with the Talosians.
Ann and Don's plans to spend New Year's Eve alone are thwarted when their parents and neighbours drop by.