The Return of the Archons
"The Return of the Archons" is the twenty-first episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series "Star Trek". Written by Boris Sobelman (based on a story by Gene Roddenberry), and directed by Joseph Pevney, it first aired on February 9, 1967.

In the episode, the crew of the "Enterprise" visit a seemingly peaceful planet whose inhabitants are "of the Body", are controlled by an unseen ruler, and enjoy a night of violence during "festival".

The episode contains "Star Trek"s first reference to the Prime Directive.
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