How well do you remember the Star Trek episode ''The Trouble with Tribbles''?

By: H&I Staff     Posted: December 7, 2022, 1:34PM

The Star Trek episode "The Trouble with Tribbles" is possibly the most iconic episode of the original series. Even people who don't watch the show know the image of Kirk standing waist-deep in a pile of tribbles, looking exasperated. Again and again this episode shows up on lists ranking the best Star Trek episodes.

But how well do you remember your tribble trivia? Let's find out.

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  1. Which crew member gets the first tribble?
  2. What does the Klingon insult that finally leads to a brawl?
  3. What does Spock say he admires about the tribbles?
  4. What is Kirk trying to get when he receives a plate full of tribbles?
  5. How many tribbles does Spock estimate are on the space station?
  6. Who don't the tribbles like?
  7. How long does Spock say it will take to remove the tribbles from the space station?
  8. Where does Scotty beam the tribbles from the Enterprise?
  9. Why does Kirk say he could learn to like tribbles?
  10. Bonus: which Star Trek show had an episode that used footage from "The Trouble with Tribbles"?
How well do you remember the Star Trek episode ''The Trouble with Tribbles''?

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