Mark Lenard, who earlier played the Romulan commander in "Balance of Terror," returned to Star Trek in what eventually became one of the most pivotal guest roles as Mr. Spock's father. Lenard appeared only this once as Sarek during the show's three-year stint, but would later appear in several Star Trek movies and subsequent TV shows. Actress Jane Wyatt, best known to TV fans for her role in "Father Knows Best," made her first Star Trek appearance as Spocks mother Amanda in this episode. She appeared only one other time in this role, in the movie Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, in 1986. According to the show's original story notes, the earth-born Amanda's maiden name was Grayson
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