While exploring an uncharted area of space, the Enterprise is outmatched and taken in tow by a massive spherical spaceship. Doomed by the imposing being Balok and his huge ship, Kirk finally resorts to a bluff about a self-destruct system that will also destroy Balok's ship -- and the gamble pays off with surprising results.
A contemptible father pretends to have a change of heart when three nuns confront him the care and custody of his two children.
Members of Barney's squad of detectives resort to wearing dresses during a heat wave to help women detectives Wentworth and Bailey catch a rapist.
