Land of the Lost: The Stranger

'"The Stranger" is the sixth episode of season one of the children's television series Land of the Lost. Directed by Bob Lally and written by Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, the episode first aired on NBC on Saturday, October 12th, 1974. This episode introduces the character of Enik, an Altrusian who, like the Marsahlls, finds himself stranded in the Land of the Lost. When the Marshalls discover that Enik may hold the key to returning home, they try to enlist his aid, but Enik is determined to save himself and his race - at all costs.

Notes & Trivia

 * Writer Walter Koenig is better known for playing the role of Pavel Chekov in the Star Trek film and television franchise.


 * Plotwise, this episode is more intellectually complex than most other episodes considering it's target demographic.


 * Actor Walter Edmiston also played the role of Jefferson Davis Collie in the fourth episode of season one, "Downstream".


 * Enik appears next in episode eleven, "The Search".