McCoy’s Best ‘Star Trek’ Quote Changes the Show in 10 Minutes

In the pantheon of peerless Star Trek characters, Leonard “Bones” McCoy (DeForest Kelley), never quite seems to receive his rightful dues. Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Spock’s (Leonard Nimoy) bond tends to overshadow the contributions of the Enterprise’s chief doctor, even though Bones — certainly a fan-favorite — provides Star Trek: The Original Series with its final, essential secret ingredient. He’s a charged spark as energizing as an adrenaline shot, and The Original Series wouldn’t be nearly as compelling without the full trio’s priceless chemistry.