History Heartwarming / StarTrekTheOriginalSeries

* Also counts as Awesome, but Flavius runs in to stop the Romans from executing Kirk, ultimately buying the seconds needed for Kirk to get away (and by extension, [[SmallRoleBigImpact for them all to get away). Kirk clearly appreciated this as well, as [=McCoy=] explicitly mentions that his death was [[DueToTheDead recorded in Kirk's official report of their escape]], even as it's implied Merik's was.

* Creator/GeorgeTakei has said that early on, at a time when he was still otherwise mostly closeted, Creator/WalterKoenig noticed him checking out some guy on the set and figured out he was gay... and proceeded to be completely supportive. Years and years later, Koenig was the best man at Takei's wedding after gay marriage was legalized.

* Kirk and Uhura's kiss in "Plato's Stepchildren"--not the first integrated kiss broadcast on Television [[note]]That was ''Series/ILoveLucy''[[/note]] but still a big deal. The best part about this was two versions of the scene were supposed to be filmed; one with the kiss and one without. But both Shatner and Nichols (who, by the way, didn't usually get along all that well) purposely messed up every take of the second version so it couldn't be used.

* Kirk and Uhura's kiss in "Plato's Stepchildren"--not the first integrated kiss broadcast on Television [[note]]That was ''Series/ILoveLucy''[[/note]] but still a big deal. The best part about this was two versions of the scene were supposed to be filmed; one with the kiss and one without. But both Shatner and Nichols purposely messed up every take of the second version so it couldn't be used.

* Kirk also tells Garrovick to seek him out if he wants to hear some of Kirk's experiences with Garrovick's father (Kirk's former captain, killed in the previous encounter).

* What most irritates Chekov is not the insults directed at the ship or at Starfleet in general but the the ones directed at Kirk. It's sweet to see him being so loyal to his captain/mentor.

* [[FridgeBrilliance When you love someone, it's only logical that you should marry them]].

* Spock's PleaseSpareHimMyLiege moment when T'Pring selects Kirk as her champion. He wasn't even supposed to be capable of coherent thought at the moment. It gets better when T'Pau demeans him for his human behavior and Spock doesn't stop. As much as he fears being humiliated in front of "his" people, he feared more to let Kirk die without attempting to save him. It's even more heartwarming if considered as an echo to Kirk's earlier decision. Spock gives up his chance of being accepted as a Vulcan, something he's wanted and worked at for years. What has Kirk been working at and wanting for years? The captaincy--[[ActOfTrueLove the same thing he gives up.]] Not only does the Vulcan have someone he cares about more than his heart's desire, but also that person returns that friendship deeply enough to be worthy of it.

* The emotional outburst that Spock nearly had after learning that he ''didn't'' actually kill the captain is possibly the biggest SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}} in the entire show. ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5pocMUIWwU Watch!]]) It was the one and only time in the entire series where Spock smiles of his own free will and volition. Of course, it was the best.
--->'''Spock:''' [[YouCalledMeXItMustBeSerious Jim!]]

* Captain Tracey tells the natives that Spock's lack of a heartbeat ([[BizarreAlienBiology in his chest]]) proves that he's a demon, almost getting them to cut his throat. [=McCoy=] jumps to his defense, telling them the truth.

[[AC: StarTrekS1E29OperationAnnihilate Operation: Annhilate!]]

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* In his CaptainsLog, after all is said and done, Kirk has Dr. Dehner and Mitchell declared as dying "in the performances of their duties", so as not to tarnish their official records. They may have gone mad with power in the last moments of their lives but he clearly still sees Mitchell as an old friend who succumbed to circumstances that he didn't ask for.

* Kirk and Spock resolve the situation by ShamingTheMob with the revelation that the Horta MonsterIsAMommy, and then propose a solution to resolve the situation--which is that the hortas are really good at mining and should help the human miners. It works perfectly, with both populations ending the story living and prospering together in peace. The head of the operation even calls Kirk to tell him how well they're getting along.
* There's also [=McCoy=] successfully curing the Horta, despite being [[ImADoctorNotAPlaceholder a doctor, not a bricklayer]].

* When part of the roof caves in and Spock hears, he tries to contact Kirk. When there's no reply, he instantly moves faster and even drops the formality of calling him "Captain," instead calling out "Jim!" Spock may hide his emotions, but anyone can tell that for that moment, Spock was worried his friend had been killed.

* Kirk and Spock [[spoiler: finally find [=McCoy=], who they'd been separated from for the duration of the episode.]] Jim and Bones shout each other's names and hug--''and '''[[TheStoic Spock]]''' runs forward at the same moment,'' shooting his arm out as if to join in the embrace. In the next shot, he's shaking the doctor's hand quite earnestly.
** [[DownerEnding But]] [[KillTheCutie then]] it got worse.

* Sarek and Amanda's two-fingered embrace is AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther. Mark Lenard really sells it - without breaking Sarek's Vulcan stoicism the look in his face makes it clear he's still completely smitten with his wife.

'''Garrovick:''' Ineffective, Captain. I realise, Captain, you did everything you could do. I know that. It's just that nothing works against a monster that can do the things that thing does.\\

* What most irritates Chekhov is not the insults directed at the ship or at Starfleet in general but the the ones directed at Kirk. It's sweet to see him being so loyal to his captain/mentor.

* There's the scene where, after having rescued Kirk, both Spock and [=McCoy=] deny having reviewed Kirk's final taped orders to them.
** Kirk's taped orders were a pretty Crowning Moment, too. He knows his friends so well he was able to predict their actions and mediate between them even from beyond the grave. Well, sort of.
* Also, this line from Spock after [=McCoy=], who between Kirk's death and the effects of the space they're in, has gotten snippy with him and had to apologize:

* Not to mention the reason for the titular web: Spock refuses to turn the ship around and escape hostile territory because [[NoOneGetsLeftBehind Kirk might still be alive.]]

* Kirk tells Alexander, who had been picked on and enslaved by the Platonians for being a dwarf and lacking telekinesis, "Alexander, where I come from, size, shape or color makes no difference." Later, Kirk keeps his promise and takes Alexander with them when they leave the planet, where he can finally live his own life as a free man.

* Also, earlier in the episode, after [=McCoy=] has drugged an injured Jim to sleep, Gem watches Spock, who is looking worriedly at his sleeping captain. Not quite understanding the emotion, she reaches out and touches Spock's shoulder, before finally realizing why. The smile on her face afterwards says it all.

* In the otherwise clunky "Requiem for Methuselah" after Kirk is emotionally devastated by the events of the episode, Spock and [=McCoy=] come to his quarters. [=McCoy=], after delivering his final report, proceeds to upbraid Spock for his lack of "love". As [=McCoy=] departs, Spock leans over his captain's sleeping body and performs a mind meld with just one word: "Forget." Truly, this is ''the'' moment where we see just how deeply Spock cares for his captain... and his friend.

* The emotional outburst that Spock nearly had after learning that he ''didn't'' actually kill the captain is possibly the biggest SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming Moment|s}} in the entire show. ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5pocMUIWwU Watch!]])
** It was the one and only time in the entire series where Spock smiles of his own free will and volition. Of course, it was the best.
** Creator/LeonardNimoy hated that scene. He said it was completely out of character, and that Spock would have released those emotions by himself, in private. But it was better than the scene as originally written, where Spock was weeping uncontrollably and was told by Kirk to "be a man."
--->'''Spock:''' [[YouCalledMeXItMustBeSerious Jim!]]
** Later on, he realized just how effective the scene was and was reconciled to it. He realized it he disliked it because he was looking at it from Spock's point of view, and Spock, of course, would hate having his emotions revealed this way.

* A slightly fridgey one: Spock's PleaseSpareHimMyLiege moment when T'Pring selects Kirk as her champion. He wasn't even supposed to be capable of coherent thought at the moment. It gets better when T'Pau demeans him for his human behavior and Spock doesn't stop. As much as he fears being humiliated in front of "his" people, he feared more to let Kirk die without attempting to save him.
** Kirk's behavior adds extra heartwarming to the above. Spock gives up his chance of being accepted as a Vulcan, something he's wanted and worked at for years. What has Kirk been working at and wanting for years? The captaincy--[[ActOfTrueLove the same thing he gives up.]] Not only does the Vulcan have someone he cares about more than his heart's desire, but also that person returns that friendship deeply enough to be worthy of it.
* Spock asking Chapel to make him plomeek soup. Having vehemently (and very publicly) repudiated her for the same gesture earlier in the episode, knowing she has feelings for him that he can't share, he still sees that his illness is upsetting her and is able to accept her mercy and ''call her by her first name.''
* There's another, smaller one later on. Spock explains that the groom's 2 best friends are allowed to witness the wedding, and invites Jim and ''[=McCoy=]'' to come along. Really shows how much he considers [[VitriolicBestBuds [=McCoy=]]] a friend. And Bones, ever the Southern gentleman, answers with a [[SincerityMode sincere]], "I shall be honored, sir."
* Early on in the wedding, T'Pau gives Kirk and Bones the option to back out of their participation in what is sure to be a very gruesome ceremony. They opt to stay and support Spock instead.
-->'''T'Pau:''' Spock chose his friends well.

* Sarek and Amanda's two-fingered embrace is AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther.

* In his CaptainsLog, after all is said and done, Kirk has Dr. Dehner and Mitchell declared as dying "in the performances of their duties", so as not to tarnish their official records.
--> '''Kirk:''' "He didn't ask for what happened to him."

* That it's played so deadpan makes it even more SugarWiki/{{Heartwarming|Moments}}.

-->'''Kirk:''' Never lose you... never.

* James Doohan received a letter from a fan that he recognized as a suicide note. He invited the fan to the next convention, and the one after that, and several more. After a time he lost contact with her, and had also lost her address. He had no idea what happened to her until she showed up at a convention again, thanking him for his support and telling him she'd just finished her Master's in electrical engineering.

-->'''Edith''': Now, I don't pretend to tell you how to find happiness and love, when every day is a struggle to survive. But I do insist that you do survive, [[TheWorldIsJustAwesome because the days and the years ahead are worth living for!]]

* Some people might not know from watching the show, but James Doohan felt a great deal of animosity toward William Shatner for many years. However, while writing a book on the original ''Star Trek'', Shatner asked Doohan if he'd like to collaborate with him on the project. Doohan agreed, and both men appeared to walk away from the experience on amicable terms.
* After the first season, Nichelle Nichols decided to leave the show and turned in her resignation to Gene Roddenberry. However, that weekend she met one of her biggest fans, who told her how important her role as Uhura was and convinced her to stay on. The fan's name? '''''[[spoiler: Martin Luther King Jr.]]'''''

* George Takei has said that early on, at a time when he was still otherwise mostly closeted, Walter Koenig noticed him checking out some guy on the set and figured out he was gay... and proceeded to be completely supportive. Years and years later, Koenig was the best man at Takei's wedding after gay marriage was legalized.

* Spock's unwavering loyalty extends beyond his friendship to Kirk. The entire episode dealt with his loyalty to his first CO, Captain Chris Pike. The episode ends on a massive CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming when the Talosians give their "gift" to Captain Pike. Also Vina finally gets to reunite with the real Pike.

* After Tomlinson is killed, Kirk goes to the chapel to find Tomlinson's fiancee praying. He tries to comfort her as best he can. Finally, she looks him in the eye and says, "I'm all right," before leaving. Kirk sighs and head back out to the corridor; time to go back to work. It's a TearJerker, a HeartwarmingMoment, and a quiet MomentOfAwesome.

* The emotional outburst that Spock nearly had after learning that he ''didn't'' actually kill the captain is possibly the biggest CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming in the entire show. ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5pocMUIWwU Watch!]])

* That it's played so deadpan makes it even more CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming.

* The exchange between Spock and [=McCoy=] near the end. May double as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.

* When Kirk thinks he's been rendered superfluous as a captain, Spock and Bones, each in his own way, rally round him. First Spock tells him firmly that "a starship ... runs on loyalty to one man, and nothing can replace it or him," then [=McCoy=] brings him a drink, and when Kirk bitterly toasts to "Captain Dunsel," the doctor puts a hand on his arm and quietly corrects, "To Captain James T. Kirk." What follows is an iconic Kirk speech that's a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming in its own right:

* Spock's unwavering loyalty extends beyond his friendship to Kirk. The entire episode dealt with his loyalty to his first CO, Captain Chris Pike. The episode ends on a massive CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming when the Talosians give their "gift" to Captain Pike.

* Spock and [=McCoy=] are having another discussion before Spock leaves. Spock suggests that since [=McCoy=] can't accept his way of dealing with the situation, he could "Wish me good luck." [=McCoy=] doesn't. Then, when the Vulcan is out the door and can no longer hear him, he says, "Good luck, Spock."

* Although she does end up becoming the GirloftheWeek, and it is a little cheesy, there's something about Chekov and Yeoman Landon together in the moonlight being all loving with each other is a little aww-inducing, especially when it leads to two snooping aliens to imitate them and introduce them to love.