Introduction of Harry Mudd
59 years ago, Star Trek introduced an underrated villain, Harry Mudd, who was underused for decades.
Harry Mudd has remained one of Trek's most underutilized creations, at least until his reappearance in Discovery.
Character Overview
Harcourt Fenton "Harry" Mudd first appeared in Season 1, Episode 6 of The Original Series, which aired on October 13th, 1966.
Carmel played the hilarious and insufferable Mudd with an unforgettable bombast that fans absolutely loved.
Legacy
While later villains like Khan Noonien Singh and the Klingon Empire became quintessential adversaries of TOS, Harry Mudd's potential remained dormant for nearly six decades.
Harry Mudd is a human man out for good old-fashioned profit.
Author's summary: Harry Mudd, a fun antagonist, was introduced in Star Trek 59 years ago.