Episodes
It all began when Gene Roddenberry convinced Desilu to foot the bill for not one, but two "Star Trek" pilots; thanks to ...read more It all began when Gene Roddenberry convinced Desilu to foot the bill for not one, but two "Star Trek" pilots; thanks to Desilu's boss, America's darling Lucille Ball, the world met Kirk, Spock and McCoy. show less
Didn't realize there was a cartoon version of Star Trek in the early 1970s? Not only was it great, but with original series ...read more Didn't realize there was a cartoon version of Star Trek in the early 1970s? Not only was it great, but with original series creator Gene Roddenberry, writer D.C. Fontana, and the series' original stars on board, it is the fourth season of the original show. show less
Paramount wanted to launch a fourth network with the new Star Trek series Phase II as its flagship. When the network proved ...read more Paramount wanted to launch a fourth network with the new Star Trek series Phase II as its flagship. When the network proved unworkable, Phase II appeared doomed - until Star Wars and Close Encounters Of The Third Kind proved box office hits. Phase II became the 1979 blockbuster Star Trek: The Motion Picture. show less
The 1980s saw Paramount release three linked Star Trek movies to huge box-office success. The first, The Wrath Of Khan, saw ...read more The 1980s saw Paramount release three linked Star Trek movies to huge box-office success. The first, The Wrath Of Khan, saw Ricardo Montalban as Khan, a villain from the original series, return. It was followed by The Search For Spock, directed by Leonard Nimoy. He returned to the director's chair for The Voyage Home, the biggest Star Trek success yet. show less
In 1987, Paramount decided "Trek" should return to its roots: television; "ST: The Next Generation" would become ...read more In 1987, Paramount decided "Trek" should return to its roots: television; "ST: The Next Generation" would become the first hour-long scripted show sold directly to the syndicated television market. show less
After Gene Roddenberry's death, "Trek" ventured into yet another incarnation; "Deep Space Nine" was ...read more After Gene Roddenberry's death, "Trek" ventured into yet another incarnation; "Deep Space Nine" was different from its predecessor, set on a space station; its 1993 debut featured an African American Captain and heavily serialized story arcs. show less
1995 brought another "Trek" series, with a new starship, a return to episodic storytelling, and "Trek's" ...read more 1995 brought another "Trek" series, with a new starship, a return to episodic storytelling, and "Trek's" first female Captain, Kathryn Janeway. show less
Kirk, Spock, Picard, Data--the list of great "Trek" characters is incomplete without the Enterprise, Starfleet's ...read more Kirk, Spock, Picard, Data--the list of great "Trek" characters is incomplete without the Enterprise, Starfleet's flagship vessel, but Enterprise isn't alone--there's a whole list of Federation vessels that aren't appreciated enough. show less
Plagued by fledgling UPN's under performance, Enterprise's premise (a prequel about the Federation's founding) was ...read more Plagued by fledgling UPN's under performance, Enterprise's premise (a prequel about the Federation's founding) was undercut by the decision to make the third season a reaction to 9/11. Lackluster ratings meant Captain Archer and his crew would only get four seasons. show less
From the series regulars and recurring roles down to the folks who just did guest spots, thousands of actors have brought the ...read more From the series regulars and recurring roles down to the folks who just did guest spots, thousands of actors have brought the characters of "Star Trek" to life; the discuss their work behind the lens. show less