With discovery returning to our screens this week after its midseason break, ive ranked my favourite 23 episodes. Sep 05, 2016 the top 10 classic star trek episodes. One of the most famous episodes of the original star trek series, amok time finds the normally logical, restrained mr. This list includes all episodes the television series and the movies with time travel plots, from the original series through to the next generation, deep space nine and voyager, as. Best star trek original series episodes ranked business. Premiering on september 8, 1966, star trek was on the air for just three years on nbc, but the series about the crew of the starship enterprise, starring. The original series seemed destined to be a forgotten relic before syndication brought it a whole new fanbase in the 1970s, relaunching the franchise to grand new heights that continue to this day.
Just think of what an expanded storyline could do to give us more background on commodore matt decker and his crew, before and during their fateful encounter. The star trek world was full of wisdom and great lines, but here are 22 of the most meaningful quotes from its. Many of the most iconic episodes from the first series end up high on best of lists, if for no other. That dramatic throughline, some great acting, and a dynamic and tense plot all made for a memorable episode that still packs a. The episodes are listed in order by original air date, which match the episode order in each seasons original, remastered, and bluray dvd box sets.
Although tng is one of the most enjoyable shows ever watched, its quality is not uniform, and only its most devoted fans will not find it a chore to get through all 178 episodes. Star trek first aired more than 50 years ago, and with five network. That dramatic throughline, some great acting, and a dynamic and tense plot all made for a memorable episode that still packs a wallop today. Many of them captured the imaginations of fans, and for a variety of reasons. The entire series was gradually released on vhs over the next few years during the remainder of the shows run and after the. Sep 02, 2016 for all its influence, the original star trek ran for just 79 episodes, from its sept. Star trek is one of the most beloved bits of scifi tv around, but perhaps most beloved of all is read more star trek. The best episodes, though, rank among televisions very finest. One of the more memorable star trek movies was 1986 the voyage home, in which the crew of the enterprise goes back in time, to 1986, to. In star trek, kirk repeatedly shows a knack for getting computers to selfdestruct.
Time travel features in over 50 episodes of star trek and in four of the movies, making it one of the franchises most commonly used storytelling mechanics. After doc mccoy suffers an overdose of cordrazine, he travels back in time to earth in the 30s and unwittingly changes the course of history. One of star treks most popular characters, data has appeared in quite a few episodes, and today, were looking at the ones where the sentient android shined the brightest. The original series, season 1, episode 4 a mysterious virus infects the crew, breaking down their inhibitions and letting their deepest fears and desires come to the forefront. Jul 27, 2016 empire counts down the 50 best star trek episodes of all time, spanning the original series, the next generation, deep space nine, voyager and enterprise. For my money, the most memorable moment in star trek history is when picard sees batai and eline and realizes that the person the probe finds is him. The original series may have beaten that breakdown slightly, thanks to an excellent first season and a lot of strong second season shows. The pilot was rejected by nbc as being too cerebral among other complaints.
Conventiongoing star trek fans sort through the highlights from across the entire television franchise to seek out the single greatest trek. Picards 10 best episodes of star trek the next generation. Long before riker was obsession over risa, the enterprise crew took a very different type of shore. Nbc star trek what can we say about the original series that hasnt already been said. Premiering on september 8, 1966, star trek was on the air for just three years on nbc, but the series about the crew of the starship enterprise, starring william shatner and leonard nimoy, lived. In the late 1980s, gene roddenberry reinvented his gamechanging star trek franchise with a new cast of characters, led by patrick stewart as captain jeanluc picard. Lets now look at 8 of the most unforgettable episodes from the series that started it all. A guide to binge watching 7 great star trek arcs nerdist. The 25 most memorable episodes of any star trek recommended. Aug 06, 2016 10 best star trek episodes, according to the fans. Jeffrey hunter chose to withdraw from the role of pike when creator gene.
As kirk nevertheless faces off against it, he continues to promote a message of peace despite the. When the borg kidnap picard and convert him to become their spokesman, the federation must turn against. Dozens and dozens of new star trek products hit the market in 2015. The next generation were made available on vhs cassettes, starting in 1991. Dorothy fontanas death on december 2 nd was a huge loss for star trek fans everywhere. In honor of star treks 50th anniversary this month, the hollywood reporter counted down the top 100 episodes of star trek ranking them. Her contributions to, and impact on, star trek were enormous, and cannot be overstated. Captain kirk beams down to a desert planet to fight a space lizard. Although these episodes demystified the borg quite a bit, they also introduced us to one of treks most memorable characters. The 10 best star trek episodes including all network series space. The next generation would mark the return of star trek to liveaction broadcast television background. Star trek has survived through many different iterations, and each one had its own share. Just think of what an expanded storyline could do to give us more background on commodore matt decker and his crew, before and during their fateful encounter with the.
We took the time to find out what the 10 best episodes of star. The franchise is also recognized for being one of the first tv series with a multiracial cast and applauded for its attitude toward civil rights. Best star trek original series episodes ranked business insider. Mar 09, 2018 the star trek world was full of wisdom and great lines, but here are 22 of the most meaningful quotes from its characters. This is the first television series in the star trek franchise, and comprises 79 regular episodes over the series three seasons, along with the series original pilot episode, the cage. The 10 best episodes in star trek tv history, ranked. This week, the star trek community suffered a great loss when writer dorothy catherine d. Picards release date this month, lets take a look back at jeanluc picards best episodes of star trek the next generation and. Due to this approach, star trek is not only about space adventure and exploration. The 25 most memorable episodes of any star trek the naked time star trek.
Most of the star trek tv series started out with a few rough edges that were eventually smoothed. Most of the star trek tv series started out with a few rough edges that were eventually smoothed out over time. In honor of the franchises return to television, we ranked the best episodes from the original star trek. With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, sandra smith. It chronicles the design and creation of trek s costumes from tos to the current films, and does so through extensive interviews, and revealing essays, all complemented by stunning, often neverbeforeseen photos. Easily the most interesting part of the augment arc for me.
Feb 05, 2020 one of star treks most popular characters, data has appeared in quite a few episodes, and today, were looking at the ones where the sentient android shined the brightest. Jan 29, 2019 best of both worlds season 3, episode 26. The best star trek episodes every trekkie should watch. Its a wonderful deep look at vulcan culture, and plants the seeds of change for the next couple of episodes. List of star trek episodes featuring time travel higgypop. Jeanluc picard patrick stewart, fastly approaching in 2020, lets take a look back at some of picards most memorable, chic. Vote for star trek as one of tvs most memorable moments. In the throes of his pon farr mating period, spock must return to vulcan to meet his intended future wife, betrothed from childhood. Spock acting oddly and demonstrating an uncharacteristically short temper. Nbcstar trek what can we say about the original series that hasnt already been said. The original series in particular had some of the most amazing of these moments and many of my favorites came from william shatners portrayal of captain kirk. Sep 16, 2017 with just 79 episodes in its total run, star trek. Jeanluc picard patrick stewart, fastly approaching in 2020, lets take a look back at. Star trek is still a scifi powerhouse after 50 years.
This twopart episode is one of the reasons why the borg are one of the most popular villains of the series. May 23, 2019 in the late 1980s, gene roddenberry reinvented his gamechanging star trek franchise with a new cast of characters, led by patrick stewart as captain jeanluc picard. Episodes pilots 19641965 star trek s pilot episode, the cage, was completed. Weve assembled a list of star treks 20 best original series episodes, each of.
Episodes pilots 19641965 star trek s pilot episode, the cage, was completed between november 1964 and january 1965, and starred jeffrey hunter as captain christopher pike, majel barrett as number one, and leonard nimoy as spock. Janice lester forcibly switches bodies with him in order to take command of the enterprise. This article is excerpted from a newsweek special edition, star trek50 years. Sure, tribbles may seem like an odd choice for a list of underrated star trek episodes it is, after all, a wellknown and much loved installment of the original series but. May 16, 20 star trek franchises 7 most memorable moments. Conventiongoing star trek fans sort through the highlights from across the entire television franchise to. But, more importantly, this episode is essentially a prelude for the best star trek movie of all time, the wrath of khan. As early as 1972, paramount pictures started to consider making a star trek film because of the original series popularity in syndication. With five liveaction tv series, each ranging from three to seven seasons, theres been a ton of great star trek over the years. The original series that everybody needs to rewatch before the star trek discovery premier. In one of the most moving episodes in the star trek franchise, kirk is faced with a dilemma that questions his moral conviction and his commitment to starfleet.
Nov 25, 20 one of the most iconic episodes from any of the star trek series is just screaming for a bigbudget revamping. The next generation had release in part or in full on vhs, betamax, laserdisc, dvd, and bluray media. Theres no doubt that sometimes star trek can be gloriously over the top. Picards release date this month, lets take a look back at jeanluc picards best episodes of star trek the next generation and his most memorable tng moments. Star trek franchises 7 most memorable moments abc news. One of the most iconic episodes from any of the star trek series is just screaming for a bigbudget revamping. While kirk sees finding the location of the device one of many missions he needs to complete in the enterprises fiveyear journey, decker becomes increasingly obsessed.
A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it headon and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away. If episodes set in the past entertain, that goes double for episodes that deal with the future. Seven of nine, a borg drone trying to rediscover her humanity. The 8 most memorable episodes the original series december 09, 2019 01207. Her contributions to, and impact on, star trek were enormous, and. The star trek franchise originated in the 1960s, with the star trek television show which ran from 19661969. With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, celia lovsky. Erdmann, was one of the most acclaimed books of 2015, and not just by trek fans. Jan 23, 2020 perhaps the best picard episode of tng, and without a doubt one of the most emotionally powerful episodes of any trek series, is the 25th episode of tng s fifth season, the inner light. Luckily, the shows modular construction, thematic concision, and robust characters lend themselves. The original series episodes 1 city on the edge of forever this one is a memorable episode with a spin on society in a earthly city and their own understanding of it where coming from a future very different. The 10 best episodes in star trek tv history, ranked screenrant. For all its influence, the original star trek ran for just 79 episodes, from its sept. Perhaps the best picard episode of tng, and without a doubt one of the most emotionally powerful episodes of any trek series, is the 25th episode of tng s fifth season, the inner light.
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