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Star Trek

"To boldly go where no man has gone before"

8.0
Yr 1966
Rt 50m
Status Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama
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Overview

Space. The Final Frontier. The U.S.S. Enterprise embarks on a five year mission to explore the galaxy. The Enterprise is under the command of Captain James T. Kirk with First Officer Mr. Spock, from the planet Vulcan. With a determined crew, the Enterprise encounters Klingons, Romulans, time paradoxes, tribbles and genetic supermen led by Khan Noonian Singh. Their mission is to explore strange new worlds, to seek new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no man has gone before.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 85 /100

Critical reception of the original Star Trek has evolved from a polarized debut to its current status as an enduring cultural icon. Early contemporary reviewers were often ambivalent, frequently praising the show's "cool gadgets" while dismissing its plots as "a bust." However, even in its early days, some critics recognized the series as a skillful and intelligent production that provided exactly what the genre needed at the time.

Modern analysis highlights the show's significant role in pioneering cerebral, philosophical science fiction. Despite being hampered by 1960s-era budgets that resulted in props and special effects which may appear outdated or "silly" to contemporary audiences, the series is lauded for its progressive themes and intellectual depth. It is widely considered a foundational work that legitimized sci-fi as a popular and thoughtful television genre.

“Star Trek was just what the astrophysicist ordered.”

“The gadgets were cool but the plot was a bust.”

“Thoughtful, intelligent, and immensely entertaining from the jump.”

“It made cerebral sci-fi a thing.”

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Why fans love it

Star Trek arrived in 1966 with an ambition rarely seen in episodic television. By framing space as a true frontier for exploration rather than just a backdrop for combat, the series grounded its science fiction in ideas of diplomacy and discovery. William Shatner leads a collection of personalities who navigate the moral complexities of reaching distant planets, turning each encounter into a test of human logic versus emotion.

The show balances this philosophical weight with a specific brand of suspense centered on the unknown. Between time paradoxes and tense standoffs with adversaries like the Klingons, the crew relies on collective ingenuity to survive the isolation of the galaxy. It remains a distinct take on the space opera format, prioritizing the curiosity of its characters as much as its adventurous spirit.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 9
Longest run 79 eps
William Shatner
William Shatner
as James T. Kirk
79 episodes
Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy
as Spock
79 episodes
DeForest Kelley
DeForest Kelley
as Dr. McCoy
79 episodes
James Doohan
James Doohan
as Scott
79 episodes
Walter Koenig
Walter Koenig
as Pavel Chekov
50 episodes
George Takei
George Takei
as Sulu
79 episodes
Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols
as Uhura
79 episodes
Susan Oliver
Susan Oliver
as Vina (archive footage)
1 episode
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Marianna Hill as Dr. Helen Noel 1 episode Clint Howard as Balok 1 episode Arlene Martel as T'Pring 1 episode Keye Luke as Donald Cory 1 episode Lee Meriwether as Losira 1 episode Ricardo Montalban as Khan Noonien Singh 1 episode Reggie Nalder as Shras 1 episode John Colicos as Kor 1 episode Roger C. Carmel as Harcourt Fenton Mudd 2 episodes Elizabeth Rogers as Lt. Palmer 3 episodes Bruce Hyde as Lt. Kevin Thomas Riley 2 episodes Michael Zaslow as Jordan 2 episodes Mark Lenard as Romulan Commander 2 episodes Michael Barrier as DeSalle 3 episodes John Winston as Lieutenant Kyle 11 episodes Grace Lee Whitney as Janice Rand 7 episodes Craig Huxley as Peter Kirk 2 episodes Lawrence Montaigne as Stonn 2 episodes Booker Bradshaw as Dr. M'Benga 2 episodes Jim Goodwin as Farrell 3 episodes Diana Muldaur as Ann Mulhall 2 episodes Richard Derr as Barstow 2 episodes Victor Brandt as Watson 2 episodes Janos Prohaska as The Mugato 3 episodes Sean Kenney as DePaul 3 episodes Skip Homeier as Dr. Sevrin 2 episodes William Campbell as Captain Koloth 2 episodes Vic Perrin as Nomad (voice) 4 episodes Eddie Paskey as Lieutenant Leslie (uncredited) 48 episodes Richard Compton as Washburn 3 episodes Byron Morrow as Admiral Westervliet 2 episodes Phyllis Douglas as Yeoman Mears 2 episodes MaKee K. Blaisdell as Spinelli 2 episodes Majel Barrett as Christine Chapel 9 episodes Lev Mailer as Bilar 2 episodes Ted Cassidy as Balok's puppet (voice) 3 episodes Morgan Woodward as Captain Tracy 2 episodes Morgan Farley as Yang Scholar 2 episodes Charles Macaulay as Landru 2 episodes Abraham Sofaer as Melkotian (voice) 2 episodes Jon Lormer as Tamar 2 episodes Stewart Moss as Hanar 2 episodes Walker Edmiston as Provider #2 5 episodes Bobby Bass as Guard (uncredited) 5 episodes Gene Dynarski as Ben Childress 2 episodes Barbara Babcock as Mea 3 6 episodes John Harmon as Bum who finds phaser 2 episodes Mark Tobin as Klingon 2 episodes Barry Russo as Commodore Wesley 2 episodes Bob Johnson as First Talosian (voice) (uncredited) 3 episodes Garth Pillsbury as Troglyte prisoner 2 episodes Barbara Baldavin as Angela Teller 3 episodes Ian Wolfe as Atoz 2 episodes Bruce Mars as First Policeman 3 episodes Hagan Beggs as Lieutenant Hansen 2 episodes David L. Ross as Galloway 9 episodes Ron Veto as Harrison 18 episodes Frank da Vinci as Clifford Brent 50 episodes Jerry Ayres as Rizzo / O'Herlihy 2 episodes Lois Jewell as Drusilla 2 episodes James Drake as Security Guard (uncredited) 2 episodes Bart La Rue as Announcer 4 episodes Bill Blackburn as Lieutenant Hadley (uncredited) 5 episodes Paul Baxley as Policeman #1 (uncredited) 2 episodes Pete Kellett as Kirk's Henchman 2 episodes Tom Anfinsen as Crewman (uncredited) 5 episodes Carey Foster as Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited) 5 episodes
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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
September 08, 1966
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
50 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,504