Star Trek: All 9 main commanders ranked from worst to best

Star Trek: All 9 commanders ranked from worst to best

Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1967 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. /

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“Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2” — Episode #110 — Pictured: Jonathan Frakes as William Riker of the the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: PICARD. Photo Cr: Michael Gibson/CBS ©2019 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved. /

2. Commander William Riker (Starship Enterprise-D)

Appeared in: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard

Ah, Riker, Riker, Riker. Where to begin?

Right from his early days on the USS Enterprise-D, Riker’s magnetic personality and roguish charm had us all hooked in The Next Generation. Not only was he a sight for sore eyes with that signature beard and beautiful eyes, but his interactions with the crew were full of a brilliant mix of warmth, leadership, and the occasional playful banter. It’s no surprise that he quickly endeared himself to both his peers on the ship and fans watching from home.

But there’s more to Riker than just charisma and good looks. His unwavering loyalty to Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew was epic. From intense showdowns with villains like the Borg to his fun trombone sessions in Ten Forward, Riker proved time and again that he was the right-hand man you’d want by your side. His journey from an eager young officer with dreams in his eyes to a mature and seasoned leader was nothing short of inspiring. And let’s not deny the fact that when you hear “Number One” in the Star Trek universe, there’s only one face that comes to mind.

And don’t lie – you’ve tried to sit down like him before, too – it wasn’t just me (I failed horribly as I am just about 5ft tall).

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