All 9 Star Trek TV show theme songs ranked from worst to best

8. Star Trek: The Animated Series

Now to take some time to acknowledge what might just be the most overlooked chapter in Star Trek history. That’s right, it’s time to appreciate the short-lived Star Trek: The Animated Series, which ran on NBC for two seasons between 1973 and 1974, and continued the adventures of our favorite universe after the premature conclusion of the original series some years earlier.

Falling into the eighth spot on our chart, the zippy theme tune from the underrated animated show is memorable in its own right. Picture this: the song is like a mini rocket, packed with all the zip and zing of the Starship Enterprise’s animated shenanigans. It’s not the big, booming orchestra we’re used to, but hey, it gets the job done with a wink and a smile.

Now, this song might not have all the bells and whistles, but it’s got its own kind of magic. It’s like the fun-loving cousin of the Star Trek theme family – not as flashy, but just as ready to launch us into a new adventure. It might not be the biggest star in the galaxy, but it sure knows how to light up our adventurous spirits.