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All 13 Star Trek shows ranked from worst to best

By Camila Domingues

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: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1990 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1990 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. /
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Star Trek, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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: Avery Brooks as Commander Sisko in STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINEScreen grab: ©1998 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. /

3. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Securing the bronze spot in our rankings, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a testament to the power of patience and creative evolution. The series initially aired in syndication between 1993 and 1999 and it evolved quite a bit throughout that run.

At the beginning, it appeared slightly lackluster compared to its predecessors, struggling to have its own voice within the Star Trek universe. However, it gradually did ignite and it eventually outshined many of the previous shows with a distinctive interpretation of the universe first envisioned by Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek..

DS9‘s true strength lies in its courage to go deep into the murkier waters of the human (and non-human) experience. While previous Star Trek shows largely concentrated on the exploration and adventure of space, DS9 hit right into the heart of societal issues – racism, religion, and the profound and lasting effects of war.

Moreover, its narrative arc veered away from Starfleet’s utopian ideals and instead portrayed a universe filled with moral ambiguity and political intrigue. It’s this profound exploration of such themes (and let’s be honest, Elim Garak’s presence) that only solidifies Deep Space Nine’s place as a standout in the Star Trek pantheon, offering a rich, multi-dimensional narrative that continues to resonate with audiences today.

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