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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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10. Star Trek: Enterprise

I’ll just get this out of my system: This show had the absolute worst theme song, ever.

That felt good. Now, back to business. Star Trek: Enterprise aired for four seasons on UPN between 2001 and 2005 before its untimely cancellation (which saw it fall just two episodes short of 100). It goes back into the origins of the Federation and the initial voyages of Starfleet. The idea behind this show is engaging, given that it promises to fill in the narrative gaps between modern Earth and the advanced, utopian society presented in Star Trek.

However, it has difficulties with the marrying the familiar with the fresh. Its attempts to iron out continuity snags can definitely come across as forced, and its narrative often mirrors outdated storytelling patterns rather than embracing the progressiveness Star Trek is known for.

However, Enterprise does have its moments of brilliance. A lot of its appeal comes from its characters, particularly the charismatic Captain Jonathan Archer, played by Scott Bakula. Archer’s curiosity and determination embody what drives Starfleet’s explorations. The show’s multi-arc storylines offer deeper, more intricate narratives that keep audiences hooked. The show ventures into new species, diplomatic challenges, and time-travel problems, breathing new life into the Star Trek universe. Enterprise has a much-needed vibrancy and has never been dismissed as just a lukewarm entry in the Star Trek franchise.

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