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7 best episodes from the original Star Trek series

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: William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk (Gold shirt) and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock (Blue Shirt) in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1966 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: William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk (Gold shirt) and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock (Blue Shirt) in STAR TREK (The Original Series)Screen grab: ©1966 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. /
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1. “The City on the Edge of Forever” (Season 1, Episode 28)

“The City on the Edge of Forever” is a true gem in the Star Trek universe, brilliantly intertwining time travel, romance, and moral questions. A freak accident sends Dr. McCoy back in time to the 1930s, where he accidentally alters history, erasing the Enterprise and its crew from existence.

To fix this, Captain Kirk and Spock follow him through a mysterious time portal, the Guardian of Forever. They land in the Great Depression era, a stark contrast to their futuristic world. It’s here that Kirk meets Edith Keeler, a social worker. He falls deeply in love, only to discover a cruel twist of fate: Edith must die to restore the timeline. It’s a classic Star Trek shenanigans, and we love it.

Why is this episode a standout? First, it’s the emotional core and moral dilemma that set it apart. Kirk is torn between his duty to preserve history and his love for Edith. This conflict gives the episode a depth and importance rarely seen in science fiction of its time.

The writing is top-notch, courtesy of renowned science fiction writer Harlan Ellison. It challenges the characters and the audience with the question: what sacrifices must be made for the greater good? Add to this the superb performances, especially by William Shatner (Kirk) and Joan Collins (Edith Keeler), who bring a truly palpable chemistry and heart to the story.

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