All 10 Star Trek bridge crews 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 left to right: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Denise Crosby as Lieutenant Tasha Yar, Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi and John de Lancie as "Q" in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen Grab: ©1987 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved /

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1. Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG)

Topping the charts at the first spot is the incomparable bridge crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation, a team that effortlessly sets the gold standard for the entire Star Trek universe.

Led by the distinguished Captain Jean-Luc Picard and featuring the endearing android Data, Commander William Riker, Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, Lieutenant Worf, Counselor Deanna Troi, and Doctor Beverly Crusher, this crew is the epitome of excellence. What propels The Next Generation‘s crew to the first spot is not just their excellent and timeless performances but the unparalleled storytelling and character development that has always left us fans in awe (both throughout its initial run and in the years after the show’s conclusion).

Each episode feels like a thrilling journey into the vast unknown, guided by a crew whose camaraderie and wit make the cosmos feel like home. In the vast galaxy of Star Trek, TNG’s bridge crew shines with its memorable characters, making them the undisputed champions of interstellar exploration and camaraderie.

Seeing some of them back in Picard was a thrill, and we’re so grateful we got to experience their grandeur for so many years.

As we conclude our ranking of Star Trek bridge crews, we find ourselves surrounded by the echoes of interstellar adventures, diplomatic triumphs, and the enduring bonds forged in the cold and vastness of space.

From the groundbreaking voyages of the original series to the modern frontiers explored by Discovery and beyond, each crew has etched its name in the Hall of Fame of science fiction.

Which one is your favorite?

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Which Star Trek bridge crew do you think is the best across the shows? Do you think any on this list should be higher?

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