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Embark on a Timeless Trek: A Comprehensive Viewing Guide

Since its 1966 debut, Star Trek has captivated audiences worldwide, expanding into a vast universe encompassing numerous series, films, and more. This guide simplifies navigating this expansive franchise, offering chronological and release-order viewing options.

Paramount+ houses nearly all Star Trek content, making it easier than ever to catch up. Join us as we explore the adventures of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, and countless others, spanning 56 years of interstellar exploration. The following timelines are largely spoiler-free, allowing for enjoyable discovery.

Chronological Viewing Order:

Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Journey to the early days of Starfleet, a century before Kirk's era, with Captain Jonathan Archer aboard the Enterprise NX-01. Witness the challenges of early warp travel and first contact with familiar alien species.

Star Trek: Enterprise UPN September 26, 2001

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Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 & 2 (2256-2258): Set a decade before The Original Series, follow Commander Michael Burnham's journey through a Klingon war and her assignment to the U.S.S. Discovery. (Note: Seasons 3-5 jump significantly forward in time; see below.)

Star Trek: Discovery Paramount+ January 7, 2018

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): A prequel to The Original Series, featuring Captain Christopher Pike and the Enterprise NCC-1701, bridging the gap to Kirk's command.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Paramount+ May 5, 2022

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Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The iconic beginning, featuring Kirk, Spock, and the five-year mission to explore the galaxy.

Star Trek: The Original Series NBC September 8, 1966

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Star Trek Kelvin Timeline (2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond): An alternate timeline reboot, featuring familiar characters with new actors. Viewable at any point in your journey.

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Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): Animated adventures continuing the stories of the original Enterprise crew.

Star Trek: The Animated Series NBC September 8, 1973

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first film, reuniting the original crew to face a mysterious energy entity.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture Paramount Pictures December 7, 1979

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (2285): A classic confrontation between Kirk and the genetically engineered Khan.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Paramount Pictures June 4, 1982

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (2285): The crew's quest to recover Spock's katra.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Paramount Pictures June 1, 1984

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (2286 and 1986): Time travel to 1986 San Francisco to avert a crisis.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Paramount Pictures November 26, 1986

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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (2287): A less acclaimed adventure involving a search for God.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Paramount Pictures June 9, 1989

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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (2293): A pivotal story featuring Klingons and a path towards peace.

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Paramount Pictures December 6, 1991

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Star Trek: Section 31 (2326): (Consider skipping this one based on critical reception.)

Star Trek: Section 31 Paramount+ January 24, 2025

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Star Trek: The Next Generation (2364-2370): The highly acclaimed series featuring Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D.

Star Trek: The Next Generation September 28, 1987

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Star Trek: Generations (2293 and 2371): A crossover featuring Picard and Kirk.

Star Trek: Generations Paramount Pictures November 18, 1994

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Star Trek: First Contact (2373): A battle against the Borg.

Star Trek: First Contact Paramount Pictures November 22, 1996

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Star Trek: Insurrection (2375): A less critically-acclaimed adventure involving a planet with rejuvenating properties.

Star Trek: Insurrection Paramount Pictures December 11, 1998

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Star Trek: Nemesis (2379): The final Next Generation film.

Star Trek: Nemesis Paramount Pictures December 13, 2002

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2369-2375): Set on a space station near a wormhole, featuring Captain Sisko.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine January 3, 1993

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Star Trek: Voyager (2371-2378): The journey of Captain Janeway and her crew stranded in the Delta Quadrant.

Star Trek: Voyager UPN January 16, 1995

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Star Trek: Lower Decks (2380-2382): An animated series focusing on the lower-deck crew.

Star Trek: Lower Decks Paramount+ August 6, 2020

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Star Trek: Prodigy (2383-2385): A 3D animated series aimed at younger audiences.

Star Trek: Prodigy Netflix October 28, 2021

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Star Trek: Picard (2399-2402): A continuation of Picard's story, featuring returning Next Generation characters.

Star Trek: Picard Paramount+ January 23, 2020

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Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 3, 4, & 5 (3188-3191): A significant time jump into the 32nd century.

Star Trek: Discovery Paramount+ January 7, 2018

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