The original series episodes a list of 15 titles favourite directors a list of 32 people worst star trek. The original series episode of all timethe way to eden, aka space hippies. The original series episodes 1 city on the edge of forever this one is a memorable episode with a spin on society in a earthly city and their own understanding of it where coming from a future very different. Every star trek movie ranked from worst to best episodes, paramount felt the time was right to give the cast of star trek. From mirror, mirror to the city on the edge of forever, the staff remembers the top 5 star trek original series episodes. Every star trek pilot episode, ranked from worst to best. However theres no denying its also home to some of the worst star trek episodes ever run, threshold being the crowning turd. Its amazing to think that all of star trek started from a show in the 60s that was cancelled after three seasons. The only bit i liked was the cool battle with the borg at the beginning, im not sure if they ever had something like that before, but it was the first time id seen it. Join the conversation and connect with cbss star trek. The five worst star trek episodes of all time techrepublic. With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, morgan woodward. A group of fans hashes through space hippies, stolen brains and an awful series finale to find the worst of them all.
There are no story arcs in star trek films 24 excepted. Top 5 worst star trek the original series episodes youtube. Underratedepisodeadvocate this episode works on a couple levels but the writers must have thought there was something more there since they made a movie from the original premise. The best and worst original star trek episodes pictures cbs. Nov 27, 2004 for such a short lived stint, the original star trek series sure had great high points and horrible pitfalls. Skip plays a charismatic guru conning a bunch of futuristic flower children into thinking theres an eden planet out there somewhere and they can reach it by hijacking the. Best and worst star trek episodes, original series science. Here are the worst episodes in star trek, though trekkies might tell you there. For the best, i must go the popular route and vote for the trouble with tribbles episode. The best and worst original star trek episodes cbs news. The remastered version of the omega glory aired in many north american markets during the weekend of 30 june 2007. The original series episodes a list of 10 titles see all lists by chestnutprophecy clear your history. In a poll of star trek fans at the 50th anniversary star trek convention in 2016, the following were listed as the worst.
Star trek, in all its iterations, has created some great episodes, but in all that time, there have also been some pretty bad ones, as well. The next generation is perhaps the pinnacle of the trek franchise, which makes these five bottomfeeder episodes even more embarrassing. Every fan has their favorite star trek episode, but there are a lot that dont get nearly as much love as they deserve. The original series that everybody needs to rewatch before the star trek discovery premier. The star trek universe may be known for its heady, philosophical take on sciencefiction, and its utopian future, but it has occassionally dipped into the horror genre. The next generation its cinematic debut and since some members of the enterprises original crew were either unwilling to return leonard nimoy or not well enough deforest kelley, the seventh trek movie seemed like the perfect spot for a changing of the guard. May 18, 20 turnabout intruder the very last episode of the original star trek series is also its worst, a dispiritingly sexist commentary on gender roles that sees capt. The next generation 1987 began its run as a television series, it did so at well below warp speed. The original star trek series, which debuted in 1966, was not only a vessel for a forwardthinking and incredible scifi drama in its time. Certainly the writers of the episode didnt set out to intentionally produce an overwhelmingly racist or sexist story, but the episode did mark the only instance of writer katharyn powers. With so many episodes of star trek out there, there were bound to be some horrible missteps. Responding to a distress signal, kirk finds captain tracey of the u. On friday, the star trek 50th anniversary convention in las vegas came alive with passionate debate as star trek fans bantered their way through a discussion of the worst episodes trek.
Exeter violating the prime directive and interfering with a war between the yangs and the kohms to find the secret of their longevity. Between five tv series, twelve films and five decades of footage, there are plenty of brilliant times to admire. A ranking of every episode of the original series by hollywood, placed this episode 78th out of 79 episodes. Through multiple tv series, even more movies, and innumerable offshoot properties and fan versions, star trek has become a cultural juggernaut and science fiction touchstone. Jan 17, 2012 then shouldnt you be declaring tng worst star trek series ever. Aug 05, 2016 10 worst star trek episodes, according to the fans. Star trek several members of the original enterprise crew were not. The best episodes, though, rank among televisions very finest. Every star trek tv series ranked from worst to best.
In some ways, the worst episodes of the original series tend to get a pass. Sep 08, 2018 however, the reason worst episodes of star trek lists are so popular is that the real low points of the series are not simply dull they tend to be extremely colourful, mesmerizingly. The first two seasons of tng are famously weak, offering only a couple decent installments within dozens of mostlyforgettable episodes. I discovered star trek when i was 11 years old, and this show helped to create my values and worldview. Charles napier and skip homeier help make this one a real treat. From the original series to the next generation to deep space 9. Sep 18, 2017 villordsutch on the five worst star trek episodes ever. Even the way to eden, the children shall lead, and spocks brain, as bad as they were actually i think spocks brain is better than most people give it. Top 5 worst star trek the original series episodes by rowan j coleman. Star trek aka tos the original series 19661969 introduced us to the optimistic world of gene roddenberry. Whether youre a longtime fan or looking for a starting point, let this top 20 episodes list from the original series of star trek be your guide to the stars.
This episode is among the worst trek episodes ever, perhaps the worst. The third season also includes the tholian web, where kirk becomes trapped between universes. By senior producer david morgan watch original star trek. These are the star trek episodes that you know are terrible, but cant stop watching. The worst star trek episode of each star trek series digital fox. The five worst star trek episodes of all time by jay garmon in geekend, in after hours on august 25, 2011, 10. Theres an unabashed corniness to the 60s star trek episodes which is so lovable blatant that the worst episodes are sometimes written off as charming. Jan 23, 2014 for me, its the two episodes that offensively take swipes at evolution and play on most of trek s audiences ignorance.
Premiering on september 8, 1966, star trek was on the air for just three years on nbc, but the series about the crew of the starship enterprise, starring william shatner and leonard nimoy, lived long and prospered in syndication, before making the jump to the big screen. For me, its the two episodes that offensively take swipes at evolution and play on most of trek s audiences ignorance. Premiering on september 8, 1966, star trek was on the air for just three years on nbc, but the series about the crew of the starship enterprise. Discovery premiering tonight, its only fitting that we rank every star trek pilot episode from worst to best. Conventiongoing star trek fans sort through the highlights from across the entire television franchise to seek out the single greatest trek. To me, this is without a doubt the worst episode of star trek. The 10 worst star trek episodes ever according to imdb. Sep 16, 2017 the 15 best worst episodes of star trek. Worst star trek episodes im rewatching voyager, which personally i think is a generally underrated series with a lot of great episodes, characters and a fantastic premise. A few days ago, i weighed in with my top ten episodes of the classic star trek series available here. Spocks brain full episode video generally considered to be the worst episode of any star trek series ever a title of disgrace that has endured despite the later invention of both star trek. The original series, view video clips and full episodes on cbs. The worst were looking at you voyager and enterprise leave fans wondering if theres a point to their existence.
Discovery due to leave spacedock on the 24th september, youve still got plenty of time to quickly get in a few classic episodes of star trek from across the ages. Click though our gallery to check out in chronological order the 20 best star trek episodes and the 10 worst. Trying to make an important decision, commander riker replays a key moment of federation history from the holodeck. Turnabout intruder the very last episode of the original star trek series is also its worst, a dispiritingly sexist commentary on gender roles that sees capt.
We also made giant charts and ranked seasons based on how many good versus bad episodes it had. You can find chestbursting aliens, haunted spaceships, psychological torment, split personalities and nightmares come to life across all of the star trek tv. He also runs star trek fact check, a popular blog about the making of the original star trek television series. Digital fox ranked spocks brain as the numberone worst episode of all star trek up to 2018. Star trek is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Every star trek series, ranked worst to best screen rant. Abrams into three star trek feature films starring chris pine as kirk and zachary quinto as spock from 20092016. Its just one of the most racist and sexist episodes in the trek canon. Just because a show is considered classic does not mean all of the episodes are gems.
For the best, i must go the popular route and vote for the trouble with tribbles episode 44, season 2. The last episode of the series, turnabout intruder, aired on june 3, 1969, but star trek would eventually return to television in animated form. The show is set in the milky way galaxy, roughly during the 2260s. For such a short lived stint, the original star trek series sure had great high points and horrible pitfalls.
Best and worst star trek episodes, original series. Jul 29, 2016 this episode is among the worst trek episodes ever, perhaps the worst. Keep in mind, this is not the same as ranking the series as a whole. If you enjoyed this video, check out my star trek podcast. The original series broke new ground in the 60s, challenging.
The bad news is fans were thanked with such episodes as spocks brain and the way to eden. The original series may have beaten that breakdown slightly, thanks to an excellent first season and a lot of strong second season shows. Oct, 2017 the five worst episodes from the entire series of star trek. It follows the adventures of the starship uss enterprise ncc1701 and its crew. Cbs news listed spocks brain as one of the worst in the original series. The original series the alternative factor air date. Aug 06, 2016 10 best star trek episodes, according to the fans. What do people feel were the best and the worst episodes in the original star trek series. It also has the distinction of being perhaps the most sexist star. In a poll of star trek fans at the 50th anniversary star trek convention in 2016, the following were listed as the worst episodes of all time.
From the original series to the next generation to deep space 9, we rank every star trek tv show from the worst to the very best. You can find chestbursting aliens, haunted spaceships, psychological torment, split personalities and nightmares come to life across all of the star trek tv series. Star trek is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry it follows the adventures of the starship uss enterprise ncc1701 and its crew. This was the first original series episode i ever saw and it still blows my mind, says jordan hoffman, u. Episodes pilots 19641965 star trek s pilot episode, the cage, was completed between. The next generation now, of course all of trek swipes at. Discovery premieres january 2019, and not counting the shows second season, there have been a total of 31 seasons of star trek and its spinoffs, including the animated series. This episode was the last and, by some measures, the least of the original series. Turnabout intruder the very last episode of the original star trek series is also its worst, a dispiritingly sexist commentary on gender roles. But even those who subscribe to this logic would have a hard time arguing the merits of the savage curtain. Villordsutch on the five worst star trek episodes ever. The five worst episodes from the entire series of star trek.
Every star trek season of tv ever, ranked from worst to best. Not only is the episode widely considered the worst of the next generation, it has been called possibly the worst piece of star trek ever made. Every star trek movie ranked from worst to best jul 20, 2016 after seven years and 178 episodes, paramount felt the time was right to give the cast of star trek. Introduces the greatest star trek villain of all time, a superhuman with enhanced strength and intelligence named khan. Still i have watched i think every episode of all star treks except the tos far too young for that so i only got odd reruns but tng. Aug 14, 2018 weve assembled a list of star trek s 20 best original series episodes, each of which has withstood the test of time in delivering stories that, despite their spectacle and imagination, are. The original series these are the star trek episodes that you know are terrible, but cant stop watching.
Sep 16, 2017 in a poll of star trek fans at the 50th anniversary star trek convention in 2016, the following were listed as the worst episodes of all time. These are the 5 worst star trek the original series episodes. Best star trek original series episodes ranked business. Weve had a look at the best, now lets look at the worst.