Star Trek

Oct 15, 1988

"The Cage" is the first pilot episode of the Star Trek: The Original Series science fiction series. It was completed in early 1965, but not broadcast on television in its complete form until late 1988. The episode was written by Gene Roddenberry and directed by Robert Butler. It was rejected by NBC in February 1965, and the network ordered another pilot episode, which became "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Much original footage from "The Cage" was later incorporated into the first season two-parter, "The Menagerie".

Oct 15, 1965

Stardate not given: The United Space Ship Enterprise (NCC-1701), commanded by Captain Christopher Pike, discovers an old-style radio distress signal from the Talos star group. Upon investigation, the landing party discovers survivors of an expedition. . .

Nov 28, 1991

A tribute to Star Trek on its 25th anniversary. This film tells the story of how the series (original and Next Generation) and the first six movies came about. Includes plenty of behind-the-scenes looks, clips from the series and movies, bloopers, and interviews with creator Gene Roddenberry, cast members, and NASA officials. For millions of sci-fi fans, the future began on September 8, 1966 -- the date when Star Trek first aired! Hosts William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy join orignal cast members and Next Generation performers in this 25th anniversary tribute crammed with insider info that Star Trek aficionados (and who isn't one?) would gladly travel to the end of the universe to discover. Highlights include insightful commentary from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, memorable moments from the films and two TV series, bloopers, behind-the-scenes footage from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, a gallery of those new life forms the Enterprise crew is commissioned to seek out, a training spin on simulators at the U.S. Space Camp and much more. Beam aboard!

Nov 30, 1994

Cast members of the television and movie series "Star Trek" reminisce about the making of the series and the films, and give their opinions on why the series has been so successful. Star Trek: A Captain's Log was originally aired on television and was edited into William Shatner's Star Trek Memories for video. Both titles are made of the same footage and are virtually the same.

Jan 01, 1996

For thirty years, Star Trek crews have boldy ventured where none have gone before--and now it's time to celebrate! Join host Ted Danson and the largest gathering of Star Trek members ever for an anniversary salute to Gene Roddenberry's visionary series. Highlights include special appearances by Joan Collins, John Larroquette, Ben Stiller, cast members from Frasier, and a musical tribute by Kenny G. Through stirring film clips and moving personal tributes, you'll relive Star Trek's most unforgettable moments with the people who created them.

Sep 22, 1966

Presented in three parts with 1960s-style act breaks, the alternative pilot offers an entirely different version of Captain James T. Kirk’s opening monologue, music that contrasts from the famous opening theme and an extended action sequence. This version of "Where No Man Has Gone Before" was completed in 1965 and features archived footage that was not included in the pilot episode ultimately broadcasted.

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Jan 02, 2011

This Documentary Short let us take a look at the life of William Shatner after his life with Star Trek and acting the part of James T. Kirk.

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Jan 02, 2011

Spacelift Transporting Trek Into The 21st Century, shows you how they Remastered The Special Effects from Star Trek Classic to CGI, the re recording of the theme music and the look of the Enterprise.

Jan 02, 2004

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Jan 09, 2004

A collection of behind-the-scenes footage captured by Billy Blackburn

Jan 11, 2004

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Nov 07, 2004

A retrospective piece featuring the primary cast that looks back at the highlights of season three, from the rough and uncertain future of a potential third season to some of the highlight episodes and moments from the season.

Nov 09, 2004

Nov 12, 2004

A piece featuring the actor who portrayed "Chekov" intelligently and engagingly recounting how he came to be a part of "Star Trek," what the show did for his life and career (including his work on Moontrap and "Babylon 5"), and his passion for collecting memorabilia.

Nov 14, 2004

The late James Doohan, in a piece recorded in 2003, briefly recalling his career, participation on D-Day, his extensive work on "Star Trek," his favorite episodes, his character's influence on fans, and more.

Nov 16, 2004

An interview with George Takei, recorded in 2004, containing the actor discussing how "Star Trek" has influenced his life, the history of Japanese-Americans, and more.

Nov 19, 2004

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Nov 23, 2004

A collection of "Star Trek" actors and crew members recalling the crucial contributions of the longtime series producer, intercut with interview clips with Justman himself.

Jan 01, 2009

Jul 04, 2012

The famed "Star Trek" writer in attendance at a convention, interviewing major and minor cast members (including Chase Masterson, Robert Picardo, Nichelle Nichols, and Nana Visitor) and fans, looking through memorabilia, and more.

Jul 04, 2012

Anthropology Professor Daryl G. Frazetti from Lake Tahoe Community College speaking on how "Star Trek" impacts and reflects on society.

Jul 04, 2012

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Dec 13, 2016

The first part of a three-part "Making-of" documentary, featuring various Star Trek commentators including production staffers of the show itself, old and new, looking in detail at the recovered footage and their places in the respective episodes.

Dec 13, 2016

The second part of a three-part "Making-of" documentary, featuring various Star Trek commentators including production staffers of the show itself, old and new, looking in detail at the recovered footage and their places in the respective episodes.

Dec 13, 2016

The third part of a three-part "Making-of" documentary, featuring various Star Trek commentators including production staffers of the show itself, old and new, looking in detail at the recovered footage and their places in the respective episodes.

Dec 13, 2016

A look back at the origins of the series, including on-set footage

Dec 13, 2016

Focusing on the special effects of the series, and including original film elements

Dec 14, 2016

A selection of additional footage.

Feb 17, 2004

Robert Justman describes setting up a forced perspective shot in "The Cage" in order to show the immensity of the alien area beneath the surface.

Feb 17, 2004

Robert Justman describes the effect of hiring a child actor and then using an adult male's voice in place of the child's.

Feb 19, 2004

John D.F. Black remembers an early conversation with William Shatner.

Jan 14, 2004

George Takei addresses the rumor that he "went crazy" with a fencing foil.

Jun 01, 2004

Penny Juday discusses the how tribbles were made for the episode "The Trouble with Tribbles".

Dec 15, 2003

William Shatner discusses "A Private Little War" and reveals the secret to winning fights with wooly monsters.

May 18, 2004

Bjo Trimble discusses the different reasons that some Star Trek scenes and entire episodes were censored in various places around the world.

Dec 09, 2003

Leonard Nimoy discusses Star Trek's use of non-invasive medicine.

Dec 15, 2003

William Shatner discusses the fact that while "this is just a television show", he knows it means so much to the show's fans. He honors that and talks about keeping a proper perspective for himself.

Dec 09, 2003

Leonard Nimoy talks about his working after Star Trek was cancelled. His first role was that of Paris in Mission: Impossible, and he discusses how different the work was compared to playing Spock. He talks about leaving his Mission: Impossible contract early and his acting work beyond that.

Jan 14, 2004

George Takei discusses his struggle to get Sulu promoted as the show and movies progressed.

Jan 14, 2004

George Takei discusses the diverse, international crowd that attended the Star Trek 25th Anniversary Convention and how it reflected Gene Roddenberry's vision of "Starship Earth". He spoke about how moving it was to see the crowd so loudly cheer and applaud for Gene Roddenberry when he came out on stage.

May 18, 2004

Bjo Trimble discusses that when "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" was released, it was not well-received. It was released in the 1960's, when the United States was fighting in the Vietnam War, and the fans just were not ready for the message that this episode was delivering.

May 18, 2004

Bjo Trimble discusses the many fun aspects of making the episode "Elaan of Troyius".

Sep 08, 1966

Doctor Leonard “Bones” McCoy meets a former girlfriend when the enterprise brings supplies to a remote archaeological survey group. Still attractive to McCoy, the woman's current appearance hides a dark and deadly secret.

Sep 15, 1966

Raised from boyhood by non-corporeal beings, 17 year old Charles Evans is picked up and transferred to the Enterprise. On board the ship, the teenager proves dangerously unable to wield his enormous psionic powers with maturity.

Sep 22, 1966

When Enterprise encounters a Force Field at the edge of the Galaxy, one of the crew members psionic abilities are accelerated to God like proportions causing him to become a powerful murderous being.

Sep 29, 1966

An alien virus strips the enterprise crew of their inhibitions, causing chaos as each crew member is overcome by hidden emotions. Meanwhile, the Enterprise is being pulled inexorably into a nearby planet's gravity well.

Oct 06, 1966

Split by a transporter malfunction into two beings with very different personalities, the resulting twin Captain Kirk proves that neither a purely evil nor a sweetly good captain can survive without the missing half.

Oct 13, 1966

Rescuing the crew of a ship from an asteroid belt, the Enterprise plays host to conman extraordinaire, the cunning Harry Mudd and his cargo: three beautiful women looking for suitors.

Oct 20, 1966

Helping nurse Christine Chapel search for her fiancé, the Enterprise finds a detached Dr. Korby working on a plan to create Android duplicates of key figures, beginning with James Kirk.

Oct 27, 1966

On a planet populated by children whose aging process has been slowed artificially. Kirk’s landing party members contract a virus that kills adults. Despite their violent attacks, Kirk is determined to help the children.

Nov 03, 1966

When a wild eyed maniac escaping from the Tantalus Penal Colony turns out to be one of the psychiatric staff, Kirk investigates the institution and discovers a chilling exercise in mind control.

Nov 10, 1966

Threatened by the sinister captain of a powerful alien vessel, Kirk claims that the Enterprise carries a powerful explosive which will destroy both ships. The move produces unexpected actions from the alien adversary.

Nov 17, 1966

Apparently summoned to Star Base 11, Kirk, Spock and McCoy visit a former Enterprise Commander, the paralyzed and horribly disfigured Christopher Pike. Uncharacteristically, Spock commandeers the Enterprise, then turns himself in for court martial.

Nov 24, 1966

Spock's court martial reveals the actions of Captain Pike on his previous visit to Talos IV, where the powerful Talosians tried to persuade Pike to breed with women provided for the purpose.

Dec 08, 1966

Contacted by one of the other two witnesses to the crimes of mass murderer “Kodos the Executioner,” Kirk is persuaded that the criminal may be disguising himself as an actor in a traveling theatrical troupe.

Dec 15, 1966

Despite the earlier Romulan war, the Romulans have never been seen in person. The Enterprise, in pursuit of a Romulan aggressor, makes a discovery that causes suspicion about a senior crew member.

Dec 29, 1966

When McCoy sees the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, the crew begins to realize that the planet they are visiting seems to have the dangerous power to turn any thought into reality.

Jan 05, 1967

Crash landing on a planet populated by hostile giants, the 7-man crew of the shuttlecraft Galileo find themselves unable to communicate with the enterprise or to escape the planet's atmosphere.

Jan 12, 1967

Encountering an uncharted planet in an empty region of space, Kirk and his crew are entertained by Trelane, a playful being who lacks the self-control to wield his great psionic powers with discipline.

Jan 19, 1967

With both their ships held captive by powerful beings, Kirk and the captain of the alien vessel are placed on an asteroid to fight for their lives and the lives of their crews.

Jan 26, 1967

In a freak accident the Enterprise is sent back to 20th century Earth, and must find their way back without changing history.

Feb 02, 1967

Captain Kirk's career is at stake when he is put on trial for the loss of a crewman during an ion storm.

Feb 09, 1967

The Enterprise encounters a seemingly peaceful civilization run by a "benevolent" being named Landru... who intends for them to join his people.

Feb 16, 1967

The Enterprise picks up a crew of genetic supermen from the 20th century... and their leader, Khan, plans to create a new empire.

Feb 23, 1967

The Enterprise arrives at a planet to establish diplomatic relations and finds itself in the middle of a "peaceful" war that threatens to destroy the ship.

Mar 02, 1967

The Enterprise crew try to rescue colonists from deadly radiation, but instead encounter strange alien spores that seem to offer paradise.

Mar 09, 1967

Kirk investigates a series of grisly murders on a mining planet that are the work of a seemingly hostile alien creature.

Mar 23, 1967

The Federation and the Klingon Empire teeter on the brink of war as Kirk investigates Organia, a humble planet, inhabited by pacifists, that is unwittingly caught in the middle.

Mar 30, 1967

Kirk and Spock encounter an alien named Lazarus who claims to be from an anti-matter universe.

Apr 06, 1967

Kirk and Spock must travel into the past in order to correct a change that will alter history.

Apr 13, 1967

Kirk and the Enterprise must combat parasitic aliens threatening the lives of millions.

Sep 15, 1967

First Officer Spock returns to his home world for a brutal Vulcan mating ritual.

Sep 22, 1967

The crew of the Enterprise are held captive by an alien who turns out to be the Greek god Apollo.

Sep 29, 1967

The crew of the USS Enterprise deals with an indestructible planet-destroying space probe.

Oct 06, 1967

A transporter mishap swaps Captain Kirk and his companions with their evil counterparts in a parallel universe. In the so-called Mirror Universe, the Enterprise is a ship of the Terran Empire, an organization as evil as the United Federation of Planets is benevolent.

Oct 13, 1967

The crew of the Enterprise visits a mysterious paradisical planet controlled by a computer that is served by the local inhabitants.

Oct 20, 1967

The starship Enterprise and its heavily-damaged sister ship, the USS Constellation, must work together to stop an alien planet-killing machine headed for the heart of Federation territory.

Oct 27, 1967

Two powerful aliens threaten the well-being of the Enterprise and her crew.

Nov 03, 1967

Captain Kirk has a second run-in with the conman, Harry Mudd. Mudd is now the supreme ruler of a planet of androids who cater to his every whim.

Nov 10, 1967

A shuttle crew from the USS Enterprise encounters a man out of history and his mysterious alien companion.

Nov 17, 1967

The Enterprise must transport dignitaries to a peace conference, with an assassin on the loose.

Dec 01, 1967

The crew of the Enterprise become entangled in a planet's tribal power struggle.

Dec 08, 1967

Strange radiation exposes the command crew of the Enterprise to the effects of rapid aging.

Dec 15, 1967

Captain James T. Kirk becomes obsessed with destroying a deadly entity he once encountered in his youth.

Dec 22, 1967

A series of bizarre murders points to Mr. Scott as the prime suspect.

Dec 29, 1967

The Enterprise must protect a very important shipment of grain from both Klingons and some adorable creatures called tribbles.

Jan 05, 1968

Captain Kirk and his companions are abducted into slavery and trained to fight as gladiators for the gambling entertainment of three disembodied beings.

Jan 12, 1968

The Enterprise visits a planet with an Earth-like 1920s gangster culture.

Jan 19, 1968

The crew of the Enterprise encounters an energy-draining field which may be able to destroy the galaxy.

Feb 02, 1968

The crew of the Enterprise discovers Klingon interference in the development of a formerly peaceful planet and is forced to help maintain a balance of power.

Feb 09, 1968

Ancient alien minds are given control of Captain Kirk's and First Officer Spock's bodies.

Feb 16, 1968

The crew of the Enterprise tracks down a Federation observer on a planet dominated by a "Naziesque" regime.

Feb 23, 1968

Beings from another galaxy commandeer the Enterprise in an attempt to return home.

Mar 01, 1968

Captain Kirk must find the cure to a deadly disease and put an end to another Starfleet captain's cultural interference.

Mar 08, 1968

A skeleton Enterprise crew are assigned to test a revolutionary computer system that is given total control of the ship.

Mar 15, 1968

The Enterprise crew investigates the disappearance of a ship's crew on a planet that is a modern version of the Roman Empire.

Mar 29, 1968

While back in time observing Earth in 1968, the Enterprise crew encounters the mysterious Gary Seven who has his own agenda on the planet.

Sep 20, 1968

An alien female beams aboard the ship and, after incapacitating the rest of the crew, surgically removes Spock's brain. Kirk and the crew have just hours to locate and replace it before Spock's body dies.

Sep 27, 1968

The crew of the Enterprise are on a secret mission to steal a Romulan cloaking device.

Oct 04, 1968

An alien device on a primitive planet erases Captain Kirk's memory, and he begins a new life with the planet's indigenous people.

Oct 11, 1968

On a distant planet, Kirk, Spock and McCoy find a scientific team dead, and their children who, unknown to the crew, have great powers at their disposal.

Oct 18, 1968

The Enterprise travels with an alien ambassador whose appearance induces madness.

Oct 25, 1968

Having been found trespassers into Melkotian space, Captain Kirk and his companions are sent to die in a re-enactment of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Nov 01, 1968

An alien force drives the crew of the Enterprise into brutal conflict with the Klingons.

Nov 08, 1968

The crew of the Enterprise rush to stop an asteroid from colliding with a Federation world, but discover the asteroid is actually an inhabited generation ship.

Nov 15, 1968

Captain Kirk is caught between dimensions while the crew of the Enterprise works to retrieve him. All the while, the Tholians demand that the Enterprise leave their space.

Nov 22, 1968

The crew of the Enterprise encounters an ageless and sadistic race of humanoids with the power of telekinesis and who claim to have organized their society around Ancient Greek ideals.

Nov 29, 1968

Invisible "time-accelerated" aliens take over the Enterprise and attempt to abduct the crew for use as "genetic stock".

Dec 06, 1968

While visiting a doomed planet, the landing party is subject to torturous experiments by powerful aliens.

Dec 20, 1968

The USS Enterprise ferries a spoiled princess whose betrothal to a royal Troyian is hoped will bring peace to a star system at war.

Jan 03, 1969

Captain Kirk faces off with a demented shape-shifting starship captain determined to control the universe.

Jan 10, 1969

The Enterprise encounters two duo-chromatic and mutually belligerent aliens who put the ship in the middle of their old conflict.

Jan 17, 1969

A race of overpopulated aliens abduct Captain Kirk to solve their problem.

Jan 24, 1969

Kirk, McCoy, and Sulu are stranded on a barren planet where a mysterious woman attempts to kill them one at a time, while the Enterprise must travel halfway across the galaxy to rescue them.

Jan 31, 1969

Strange incorporeal aliens threaten the Memory Alpha station and the Enterprise.

Feb 14, 1969

The crew of the Enterprise encounter an immortal human in this science fiction variation on Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Feb 21, 1969

The Enterprise picks up a group of space "hippies" looking for Eden.

Feb 28, 1969

Captain Kirk races against time to acquire plague-fighting minerals from a world in the midst of a civil uprising against a grievous social class disparity.

Mar 07, 1969

Aliens force Captain Kirk and First Officer Spock to join forces with "Abraham Lincoln" and "Surak" to battle villains in a contest of good vs. evil.

Mar 14, 1969

Kirk, Spock and McCoy are trapped in two parts of another planet's past - a world threatened with destruction when its sun goes supernova.

Jun 03, 1969

The Enterprise is in danger when Janice Lester, one of Kirk's former lovers, steals his body.