These are the 15 worst star trek episodes of all time. 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 ever. This episode was the last and, by some measures, the least of the original series. Sex appeal had been a part of the show ever since green women were belly dancing for captain kirk back in the 60s, but enterprise seemed like it. By senior producer david morgan watch original star trek. Apr 09, 2012 because star trek is so available in syndication and in various media, it can be most useful to know not just which episodes to watch, but which episodes one may safely avoid. The five worst star trek episodes of all time by jay garmon in geekend, in after hours on august 25, 2011, 10. Here are the worst episodes in star trek, though trekkies might tell you there. The series picks up about 95 years after the original series is said to have taken place.
Turnabout intruder the very last episode of the original star trek series is also its worst, a dispiritingly sexist commentary on gender roles. The original series episodes a list of 15 titles favourite directors a list of 32 people worst star trek. Star trek has given us some of the greatest scifi of all time, but also some of the worst, and were ranking episodes from both ends of the spectrum. Its just one of the most racist and sexist episodes in the trek canon. Luckily, star trek serves to accomplish both of these goals. With so many episodes of star trek out there, there were bound to be some horrible missteps. Discovery due to leave spacedock on the 24th september, youve still got plenty of time to quickly get in a. The best and worst original star trek episodes cbs news.
The final frontier 1989 william shatners directorial outing is all about kirk as an 80s action hero, but the film oddly undermines the captain as often as it beefs him up. Throughout its various incarnations, trek has provided truly groundbreaking storylines that make viewers think as well as be entertained. Best and worst star trek episodes, original series. From mirror, mirror to the city on the edge of forever, the staff remembers the top 5 star trek original series episodes. The five worst star trek episodes of all time techrepublic. 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. This episode is among the worst trek episodes ever, perhaps the worst. From views on religion, lifestyle, culture and even war, the franchise has moved fans to tears and shifted a lot of thinking. It is the second live action series of the star trek franchise, and comprises a total of 178 episodes over seven seasons. Between five tv series, twelve films and five decades of footage, there are plenty of brilliant times to admire.
Every star trek movie ranked from worst to best trek. Star trek kirk meets khan widescreen by admiral titan entertainment. Oct, 2017 the five worst episodes from the entire series of star trek. Aug 14, 2018 like any series, star trek has its ups and downs. The original series broke new ground in the 60s, challenging. Every star trek season of tv ever, ranked from worst to.
Star trek had its share of brilliant influential classics like space seed, amok time, the corbomite maneuver, and charlie x, but it. May 15, 20 the greatest star trek movies, series, episodes, villains, and crew members from best to worst. Best star trek original series episodes ranked business. In the shows first season, there were great suspenseful episodes like balance of terror and city on the edge of forever. The greatest star trek movies, series, episodes, villains, and crew members from best to worst. Akton counts down his top 10 worst episodes of star trek tos after just having rewatched all 79 of them. The next generation now, of course all of trek swipes at. 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. For the best, i must go the popular route and vote for the trouble with tribbles episode 44, season 2. 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. Digital fox ranked spocks brain as the numberone worst episode of all star trek up to 2018. The episodes are listed in order by original air date, which match the episode order in each seasons original, remastered, and bluray dvd box sets. Sep 16, 2017 with just 79 episodes in its total run, star trek. Michael is the director of sales and ecommerce at shout.
Every star trek pilot episode, ranked from worst to best. He also runs star trek fact check, a popular blog about the making of the original star trek. The final frontier 1989 william shatners directorial outing is all about kirk as an 80s action hero, but the film oddly undermines the captain as often as it. The worst star trek episode of each star trek series. This is the first television series in the star trek franchise, and comprises 79 regular episodes over the series three seasons, along with the series original pilot episode, the cage. All star trek movies ranked from worst to best photos.
The greatest star trek movies, series, episodes, villains. But next gen absolutely served up the most horror episodes, as you can see. This is the first television series in the star trek franchise, and comprises 79 regular. Weve assembled a list of star trek s 20 best original series episodes. Villordsutch on the five worst star trek episodes ever. Star trek, a scifi franchise, has been known to tackle all kinds of genres within its series. Best and worst star trek episodes, original series science.
Here are 10 episodes that took starfleet through some of its worst epidemics and quarantines. Discovery premiering tonight, its only fitting that we rank every star trek pilot episode from worst to best. Discovery due to leave spacedock on the 24th september, youve still got plenty of time to quickly get in a few classic. Sure, tribbles may seem like an odd choice for a list of underrated star trek episodes it is, after all, a wellknown and much loved installment of the original series but.
The outrageous okona season 2, episode 4 a thing thats important to keep in mind when youre talking about star trek. Star trek, season 1, episode 23 1967 this was the first original series episode i ever saw and it still blows my mind, says jordan hoffman, u. Deep space nine is certainly the darkest of the star trek series, literally in its lighting and in its overall tone. Beloved as it is, star trek has some terrible episodes. The original series the next generation deep space nine voyager enterprise discovery. For such a short lived stint, the original star trek series sure had great high points and horrible pitfalls. Star trek has had a storied history of over 50 years of storytelling to geeks, nerds, and of course trekkies or trekkers for the more politically correct all around the world. Every star trek season of tv ever, ranked from worst. The original series season 2, episode star trek has always had a deep fascination with classical literature.
These are the 5 worst star trek the original series episodes. The original series that everybody needs to rewatch before the star trek discovery premier. My journey through all of star trek is one series nearer to completion. For me, its the two episodes that offensively take swipes at evolution and play on most of treks audiences ignorance. A ranking of every episode of the original series by hollywood, placed this episode 78th out of 79 episodes.
In some ways, the worst episodes of the original series tend to get a pass. Sep 18, 2017 villordsutch on the five worst star trek episodes ever. Aug 21, 2019 akton counts down his top 10 worst episodes of star trek tos after just having rewatched all 79 of them. Click though our gallery to check out in chronological order the 20 best star trek episodes and the 10 worst. Cbs news listed spocks brain as one of the worst in the original series. Keep in mind, this is not the same as ranking the series as a. If you enjoyed this video, check out my star trek podcast. For me, its the two episodes that offensively take swipes at evolution and play on most of trek s audiences ignorance. The worst part, though, is the show is just embarrassingly horny, and for star trek, a franchise where theres risa, a canonical sex planet where everyone goes whenever theyre on vacation, thats saying something. The original series with my wife just so i could write a bunch of lists about it. The next generation is that even when its bad, its usually. When star trek is mentioned, most folks think of the drama.
It also has the distinction of being perhaps the most sexist star. Star trek has had a storied history of over 50 years of storytelling to geeks, nerds, and of course trekkies or trekkers for the more politically correct all around the world and still, after countless iterations on film and tv, were getting another two star trek films one to be. Theres an unabashed corniness to the 60s star trek episodes. These are the star trek episodes that you know are terrible, but cant stop watching. Mar 23, 2020 it seems like everyone is looking for things to relate to and, just as importantly, things to watch as we enter our new normal of socialdistancing in our homes. Weve had a look at the best, now lets look at the worst. Aug 06, 2016 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 ever. The best episodes, though, rank among televisions very finest. The five worst episodes from the entire series of star trek. Top 5 worst star trek the original series episodes by rowan j coleman. The next generation is perhaps the pinnacle of the trek franchise, which makes these five bottomfeeder episodes even more embarrassing. Jun 16, 2018 beloved as it is, star trek has some terrible episodes.
The 10 all time best and 10 worst episodes, officially ranked. When beverly crusher visits the house of her recently deceased grandmother, a ghost called ronin bewitches. Aug 05, 2016 10 worst star trek episodes, according to the fans. These are the worst ten episodes that star trek produced and if given the opportunity to watch them, you might want to strongly consider watching something. Because star trek is so available in syndication and in various media, it can be most useful to know not just which episodes to watch, but which episodes one may safely avoid. Star trek the original series the making of documentary. The original series may have beaten that breakdown slightly, thanks to an excellent first season and a lot of strong second season shows.
The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in syndication from september 1987 through may 1994. 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. 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 10 worst star trek episodes ever according to imdb. Every star trek movie ranked from worst to best sep 08, 2016 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the airing of the original star trek, thr counted down the best 100 episodes across all 6 series. What do people feel were the best and the worst episodes in the original star trek series. The original series episodes a list of 10 titles see all lists by chestnutprophecy clear your history. The series picks up about 95 years after the original series is said to have. The best and worst original star trek episodes pictures cbs.
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