How to Watch Star Trek in Order: The Complete Series Timeline

Embark on a Star Trek Odyssey: A Comprehensive Viewing Guide

Since the debut of Star Trek: The Original Series in 1966, the franchise has captivated audiences worldwide, expanding into a vast universe encompassing numerous series, films, comics, and merchandise. This guide simplifies navigating this expansive world, offering chronological and release order viewing options. Paramount+ houses most past, present, and future Star Trek entries, making access easier than ever.

This spoiler-free guide presents a chronological timeline, allowing you to enjoy the journey without revealing major plot points. A release order list is also provided.

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1. Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Set a century before the Original Series, this series follows Captain Jonathan Archer and the Enterprise NX-01, Earth's first warp 5 capable starship. It explores early encounters with familiar alien species and the challenges of a less technologically advanced era.

   Star Trek: EnterpriseUPNSep 26, 2001

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2. Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): These seasons precede the Original Series, while later seasons deviate chronologically. The series introduces Commander Michael Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery, exploring a conflict between the Federation and the Klingon Empire.

   Star Trek: DiscoveryParamount+Jan 7, 2018

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3. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): A prequel set before the Original Series, featuring Captain Christopher Pike and the Enterprise NCC-1701. This series expands on Pike's story and introduces new characters alongside familiar faces.

   Star Trek: Strange New WorldsParamount+May 5, 2022

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4. Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The foundational series, introducing Captain Kirk, Spock, and the iconic Enterprise crew. Its exploration of "strange new worlds" laid the groundwork for the entire franchise.

   Star TrekNBCSep 8, 1966

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(Note: The Kelvin Timeline films – 2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond – exist in an alternate timeline and can be viewed at any point.)

5. Star Trek: The Animated Series (2269-2270): Continuing the adventures of the Original Series crew in animated form.

   Star Trek: The Animated Series [1973]NBCSep 8, 1973

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