Star Trek: The Original Series
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Star Trek is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew. It acquired the retronym of Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) to distinguish the show within the media franchise that it began. The show is set in the Milky Way galaxy, c. 2266–2269. The ship and crew are led by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), First Officer and Science Officer Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and Chief Medical Officer Leonard H. "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley). Each episode starts with the "Where no man has gone before" speech. Norway Productions and Desilu Productions produced the series from September 1966 to December 1967. Paramount Television produced the show from January 1968 to June 1969. Star Trek aired on NBC from September 8, 1966, to June 3, 1969. It was first broadcast on September 6, 1966, on Canada's CTV network. While on NBC, Star Trek's Nielsen ratings were low and the network canceled it after three seasons and 79 episodes. In the United Kingdom, the series was not broadcast until July 12, 1969, when it was shown on the BBC One television network, coinciding with the Apollo 11 mission to land the first humans on the Moon. Through broadcast syndication, it became an international success in the 1970s, achieving cult classic status and a developing influence on popular culture. Star Trek eventually spawned a media franchise consisting of 11 television series, 13 feature films, and numerous books, games, and toys, and is now widely considered one of the most popular and influential television series of all time.
Infobox
Also known as
Star Trek
Genre
mw- Action Adventure Science fiction
Created by
Gene Roddenberry
Showrunners
Gene Roddenberry (1964–1966) Gene Coon (1966–1967) John Meredyth Lucas (1967–1968) Fred Freiberger (1968–1969)
Starring
William Shatner Leonard Nimoy DeForest Kelley
Theme music composer
Alexander Courage
Opening theme
"Theme from Star Trek"
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
3
No. of episodes
79 (list of episodes)
Executive producer
Gene Roddenberry
Producers
Gene L. Coon John Meredyth Lucas Fred Freiberger
Running time
51 minutes
Production companies
Desilu Productions (1966–1968) Paramount Television (1968–1969) Norway Corporation
Budget
Per episode:Season 1: $190,000[a]Season 2: $185,000Season 3: $175,000
Network
NBC
Release
September 8, 1966 (1966-09-08) –June 3, 1969 (1969-06-03)
Tables
· Cast
William Shatner
William Shatner
Actor
William Shatner
Character
James T. Kirk
Position
Commanding officer
Appearances
Seasons 1–3
Character's species
Human
Rank
Captain
The commanding officer of USS Enterprise, born in Riverside, Iowa, in the year 2233. His two best friends are Spock and Dr. McCoy; one will advise Kirk with logic, while the other one uses emotional instincts.
The commanding officer of USS Enterprise, born in Riverside, Iowa, in the year 2233. His two best friends are Spock and Dr. McCoy; one will advise Kirk with logic, while the other one uses emotional instincts.
Actor
The commanding officer of USS Enterprise, born in Riverside, Iowa, in the year 2233. His two best friends are Spock and Dr. McCoy; one will advise Kirk with logic, while the other one uses emotional instincts.
Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy
Actor
Leonard Nimoy
Character
Spock
Position
First/Executive officerScience officer
Appearances
Seasons 1–3
Character's species
Half-Human/Half-Vulcan
Rank
Lieutenant commander Season 1 Commander Seasons 1–3
The half-human, half-Vulcan First/Executive Officer (i.e. second-in-command) and science officer. He is one of Kirk's best friends and uses logic to solve problems.
The half-human, half-Vulcan First/Executive Officer (i.e. second-in-command) and science officer. He is one of Kirk's best friends and uses logic to solve problems.
Actor
The half-human, half-Vulcan First/Executive Officer (i.e. second-in-command) and science officer. He is one of Kirk's best friends and uses logic to solve problems.
DeForest Kelley
DeForest Kelley
Actor
DeForest Kelley
Character
Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy
Position
Chief medical officer
Appearances
Seasons 1–3
Character's species
Human
Rank
Lieutenant Commander
The ship's chief medical officer, he is Kirk's other best friend and gives him advice with his human emotional feelings, whilst Spock uses logic.
The ship's chief medical officer, he is Kirk's other best friend and gives him advice with his human emotional feelings, whilst Spock uses logic.
Actor
The ship's chief medical officer, he is Kirk's other best friend and gives him advice with his human emotional feelings, whilst Spock uses logic.
James Doohan
James Doohan
Actor
James Doohan
Character
Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
Position
Second officer and chief engineer
Appearances
Seasons 1–3
Character's species
Human
Rank
Lieutenant commander
The Enterprise's Scottish Chief Engineer and Second Officer (i.e. third-in-command), who is very protective of the ship. Scotty's technical knowledge and skill allow him to devise unconventional and effective last-minute solutions to dire problems.
The Enterprise's Scottish Chief Engineer and Second Officer (i.e. third-in-command), who is very protective of the ship. Scotty's technical knowledge and skill allow him to devise unconventional and effective last-minute solutions to dire problems.
Actor
The Enterprise's Scottish Chief Engineer and Second Officer (i.e. third-in-command), who is very protective of the ship. Scotty's technical knowledge and skill allow him to devise unconventional and effective last-minute solutions to dire problems.
Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols
Actor
Nichelle Nichols
Character
Nyota Uhura
Position
Communications officer
Appearances
Seasons 1–3
Character's species
Human
Rank
Lieutenant
The ship's communication officer. She is depicted as a capable bridge officer and readily assumed control of the helm, navigation and science stations on the bridge when the need arose. Uhura was also a talented singer, and enjoyed serenading her shipmates when off-duty; Spock occasionally accompanied her on the Vulcan lyre.
Note: Uhura's first name was not spoken at any time during the series or the movies starring the original cast, and it was not even clear that Uhura was not a mononym.
The ship's communication officer. She is depicted as a capable bridge officer and readily assumed control of the helm, navigation and science stations on the bridge when the need arose. Uhura was also a talented singer, and enjoyed serenading her shipmates when off-duty; Spock occasionally accompanied her on the Vulcan lyre.
Note: Uhura's first name was not spoken at any time during the series or the movies starring the original cast, and it was not even clear that Uhura was not a mononym.
Actor
The ship's communication officer. She is depicted as a capable bridge officer and readily assumed control of the helm, navigation and science stations on the bridge when the need arose. Uhura was also a talented singer, and enjoyed serenading her shipmates when off-duty; Spock occasionally accompanied her on the Vulcan lyre.
Note: Uhura's first name was not spoken at any time during the series or the movies starring the original cast, and it was not even clear that Uhura was not a mononym.
George Takei
George Takei
Actor
George Takei
Character
Hikaru Sulu
Position
Helmsman
Appearances
Seasons 1–3
Character's species
Human
Rank
Lieutenant
Sulu is the ship's helmsman and has many interests and hobbies, including gymnastics, botany, fencing, and ancient weaponry.
Sulu is the ship's helmsman and has many interests and hobbies, including gymnastics, botany, fencing, and ancient weaponry.
Actor
Sulu is the ship's helmsman and has many interests and hobbies, including gymnastics, botany, fencing, and ancient weaponry.
Walter Koenig
Walter Koenig
Actor
Walter Koenig
Character
Pavel Chekov
Position
Navigator
Appearances
Seasons 2–3
Character's species
Human
Rank
Ensign
Chekov is a Russian navigator introduced in the show's second season.
Chekov is a Russian navigator introduced in the show's second season.
Actor
Chekov is a Russian navigator introduced in the show's second season.
Majel Barrett
Majel Barrett
Actor
Majel Barrett
Character
Christine Chapel
Position
Head nurse
Appearances
Seasons 1–3
Character's species
Human
Rank
N/A
The ship's head nurse who works with Dr. McCoy.
Note: Barrett, who played the ship's first officer (Number One) in "The Cage", also voiced the ship's computer.
The ship's head nurse who works with Dr. McCoy.
Note: Barrett, who played the ship's first officer (Number One) in "The Cage", also voiced the ship's computer.
Actor
The ship's head nurse who works with Dr. McCoy.
Note: Barrett, who played the ship's first officer (Number One) in "The Cage", also voiced the ship's computer.
Grace Lee Whitney
Grace Lee Whitney
Actor
Grace Lee Whitney
Character
Janice Rand
Position
Yeoman
Appearances
Season 1
Character's species
Human
Rank
N/A
The captain's personal yeoman.
The captain's personal yeoman.
Actor
The captain's personal yeoman.
| Actor | Character | Position | Appearances | Character's species | Rank |
| William Shatner | James T. Kirk | Commanding officer | Seasons 1–3 | Human | Captain |
| The commanding officer of USS Enterprise, born in Riverside, Iowa, in the year 2233. His two best friends are Spock and Dr. McCoy; one will advise Kirk with logic, while the other one uses emotional instincts. | |||||
| Leonard Nimoy | Spock | First/Executive officerScience officer | Seasons 1–3 | Half-Human/Half-Vulcan | Lieutenant commander Season 1 Commander Seasons 1–3 |
| The half-human, half-Vulcan First/Executive Officer (i.e. second-in-command) and science officer. He is one of Kirk's best friends and uses logic to solve problems. | |||||
| DeForest Kelley | Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy | Chief medical officer | Seasons 1–3 | Human | Lieutenant Commander |
| The ship's chief medical officer, he is Kirk's other best friend and gives him advice with his human emotional feelings, whilst Spock uses logic. | |||||
| James Doohan | Montgomery "Scotty" Scott | Second officer and chief engineer | Seasons 1–3 | Human | Lieutenant commander |
| The Enterprise's Scottish Chief Engineer and Second Officer (i.e. third-in-command), who is very protective of the ship. Scotty's technical knowledge and skill allow him to devise unconventional and effective last-minute solutions to dire problems. | |||||
| Nichelle Nichols | Nyota Uhura | Communications officer | Seasons 1–3 | Human | Lieutenant |
| The ship's communication officer. She is depicted as a capable bridge officer and readily assumed control of the helm, navigation and science stations on the bridge when the need arose. Uhura was also a talented singer, and enjoyed serenading her shipmates when off-duty; Spock occasionally accompanied her on the Vulcan lyre. Note: Uhura's first name was not spoken at any time during the series or the movies starring the original cast, and it was not even clear that Uhura was not a mononym. | |||||
| George Takei | Hikaru Sulu | Helmsman | Seasons 1–3 | Human | Lieutenant |
| Sulu is the ship's helmsman and has many interests and hobbies, including gymnastics, botany, fencing, and ancient weaponry. | |||||
| Walter Koenig | Pavel Chekov | Navigator | Seasons 2–3 | Human | Ensign |
| Chekov is a Russian navigator introduced in the show's second season. | |||||
| Majel Barrett | Christine Chapel | Head nurse | Seasons 1–3 | Human | N/A |
| The ship's head nurse who works with Dr. McCoy. Note: Barrett, who played the ship's first officer (Number One) in "The Cage", also voiced the ship's computer. | |||||
| Grace Lee Whitney | Janice Rand | Yeoman | Season 1 | Human | N/A |
| The captain's personal yeoman. | |||||
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
29
Episodes
September 8, 1966 (1966-09-08)
Originally released
April 13, 1967 (1967-04-13)
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
26
Episodes
September 15, 1967 (1967-09-15)
Originally released
March 29, 1968 (1968-03-29)
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
24
Episodes
September 20, 1968 (1968-09-20)
Originally released
June 3, 1969 (1969-06-03)
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 29 | September 8, 1966 (1966-09-08) | April 13, 1967 (1967-04-13) | |
| 2 | 26 | September 15, 1967 (1967-09-15) | March 29, 1968 (1968-03-29) | |
| 3 | 24 | September 20, 1968 (1968-09-20) | June 3, 1969 (1969-06-03) | |
· Seasons and episodes › Broadcast history
1966–67
1966–67
Season
1966–67
Time slot (ET)
Thursday at 8:30 pm
1967–68
1967–68
Season
1967–68
Time slot (ET)
Friday at 8:30 pm
1968–69
1968–69
Season
1968–69
Time slot (ET)
Friday at 10:00 pm (episodes 1–23)Tuesday at 7:30 pm (episode 24)
| Season | Time slot (ET) |
| 1966–67 | Thursday at 8:30 pm |
| 1967–68 | Friday at 8:30 pm |
| 1968–69 | Friday at 10:00 pm (episodes 1–23)Tuesday at 7:30 pm (episode 24) |
· Seasons and episodes › Top ranked episodes
1
1
Rank
1
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"The City on the Edge of Forever"
IGN(2012)
"The City on the Edge of Forever"
Newsweek(2016)
"The Doomsday Machine"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"The City on the Edge of Forever"
Den of Geek(2021)
"A Taste of Armageddon"
2
2
Rank
2
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"Space Seed"
IGN(2012)
"Balance of Terror"
Newsweek(2016)
"Space Seed"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"Arena"
Den of Geek(2021)
"The City on the Edge of Forever"
3
3
Rank
3
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"Mirror, Mirror"
IGN(2012)
"Mirror, Mirror"
Newsweek(2016)
"Mirror, Mirror"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"Mirror, Mirror"
Den of Geek(2021)
"The Corbomite Maneuver"
4
4
Rank
4
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"The Doomsday Machine"
IGN(2012)
"Space Seed"
Newsweek(2016)
"The Trouble with Tribbles"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"Balance of Terror"
Den of Geek(2021)
"The Devil in the Dark"
5
5
Rank
5
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"Amok Time"
IGN(2012)
"The Trouble with Tribbles"
Newsweek(2016)
"The Enterprise Incident"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"Space Seed"
Den of Geek(2021)
"A Piece of the Action"
6
6
Rank
6
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"The Devil in the Dark"
IGN(2012)
"Where No Man Has Gone Before"
Newsweek(2016)
"Journey to Babel"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"The Galileo Seven"
Den of Geek(2021)
"Space Seed"
7
7
Rank
7
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"The Trouble with Tribbles"
IGN(2012)
"The Enemy Within"
Newsweek(2016)
"Balance of Terror"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"Amok Time"
Den of Geek(2021)
"Balance of Terror"
8
8
Rank
8
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"This Side of Paradise"
IGN(2012)
"The Naked Time"
Newsweek(2016)
"Arena"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"Journey to Babel"
Den of Geek(2021)
"Arena"
9
9
Rank
9
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"The Enterprise Incident"
IGN(2012)
"This Side of Paradise"
Newsweek(2016)
"Amok Time"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"The Doomsday Machine"
Den of Geek(2021)
"Let That Be Your Last Battlefield"
10
10
Rank
10
Entertainment Weekly(1995)
"Journey to Babel"
IGN(2012)
"Arena"
Newsweek(2016)
"The City on the Edge of Forever"
Hollywood.com(2013)
"The Enterprise Incident"
Den of Geek(2021)
"The Man Trap"
| Rank | Entertainment Weekly(1995) | IGN(2012) | Newsweek(2016) | Hollywood.com(2013) | Den of Geek(2021) |
| 1 | "The City on the Edge of Forever" | "The City on the Edge of Forever" | "The Doomsday Machine" | "The City on the Edge of Forever" | "A Taste of Armageddon" |
| 2 | "Space Seed" | "Balance of Terror" | "Space Seed" | "Arena" | "The City on the Edge of Forever" |
| 3 | "Mirror, Mirror" | "Mirror, Mirror" | "Mirror, Mirror" | "Mirror, Mirror" | "The Corbomite Maneuver" |
| 4 | "The Doomsday Machine" | "Space Seed" | "The Trouble with Tribbles" | "Balance of Terror" | "The Devil in the Dark" |
| 5 | "Amok Time" | "The Trouble with Tribbles" | "The Enterprise Incident" | "Space Seed" | "A Piece of the Action" |
| 6 | "The Devil in the Dark" | "Where No Man Has Gone Before" | "Journey to Babel" | "The Galileo Seven" | "Space Seed" |
| 7 | "The Trouble with Tribbles" | "The Enemy Within" | "Balance of Terror" | "Amok Time" | "Balance of Terror" |
| 8 | "This Side of Paradise" | "The Naked Time" | "Arena" | "Journey to Babel" | "Arena" |
| 9 | "The Enterprise Incident" | "This Side of Paradise" | "Amok Time" | "The Doomsday Machine" | "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" |
| 10 | "Journey to Babel" | "Arena" | "The City on the Edge of Forever" | "The Enterprise Incident" | "The Man Trap" |
· Distribution › Home media
Season One
Season One
Blu-ray name
Season One
Ep #
29
Discs
7
Region 1/A (USA)
April 28, 2009
Region 2/B (UK)
April 27, 2009
Region 4/B (Australia)
May 6, 2009
Blu-ray special features
Starfleet Access for "Where No Man Has Gone Before"
Spacelift: Transporting Trek Into the 21st Century
Starfleet Access for "The Menagerie, Parts I and II"
Reflections on Spock
Starfleet Access for "The Balance of Terror"
Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner
To Boldly Go... Season One
The Birth of a Timeless Legacy
Starfleet Access for "Space Seed"
Sci-Fi Visionaries
Interactive Enterprise Inspection
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories
Kiss 'n' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century
Starfleet Access for "Errand of Mercy"
Season Two
Season Two
Blu-ray name
Season Two
Ep #
26
Discs
7
Region 1/A (USA)
September 22, 2009
Region 2/B (UK)
October 9, 2009
Region 4/B (Australia)
October 1, 2009
Blu-ray special features
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories Part 2
Starfleet Access for "Amok Time"
"Content to Go" featurette via Mobile-Blu: Writing Spock
"Content to Go" featurette via Mobile-Blu: Creating Chekov
"Content to Go" featurette via Mobile-Blu: Listening to the Actors
"More Tribbles, More Troubles" audio commentary by David Gerrold
DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations"
"Trials and Tribble-ations": Uniting Two Legends
Star Trek: The Original Series on Blu-ray
"Trials and Tribble-ations": An Historic Endeavor
Starfleet Access for "The Trouble with Tribbles"
"Content to Go" featurette via Mobile-Blu: Spock's Mother
To Boldly Go... Season Two
Designing the Final Frontier
Star Trek's Favorite Moments
Writer's Notebook: D.C. Fontana
Life Beyond Trek: Leonard Nimoy
Kirk, Spock & Bones: Star Trek's Great Trio
Star Trek's Divine Diva: Nichelle Nichols
Enhanced Visual Effects Credits
Season Three
Season Three
Blu-ray name
Season Three
Ep #
24
Discs
6
Region 1/A (USA)
December 15, 2009
Region 2/B (UK)
March 22, 2010
Region 4/B (Australia)
May 1, 2013
Blu-ray special features
Life Beyond Trek: Walter Koenig
Chief Engineer's Log
Memoir from Mr. Sulu
Captain's Log: Bob Justman
"Where No Man Has Gone Before" (Unaired, alternate version)
David Gerrold Hosts 2009 Convention Coverage
"The Anthropology of Star Trek" Comic-Con Panel 2009
The World of Rod Roddenberry – Comic-Con 2009
Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories Part 3
To Boldly Go... Season Three
Collectible Trek
Star Trek's Impact
| Blu-ray name | Ep # | Discs | Region 1/A (USA) | Region 2/B (UK) | Region 4/B (Australia) | Blu-ray special features |
| Season One | 29 | 7 | April 28, 2009 | April 27, 2009 | May 6, 2009 | Starfleet Access for "Where No Man Has Gone Before" Spacelift: Transporting Trek Into the 21st Century Starfleet Access for "The Menagerie, Parts I and II" Reflections on Spock Starfleet Access for "The Balance of Terror" Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner To Boldly Go... Season One The Birth of a Timeless Legacy Starfleet Access for "Space Seed" Sci-Fi Visionaries Interactive Enterprise Inspection Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories Kiss 'n' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century Starfleet Access for "Errand of Mercy" |
| Season Two | 26 | 7 | September 22, 2009 | October 9, 2009 | October 1, 2009 | Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories Part 2 Starfleet Access for "Amok Time Content to Go" featurette via Mobile-Blu: Writing Spock "Content to Go" featurette via Mobile-Blu: Creating Chekov "Content to Go" featurette via Mobile-Blu: Listening to the Actors "More Tribbles, More Troubles" audio commentary by David Gerrold DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations Trials and Tribble-ations": Uniting Two Legends Star Trek: The Original Series on Blu-ray "Trials and Tribble-ations": An Historic Endeavor Starfleet Access for "The Trouble with Tribbles Content to Go" featurette via Mobile-Blu: Spock's Mother To Boldly Go... Season Two Designing the Final Frontier Star Trek's Favorite Moments Writer's Notebook: D.C. Fontana Life Beyond Trek: Leonard Nimoy Kirk, Spock & Bones: Star Trek's Great Trio Star Trek's Divine Diva: Nichelle Nichols Enhanced Visual Effects Credits |
| Season Three | 24 | 6 | December 15, 2009 | March 22, 2010 | May 1, 2013 | Life Beyond Trek: Walter Koenig Chief Engineer's Log Memoir from Mr. Sulu Captain's Log: Bob Justman "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (Unaired, alternate version) David Gerrold Hosts 2009 Convention Coverage "The Anthropology of Star Trek" Comic-Con Panel 2009 The World of Rod Roddenberry – Comic-Con 2009 Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies and Special Memories Part 3 To Boldly Go... Season Three Collectible Trek Star Trek's Impact |
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