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

Embark on a Comprehensive Star Trek Viewing Journey: Chronological and Release Order Guides

Since the debut of Star Trek: The Original Series in 1966, this iconic franchise has captivated audiences worldwide, expanding into a vast universe encompassing numerous shows, films, comics, and merchandise. Navigating this expansive landscape can be challenging, so we've crafted this guide to help you explore the Star Trek saga in both chronological and release order.

Paramount+ simplifies the process, hosting nearly all past, present, and future Star Trek installments. Join us as we explore the adventures of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, Sisko, Spock, and many more, across 56 years of captivating storytelling.

Rest assured, the chronological timeline below is largely spoiler-free, allowing you to enjoy the journey without compromising the surprises. A release order list is also provided for those preferring that approach.

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How to Watch Star Trek Chronologically

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 starship. It offers a unique perspective on a less technologically advanced era of Starfleet and early encounters with familiar alien species.

Star Trek: EnterpriseUPNSep 26, 2001### Where to Watch

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2. Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): These seasons precede the Original Series, while later seasons venture into a different timeline. Commander Michael Burnham's journey involves a Klingon war and her reassignment to the U.S.S. Discovery.

Star Trek: DiscoveryParamount+Jan 7, 2018### Where to Watch

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

Star Trek: Strange New WorldsParamount+May 5, 2022### Where to Watch

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4. Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The foundational series, introducing Captain Kirk, Spock, and the iconic five-year mission to explore the galaxy.

Star TrekNBCSep 8, 1966### Where to Watch

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(Bonus): Star Trek Kelvin Timeline (2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond): This alternate timeline reboot, directed by J.J. Abrams, offers a fresh take on familiar characters. These films can be viewed at any point in your viewing journey.

Where to Watch Star Trek: Hulu, Paramount+

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Where to Watch Star Trek Beyond: Paramount+

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

Star Trek: The Animated Series [1973]NBCSep 8, 1973### Where to Watch

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6. Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first Star Trek film, bringing back the Original Series crew for a new adventure involving V’Ger.

Star Trek: The Motion PictureParamount PicturesDec 7, 1979PG

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