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, the franchise has expanded into a vast multimedia universe. This guide simplifies navigating this extensive collection, offering both chronological and release order viewing options.

Paramount+ simplifies access to most Star Trek content, past, present, and future. Let's explore how to experience the adventures of Kirk, Picard, Janeway, and many more across 56 years of Star Trek. Note that the chronological timeline below is largely spoiler-free.

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Chronological Viewing Order

Star Trek: Enterprise (2151-2155): Preceding the Original Series by a century, this series (2001-2005) follows Captain Jonathan Archer aboard Earth's first warp 5 capable starship, the Enterprise NX-01. It offers a unique perspective on early Starfleet technology and first contact with familiar alien species.

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

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Star Trek: Discovery: Seasons 1 and 2 (2256-2258): Set a decade before the Original Series, these seasons introduce Commander Michael Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery, amidst a Klingon war. Note: Seasons 3-5 jump significantly forward in time.

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

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2259-TBD): A prequel to the Original Series, this series features Captain Christopher Pike and the Enterprise NCC-1701, bridging the gap to Kirk's command.

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

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Star Trek: The Original Series (2265-2269): The foundational series, featuring Captain Kirk, Spock, and the iconic Enterprise crew.

Star TrekNBCSep 8, 1966### Where to Watch

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Bonus: The Kelvin Timeline (2009's Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond) – This alternate timeline reboot can be viewed at any point.

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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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (2270s): The first Star Trek film, bringing back the Original Series crew.

Star Trek: The Motion PictureParamount PicturesDec 7, 1979PG

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(Continuing chronologically with the remaining films and series; space limitations prevent full detail here. Please refer to the original article for complete information.)