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Star Trek Week

A week-long celebration of all things Star Trek, for the 60th anniversary of the venerable and history-making sci-fi TV franchise. This week will include special new stories from September 7 to 11, 2026, in addition to Inverse’s ongoing weekly coverage of the Star Trek universe.

Star Trek (1966-1969)
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The Inverse Ranking

60 Most Important Star Trek Stories Of All Time

By Ryan Britt, Hoai-Tran Bui, Lyvie Scott, Dais Johnston, Mark Hill, Chrishaun Baker and Colin Cheney

From classic episodes and movies to underrated gems, comics, novels, fan fiction, parodies, and beyond. These are our picks for the crucial adventures that made Star Trek, well, Star Trek.

Lost Lore

5 Lost Episodes Of 'Star Trek: The Original Series' You’ve Definitely Never Heard Of

By Ryan Britt

The 79 episodes of TOS sometimes feel like the Old Testament of sci-fi. But what if there had been different episodes?

The Inverse Interview

Celia Rose Gooding Reads You Loud And Clear

By Lyvie Scott

On Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, Strange New Worlds’ Uhura reflects on her place in the saga.

Trek Tech

5 Star Trek Technologies That Predicted The Future

We don’t have warp power quite yet, but in the meantime...

Inverse Interview

Exclusive: Joe Morton On Star Trek, A Life In Science Fiction, And His Pivotal ‘Terminator’ Role

The acting legend reveals how he helped shape an exciting Strange New Worlds story and how Terminator predicted the rise of AI.

The Inverse Interview

Rebecca Romijn Is Number One

After years of disappearing into iconic sci-fi roles, the unsung heroine of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Avengers: Doomsday claims the spotlight.

Rewind

Star Trek’s Silliest Episode Remains One Of Its Best

By Mark Hill

Back to the future.

The Best of Trek

Why Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard Felt Like A Real Person

By Ryan Britt

Is Picard the best Star Trek character?

Rewind

Patrick Stewart's Best Star Trek Role Isn't Captain Picard

By Ryan Britt

Inspired by a deep-cut Beatles song, "The Inner Light" remains a classic for a reason.

Remembrance

40 Years Ago, Patrick Stewart Almost Didn't Become Captain Picard

By Ryan Britt

The world will miss Sir Patrick, but we're lucky we live in a world in which he became Picard at all.

Rewind

Star Trek's First Parallel Earth Still Feels Terrifying

By Ryan Britt

What happens on alternate Earths stays on alternate Earths — or does it?

Hidden Gems

32 Years Later, Walter Koenig's Best Sci-Fi Role Isn't Star Trek

By Ryan Britt

Be seeing you, Mr. Bester.

Remembrance

I Spoke To ‘Star Trek’ Legend Walter Koenig Before He Died. It Changed My Life

By Ryan Britt

One conversation in 2021 reframed my outlook on Star Trek and the world at large.

Retro Sci-Fi Comeback

Daisy Ridley's 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' Reboot Has A Star Trek Secret Weapon

By Ryan Britt

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea is resurfacing, and it could revitalize a forgotten and foundational sci-fi franchise.

Rewind

60 Years Ago, A Typical 'Star Trek' Episode Accidentally Became Crucial To Canon

By Mark Hill

Even fictional characters can’t escape fate.

Treks Not Taken

James McAvoy's Star Trek Series Pitch Sounds Amazing

By Ryan Britt

The Professor X actor was close to playing Jean-Luc Picard in a tantalizing prequel series.