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Sunday, October 4, 2026

On this day in Star Trek history - Star Trek, Voyager (1968, 2000)

Star Trek
Season 3. Episode 4.

Episode entitled: The Paradise Syndrome.

Released October 4, 1968.

Directed by Jud Taylor.

Written by Margaret Armen, Arthur H. Singer.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage.

Cast:
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, Marj Dusay, Sabrina Scharf, Rudy Solari, Richard Hale, Vincent St. Cyr, Naomi Newman, John Lindesmith, Peter Virgo Jr., Lamont Laird, George American Horse, Bill Blackburn, Roger Holloway, Foster Hood, Jeannie Malone.
 

Star Trek: Voyager
Season 7. Episode 1.

Episode entitled: Unimatrix Zero Part II.

Released October 4, 2000.

Directed by Michael/Mike Vejar.

Created by Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor.

Written by Brannon Braga, Joe Menosky, Michael/Mike Sussman, Michael Taylor, 

Robert Doherty.

Based on Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Dennis McCarthy.

Cast:
Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill, Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo, Tim Russ, Garrett Wang, Jeri Ryan, Mark Deakins, Jerome Butler, Joanna Heimbold, Susanna Thompson, Ryan Sparks, Andrew Palmer, Clay Storseth, Majel Barrett, Patrick Barnitt, Tarik Ergin, Susan Henley, Dieter Horneman, Irving E. Lewis, Brandon Nyte, Louis Ortiz, Stephen Pisani, Keith Rayve, Pablo Soriano, Phoenix Wong.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

On this day in the Star Trek universe - Star Trek, The Next Generation, Voyager (1966, 1967, 1990, 1999):

Star Trek
Season 1. Episode 4.

Episode entitled: The Naked Time.

Released September 29, 1966.

Directed by Marc Daniels.

Written by John D.F. Black.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage.

Cast:
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Stewart Moss, Majel Barrett, Bruce Hyde, DeForest Kelley, Grace Lee Whitney, George Takei, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, William Knight, John Bellah, Tom Anfinsen, Bill Blackburn, Frank da Vinci, Andrea Dromm, Eddie Paskey, Woody Talbert, Ron Veto.

Star Trek
Season 2. Episode 3.

Episode entitled: The Changeling.

Released September 29, 1967.

Directed by Marc Daniels.

Written by John Meredyth Lucas.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage.

Cast:
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Makee K. Blaisdell / Blaisdel Makee, Barbara Gates, Meade Martin, Arnold Lessing, Vic Perrin, Bill Blackburn, Frank da Vinci, Marc Daniels, Roger Holloway, Jeannie Malone, Robert Metz, Eddie Paskey, Frieda Rentie.
 

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Season 4. Episode 2.

Episode entitled: Family.

Released September 29, 1990.

Directed by Les Landau.

Written by Ronald D. Moore, Susanne Lambdin, Bryan Stewart, Joe Menosky.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Dennis McCarthy.

Cast:
Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton, Jeremy Kemp, Samantha Eggar, Theodore Bikel, Georgia Brown, Dennis Creaghan, Colm Meaney, Whoopi Goldberg, David Birkin, Doug Wert, Majel Barrett, Nyra Crenshaw, Debbie David, Elliot Durant III, Margaret Rose Flores, Denise Lynne Roberts.
 

Star Trek: Voyager
Season 6. Episode 2.

Episode entitled: Survival Instinct.

Released September 29, 1999.

Directed by Terry Windell.

Created by Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor.

Written by Ronald D. Moore, Bryan Fuller, Michael Taylor, Robert Doherty.

Based on Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Dennis McCarthy.

Cast:
Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill, Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo, Tim Russ, Garrett Wang, Jeri Ryan, Vaughn Armstrong, Bertila Damas, Tim Kelleher, Scarlett Pomers, Jonathan Breck, Majel Barrett, John Austin, Marvin De Baca, Tarik Ergin, Nichole McAuley, Erin Leigh Price, Christina Rydell, Joey Sakata, James Lee Stanley, Susie Stillwell.


Sunday, September 20, 2026

On this day in the Star Trek universe (1968):

Star Trek
Season 3. Episode 1.

Episode entitled: Spock’s Brain.

Released September 20, 1968.

Directed by Marc Daniels.

Written by Gene L. Coon / Lee Cronin, Arthur H. Singer.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage.
 
Cast: 
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, Marj Dusay, James Daris, Sheila Leighton, Bill Blackburn, Frank da Vinci, Roger Holloway, Pete Kellett, Jeannie Malone, Eddie Paskey, Frieda Rentie.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

On this day in the Star Trek universe:


Star Trek (1966 & 1967)
 

Star Trek
Season 1. Episode 2.

Episode entitled: Charlie X.

Released September 15, 1966.

Directed by Lawrence Dobkin.

Written by D.C. Fontana, Gene Roddenberry.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage, Fred Steiner.

Cast:
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Grace Lee Whitney, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Robert Walker Jr., Charles Stewart, Dallas Mitchell, Don Eitner, Pat McNulty, John Bellah, Garland Thompson, Abraham Sofaer, Bill Blackburn, Frank da Vinci, Bob Herron, John Lindesmith, Robert Metz, Eddie Paskey, Gene Roddenberry, Ron Veto, Laura Wood.
 

Star Trek
Season 2. Episode 1.

Episode entitled: Amok Time.

Released September 15, 1967.

Directed by Joseph Pevney.

Written by Theodore Sturgeon.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage, Gerald Fried.

Cast:
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, Celia Lovsky, Arlene Martel, Lawrence Montaigne, Byron Morrow, Bill Blackburn, Frank da Vinci, Walker Edmiston, Charles Palmer, Eddie Paskey, Joseph Paz, Russ Peek, Mary Rice, Mauri Russell, Gary Wright.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

On this day in television history - Star Trek (1966)


Star Trek (1966)
Star Trek

Season 1. Episode 1.

Episode entitled: The Man Trap.

Released September 8, 1966.

Directed by Marc Daniels.

Written by George Clayton Johnson.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage.


Cast:

William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Jeanne Bal, Alfred Ryder, DeForest Kelley, Grace Lee Whitney, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Bruce Watson, Michael Zaslow, Vince Howard, Francine Pyne, Budd Albright, Tom Anfinsen, John Arndt, Bob Baker, Bill Blackburn, Frank da Vinci, James Doohan, Sandra Lee Gimpel, Jeannie Malone, Eddie Paskey, Anthony Larry Paul, Walter Soo Hoo, Garrison True, Ron Veto.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

On this day in movie history - Star Trek: Beyond (2016)

Star Trek: Beyond

directed by Justin Lin,

written by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung,

was released in the United States on July 22, 2016.

Music by Michael Giacchino.

Cast:
Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Idris Elba, Sofia Boutella, Joe Taslim, Lydia Wilson, Sara Maria Forsberg, Deep Roy, Melissa Roxburgh, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Greg Grunberg, Danny Pudi, Kim Kold, Anita Brown, Dan Payne, Shea Whigham, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Walter Koenig, William Shatner, James Doohan, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, Jeff Bezos.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

On this day in movie and book history - Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)


Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1969)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier / novel & comic book adaptation (1989)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier


directed by William Shatner,

written by David Loughery,

based on a story by William Shatner, Harve Bennett and David Loughery,

was released in the United States on June 9, 1989.

Music by Jerry Goldsmith.


Cast:
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Laurence Luckinbill, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Todd Bryant, Spice Williams-Crosby, David Warner, Charles Cooper, Cynthia Gouw, George Murdock, Bill Quinn, Harve Bennett.

Recommended reading:

Star Trek V: the Final Frontier

by J. M. Dillard.

Filmed as Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), directed by William Shatner.

Published by Severn House Publishers Ltd.

Published 1989.

ISBN-10: 0727840215

ISBN-13: 978-0727840219

Description:

On the planet Nimbus III, a harsh world deep in the neutral zone, the three major powers -- Federation, Klingon, and Romulan -- attempt a revolutionary cooperative program, jointly developing the planet as an experiment in peace. But that makes Nimbus III an irresistible target for terrorists, who seize control of the planet, and the Enterprise is sent on a daring mission of rescue. And soon Kirk and his crew find themselves on a much more dangerous and disturbing journey, to the center of the galaxy and the forbidden secrets it holds.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

by Peter David, James W. Fry, Arne Starr.

A DC Movie Special.

Illustrated DC comic book.

Published 1989.

ASIN: B082FQS


Thursday, June 4, 2026

On this day in movie, novel and book history - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)


Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan


directed by Nicholas Meyer,

written by Jack B. Sowards,

based on a story by Harve Bennett and Jack B. Sowards,

was released in the United States on June 4, 1982.

Music by James Horner.


Cast:
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Bibi Besch, Merritt Butrick, Paul Winfield, Kirstie Alley, Ricardo Montalbán.

Recommended reading:

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

by Vonda N. McIntyre, Jack B. Sowards, Harve Bennett.

Filmed as Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), directed by Nicholas Meyer.

Published 1982.

ISBN-10: 0671456105
ISBN-13: 9780671456108

Description:

Prepare yourself for warp-10 excitement! The Galaxy's ultimate future is in the hands of James Kirk, Mr. Spock and the indomitable crew of the Enterperprise. The Galaxy's ultimate weapon is in the hands of the evil Khan and his followers. A battle that will shake the universe cannot be avoided ... And the ultimate adventure is about to begin!
 

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – The Making of the Classic Film

by John Tenuto, Maria Jose Tenuto.

Published by Titan Books.
Published 2023.

ISBN-10: 1789099757
ISBN-13: 9781789099751

Description:

An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, featuring rare and previously unseen production art and new and exclusive interviews.

Forty years ago, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan saw Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise crew face one of the greatest foes in Star Trek history, Khan Noonien Singh, as well as the death of Spock. Celebrate this landmark anniversary by taking a deep dive into the stories behind this iconic science fiction classic. This beautiful coffee-table book is full to the brim with rare and previously unpublished archival material, behind-the-scenes photography, production art, cut scenes, script extracts, and much more, alongside new and exclusive interviews with the creatives, including director Nicholas Meyer.

Monday, June 1, 2026

On this day in movie history - Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

directed by Leonard Nimoy,

written by Harve Bennett,

was released in the United States on June 1, 1984.

Music by James Horner.

Cast:
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Robin Curtis, Merritt Butrick, Phil Morris, Scott McGinnis, Robert Hooks, Carl Steven, Vadia Potenza, Stephen Manley, Joe W. Davis, Paul Sorensen, Cathie Shirriff, Christopher Lloyd, Stephen Liska, John Larroquette, David Cadiente, Bob K. Cummings, Branscombe Richmond, Phillip R. Allen, Jeanne Mori, Mario Marcelino, Allan Miller, Sharon Thomas Cain, Conroy Gedeon, James Sikking, Miguel Ferrer, Mark Lenard, Katherine Blum, Judith Anderson, Gary Faga, Doug Shanklin, Grace Lee Whitney, Frank Welker, Teresa E. Victor, Harve Bennett, Judi M. Durand, Jessica Biscardi, Claudia Lowndes, Nanci Rogers, Kimberly L. Ryusaki, Dee Giffin Scott, Rebecca Soladay, Philip Weyland.