Following three more spinoff productions, the 20052006 tv season was the first since 1987 without a new star trek series being broadcast, though all series remain in syndication. Each listing includes the year, then any sources or deductions that led to the entry in the timeline for that year. The star trek timeline differentiates from the real world in the 1990s, largely as a result of star trek. The seventh series in the star trek franchise, it was the first series in the franchise since star trek. The showrunners have confirmed that the show takes place ten years before the original series, in the prime timeline so not jj. Discovery takes place about ten years before the original star trek series which aired 1966 1969 in the original star trek timeline. Alex kurtzman was quoted as saying that the events of the new star trek picard series would be heavily influenced by the destruction of romulus, and many have taken that to mean he is somehow in the kelvin timeline, the truth is we dont even know if romulus was destroyed in. Discovery follows the voyages of starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. Boldly go on a chronological journey through the trek universe by richard edwards 12 march 2020 from the original series. An incredible opportunity for star trek and scifi fans. Abrams rebooted the series with the film star trek, creating a new timeline for the already confusing trek universe. What you leave behind voy begins after the final episode of the series.
Picard has a timeline that unites the star trek tv series and the recent movies, as well as taking the cbs franchise into a new century. From the creation of the universe to the days of kirk and picard, heres your ultimate guide to the entire star trek timeline. The first timeline dubbed the prime timeline features william shatners version of james t. This article dicusses the fictional timeline of the star trek franchise.
The richest, most complicated period in star trek chronology. Within the tv show and movies alone, there are prequels, sequels, time travel and alternate universes to keep. Between an official video timeline on and what we learn about the android ban in star trek. In 2002, star trek nemesis became the final feature film to feature the tng crew and famously ended with datas death.
We understand there were good intentions behind it, but its just a failure. Before picard, the movie star trek nemesis was the furthest we had gone in the regular star trek timeline. Need some context before you dive deep into star trek. Here is the first trailer for the upcoming star trek. The relevant history of the major political powers in the galaxy spans several notable periods. Kirk and the rest of the original star trek series cast of characters exploring. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Includes television episodes for all star trek series, plus all star trek movies, listed chronologically by date of setting. Picard is fairly straightforward, assuming you have followed the stories of star trek. What you leave behind, voy begins after the final episode of the series. The first season will run for 15 episodes, which is more than most shows get nowadays but a shorter run than any normal star trek season before it. How star trek discovery fits into the original series. A new official star trek timeline video shows the franchises history, and we look at what it means for the universe of the tv series and movies. The wrath of khan, the search for spock, the voyage home, the final frontier, the undiscovered country.
A category has been created to view the entire timeline. In the film, a bad guy travels back in time and destroys the uss. Crew are assigned to away missions or placed in battle stations on ships. In real life, 18 years have passed between nemesis and. Jan 10, 2020 heres your guide through the star trek timeline. This is a simplified understanding of the chronology, as youd need a much more detailed guide for all the timespanning plots. The earth year for the main narrative is listed for each entry. The star trek saga has boldly traveled through space and time throughout its over fifty year history. During the next generation era, star trek was experimenting with the idea of. Crew play an important role in star trek timelines. Star trek into the darkness alternate universe 2254 to 2269. The star trek franchise has broken the fiftyyear barrier and continues to boldly go on in the movies and television the timeline, as many trekkies will know, is almost as confusing as river. However the franchise has also outlined a fictional future history of earth prior to this, and, primarily through time travel plots, explored both past and furtherfuture. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star trek.
The first television series, simply called star trek and now referred to as the original series, debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. Update weve added star trek beyond into the timeline. Or do you just want a refresher on your federation history. A while back, my dad got a couple volumes of star trek voyager. Discovery is about to finish its first season and it has been a ride. Star trek episodes timeline star trek movies and tv series. The video chronicles the events of the star trek universe from the big bang visited by the star trek. Star trek technically, the events of this film are in an alternate timeline that splintered off from events that take place after star trek. While technically not a film, its worth noting that star trek online takes place in the original timeline and continues the story past the events of star trek. Timeline of star trek history editing and compilation by alex rosenzweig all yearsold earth calendar the notes in brackets explain the background, sources, and thoughtprocesses for this timeline of star trek history. Star trek timeline on tv how the various series all fit.
See the entire history of tvs star trek in this infographic timeline of the iconic shows first 45 years. By just focusing on the gap between the tng era and star trek. Going into the season finale, thats still something. The publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series. From the pilot episode, which aired in september 1966 on nbc, star trek has taken people where no man has gone before. Launched in 2017, it is the first scripted series developed specifically for that service. Where does the show fit into the larger star trek timeline. Discovery is an american web television series created for cbs all access by bryan fuller and alex kurtzman.
In addition, the makers of the game star trek online, which takes place in the original timeline, released this image which helps clarify where their game fits into the new status quo. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories. Will riker and deanna troi were married this year and subsequently transferred off the enterprise to the starship titan. Voyager series finale, where admiral janeway goes back 26 years to the delta quadrant and secures voyagers earlier return to the alpha quadrant. Discovery is set in the original timeline of the other shows and takes place about 10 years before the original series. Following the original series, star trek has spawned movies and seven additional television shows. Star trek has been around for over 50 years, but weve attempted to create a cohesive timeline of the major events across tv shows and movies. Star trek online timeline including the prime and kelvin timelines picard remains separate from this series of events. A timeline through the star trek universe, part i the star trek. Nov 02, 2018 while technically not a film, its worth noting that star trek online takes place in the original timeline and continues the story past the events of star trek. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star. Most of star trek on both the big and small screen takes place in a version of the future that stretches to the 23rd century and beyond. The animated series was set in the star trek timeline between 22692270, which was the year following the original series.
Starfleet has visited the distant past, the far future, and even some alternate timelines. Picards timeline will take the venerable science fiction franchise where it truly has never gone before the end of the 24th century. How to binge watch 726 star trek episodes and 12 movies. The timeline of the history of the galaxy spans almost fourteen billion years, only a small fraction of which has seen the involvement of the races which currently inhabit the region. Well, as we already established, it is 10 years before the events of the original series.
On digipaper, star trek discoverys timeline is pretty simple. What is the chronological order for the star trek series. The franchise is primarily set in the future, ranging from the mid22nd century star trek. A short overview of the chronology of all the star trek tv series and movies set in the original star trek universe. Star trek online takes place in the prime timeline.
This is the story continuity which includes the events of all the star trek television series and the first ten movies. Enterprise 21512161 discovery 2255 original series 22652269 the animated series 22692270 the next generation 23642370. The chronology gives an overview over historic events and the timeline of star trek online. Individual perseason in universe years can be found on the wiki. Star trek episodes timeline for movies and tv series from the pilot episode, which aired in september 1966 on nbc, star trek has taken people where no man has gone before. In star trek 2009, did the original timeline survive. How to watch star trek in order, including picard techradar. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star. This is the timeline of the star trek series and films in chronological order inuniverse. The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories the publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series.
Jan 27, 2020 between an official video timeline on and what we learn about the android ban in star trek. The year 2233 is when the kelvin timeline diverges from the prime timeline. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star trek. Picard is a lot to unpack, not merely because it futzes with the storytelling conventions of star trek. Now, in 2020, picard picks up where nemesis left off. This nicely lays out how the two timelines are related, and shows they both continue to exist. When that was originally produced, the 90s were 40 years in the future and seemed a long way away. Another interesting approach to engaging star trek is to watch the shows in the order of the star trek universe timeline based on the stardate. A compilation of all official trek series and films. New star trek timeline reveals the official history of the. To date, no star trek series or film has been set primarily in a year past 2379, which saw the events of the final star trek. Jan 28, 2016 an incredible opportunity for star trek and scifi fans.
Weve got you covered in part one of our video timeline. The animated series 1973 to 1974 is one of those mid70s curiosities. Sep 26, 2017 confused about when exactly star trek. The show has served as a guide, escorting fans through the previously unexplored areas of science fiction territory in their minds. The film that began the most recent bigscreen timeline of star trek films had a very tough. Each mission begins with players selecting crew for an ship combat or away team, with different crew being better suited for different situations. The producers of star trek renegades and the nichelle nichols farewell show are taking the escape r first trailer for star trek. List of star trek films and television series wikipedia. Theres some camping scenes that are okay, but aside from that its mostly a.
The star trek canon includes the original series, an animated series, six spinoff television series, and thirteen films. This does not include flashbacks, flashforwards, acts of time travel, or alternate timelines excepting the alternate reality. The biggest part of the games story takes place in the early 25th century, roughly 30 years after the last onscreen appearance of the u. The star trek timeline is laid out for all to see in a new video posted on startrek. The team at has released an official infographic video a timeline through the star trek universe, part 1 that includes all of the various tv and movie series in their interconnected places on the timeline. Star trek did not return to television until 1987 with the debut of star trek. Nemesis, ds9 begins after the final episode of the series. The alternate timeline being the one of star trek 2009. Out of the entire series hes only seen some of next generation and the star trek.
Nemesis may be continuing despite the picard series. It looks like the timeline established in the star trek novel series in the wake of star trek. The crew from the original series went back in time on several occasions, including a journey to the 1960s, another to the 1930s, and yet. Jan 14, 2020 we are in the prime timeline, kurtzman confirmed, referring to the original series timeline as opposed to the alternate kelvin timeline established in jj abrams 2009 star trek movie. Star trek episodes timeline for movies and tv series. In this article, well take a look at the star trek series timeline and offer some guidance for. It followed the voyages of the starship uss enterprise on its fiveyear mission, the purpose of which was to explore strange new. See the production timeline for a chronological overview of the production history of star trek. We are in the prime timeline, kurtzman confirmed, referring to the original series timeline as opposed to the alternate kelvin timeline established in jj abrams 2009 star trek movie. How star trek discovery fits into the original series timeline. How does that fit into the star trek tv series timeline. Nemesis ds9 begins after the final episode of the series.
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