It seems unlikely that readers of Den of Geek need to be introduced toStar Trek.
Here weve collected 25 episodes from across the variousStar TrekTV shows that might help you to celebrateStar Treks fiftiethbirthday.
Spoilers have been kept to a minimum, but you may encounter some along the way).
and a typically Kirk-like cheating solution to an apparently unsolvable dilemma.
Season Two, Episode 4
Star Trekhas dominated the depiction of many classic science fiction tropes over the years.
A genre-defining example of the evil universe trope.
An ermine violin would not be nearly so much fun.
Also, its the only version ofStar Trekin which the aliens can look really, really alien.
In this, one of its best episodes, we learn more about Vulcan.
Season One, Episode 5
More tribbles, more fun.
Season Three, Episode 15
One of the best episodes ofStar Trekever made dramatic, tragic and compelling.
One ofThe Next Generations most beloved stories, it also features one of the best cliffhangers in TV history.
Season Five, Episode 2
This episode perfectly encapsulates whatStar Trek: The Next Generationwas all about.
When Scotty asks for a holodeck recreation of his ownEnterprise, youll get chills up your spine.
After he died, the series started to explore more shades of grey in its heroes.
It also highlights whatDeep Space Ninein particular did best, focusing on character studies and relationships.
This also completesStar Treks Tribble Trilogy.
Both fun and thought-provoking, with a bittersweet coda; a perfect hour ofStar Trek.
A celebration of American science fiction through the years, and simply hilarious.
Intruders from the Fifth Dimension!
This is one of the best, and most moving.
With extra added evil.
