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VOY Season 7

• 3 Background information
• 4.1 Starring
• 4.2 Also starring
• 4.3 Guest and co-stars
• 5 Media releases
• 6 External links

Episodes [ ]

Summary [ ].

This was the final season of Star Trek: Voyager .

A multitude of familiar aliens are revisited for a final shout including the Ferengi in " Inside Man ", the Hirogen in " Flesh and Blood ", the Klingons in " Prophecy ", the Hierarchy in " The Void " and " Renaissance Man ", the Q in " Q2 ", and the Talaxians in " Homestead ".

" Drive " sees Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres pilot the Delta Flyer in a "trans-stellar rally" before finally tying the knot, and in " Body and Soul ", Seven of Nine is forced to hide The Doctor 's program in her cybernetic implant. In " Q2 " John de Lancie returns with his errant son, desperate for the assistance of "Aunt Kathy" which completes the "Q" story arc begun in seasons two and three, and in " Author, Author ", the crew get to play in the holodeck alongside adulterated versions of themselves, when The Doctor publishes his first holonovel to less than stellar reviews.

After marrying in " Drive ", B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris' relationship, Torres discovers that she is pregnant in " Lineage ", before contending with a group of Klingons convinced she is carrying the Klingon Messiah in " Prophecy ". Ultimately, Torres gives birth at the very moment Voyager bursts into the Alpha Quadrant from inside an exploding Borg sphere in the series finale " Endgame ".

The series finale, "Endgame" was watched by 8.8 million viewers, significantly less than the show's premiere episode, " Caretaker " with 21.3 million viewers. [1] Still, it pulled in the highest ratings since the premiere episode of the fourth season , " Scorpion, Part II ". Referring to "Endgame" as "the right kind of Star Trek programming", UPN President Tom Nunan publicly declared, " The Voyager finale bodes extremely well for Enterprise 's première next fall. " ( Star Trek Monthly  issue 82 , p. 8)

Background information [ ]

• Brannon Braga steps down as showrunner to spend a year of pre-production on Enterprise , and is replaced for Voyager 's final season by Kenneth Biller .
• Filming for this season began on 22 June 2000 with " Unimatrix Zero, Part II ". [2] (X)
• After the series, Janeway was promoted to vice admiral and made a cameo appearance in Star Trek Nemesis .
• Alice Krige reprised her role of the Borg Queen in the Voyager series finale " Endgame " for the first time since starring in Star Trek: First Contact . All other appearances of the Borg Queen were played by Susanna Thompson .
• Characters with " crossovers " from other incarnations of Star Trek seen this season: the aforementioned Borg Queen (" Unimatrix Zero, Part II ", " Endgame "); Deanna Troi (" Inside Man "); Reginald Barclay (" Inside Man ", " Author, Author ", and " Endgame "); Q (" Q2 ").

Credits [ ]

Starring [ ].

• Kate Mulgrew as Captain Kathryn Janeway

Also starring [ ]

• Robert Beltran as Chakotay
• Roxann Dawson as B'Elanna Torres
• Robert Duncan McNeill as Tom Paris
• Ethan Phillips as Neelix
• Robert Picardo as The Doctor
• Tim Russ as Tuvok
• Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine
• Garrett Wang as Harry Kim

Guest and co-stars [ ]

• VOY Season 7 performers
• Rick Berman
• Kenneth Biller

Consulting Producer: Brannon Braga

• Michael Piller
• Jeri Taylor
• Merri D. Howard
• Peter Lauritson

Producer: J.P. Farrell

• Dawn Velazquez
• Bryan Fuller

Associate Producer: Stephen Welke Executive Story Editor: Michael Taylor

• Robert Doherty
• Phyllis Strong
• Mike Sussman

Unit Production Manager: Brad Yacobian Production Coordinator: Diane Overdiek

• Jerry Fleck
• Arlene Fukai

Second Assistant Director: Michael DeMeritt Second Second Assistant Director: Lorri Fischer Script Supervisor: Jan Rudolph Science Consultant: Andre Bormanis Production Designer: Richard James Art Director: Louise Dorton Set Designer: Tim Earls Senior Illustrator/Technical Consultant: Rick Sternbach Scenic Arts Supervisor/Technical Consultant: Michael Okuda

• Geoffrey Mandel
• James Van Over

Construction Coordinator: Al Smutko Property Master: Alan Sims Set Decorator: Jim Mees Director of Photography: Marvin Rush , ASC Chief Lighting Technician: Bill Peets First Company Grip: Randy Burgess Video Operator: Ben Betts Special Effects: Richard Ratliff Stunt Coordinator: Dennis Madalone Video Supervisor: Denise Okuda Hair Designer: Josee Normand

• Charlotte A. Parker
• Viviane Normand
• Gloria Montemayor

Make-Up Designed and Supervised By: Michael Westmore

• Tina Hoffman
• Scott Wheeler
• James Rohland
• Suzanne Diaz
• Natalie Wood

Costume Designer: Robert Blackman Wardrobe Supervisor: Carol Kunz

• Susie Money
• Matt Hoffman
• Jamie Thomas

Supervising Sound Editor: Bill Wistrom Supervising Sound Effects Editor: Jim Wolvington

• Masanobu Tomita
• T. Ashley Harvey
• Dale Chaloukian
• Lazard Ward
• Steve D'Errico

Casting Executive: Helen Mossler

• Junie Lowry-Johnson

Original Casting By: Nan Dutton , CSA

• Daryl Baskin
• Bob Lederman

Assistant Editor: Noel A. Guerra

(Not a complete list)

• Dennis McCarthy ("Unimatrix Zero, Part II", "Critical Care", "Body and Soul", "Lineage", "Workforce", "Workforce, Part II", "Natural Law", "Renaissance Man")
• David Bell ("Imperfection", "Flesh and Blood", "Nightingale", "Prophecy", "Homestead")
• Jay Chattaway ("Drive", "Repression", "Shattered", "The Void", "Human Error", "Author, Author", "Endgame")
• Paul Baillargeon ("Inside Man", "Repentance", "Q2", "Friendship One")

Music Editor: Gerry Sackman Visual Effects Producer: Dan Curry

• Ronald B. Moore
• Mitch Suskin

Visual Effects Assistant Editor: Edward Hoffmeister Visual Effects Associate: Chad Zimmerman Sound Mixer: Alan Bernard Camera Operator: Douglas Knapp Post Production Coordinator: Monique K. Chambers Script Coordinator: Maggie Allen

• David Rossi
• Maril Davis
• Joanna Fuller
• Michael O'Halloran
• Nicole Gravett
• Eric Norman
• Terry Matalas
• Aaron Segal

Transportation Captain: Stu Satterfield

• Larry Dukes
• Cameron Calder
• Bobby Guillory

Location Manager: Lisa White Publicity: Rachel Fox Assistant to Publicist: Candice Clark Production Accountant: Suzi Shimizu DGA Trainee: Mark Rabinowitz

Filmed with Panavision Cameras and Lenses

• Santa Barbara Studios
• 4MC Sound Services
• Todd Studios Burbank

Digital Optical Effects: Composite Image Systems

• Four Media Company
• Level 3 Post
• Foundation Imaging
• Digital Muse

Media releases [ ]

• VOY Season 7 UK VHS
• VOY Season 7 DVD

External links [ ]

• Star Trek: Voyager season 7 at Memory Beta , the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
• Star Trek Voyager Season 7 episode reviews at Ex Astris Scientia
• 1 USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-G)
• 3 Daniels (Crewman)

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Star Trek: Voyager Season 7 Episodes

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A starship is stranded in the uncharted Delta Quadrant in this fourth 'Star Trek' series, the first to feature a female captain. Here, the crew grudgingly teams with Maquis rebels to try to return to Earth after Voyager is hurtled 70,000 light-years from Federation space.

Season 7 Episode Guide

26 Episodes 2000 - 2001

Unimatrix Zero

Wed, Oct 4, 2000 60 mins

The conclusion of a two-parter finds Janeway, Tuvok and Torres infiltrating the Borg ship to free the drones of Unimatrix Zero by implanting a virus, and Seven of Nine confronting her feelings for a Borg rebel living inside the zone. But all are endangered after the Borg Queen (Susanna Thompson) sets in motion her ruthless plan to end the rebellion. Tuvok: Tim Russ. Torres: Roxann Dawson. Seven of Nine: Jeri Ryan. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew.

Imperfection

Wed, Oct 11, 2000 60 mins

A deteriorating Borg implant in Seven of Nine's brain forces her to confront her mortality as the Doctor and Janeway ponder Icheb's risky proposal for a remedy. Icheb: Manu Intiraymi. B'Elanna: Roxann Dawson. The Doctor: Robert Picardo. Tuvok: Tim Russ. Seven of Nine: Jeri Ryan. Neelix: Ethan Phillips.

Wed, Oct 18, 2000 60 mins

B'Elanna tries to rekindle the spark in her relationship with Tom Paris by enlisting as his co-pilot in a galactic rally celebrating a newly established regional alliance. But the two are about to be embroiled in intrigue designed to destroy the embryonic league. Irina: Cyla Batten. O'Zaal: Brian George. Assan: Patrick Kilpatrick. Joxom: Robert Tyler. Kim: Garrett Wang. B'Elanna: Roxann Dawson. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill.

Wed, Oct 25, 2000 60 mins

Tuvok spearheads the investigation when several Maquis members of the Voyager crew are found unconscious, and uncovers a disturbing truth about the culprit and his intentions. Teero: Keith Szarabajka. Tabor: Jad Mager. Chell: Derek McGrath. Tuvok: Tim Russ. Chakotay: Robert Beltran.

Critical Care

Wed, Nov 1, 2000 60 mins

A smuggler steals the Doctor's program and off-loads it onto a planet where medical care is doled out under the supervision of a pettifogging bureaucrat (Larry Drake). Voje: Paul Scherrer. Gar: John Kassir. Dysek: Gregory Itzin. Tebbis: Dublin James. The Doctor: Robert Picardo.

Wed, Nov 8, 2000 60 mins

The crew teams with a hologram of Reg Barkley (Dwight Schultz) on a plan to return Voyager to Earth. But the real Barkley suspects his transmission was sabotaged. Troi: Marina Sirtis. Harkins: Richard McGonagle. Adm. Paris: Richard Herd. Gegis: Frank Corsentino. Yeggie: Christopher Neiman. Leosa: Sharisse Baker-Bernard.

Body and Soul

Wed, Nov 15, 2000 60 mins

Kim, Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and the Doctor are taken captive by a Lokirrim ship for transporting a suspected photonic insurgent. Kim: Garrett Wang. Doctor: Robert Picardo. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill.

Nightingale

Wed, Nov 22, 2000 60 mins

Kim jumps at the chance of taking charge of a damaged Kraylor medical ship, but the responsibilities of his first independent command go to his head. Meanwhile, Icheb (Manu Intiraymi) gets the wrong impression about B'Elanna's interest in him. Directed by LeVar Burton (of "Star Trek: The Next Generation"). Loken: Ron Glass. Dayla: Beverly Leech. Geral: Paul O'Brien. Brell: Bob Rudd. Terek: Scott Miles.

Flesh and Blood

Wed, Nov 29, 2000 60 mins

Part 1 of two. Voyager's crew becomes entangled in a war between a race of hunters and their prey---ultraenhanced holograms---who try to woo the Doctor to their cause. Donik: Ryan Bollman. Iden: Jeff Yagher. Alpha Hirogen: Vaughn Armstrong. Beta Hirogen: Michael Wiseman. Kejal: Cindy Katz.

Conclusion. After B'Elanna is kidnapped during a lull in the battle between Voyager and the holograms, the Doctor begins to question Iden's motives for freeing his fellow "photonics." Iden: Jeff Yagher. Kejal: Cindy Katz. Weiss: Spencer Garrett. Donik: Ryan Bollman. Beta Hirogen: Michael Wiseman. New Alpha Hirogen: Paul Eckstein. The Doctor: Robert Picardo. B'Elanna: Roxann Dawson.

Wed, Jan 17, 2001 60 mins

Chakotay (Robert Beltran) is struck by a temporal energy blast from the warp core and awakes to find Voyager divided into time zones representing its past and future. To resolve the ship's temporal instability, Chakotay must team with Janeway's suspicious former self from seven years earlier. Adult Icheb: Mark Bennington. Adult Naomi: Vanessa Branch. Andrews: Terrell Clayton. Seska: Martha Hackett. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew.

Wed, Jan 24, 2001 60 mins

B'Elanna and Tom (Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill) learn they are expecting a baby, but B'Elanna is unsettled when she learns the child will develop Klingon features. The Doctor: Robert Picardo. Seven of Nine: Jeri Ryan. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. Chakotay: Robert Beltran. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew.

Wed, Jan 31, 2001 60 mins

Seven of Nine's encounter with a Nygean prisoner (Jeff Kober) awaiting execution awakens feelings of guilt about her association with the Borg Collective. Joleg: F.J. Rio. Yadiq: Tim de Zarn. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. Seven of Nine: Jeri Ryan. Tuvok: Tim Russ. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew.

Wed, Feb 7, 2001 60 mins

Voyager encounters a group of Klingon refugees whose leader (Wren T. Brown) has convinced them that B'Elanna's unborn child is their future messiah. T'Greth: Sherman Howard. Morak: Paul Eckstein. Ch'Regha: Peggy Jo Jacobs. B'Elanna: Roxann Dawson. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill. Kim: Garrett Wang. Tuvok: Tim Russ.

Wed, Feb 14, 2001 60 mins

Voyager is sucked into a black void where trapped ships prey on each other for supplies, prompting Janeway to forge a trading alliance that would encourage peaceful coexistence until an escape route is found. Fantome: Jonathan Del Arco. Valen: Robin Sachs. Garon: Scott Lawrence. Bosaal: Michael Shamus Wiles. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew.

Wed, Feb 21, 2001 60 mins

Part 1 of two. A collision with a mine creates a radiation leak aboard Voyager that forces the crew to abandon ship and relocate to a planet where they are brainwashed into joining the local labor force. Jaffen: James Read. Kadan: Don Most. Umali: Iona Morris. Ambassador: John Aniston. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. The Doctor: Robert Picardo. Tuvok: Tim Russ. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew. Chakotay: Robert Beltran.

Wed, Feb 28, 2001 60 mins

Conclusion. Chakotay's mission to deactivate the Quarran energy shield is jeopardized when he becomes the target of a manhunt and must trust the brainwashed Janeway. Meanwhile, B'Elanna is rescued, and Seven grows suspicious about her treatment for "dysphoria syndrome." Jaffen: James Read. Kadan: Don Most. Ravok: Jay Harrington. Ambassador: John Aniston. Chakotay: Robert Beltran. Kim: Garrett Wang.

Human Error

Wed, Mar 7, 2001 60 mins

Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) creates facsimiles of the crew on the holodeck to improve her human social skills but her efforts complicate her relations with the real people. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. Chakotay: Robert Beltran. Kim: Garrett Wang.

Wed, Apr 11, 2001 60 mins

Unable to deal with his rambunctious son, Q (John de Lancie) leaves him aboard Voyager in hopes the boy will learn discipline, but Janeway's not so sure. De Lancie's real-life son Keegan appears as Q2. Alien Commander: Michael Kagan. Q Judge: Lorna Raver. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. Chakotay: Robert Beltran. B'Elanna: Roxann Dawson. Seven of Nine: Jeri Ryan. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew. Tuvok: Tim Russ.

Author, Author

Wed, Apr 18, 2001 60 mins

While the crew takes advantage of a method of talking live to folks back on Earth, the Doctor's work of holographic fiction about life aboard the Starship Vortex causes a stir. Janeway is none too pleased when she discovers how the captain of the Vortex is portrayed. Doctor: Robert Picardo. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill. Kim: Garrett Wang.

Friendship One

Wed, Apr 25, 2001 60 mins

Voyager's search for a lost Earth probe leads to a planet whose radiation-ravaged inhabitants take members of the away team hostage to force Janeway to bow to their demands. Confronted by the inhabitants' vengeful leader (Ken Land), Paris and Neelix try to negotiate a resolution to the crisis. Carey: Josh Clark. Otrin: John Prosky. Brin: Bari Hochwald. Yun: Ashley Edner. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. The Doctor: Robert Picardo. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew.

Natural Law

Wed, May 2, 2001 60 mins

En route to an intergalactic conference, a shuttle containing Chakotay and Seven of Nine is damaged by a force field, marooning the pair on a primitive planet. Elsewhere, Paris is forced to undergo piloting lessons after he unwittingly violates Ledosian flight regulations. Healer: Paul Sandman. Girl: Autumn Reeser. Ambassador: Robert Curtis Brown. Kleg: Neil Vipond. Barus: Ivar Brogger. Chakotay: Robert Beltran. Seven of Nine: Jeri Ryan. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill.

Wed, May 9, 2001 60 mins

Neelix is thrilled when Voyager detects Talaxian life signs emanating from a nearby asteroid---until he learns the colony is under siege from avaricious miners, who are determined to force the settlers from their home. LeVar Burton ("Star Trek: The Next Generation") directed the episode. Dexa: Julianne Christie. Brax: Ian Meltzer. Oxilon: Rob LaBelle. Naomi: Scarlett Pomers. Nocona: John Kenton Shull. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. Tuvok: Tim Russ. Kim: Garrett Wang.

Renaissance Man

Wed, May 16, 2001 60 mins

Janeway's actions rouse Chakotay's suspicions when, following a mission, he learns she's planning to ransom Voyager's warp core to avoid a confrontation with a hostile alien collective called the R'Kaal. The Doctor: Robert Picardo. Chakotay: Robert Beltran. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill. B'Elanna: Roxann Dawson. Janeway: Kate Mulgrew.

Wed, May 23, 2001 60 mins

In Part 1 of the two-part series finale, an older version of Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) time-travels to help her younger self as part of a gambit to return Voyager to Earth. Barkley: Dwight Schultz. Chakotay: Robert Beltran. Seven of Nine: Jeri Ryan. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. B'Elanna: Roxann Dawson. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill. Tuvok: Tim Russ. Kim: Garrett Wang.

In the conclusion of the series finale, an older version of Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) teams with her younger self to battle the Borg Queen (Alice Krige) and alter the future of Voyager, while Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) develops a relationship with a crewmate. B'Elanna: Roxann Dawson. Neelix: Ethan Phillips. Paris: Robert Duncan McNeill. Tuvok: Tim Russ. Chakotay: Robert Beltran.

Star Trek: Voyager

• Kate Mulgrew as Capt. Kathryn Janeway
• Robert Beltran as Cmdr. Chakotay
• Roxann (Biggs-)Dawson as Lt. B'Elanna Torres
• Robert Duncan McNeill as Lt. (later Ensign) Thomas Eugene Paris
• Ethan Phillips as Neelix
• Robert Picardo as the Doctor
• Tim Russ as Lt. Tuvok
• Garrett Wang as Ensign Harry Kim
• Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine [ 4-7 ]
• Jennifer Lien as Kes [ 1-3 ]
• Majel Barrett as the Voice of the Computer
• recurring characters:
• Nancy Hower as Ensign Samantha Wildman [ eps 20- ]
• Scarlett Pomers as Naomi Wildman [ eps 99-172 ]
• Martha Hackett as Seska [ eps 3-66 ]
• Manu Intiraymi as Icheb [ eps 136-172 ]
• Marley S. McClean as Mezoti [ eps 136-148 ]
• Kurt Wetherill as Azan [ eps 136-148 ]
• Cody Wetherill as Rebi [ eps 136-148 ]

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Let's all come together to help make this happen.

Star Trek has given fans myriad wonderful characters over the years — we've even ranked them — to the point where fans have crafted permanent real-life tributes to the spacefarers and the values they uphold as members of Starfleet. Considering that's the case, I suppose it was only a matter of time before someone had the idea to honor a cast member of Deep Space Nine , and it's someone known for being the "Most important person in Starfleet."

That's right, efforts are being made to get Colm Meaney's Miles O'Brien his own statue, and I'm 100% on board with this. For those who haven't seen the Change.org petition, the goal is to erect a statue of Miles O'Brien in the character's hometown of Killarney, which is, of course, in Ireland.

As someone currently streaming Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with my Paramount+ subscription , I'm all in on the idea and have a few additional reasons why it'd be grand to see this happen.

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I should note that while a statue of Miles O'Brien is a great idea, it's not wholly unique as a tribute. Star Trek: Lower Decks first showcased a statue of O'Brien in the Season 1 episode "Temporal Edict." The chief engineer received the honor of being the "Most important person in Starfleet," which series creator Mike McMahan later told StarTrek.com was because he represented the ideal "Lower Decker." He was a crewman who worked his way up the Starfleet ladder all the way to a prestigious teaching position at Starfleet Academy, raising a family in the process.

He's the heart of what makes a good Starfleet Officer, and in all honesty, a damn good person as well. As we prepare for the final season of Lower Decks after it joined the list of shows canceled or ending in 2024 , why not erect this statue in honor of the series that shined on the everyman of Starfleet who strives to their absolute best? We're reportedly already getting a solid conclusion to the series , but this statue would be some real icing on the cake to honor it.

I Absolutely Love The Janeway Statue In Indiana

As both a Star Trek fan and Indiana resident, I couldn't be prouder that there's an actual statue dedicated to Kathryn Janeway in the character's hometown of Bloomington. Whenever I see an online mutual visit to the memorial, my heart beams with pride. It feels silly to say, especially since I've often questioned why Philadelphia has a Rocky statue when there are legitimate boxing legends worthy of celebrating.

What I've ultimately come to realize via Janeway is that it's about the character and what she represents. It also ended up being an attraction of sorts that actress Kate Mulgrew visited, despite concerns from locals she'd create some sort of temporal anomaly in doing so. Wouldn't it be great to see Colm Meaney visit Miles O'Brien's statue, and share some of his thoughts on the character? I certainly think so, especially considering how much he recently advocated that Trekkies are not nuts as some would believe.

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Irish fans need something cool to embrace, and if I'm being honest, the franchise kind of owes them. For all the WTF moments in Star Trek: Voyager , I think the borderline offensive representation of the country via the holodeck city of Fair Haven. We need more of Miles O'Brien when it comes to the Irish in Star Trek , and maybe for a Deep Space Nine follow-up series to be revealed in the next year or so after Alex Kurtzman hinted at something long ago. I won't get greedy, and I'm fine with just seeing this statue erected for now!

I highly encourage supporters to sign the petition, and also watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with Paramount+. They can even check out some of his earlier appearances in The Next Generation , which also has a few characters worthy of statues.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​every time the gorn appeared in star trek (so far), 34 years later, star trek's most disappointing tng character exit still hurts.

A scary Star Trek: The Next Generation episode featuring Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) proves that Star Trek could benefit from more horror or thriller narratives. Since the 1960s, Star Trek has been a staple in sci-fi and is often even credited as pioneering many popular tropes of the genre. While Star Trek 's science has matured and modernized over the decades, the core concept of its sci-fi roots has stayed fairly unchanged. However, one Star Trek: The Next Generation episode pushed the boundaries of the genre and incorporated horror and psychological thriller aspects into its chilling narrative.

Star Trek: The Next Generation often dedicated entire episodes to a single character's development, and one such instance for First Officer Commander Will Riker was in TNG season 6, episode 21, "Frame of Mind," which features aspects of the horror and thriller genres. Often considered one of Star Trek: The Next Generation 's best episodes , "Frame of Mind" is one of the franchise's darkest stories . With themes like kidnapping, psychological abuse, physical torture, and emotional manipulation, Commander Riker encounters some of Star Trek 's worst – and best – horror aspects that should make a return to the franchise.

Star Trek Should Follow This TNG Riker Episode's Horror Example

Commander riker's chilling experience in "frame of mind" was an exciting change for star trek.

Star Trek: The Next Generation 's "Frame of Mind" is widely held as one of Commander Will Riker's best episodes , and it's obvious why. Jonathan Frakes is at his very best, showcasing his impressive and diverse acting ability by portraying Riker as not only unsure of his sanity, but also as questioning his surroundings at all times. Through the physical and emotional trials the episode puts him through, Commander Riker's mental stability is tested. Although it isn't Star Trek 's only horror-themed episode, "Frame of Mind" taps into a less direct form of thriller that suits the franchise .

From Star Trek: The Next Generation to Star Trek: Picard, Will Riker's timeline involves some of the most important moments in the entire franchise.

Star Trek 's darkest episodes usually feature narratives responding to real-life struggles, like the consequences of inequality and the real cost of war. What "Frame of Mind" does is highlight how Star Trek can incorporate darker themes and even corporeal horror into a sci-fi setting without losing the suspension of belief. Commander Riker not only suffers mental injuries, but he's also physically tortured by the inhabitants of Tilonus IV. His well-being is a major cause of concern throughout the episode, adding to a sense of edge-of-the-seat suspense that makes the episode even more appealing.

Why Star Trek Needs More Horror

Sci-fi and horror could go hand-in-hand to bring a thrilling new aspect to star trek.

In recent years, Star Trek added a few more horror-like narratives to its growing list of episodes. The resurgence of the Gorn in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has provided some full-on horror Star Trek episodes . However, the Gorn lack a nuanced approach to horror – they're monsters, but they don't provide much psychological thrill. This thriller aspect is what could give Star Trek a real edge in the increasingly competitive streaming market. Mixing sci-fi and horror could also modernize many of Star Trek 's more dated stories to hook younger fans, just like the Gorn in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds .

The Gorn have already been in 6 Star Trek shows since 1967, but as the villain in Strange New Worlds, they show no signs of disappearing anytime soon.

Star Trek: The Next Generation 's foray into horror provided a sneak peek into scary elements that would appear in future Star Trek projects, but the franchise hasn't included real, unhampered horror. While the occasional thrill and jump scare aren't entirely uncommon in modern Star Trek , the aspect of real mental, and even body, horror has yet to be explored. The underlying vein of suspense, the psychological torture, and the well-written plot twists at every turn make the episode "Frame of Mind" a perfect example of how Star Trek can – and should – include horror to invite a younger audience to the franchise.

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Every Star Trek TV Theme Song Ranked: From TOS and TNG to Discovery and Beyond

Star Trek has some of the best music in television history. And here's how the greatest themes stack up with one another.

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“Space… the Final Frontier.” Those words have a certain sound to them, and not just because you hear the voice of William Shatner or Patrick Stewart saying them. They have a sound to them because they’re associated with music, specifically some of the most iconic themes in television history.

Even more so than the cold opens that accompany most episodes of Star Trek , the themes need to capture the franchise’s sense of wonder, optimism, and discovery. They need to evoke in the mind of the watcher an endless horizon just waiting for a Starfleet crew to find.

Every Star Trek TV theme achieves this goal, albeit some better than others. So here’s our ranking of every theme song from the most pedestrian to the most inspiring.

11. Star Trek: The Animated Series

It’s so much easier to admire Star Trek: The Animated Series than it is to enjoy it. As much as the show manages to evoke the spirit and feel part of the Original Series on a cheap TV animation budget, one has to look past a lot of clunkiness to get to the good stuff.

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The same is true of the new theme music by Filmation composer Ray Ellis, under the pseudonym Yvette Blais and Jeff Michael. At times, the TAS theme captures the sense of wonder found in the Original Series theme. But too often it’s thin and tinny, hampered by flat orchestration and poorly-recorded horns. The composition itself isn’t too bad, but it feels quintessentially 1970s, dated in a way the best themes do not. Instead of boldly going, The Animated Series theme keeps things stuck in the world of Filmation.

10. Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Picard wanted to move the main character away from the respected captain we knew from The Next Generation . This was an older, more contemplative man, living in disgrace from even the organization through which he built his legend. The Picard theme by Jeff Russo reflects those intentions, a soft, almost discordant piece of music that eschews the stirring confidence of the other themes.

Russo works in elements of previous Star Trek music, namely the march of the TNG theme and the tune from “The Inner Light.” But no part connects with the other, feeling like a series of fragments more than a complete whole. Although one appreciates the daring in Russo’s composition for Picard , it’s much less enjoyable than most of the other themes. A good idea in theory, but not in execution, like much of Picard itself.

9. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

So much of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is about making something new with the familiar. Spun off from the very different Discovery , Strange New Worlds puts viewers back on the Enterprise , filled with familiar characters, including Uhura, Spock, and James T. Kirk himself. The theme by Jeff Russo tries to do the same, right down to the traditional spoken word intro, this time delivered by Anson Mount as Captain Pike.

Except, unlike the rest of SNW , the theme feels like a retread of glory days instead of a new interpretation of classic ideas. The song isn’t bad, combining the marching cadence of the TOS theme with the wistful hope of the modern themes. It’s a pleasing composition, but also unsurprising. It sounds more like an update of the classic Trek theme, which isn’t bad, but is a bit underwhelming.

8. Star Trek: Lower Decks

Almost every complaint lodged against the theme for Strange New Worlds also applies to Star Trek: Lower Decks . Although far more irreverent, Lower Decks goes back to a fan-favorite point in time, during the 1990s series, and its theme reflects that setting. Chris Westlake, who worked with showrunner Mike McMahan on Solar Opposites , emulates the tone of ’90s Trek shows, especially TNG .

The propulsive tune has the sense of adventure that one wants for a good Trek theme, threaded with notes of wonder and whimsey. Some might complain that the tune doesn’t indicate the show’s comedic elements, but that’s part of the Lower Decks charm. The show pokes loving fun at Star Trek , coming from a place of deep knowledge and respect for the franchise, which the theme song reflects.

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7. Star Trek: Discovery

The farther we get from the show’s first few seasons, the easier it is to see Star Trek: Discovery as the experimental, off-beat franchise entry that it is. That experimental aspect is reflected in the way the theme song from composer Jeff Russo integrates elements of the classic TOS theme, but then moves in its own direction.

Instead of just launching forward, the theme holds back. A bed of soft bass holds the theme together, giving space for playful strings. But the theme plays out in loosely connected pieces, never really coming together, even when it returns to notes of the TOS theme at the end. All of these elements signal an evolving series, one that has no one single identity—fitting for Discovery .

6. Star Trek: The Original Series

Alright, let’s just get this out of the way. The theme to Star Trek: The Original Series is iconic. There’s a reason that so many modern Trek themes quote the original. That said, there’s a reason that these themes only quote the start, the tinkling chimes that accompany the “Final Frontier” speech or the confident strings that follow.

No one quotes the rest of the theme, and there’s a reason for that. While the melody itself is pleasing and fits the exploration ideas of the show, nothing else in the song from Alexander Courage works. The vocals are cheesy and irritating, the bongos are too busy, drawing attention from the best parts of the song. Courage’s composition deserves credit for setting the standard, but no one is upset that the themes moved on from there.

5. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Many ( including folks at Den of Geek ) put Star Trek: Deep Space Nine at the top of franchise rankings. The show’s moral complexity, its vision of different people and groups trying to come together, and its embrace of concepts such as large-scale war and religion make it hard to beat as the greatest entry in Star Trek history.

However, the theme by Dennis McCarthy doesn’t really hint at these titanic stakes—even after it was revamped in later seasons. Instead, the slow, contemplative theme evokes loneliness and even stagnation. A solo trumpet drives the theme, playing over the warm strings that rise and fall away. It makes for a beautiful work, but not one that stays in the mind like others.

4. Star Trek: Prodigy

Star Trek: Prodigy is easily the most unique of the Star Trek shows. Directed at kids with an animation style that recalls the Star Wars series on Disney+, yet still a sequel to Star Trek: Voyager , Prodigy doesn’t necessarily sound like an idea that would succeed. And yet, with its team of plucky kids and fantastic stories about established characters like Janeway, Chakotay, and Wesley Crusher , Prodigy embodies the Trek ethos better than any other current show.

That unique approach is highlighted in the show’s theme, which comes from none other than Michael Giacchino. The tune owes a debt to Voyager , unsurprisingly, but there’s also a lot of his work from the Kelvin universe movies in there, too. A warm, confident melody pushes the song forward, giving way for occasional moments of reflective calm and explosive propulsion. The song reflects the excitement of the show, in which a bunch of rowdy kids follow in the footsteps of respected travelers.

3. Star Trek: Enterprise

Yes. Really. Of course, we all recoiled in disgust the first time that we heard the lyrics “faith of the heart” greeting us to Enterprise’s premiere “Broken Bow.” Why abandon the orchestral themes that have always been part of the series? And why abandon them for a terrible adult contemporary number, one written by Diane Warren for the awful Robin Williams vehicle Patch Adams ?

But something strange happens by the time you get to episode 8. You start singing along. The radio-friendly licks and obvious hooks sink in and feel, somehow, right. And when the more up-tempo version kicks in with season three, we’re all channeling our inner Russell Watson to belt out our feelings. I guess you could say it’s a long road to loving “Where My Heart Will Take Me,” but we all get there eventually.

2. Star Trek: The Next Generation

Yes, this is a cheat. The music used in Star Trek: The Next Generation first came from Jerry Goldsmith’s score for Star Trek: The Motion Picture . But, honestly, do you associate that stirring march with Kirk in his pajamas, staring at the viewscreen? Or do you picture Jean-Luc Picard and Data and Q? Of course, it’s the latter, even if we’re watching a way-too-long sequence of the saucer section of the Enterprise-D separating.

The theme is a better fit for TNG than TMP anyway because it’s all about moving forward. Goldsmith’s composition strides forward, not even pausing for a second to second guess itself. Even when it softens for a reflective middle section, the theme keeps marching ahead, boldly going, all the way to its final triumphant flourish, keeping Trek alive for the next generation and beyond.

1. Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager may be the least loved among the first five series, but it has the most perfect theme of the entire franchise. Jerry Goldsmith nails it, combining the forward march of TNG with the sense of wonder from TOS and the loneliness of DS9 . This is a show about a ship lost in a distant quadrant, holding to their exploration ideals while remaining confident that they’ll get home.

Those aspects combine in the central tension of the theme, with the brass punching out its main melody and soft strings rising up, adding hints of sadness. Throughout the song come occasional chimes, highlighting the hopeful moments in Voyager ‘s journey, while never forgetting the danger and sadness in their plight. It’s everything wonderful about Star Trek , all presented in one minute and 40 seconds.

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‘The Diplomat’ Season 2 Trailer Shows First Look at Allison Janney as VEEP Grace Penn (TV News Roundup)

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Season 2 of its political thriller “The Diplomat.”

The trailer gives us our first look at Allison Janney as Vice President Grace Penn and answers one of the biggest questions fans had at the end of Season 1.

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Debora Cahn serves as showrunner, and Janice Williams, Keri Russell, Peter Noah and Alex Graves all serve as executive producers.

The season will premiere on the streamer on Oct. 31 at 12:00 a.m. PT, and you can watch the trailer below:

FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Ryan Murphy’s true crime anthology series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” which will be available to stream on Sept. 19.

“Following the massive success of ‘Dahmer,’ Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology series returns with ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,’ chronicling the case of the real-life brothers who were convicted in 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ Menendez,” reads the show’s log line.

It continues: “While the prosecution argued they were seeking to inherit their family fortune, the brothers claimed – and remain adamant to this day, as they serve life sentences without the possibility of parole – that their actions stemmed out of fear from a lifetime of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of their parents.”

Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, David McMillan, Louise Shore, Carl Franklin, Javier Bardem, Paris Barclay, Michael Uppendahl and Max Winkler all serve as executive producers.

Watch the trailer below:

Paramount+ unveiled the trailer for the second season of “Colin From Accounts,” which will premiere on the streamer on Sept. 26.

All eight episodes of the new season will be available to stream at launch. Series creators Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer have returned to write, executive produce and star in the series that has already been feted with two Gotham TV Awards and has maintained a 100% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

“‘Colin From Accounts’ is a romantic comedy about flawed, funny people choosing each other and embracing the all-too-relatable chaos of modern life. After Gordon (Brammall) and Ashley (Dyer) are brought together in season one by a spontaneous nipple flash and the subsequent accident that injured the titular (no pun intended) dog, season two of the hit series opens with Ash and Gordon now living together and trying to get their beloved, special needs dog, Colin, back from his new owners,” reads the series’ log line.

It continues: “It’s the first in a series of hurdles for the new couple as they find out more about each other, for better and worse.”

Watch the Season 2 trailer below:

DreamWorks Animation has unveiled the trailer for “The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist.”

“The Bad Guys set off on the ultimate Halloween heist, absconding with legendary deceased crook Reginald E. Scary’s prized stolen amulet. While on their mission in Scary’s haunted mansion, Wolf has a few tricks up his sleeve to spook his crew. But when Wolf ends up being haunted the Bad Guys must revisit the mansion to return the cursed loot,” the special’s logline teases.

This Halloween special premieres on Netflix Oct. 3 and is directed by Kevin Peaty. Bret Haaland and Katherine Nolfi serve as executive producers.

The cast includes Michael Godere as ‘Wolf,’ Ezekiel Ajeigbe as ‘Shark,’ Raul Ceballos as ‘Piranha,’ Chris Diamantopoulos as ‘Snake’ and ‘Reginald E. Scary,’ Mallory Low as ‘Tarantula’

Season 7 of the hit reality dating show “Love Is Blind” has been announced, with a scheduled premiere date of Oct. 2.

Created by Chris Coelen, “Love Is Blind” will feature 12 one-hour episodes this season and will take place in Washington, D.C.

Ally Simpson, Brent Gauches, Eric Detwiler and Brian Smith will executive produce. Vanessa & Nick Lachey are returning as hosts. 

The Star Trek franchise has announced “Take the Chair, Make an Impact,” a global campaign encouraging fans to embrace the vision of a brighter future. 

The “Take the Chair” campaign “invites fans to see themselves in the iconic U.S.S. Enterprise captain’s chair and ask themselves, ‘What would I do if I were setting the course to the future?’” according to a statement.

Fans will be able to celebrate “Star Trek Day” at various pop-up events in cities such as Chicago, Berlin and Vancouver. 

The premiere episodes of the “Star Trek” series will be available to watch for free in a special sampling between Sept. 7 and Sept. 13 on Paramount+ partner platforms (Amazon, Apple, Roku), as well as Paramount+’s YouTube page, Pluto TV and on the Paramount+ free content hub (US only). Premiere episodes include the original “Star Trek” series; “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Voyager,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Star Trek: The Animated Series,” “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Picard” and “Star Trek: Short Treks.”

“Star Trek Day” is timed to the show’s television debut on Sept. 8, 1966.

PROGRAMMING

FOX has announced plans to produce an all-new-two-hour special in which a group of male celebrities will volunteer to bare all to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research. 

The special is titled “The Full Monty” and is inspired by the award-winning 1997 film of the same name, which sees a group of men form a male strip-tease act to raise a quick buck.

Emmy-and Golden Globe-nominated actor, comedian and producer Anthony Anderson (“We Are Family,” “75th Emmy Awards,” “Black-ish”) will rally a cast of male celebrities, including himself, Taye Diggs (“All American,” “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”), Chris Jones (3x Super Bowl Champion, Kansas City Chiefs), Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”), Bruno Tonioli (“Dancing with the Stars”) and James Van Der Beek (“Dawson’s Creek,” “Varsity Blues”) to encourage men to get checked and strip the stigma around prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer.

During the two-hour special, Anderson will lead Diggs, Jones, Posey, Tonioli and Van Der Beek as they train and rehearse for the most revealing performance of their careers, culminating with a big strip-tease dance, choreographed by Emmy Award-winner Mandy Moore (Choreographer for “So You Think you Can Dance,” “La La Land” and Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour”), where they will bare all in front of a live audience. 

The special will air on FOX on Dec. 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Atsuko Okatsuka’s second stand-up comedy special will premiere on Hulu this November as part of the platform’s new stand-up comedy brand it has cheekily dubbed “Hularious.”

The special will be filmed at the Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Nov. 9. The show is part of Okatsuka’s newly added Los Angeles date on her 2024 Full Grown Tour, which is produced by Live Nation.

Following her HBO special “The Intruder,” Okatsuka embarked on her tour with over 200 shows in 100+ cities, 20+ countries, four continents and over 100K tickets sold. 

In addition to her stand-up career, she debuted two films at the Tribeca Film Festival: “All That We Love” by Yen Tan; and “Group Therapy,” directed by Neil Berkely and produced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions. She also wrapped the feature studio comedy “Outcome” for Apple, starring Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves.

Hulu has yet to reveal the title of the special and its release date.

Jacoba Atlas’ documentary “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” premieres on PBS Oct. 17, followed by a 20-city U.S. screening tour.

Per the official logline, “‘The M Factor’ features renowned doctors, workplace advocates and leading advocates for women’s health addressing questions that have long plagued women. Women from all walks of life reveal the physical and mental anguish they live with every day. The film also sheds light on disparities faced by Black and Brown women as they assess their treatment options.”

“Every single woman will go through menopause,” said executive producers Denise Pines and Tamsen Fadal. “The neglect, ridicule, or shaming of debilitating symptoms is unacceptable and impacts more than just an individual woman’s well-being.“

“The M Factor” is produced by Women in the Room Productions and Take Flight Productions.

Fox has unveiled the guest stars for Season 2 of Dan Harmon’s mythological animated comedy “Krapopolis,” which premieres Sept. 29.

Guest stars making voice appearances in Season 2 include Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Alison Brie, Seth Rogen, Danny Pudi, Nick Kroll, Randall Park, Holmes, Sam Richardson, Paul Scheer, Brian Baumgartner, Dylan Gelula, Jason Mantzoukas, Ashley Park and Minnie Driver.

AWARD SHOWS

David E. Kelley, the writer and producer behind “Ally McBeal,” “L.A. Law” and “Big Little Lies,” will receive the 2024 International Emmy Founders Award at the 52nd International Emmy Awards Gala.

“Every generation has a favorite David E. Kelley show, and that’s because David Kelley has been turning out television hits since ‘L.A. Law’ forty years ago. He crafts memorable television for viewers across the globe,” Bruce L. Paisner, International Academy President & CEO, said in a statement.

“To be recognized by the International Academy in this way is truly overwhelming. This award stands as a testament to the incredible teams and individuals I have had the honor to collaborate with over the years,” Kelley said. “I am especially grateful for the many opportunities I’ve been given in being able to share stories and push boundaries of what television can be.”

The gala will take place on Nov. 25 in New York.

The Television Academy has revealed the first batch of presenters for night one of this weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys. Names include LeVar Burton, Mark Cuban, Nikki Glaser, Derek Hough, Phil Keoghan, Lucy Liu, Jane Lynch, Victor Montalvo and Hannah Waddingham.

The two-night 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards takes place Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 at the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. An edited recap of the ceremonies will air Sept. 14 on FXX. A complete list of presenters can be found on the Television Academy website .

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