Specials
62 episodes · Oct 15, 1988
Special installments of the series.
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S0E1The Cage (Original Pilot)
Oct 15, 198864m"The Cage" is the first pilot episode of the Star Trek: The Original Series science fiction series. It was completed in early 1965, but not broadcast on television in its complete form until late 1988. The episode was written by Gene Roddenberry and directed by Robert Butler. It was rejected by NBC in February 1965, and the network ordered another pilot episode, which became "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Much original footage from "The Cage" was later incorporated into the first season two-parter, "The Menagerie".
S0E2The Cage (Extended Version)
Oct 15, 196573mStardate not given: The United Space Ship Enterprise (NCC-1701), commanded by Captain Christopher Pike, discovers an old-style radio distress signal from the Talos star group. Upon investigation, the landing party discovers survivors of an expedition. . .
S0E3Star Trek's 25th Anniversary Special
Nov 28, 199150mA tribute to Star Trek on its 25th anniversary. This film tells the story of how the series (original and Next Generation) and the first six movies came about. Includes plenty of behind-the-scenes looks, clips from the series and movies, bloopers, and interviews with creator Gene Roddenberry, cast members, and NASA officials. For millions of sci-fi fans, the future began on September 8, 1966 -- the date when Star Trek first aired! Hosts William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy join orignal cast members and Next Generation performers in this 25th anniversary tribute crammed with insider info that Star Trek aficionados (and who isn't one?) would gladly travel to the end of the universe to discover. Highlights include insightful commentary from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, memorable moments from the films and two TV series, bloopers, behind-the-scenes footage from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, a gallery of those new life forms the Enterprise crew is commissioned to seek out, a training spin on simulators at the U.S. Space Camp and much more. Beam aboard!
S0E4Star Trek: A Captain's Log
Nov 30, 199450mCast members of the television and movie series "Star Trek" reminisce about the making of the series and the films, and give their opinions on why the series has been so successful. Star Trek: A Captain's Log was originally aired on television and was edited into William Shatner's Star Trek Memories for video. Both titles are made of the same footage and are virtually the same.
S0E5Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Jan 1, 199650mFor thirty years, Star Trek crews have boldy ventured where none have gone before--and now it's time to celebrate! Join host Ted Danson and the largest gathering of Star Trek members ever for an anniversary salute to Gene Roddenberry's visionary series. Highlights include special appearances by Joan Collins, John Larroquette, Ben Stiller, cast members from Frasier, and a musical tribute by Kenny G. Through stirring film clips and moving personal tributes, you'll relive Star Trek's most unforgettable moments with the people who created them.
S0E6Where No Man Has Gone Before (Rare and Unaired Alternate Version)
Sep 22, 196650mPresented in three parts with 1960s-style act breaks, the alternative pilot offers an entirely different version of Captain James T. Kirk’s opening monologue, music that contrasts from the famous opening theme and an extended action sequence. This version of "Where No Man Has Gone Before" was completed in 1965 and features archived footage that was not included in the pilot episode ultimately broadcasted.
S0E9Life Beyond Trek - William Shatner
Jan 2, 201110mThis Documentary Short let us take a look at the life of William Shatner after his life with Star Trek and acting the part of James T. Kirk.
S0E12Spacelift: Transporting Trek Into the 21st Century
Jan 2, 201150mSpacelift Transporting Trek Into The 21st Century, shows you how they Remastered The Special Effects from Star Trek Classic to CGI, the re recording of the theme music and the look of the Enterprise.
S0E15Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest: Rare Home Movies & Special Memories - Part 1
Jan 9, 200450mA collection of behind-the-scenes footage captured by Billy Blackburn
S0E17Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest - Rare Home Movies & Special Memories - Part 2
Nov 2, 200412m
S0E29Billy Blackburn's Treasure Chest - Rare Home Movies & Special Memories - Part 3
Nov 5, 200450m
S0E30'To Boldly Go...' Season Three
Nov 7, 200422mA retrospective piece featuring the primary cast that looks back at the highlights of season three, from the rough and uncertain future of a potential third season to some of the highlight episodes and moments from the season.
S0E32Life Beyond Trek - Walter Koenig
Nov 12, 200411mA piece featuring the actor who portrayed "Chekov" intelligently and engagingly recounting how he came to be a part of "Star Trek," what the show did for his life and career (including his work on Moontrap and "Babylon 5"), and his passion for collecting memorabilia.
S0E33Chief Engineer's Log
Nov 14, 20046mThe late James Doohan, in a piece recorded in 2003, briefly recalling his career, participation on D-Day, his extensive work on "Star Trek," his favorite episodes, his character's influence on fans, and more.
S0E34Memoir From Mr. Sulu
Nov 16, 20049mAn interview with George Takei, recorded in 2004, containing the actor discussing how "Star Trek" has influenced his life, the history of Japanese-Americans, and more.
S0E37Captain's Log Bob Justman
Nov 23, 200410mA collection of "Star Trek" actors and crew members recalling the crucial contributions of the longtime series producer, intercut with interview clips with Justman himself.
S0E39David Gerrold Hosts "2009 Convention Coverage"
Jul 4, 201250mThe famed "Star Trek" writer in attendance at a convention, interviewing major and minor cast members (including Chase Masterson, Robert Picardo, Nichelle Nichols, and Nana Visitor) and fans, looking through memorabilia, and more.
S0E40"The Anthropology of Star Trek" Comic-Con Panel 2009
Jul 4, 201250mAnthropology Professor Daryl G. Frazetti from Lake Tahoe Community College speaking on how "Star Trek" impacts and reflects on society.
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Inside the Roddenberry Vault (Part 1)
Dec 13, 201630mThe first part of a three-part "Making-of" documentary, featuring various Star Trek commentators including production staffers of the show itself, old and new, looking in detail at the recovered footage and their places in the respective episodes.
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Inside the Roddenberry Vault (Part 2)
Dec 13, 201630mThe second part of a three-part "Making-of" documentary, featuring various Star Trek commentators including production staffers of the show itself, old and new, looking in detail at the recovered footage and their places in the respective episodes.
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Inside the Roddenberry Vault (Part 3)
Dec 13, 201630mThe third part of a three-part "Making-of" documentary, featuring various Star Trek commentators including production staffers of the show itself, old and new, looking in detail at the recovered footage and their places in the respective episodes.
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Star Trek: Revisiting a Classic
Dec 13, 201630mA look back at the origins of the series, including on-set footage
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Strange New Worlds: Visualizing the Fantastic
Dec 13, 201627mFocusing on the special effects of the series, and including original film elements
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Swept Up: Snippets from the Cutting Room Floor
Dec 14, 201621mA selection of additional footage.
S0E49Red Shirt Logs: Robert Justman Discusses "The Cage"
Feb 17, 20042mRobert Justman describes setting up a forced perspective shot in "The Cage" in order to show the immensity of the alien area beneath the surface.
S0E50Red Shirt Logs: Robert Justman Discusses "The Corbomite Maneuver"
Feb 17, 20042mRobert Justman describes the effect of hiring a child actor and then using an adult male's voice in place of the child's.
S0E51Red Shirt Logs: John D.F. Black on William Shatner
Feb 19, 20042mJohn D.F. Black remembers an early conversation with William Shatner.
S0E52Red Shirt Logs: George Takei Discusses a Rumor
Jan 14, 20044mGeorge Takei addresses the rumor that he "went crazy" with a fencing foil.
S0E53Red Shirt Logs: Penny Juday Discusses Tribbles
Jun 1, 20042mPenny Juday discusses the how tribbles were made for the episode "The Trouble with Tribbles".
S0E54Red Shirt Logs: William Shatner on Fighting Monsters
Dec 15, 20032mWilliam Shatner discusses "A Private Little War" and reveals the secret to winning fights with wooly monsters.
S0E55Red Shirt Logs: Bjo Trimble Discusses Censorship of Star Trek
May 18, 20042mBjo Trimble discusses the different reasons that some Star Trek scenes and entire episodes were censored in various places around the world.
S0E56Red Shirt Logs: Leonard Nimoy Talks Star Trek Tech
Dec 9, 20033mLeonard Nimoy discusses Star Trek's use of non-invasive medicine.
S0E57Red Shirt Logs: William Shatner on Keeping Perspective
Dec 15, 20032mWilliam Shatner discusses the fact that while "this is just a television show", he knows it means so much to the show's fans. He honors that and talks about keeping a proper perspective for himself.
S0E58Red Shirt Logs: Leonard Nimoy Discusses Acting after Star Trek
Dec 9, 20033mLeonard Nimoy talks about his working after Star Trek was cancelled. His first role was that of Paris in Mission: Impossible, and he discusses how different the work was compared to playing Spock. He talks about leaving his Mission: Impossible contract early and his acting work beyond that.
S0E59Red Shirt Logs: George Takei on Sulu's Career Advancement
Jan 14, 20044mGeorge Takei discusses his struggle to get Sulu promoted as the show and movies progressed.
S0E60Red Shirt Logs: George Takei on the Star Trek 25th Anniversary Convention
Jan 14, 20045mGeorge Takei discusses the diverse, international crowd that attended the Star Trek 25th Anniversary Convention and how it reflected Gene Roddenberry's vision of "Starship Earth". He spoke about how moving it was to see the crowd so loudly cheer and applaud for Gene Roddenberry when he came out on stage.
S0E61Red Shirt Logs: Bjo Trimble Discusses "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield"
May 18, 20043mBjo Trimble discusses that when "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" was released, it was not well-received. It was released in the 1960's, when the United States was fighting in the Vietnam War, and the fans just were not ready for the message that this episode was delivering.
S0E62Red Shirt Logs: Bjo Trimble Discusses "Elaan of Troyius"
May 18, 20043mBjo Trimble discusses the many fun aspects of making the episode "Elaan of Troyius".