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Star Trek: Enterprise 2001

“The future is closer than you think.”

★ 7.5/10 · 957 votes TV-PG Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama 4 seasons · 97 eps Canceled
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What is Star Trek: Enterprise?

Star Trek: Enterprise is an American science fiction television series created by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga. The show served as the sixth series within the Star Trek franchise and originally aired on UPN from September 26, 2001, to May 13, 2005.

Type
TV series
Year
2001
Status
Canceled
Episodes
97
Runtime
44 minutes
First aired
Sep 26, 2001
Last aired
May 13, 2005
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
UPN
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
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Overview

Star Trek: Enterprise is an American science fiction television series created by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga. The show served as the sixth series within the Star Trek franchise and originally aired on UPN from September 26, 2001, to May 13, 2005. During its first two seasons, the program was titled simply Enterprise. Set during the mid-22nd century, the narrative functions as a prequel to the broader franchise, taking place a century before the five-year mission of Captain Kirk. The story follows Jonathan Archer as he captains the United Earth ship Enterprise. As an early mission of Starfleet, the crew navigates the era leading up to the Earth-Romulan War and the eventual formation of the Federation. The cast includes Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, and Dominic Keating. The series explores these foundational years of human space exploration as the crew encounters various challenges in the early days of interstellar travel, establishing the historical context for the future organization of the United Federation of Planets.

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Should you watch it?

“Captain Jonathan Archer leads the first long-term Starfleet expedition into the unknown during the 22nd century.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores early Starfleet history
  • depicts events leading to the Federation
Keep in mind
  • some viewers may prefer later series settings

Watch it if you are interested in the origins of the United Federation of Planets.

The series is a science fiction drama set in the Star Trek universe.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 25 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Season 3 · 24 episodes
Season 4 · 22 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When does the series take place?

It is set in the mid-22nd century, one century before Captain Kirk's mission.

How many seasons were produced?

The series consists of four seasons.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga.

What is the premise?

It follows Captain Jonathan Archer and his crew during the early years of Starfleet.

When did it originally air?

The show aired from 2001 to 2005.