Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 2022
“Boldly go one step closer to where it all began.”
What is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American science fiction television series that premiered in 2022 as part of the expanded Star Trek Universe developed by Alex Kurtzman. The show is a spin-off of Star Trek: Discovery and serves as a prequel to the original 1966 Star Trek series.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 40
- First aired
- May 5, 2022
- Last aired
- Sep 11, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Paramount+
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 40 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American science fiction television series that premiered in 2022 as part of the expanded Star Trek Universe developed by Alex Kurtzman. The show is a spin-off of Star Trek: Discovery and serves as a prequel to the original 1966 Star Trek series. It follows the crew of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike, with characters including Science Officer Spock and Number One. The series explores new worlds and civilizations across the galaxy, continuing the tradition of Star Trek's exploration of space and humanistic themes. Created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet, it streams on Paramount+ and features a cast that includes Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, and Melissa Navia. The show continues the legacy of previous Star Trek series while focusing on the earlier years of the Enterprise and its iconic characters.
Should you watch it?
“Join Captain Pike and the Enterprise crew as they boldly explore uncharted galaxies.”
- Strong character development for Pike, Spock, and Number One
- Faithful to classic Trek themes with modern storytelling
- Stellar production values and compelling episodic plots
- May feel familiar to longtime Trek fans
- Limited focus on Kirk-era characters
You enjoy space exploration and philosophical sci-fi dilemmas.
Suitable for general audiences with mild action and mature themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Strange New Worlds May 5, 2022
- E2 Children of the Comet May 12, 2022
- E3 Ghosts of Illyria May 19, 2022
- E4 Memento Mori May 26, 2022
- E5 Spock Amok Jun 2, 2022
- E6 Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach Jun 9, 2022
- E7 The Serene Squall Jun 16, 2022
- E8 The Elysian Kingdom Jun 23, 2022
- E9 All Those Who Wander Jun 30, 2022
- E10 A Quality of Mercy Jul 7, 2022
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Broken Circle Jun 15, 2023
- E2 Ad Astra per Aspera Jun 22, 2023
- E3 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Jun 29, 2023
- E4 Among the Lotus Eaters Jul 6, 2023
- E5 Charades Jul 13, 2023
- E6 Lost in Translation Jul 20, 2023
- E7 Those Old Scientists Jul 22, 2023
- E8 Under the Cloak of War Jul 27, 2023
- E9 Subspace Rhapsody Aug 3, 2023
- E10 Hegemony (1) Aug 10, 2023
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Hegemony (2) Jul 17, 2025
- E2 Wedding Bell Blues Jul 17, 2025
- E3 Shuttle to Kenfori Jul 24, 2025
- E4 A Space Adventure Hour Jul 31, 2025
- E5 Through the Lens of Time Aug 7, 2025
- E6 The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail Aug 14, 2025
- E7 What Is Starfleet? Aug 21, 2025
- E8 Four-and-a-Half Vulcans Aug 28, 2025
- E9 Terrarium Sep 4, 2025
- E10 New Life and New Civilizations Sep 11, 2025
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Valles Marineris Jul 23, 2026
- E2 Griffin Incident Jul 30, 2026
- E3 Episode 3 Aug 6, 2026
- E4 Episode 4 Aug 13, 2026
- E5 Episode 5 Aug 20, 2026
- E6 Episode 6 Aug 27, 2026
- E7 Episode 7 Sep 3, 2026
- E8 Episode 8 Sep 10, 2026
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 17, 2026
- E10 Episode 10 Sep 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is this series a prequel to The Original Series?
Yes, it takes place before Captain Kirk's command of the Enterprise.
Does it feature Captain Kirk or the original crew?
No, it focuses on Captain Pike and his crew instead.
Is it connected to other Star Trek series?
Yes, it exists within the broader Star Trek universe and references events from The Original Series.
Are Spock and Number One main characters?
Yes, both are central characters alongside Captain Pike.
Where does the series fit on the timeline?
It occurs after Discovery season 2 and before The Original Series.