The first Star Trek pilot, The Cage, was produced in 1964. To celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, this December we are reviewing the second season of the original Star Trek show. You can check out our first season reviews here. Check back daily for the latest review.
Assignment: Earth was almost the last episode of Star Trek ever produced.
It was also possibly (although nowhere near “almost”) the pilot for a spin-off television show.
Seventh heaven?
At the last minute, following a very high-profile fan campaign, Star Trek was renewed for a third season.
Fans would have to wait decades to see an actual Star Trek finalé that reduced the main cast to guest stars.
“Wait, who just hijacked my show?”
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