TrekHeadlines: Five 2 Watch

This week in the Trek universe: the legendary - and legendarily difficult - sci-fi author behind one of the franchise’s most celebrated episodes gets his Hollywood grudge examined. Four Star Trek films crack a ranking of the greatest space movies ever made, but is the order defensible? A single quote from Deep Space Nine is held up as the key to understanding why that show endures. A fascinating deep-dive reveals the unlikely chain of events connecting Worf to the 2009 reboot. And we dig into the strange, squirm-worthy story behind TNG’s body horror entry from its very first season - “Conspiracy.” All that and a story involving a famous author, a Las Vegas convention, and a very expressive single finger.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Bill returns from the holiday break ready to kick off 2026 — the year of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! This week: WSHU Public Radio’s Reel Music takes listeners on a sonic journey through the Star Trek universe; Oded Fehr suits up again as Admiral Vance and fans are thrilled; Chris Pine admits he’s completely out of the loop on any future Trek films; ComicBook.com drops a “best episode” list for every Trek series (and you know Trek fans have opinions); and the TrekConvention.com team shares a deeply personal — and admittedly tragic — convention story you won’t want to miss.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Bill from TrekConvention.com rounds up the week’s most interesting Star Trek stories, including Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s feature spread in American Cinematographer, a deep dive into the show’s Legacy Wall and its surprising callbacks to classic Trek characters, a definitive ranking of every Klingon iteration in franchise history, and a look at seven Star Trek aliens that the TrekConvention team think deserved their own series.

Whether you’re a casual viewer or a lifelong devotee, there’s plenty here to spark your inner Trekkie. Go boldly!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Bill returns after a short break to break down the latest developments surrounding Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. From premiere night moments and cast conversations to a reflection on the actors the fandom said goodbye to last year, this episode covers where the franchise has been—and where it’s headed. It wraps with a brand-new original ranking that puts every Star Trek captain’s debut under the microscope.

From episodes that reshaped the Star Trek universe to a nostalgic look at Rocky Jones Space Ranger, Bill dives into unforgettable Trek moments, model ships, and a DeForest Kelley quiz that will test even the most dedicated fans.

This episode dives into eerie Original Series aliens, Patton Oswalt’s Vulcan connection, and fresh updates on the future of Strange New Worlds. Plus, Rebecca Romijn shares how a movie almost happened, and we spotlight Trek to Vegas with a new gallery of fan photos.

From infamous TOS misfires to shocking revelations in Strange New Worlds, this episode dives into the best and worst of Trek. We’ll cover Voyager’s new gaming challenge, Robert Picardo’s candid take on Starfleet Academy, and the latest adventure hitting the Nintendo Switch.

From Kirk’s first command to a groundbreaking TV moment, this episode explores the milestones shaping Star Trek’s legacy. Bill dives into Strange New Worlds, a look at what could save Trek’s film future, the interracial kiss that shook television, Lower Decks’ Hugo wins, and fresh fan memories from Las Vegas.

Simon Pegg teases the future of the Kelvin films, fans weigh in on this year’s Las Vegas celebration, and Paul Wesley dives into Kirk and Spock’s evolving bond. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Strange New Worlds’ “Impossible City,” and fresh photo galleries now live on TrekConvention.com.

Bill dives into a Strange New Worlds–themed roundup, from behind-the-scenes Comic-Con stories with Jess Bush and Jonathan Frakes, to Paul Wesley’s retro Shatner-inspired performance, to the surprise reveal of a puppet episode. Plus, a closer look at the history of the holodeck and a sneak peek at fresh photos from the big Las Vegas celebration.