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List of Star Trek: The Original Series writers

This is a list of writers for the original Star Trek television series sorted by the amount of episodes written. Collaborations are marked with dashes. (-) Contributions, pseudonyms and episode numbers are noted in parenthesis.

• 1 13 episodes
• 2 12 episodes
• 3 10 episodes
• 4 4 episodes
• 5 3 episodes
• 6 2 episodes
• 7 1 episode

13 episodes [ ]

• "Arena" (S01E18) (Teleplay)
• "Space Seed" (S01E22) (Teleplay - with Carey Wilber)
• "A Taste of Armageddon" (S01E23) (Teleplay - with Robert Hamner)
• "The Devil in the Dark" (S01E25)
• "Errand of Mercy" (S01E26)
• "The Apple" (S02E05) (Teleplay - with Max Ehrlich)
• "Metamorphosis" (S02E09)
• "A Piece of the Action" (S02E17) (Teleplay - with David P. Harmon)
• "Bread and Circuses" (S02E25) - with Gene Roddenberry
• "Spock's Brain" (S03E01) (as Lee Cronin)
• "Spectre of the Gun" (S03E06) (as Lee Cronin)
• "Wink of an Eye" (S03E11) (Story, as Lee Cronin)
• "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" (S03E15) (Story, as Lee Cronin)

12 episodes [ ]

• "Charlie X" (S01E02) (Story)
• "Mudd's Women" (S01E06) (Story)
• "The Menagerie, Part I" (S01E11)
• "The Menagerie, Part II" (S01E12)
• "The Return of the Archons" (S01E21) (Story)
• "A Private Little War" (S02E19) (Teleplay)
• "The Omega Glory" (S02E23)
• "Bread and Circuses" (S02E25) - with Gene L. Coon
• "Assignment: Earth" (S02E26) (Story - with Art Wallace)
• "The Savage Curtain" (S03E22) (Teleplay - with Arthur Heinemann) / (Story)
• "Turnabout Intruder" (S03E24) (Story)

10 episodes [ ]

• "Charlie X" (S01E02) (Teleplay)
• "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" (S01E19)
• "This Side of Paradise" (S01E24) (Teleplay) / (Story - with Jerry Sohl)
• "Journey to Babel" (S02E10)
• "Friday's Child" (S02E11)
• "By Any Other Name" (S02E22) (Teleplay - with Jerome Bixby)
• "The Ultimate Computer" (S02E24) (Teleplay)
• "The Enterprise Incident" (S03E02)
• "That Which Survives" (S03E17) (Story, as Michael Richards)
• "The Way to Eden" (S03E20) (Story, as Michael Richards - with Arthur Heinemann)

4 episodes [ ]

• "The Changeling" (S02E03)
• "Patterns of Force" (S02E21)
• "Elaan of Troyius" (S03E13)
• "That Which Survives" (S03E17) (Teleplay)
• "Mirror, Mirror" (S02E04)
• "By Any Other Name" (S02E22) (Teleplay - with D. C. Fontana) / (Story)
• "Day of the Dove" (S03E07)
• "Requiem for Methuselah" (S03E19)

3 episodes [ ]

• "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" (S01E07)
• "Catspaw" (S02E07)
• "Wolf in the Fold" (S02E14)
• "The Corbomite Maneuver" (S01E10)
• "This Side of Paradise" (S01E24) (Story, as Nathan Butler - with D. C. Fontana)
• "Whom Gods Destroy" (S03E14) (Story - with Lee Erwin)
• "The Galileo Seven" (S01E16) (Teleplay - with S. Bar-David) / (Story)
• "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" (S03E15) (Teleplay)
• "The Cloud Minders" (S03E21) (Story - with David Gerrold)
• "The Gamesters of Triskelion" (S02E16)
• "The Paradise Syndrome" (S03E03)
• "The Cloud Minders" (S03E21) (Teleplay)
• "Wink of an Eye" (S03E11) (Teleplay)
• "The Way to Eden" (S03E20) (Teleplay) / (Story - with D. C. Fontana)
• "The Savage Curtain" (S03E22) (Teleplay - with Gene Roddenberry)

2 episodes [ ]

• "Mudd's Women" (S01E06) (Teleplay)
• "I, Mudd" (S02E08)
• "Dagger of the Mind" (S01E09)
• "The Galileo Seven" (S01E16) (Teleplay - with Oliver Crawford)
• "Balance of Terror" (S01E14)
• "The Squire of Gothos" (S01E17)
• "Shore Leave" (S01E15)
• "Amok Time" (S02E01)
• "Court Martial" (S01E20) (Teleplay - with Don M. Mankiewicz)
• "Operation: Annihilate!" (S01E29)
• "The Deadly Years" (S02E12)
• "A Piece of the Action" (S02E17) (Teleplay - with Gene L. Coon) / (Story)
• "Obsession" (S02E13)
• "Assignment: Earth" (S02E26) (Teleplay) / (Story - with Gene Roddenberry)
• "The Trouble with Tribbles" (S02E15)
• "The Cloud Minders" (S03E21) (Story - with Oliver Crawford)
• "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" (S03E05)
• "All Our Yesterdays" (S03E23)

1 episode [ ]

• George Clayton Johnson - "The Man Trap" (S01E01)
• Samuel A. Peeples - "Where No Man Has Gone Before" (S01E03)
• John D. F. Black - "The Naked Time" (S01E04)
• Richard Matheson - "The Enemy Within" (S01E05)
• Adrian Spies - "Miri" (S01E08)
• Barry Trivers - "The Conscience of the King" (S01E13)
• Fredric Brown - "Arena" (S01E18) (Story)
• Don M. Mankiewicz - "Court Martial" (S01E20) (Teleplay - with Steven W. Carabatsos) / (Story)
• Boris Sobelman - "The Return of the Archons" (S01E21) (Teleplay)
• Carey Wilber - "Space Seed" (S01E22) (Teleplay - with Gene L. Coon) / (Story)
• Robert Hamner - "A Taste of Armageddon" (S01E23) (Teleplay - with Gene L. Coon) / (Story)
• Don Ingalls - "The Alternative Factor" (S01E27)
• Harlan Ellison - "The City on the Edge of Forever" (S01E28)
• Gilbert Ralston - "Who Mourns for Adonais?" (S02E02)
• Max Ehrlich - "The Apple" (S02E05) (Teleplay - with Gene L. Coon( / (Story)
• Norman Spinrad - "The Doomsday Machine" (S02E06)
• Robert Sabaroff - "The Immunity Syndrome" (S02E18)
• Jud Crucis - "A Private Little War" (S02E19) (Story)
• John Kingsbridge - "Return to Tomorrow" (S02E20)
• Laurence N. Wolfe - "The Ultimate Computer" (S02E24) (Story)
• Edward J. Lakso - "And the Children Shall Lead" (S03E04)
• Rik Vollaerts - "For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky" (S03E08)
• Judy Burns & Chet Richards - "The Tholian Web" (S03E09)
• Meyer Dolinsky - "Plato's Stepchildren" (S03E10)
• Joyce Muskat - "The Empath" (S03E12)
• Lee Erwin - "Whom Gods Destroy" (S03E14) (Teleplay) / (Story - with Jerry Sohl)
• George F. Slavin & Stanley Adams - "The Mark of Gideon" (S03E16)
• Jeremy Tarcher & Shari Lewis - "The Lights of Zetar" (S03E18)
• Arthur Singer - "Turnabout Intruder" (S03E24) (Teleplay)

The best writers of "Star Trek"

1. Ronald D. Moore

• Additional Crew

2. Ira Steven Behr

• Script and Continuity Department

3. René Echevarria

4. peter allan fields.

5. Melinda M. Snodgrass

6. michael taylor, 7. robert hewitt wolfe, 8. bradley thompson, 9. david weddle, 10. michael piller.

11. Jerome Bixby

12. paul schneider, 13. jeri taylor.

14. Brannon Braga

15. Naren Shankar

16. Gene Roddenberry

17. Gene L. Coon

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List of Star Trek: The Next Generation Writers

List of every famous television writer who has written for Star Trek: The Next Generation, listed alphabetically with photos when available. List includes anyone who was or is on the writing staff for Star Trek: The Next Generation . Staff writers as well as guest writers for Star Trek: The Next Generation are included when available, along with more information about each Star Trek: The Next Generation writer. If you're an aspiring writer and a fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation, then this writing staff from Star Trek: The Next Generation should be studied closely.

This list contains writers like James Caan and Gene Roddenberry.

This list helps answer the question, “Who wrote for Star Trek: The Next Generation?”

Adam Belanoff

• Series Written : Titus, Wings, Murphy Brown, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Judging Amy
• Episodes : Executive Order, To Serve with Love, Tapped Out, Good Faith, Chemistry

Brannon Braga

• Birthplace : Bozeman, Montana, USA
• Nationality : United States of America
• Series Written : 24, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Voyager, FlashForward
• Episodes : Day 8: 10:00A.M. - 11:00A.M., Birthright, Living Witness, Day 7: 11:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M., Cause and Effect

Burton Armus

• Series Written : NYPD Blue, Police Woman, Cassie & Co., Star Trek: The Next Generation, Tarzan: The Epic Adventures
• Episodes : Knight of the Juggernaut (1), A Sudden Fish, Pay the Two Bucks, One Hundred Miles a Gallon, Jumpin' Jack Fleishman

D. C. Fontana

• Birthplace : New Jersey
• Series Written : Logan's Run, Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: The Animated Series
• Episodes : Legacies, Encounter at Farpoint, Dax, The Naked Now, Lonely Among Us

David Bennett Carren

• Series Written : TekWar, F/X: The Series, Diagnosis: Murder, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Murder
• Episodes : Alienated, Takeover, To Kill a Legend, Murder x 4, Deadline

David Bischoff

• Birthplace : Washington, D.C.
• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Episodes : Tin Man, First Contact

David Kemper

• Birthplace : Americas
• Series Written : Farscape,Star Trek: The Next Generation,The Outer Limits
• Episodes : Bad Timing,Bone to Be Wild,Dog with Two Bones,Crichton Kicks,The Enemy

Deborah Dean Davis

• Series Written : Outlaws, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Knight Rider, Magnum, P.I.
• Episodes : Tintype, Kapu, Voo Doo Knight, We'll Always Have Paris

Diane Duane

• Birthplace : New York City, New York
• Series Written : Spider-Man Unlimited, Batman: The Animated Series, Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo, Star Trek: The Next Generation, My Little Pony
• Episodes : A Code in the Nose (15 min), The Lion and the Unicorn, Slippery Dan, the Escape Man (7 min), The Neon Phantom of the Roller Disco!

Edithe Swensen

• Series Written : Odyssey 5, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Charmed, Tales from the Darkside, Monsters
• Episodes : Heretic, Auld Acquaintances, Florence Bravo, Strange Love, Skin

Eric A. Stillwell

• Birthplace : Okinawa, Japan
• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager
• Episodes : Prime Factors, Yesterday's Enterprise

Frank Abatemarco

• Series Written : Poltergeist: The Legacy, McClain's Law, Leg Work, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Mission: Impossible
• Episodes : Let the Victims Beware, Man of the People, All This and a Gold Card Too, The Last Hero, Sheep in the Limelight

Fred Bronson

• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: The Animated Series
• Episodes : Ménage à Troi, The Game, The Counter-Clock Incident

Gene Roddenberry

• Birthplace : El Paso, Texas, USA
• Series Written : Star Trek: The Original Series, Earth: Final Conflict, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Lieutenant, The Jane Wyman Show
• Episodes : Encounter at Farpoint, I, Mudd, Hide and Q, Ella West

Grant Rosenberg

• Series Written : Poltergeist: The Legacy, The Outer Limits, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Time Trax, MacGyver
• Episodes : The New Breed, Breaking Point, Back Into the Breach, The Traitor (1), Truth and Consequences

Gregory W. Amos

• Episodes : A Matter of Honor

Hannah Louise Shearer

• Birthplace : Los Angeles, California
• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, Emergency!, V.I.P., Island Son
• Episodes : Deconstructing Peri, Most Deadly Passage (Part 2), Separations, When the Bough Breaks, The Boat

Hans Beimler

• Birthplace : Mexico City, Mexico
• Series Written : TekWar, The Dresden Files, Once a Hero, Star Trek: The Next Generation, She-Wolf of London
• Episodes : Storm Front, Manos Arriba, Mrs. Greely, Sellout, Symbiosis

Herbert Wright

• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, War of the Worlds, Hunter
• Episodes : The Angel of Death, The Last Outpost, Power Play, Thy Kingdom Come, Blow-up

Hilary Bader

• Series Written : Superman: The Animated Series, Jackie Chan Adventures, Young Hercules, The Zeta Project, Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Episodes : Animal Act, His Maker's Name, Locked Up and Tied Down, And He Does His Own Stunts, Final Cut

Ira Steven Behr

• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, Once a Hero, Beyond Reality, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• Episodes : Call to Arms, Fascination, The Executions of Grady Finch, Freak Nation, Ferengi Love Songs

J. Larry Carroll

• Series Written : F/X: The Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Martial Law, Ghostbusters, She-Ra: Princess of Power
• Episodes : Alienated, The Last Day, Takeover, To Kill a Legend, Little Big Rat

Jack B. Sowards

• Birthplace : Texarkana, Arkansas, USA
• Series Written : T. J. Hooker, Bonanza, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Streets of San Francisco, B.L. Stryker
• Episodes : Meena, Abner Willoughby's Return, My Friend, My Enemy, New Man

Jacqueline Zambrano

• Birthplace : Bronx, New York, USA
• Episodes : The Void, The Masterpiece Society, Natural Law, Critical Care, Lineage

• Birthplace : USA, Chicago, Illinois
• Series Written : TekWar, St. Elsewhere, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Agency, Beyond Reality
• Episodes : The Void, Amanda's Back, Last Train to Baghdad (2), The Kyle High Club, Forget Me Not

Jeri Taylor

• Birthplace : Evansville, Center Township, Indiana
• Series Written : Blue Thunder, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Father Dowling Mysteries, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Salvage 1
• Episodes : Second Thunder, Persistence of Vision, Unification, Sub Rosa, Descent

Joe Menosky

• Series Written : The Dead Zone, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Unsub, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Alien Nation
• Episodes : False Profits, Galaxy's Child, Living Witness, First Contact, Legacy
• Series Written : Sliders, The Outer Limits, Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Episodes : The Child, Obsession, Luck of the Draw, In The Zone, El Sid

Joseph Stefano

• Birthplace : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Series Written : The Outer Limits, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Swamp Thing: The Series, Ford Startime, The Outer Limits
• Episodes : It Crawled Out of the Woodwork, Feasibility Study, Moonstone, Don't Open Till Doomsday, A Feasibility Study

Katharyn Powers

• Series Written : Stargate SG-1, The Quest, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• Episodes : Thor's Hammer, Code of Honor, Brief Candle, Emancipation, Thor's Chariot

Lee Sheldon

• Series Written : Charlie's Angels, Tucker's Witch, Probe, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Walking Tall
• Episodes : Remember Me, Wolfe at the Door, Murder on Ice, Three for the Money, The Best Desk Scenario

Leonard Mlodinow

• Birthplace : Chicago, Illinois
• Series Written : What's Happening Now!!, Star Trek: The Next Generation, MacGyver, Night Court
• Episodes : Hell Week, Futureman, I'm OK, You're Catatonic/Schizophrenic, The Housekeeper

Marc Scott Zicree

• Birthplace : USA, California, Santa Monica
• Series Written : Star Trek: Phase II, Sliders, The Littles, M.A.N.T.I.S., Animorphs
• Episodes : Pipe Dream, Illegal, Blood Wind, Pariah, Doctor Jack

Maurice Hurley

• Series Written : 24, The Equalizer, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Kojak, Pointman
• Episodes : Sing Wah, Silent Auction, Galaxy's Child, Old Habits, Baywatch Down Under (2)

Melinda M. Snodgrass

• Episodes : Living Hell, The Dream Masters, The Ensigns of Command, The High Ground, Up the Long Ladder

Michael Baron

• Episodes : Code of Honor

Michael I. Wagner

• Birthplace : Ohio
• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, Hill Street Blues
• Episodes : The Count of Monty Tasco, Some Like it Hot-Wired, The Young, the Beautiful and the Degraded, Parting is Such Sweep Sorrow

Michael Piller

• Birthplace : Port Chester, New York
• Series Written : Legend, Hard Time on Planet Earth, The Dead Zone, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Wildfire
• Episodes : Basics, Part II, First Contact, Unification, Wheel of Fortune

Michael Reaves

• Birthplace : San Bernardino, California
• Series Written : Young Hercules, Beast Machines, Dungeons & Dragons, Sliders, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
• Episodes : Return of the Technodrome, Loathe Thy Neighbor, Egon's Ghost, Invasion of the Punk Frogs, Pretty Poison

Morgan Gendel

• Series Written : Pensacola: Wings of Gold, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Nash Bridges, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Silk Stalkings
• Episodes : Sellout, Ride of the Valkyries, White Rabbit, The Pursuit of Happiness, Starship Mine

Naren Shankar

• Series Written : UC: Undercover, The Outer Limits, Star Trek: The Next Generation, seaQuest DSV, The Chronicle
• Episodes : One to Go, 4 x 4, Fight Night, A Little Murder, Living Doll
• Birthplace : Boston, Massachusetts
• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys, Space Precinct
• Episodes : Gormongus!, Juggernaut, Predator and Prey, In the Flesh, Attached

Pamela Douglas

• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, A Year in the Life, TV 101, Trapper John, M.D.
• Episodes : Dixie Chicken, Night Terrors, First Love (2), School Nurse, First Love (1)

Peter Allan Fields

• Series Written : Legend, The Eddie Capra Mysteries, The F.B.I., Star Trek: The Next Generation, Cassie & Co.
• Episodes : Menace in the Ice, Double Shock, The See-Paris-and-Die Affair, Night of the Wizard, The Seven Million Dollar Man

Peter S. Beagle

• Birthplace : Manhattan, New York City, New York
• Series Written : Apple's Way, Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Episodes : Sarek, The Zoo

Philip LaZebnik

• Birthplace : Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Series Written : Mutant X, Wings, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Tatort, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• Episodes : Schiffe versenken, Duet for Plane and Cello, Plane Nine From Nantucket, Darmok, Dark Star Rising

R. G. Jarvis

• Nationality : United Kingdom
• Episodes : Disaster

Ralph Phillips

• Episodes : Suddenly Human, The Crossing
• Series Written : The Twilight Zone, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Jeffersons, Cheers, Small Wonder
• Episodes : Uncle Sam Malone, The Crossing, Mao Better Blues, Jeffersons Greatest Hits, Singing Telegram

René Echevarria

• Nationality : United States of America, Cuba
• Series Written : The 4400, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Castle, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Now and Again
• Episodes : When the Bough Breaks, Face of the Enemy, The Dogs of War, The Eggman Cometh, When It Rains…

Richard Manning

• Series Written : TekWar, Sliders, Once a Hero, Star Trek: The Next Generation, She-Wolf of London
• Episodes : Manos Arriba, Mrs. Greely, Sellout, Symbiosis, The Emissary

Rick Berman

• Birthplace : New York, New York, USA
• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Voyager
• Episodes : A Matter of Time, Rogue Planet, The Xindi, Brothers, Harbinger

Robert Hewitt Wolfe

• Birthplace : Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
• Series Written : The Dresden Files, The Gates, The 4400, The Dead Zone, Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Episodes : Storm Front, Trial By Fire, Call to Arms, Ouroborous, Last Call at the Broken Hammer

Robert Lewin

• Series Written : The F.B.I., Star Trek: The Next Generation, I Spy, McMillan & Wife, Rawhide
• Episodes : Deadly Heritage, Race, The Hotshot, Recurring Nightmare, Symbiosis

Ron Wilkerson

• Series Written : Stargate SG-1, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager
• Episodes : The Sentinel, Red Sky, Between Two Fires, Sight Unseen, Ashes to Ashes

Ronald D. Moore

• Birthplace : USA, California, Chowchilla
• Series Written : Touching Evil, Virtuality, Caprica, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Battlestar Galactica
• Episodes : Birthright, Home, The Dogs of War, Graduation, The Darkness and the Light

Sally Caves

• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• Episodes : Hollow Pursuits, Babel
• Birthplace : New York
• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Have Gun – Will Travel, The Twilight Zone
• Episodes : The Outlaw, The Long Night, The Five Books of Owen Deaver, The Vulcan Affair, Three Bells to Perdido

Sandy Fries

• Series Written : ThunderCats, Spider-Man, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Tom & Jerry Kids, Snorks
• Episodes : Slowpoke Antonio: Haunted Droopy: Wild Mouse, The Final Nightmare, Mumm-Ra Lives (2), Journey to the Source (12 min), Coming of Age

Sara Charno

• Series Written : Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files
• Episodes : Ethics, Aubrey, The Wounded, New Ground, The Calusari

Scott Rubenstein

• Series Written : What's Happening Now!!, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Diff'rent Strokes, Night Court
• Episodes : I'm OK, You're Catatonic/Schizophrenic, The Older Woman, Substitute Mother, Growing Up

Steve Gerber

• Birthplace : St. Louis, Missouri
• Series Written : Superman: The Animated Series, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The New Batman Adventures
• Episodes : Critters, The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest, Contagion, Father's Day, Beware the Creeper

Stuart Charno

• Birthplace : New York City, USA, New York
• Episodes : Ethics, The Wounded, New Ground

Susan Sackett

• Episodes : Ménage à Troi, The Game

Thomas Perry

• Series Written : 21 Jump Street, Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Episodes : Reunion, The Education of Terry Carver, Diplomas for Sale, Bad Day at Eagle Rock

Tracy Tormé

• Birthplace : Los Angeles, California, USA
• Series Written : Sliders, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Carnivàle
• Episodes : Manhunt, Haven, The Big Goodbye, Into The Mystic, The King Is Back

Trent Christopher Ganino

• Episodes : Yesterday's Enterprise

Worley Thorne

• Series Written : Apple's Way, Charlie's Angels, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Dallas, Cannon
• Episodes : The Marathon Murders, The Lonely Victims, The Kristin Affair, Runaway, The Cure That Kills
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The 15 Best Star Trek Books Ever Written

Like all our favorite franchises, "Star Trek" is a multimedia phenomenon. Today's kids grow up in a world full of TV series, movies, comics, games, and, of course, tie-in novels. "Star Trek" novels are notable because they're non-canon by default, and that's allowed their writers to go ham while exploring strange new worlds. Some of these earliest tie-in writers went on to become science fiction titans, and sometimes those titans like to return for more Trekkie fun.

"Trek" books are also a unique part of the fandom experience. "Star Trek: The New Voyages" was a licensed, two-book anthology, printed in the late '70s and curated from fanfiction. Wilder still, in 1985, writer Della Van Hise saw her "Star Trek" novel "Killing Time" published and recalled for an edited reprint as longtime fans realized their beloved slash fiction pairing of Kirk and Spock was no longer hiding in the shadows. It's a goofy testament to how fans helped "Star Trek" thrive in the first place, and today, these tie-in novels are still great comfort food. These are 15 of the best that I've found, read, and loved over the years.

A Stitch in Time by Andrew Robinson

Elim Garak isn't special to "Star Trek" fans alone. He's also part of actor  Andrew Robinson in a unique way. The charming-yet-wily Cardassian tailor (and spy) called Deep Space Nine his home, but Garak's too big a personality to be contained by its steel corridors (or with a word from Dr. Bashir, his unlikely best friend.) Robinson grew him that way from the start, creating an in-character diary to guide him through Garak's behavior. Garak's diary, however, took on a life of its own as Robinson made readings from it part of his convention appearances. Eventually, Robinson was coaxed into turning it into a novel.

"A Stitch in Time" is epistolary, presented as a series of letters sent by Garak to Dr. Bashir in the wake of the Dominion War. Contained within are fragments of Garak's childhood, memories of a long-ago love, and preparations for the future. The greatest compliment I can offer is that every word drips with Robinson's genteel drawl. No one else could have written this novel, and it's the perfect love letter from an actor to the character he brought to life.

Imzadi by Peter David

"Imzadi" was rereleased in 2003, packaged with its sequel and listed as "Imzadi Forever." By all accounts, the follow-up is a fine tale, but I haven't read it. My recommendation is for the original 1992 release, which I eagerly bought in hardcover. Like another upcoming Peter David selection, "Imzadi" has a complicated timeline, but the emotional thread and David's clean prose make the plot easy to follow.

The word "imzadi" is first used in "Encounter at Farpoint," telepathically sent to Riker by Troi. However, it's author Peter David who expands on the power of the Betazed term for "beloved." The word refers not to a teen's first love but to something richer and deeper. The novel explores Riker's and Troi's early relationship through the lens of a distant, alternate future in which Troi is dead, and Riker is a bitter old cuss. Obviously, nobody wants a future like this one, but the Guardian of Forever, that magical archway from classic "Star Trek," has our backs. The return of this sentient space rock is always a selling point, but the story also has all the political twists and turns a Trekkie could want.

How Much for Just the Planet? by John M. Ford

John M. Ford was one of the best, most underrated writers of the modern era. Until recently, almost all of his work had fallen out of print with his death in 2006. Most of his catalog is still pretty hard to find and requires trawling used bookstores with an eye for treasure. Unfortunately, that includes 1987's "How Much for Just the Planet?" It's Ford's second "Star Trek" novel, and it's a "Dr. Strangelove" -style artifact of perfect absurdity.

"How Much for Just the Planet?" is a surreal sci-fi mélange: Take the crew of the Enterprise, pit them against opportunistic Klingons, and add a previously undiscovered planet full of untouched dilithium. Then, mix in a troupe of truly incomprehensible, goofball aliens, slap everybody in a hotel (with a golf course — it's a plot point), and make them play in a "Squid Game"-style competition that focuses on heists and ballroom dancing instead of murder. The goal is friendship and having some good laughs along the way.

Spock Must Die! by James Blish

The first original "Star Trek" novel is still a good read and a great place to get some context for the ways "Trek" fiction has evolved. "Spock Must Die!" feels fresher than its 1970 print date in many places, but bear in mind, it plays with some "exotic sexuality" tropes regarding Spock. Yeah, he was definitely the unlikely sex symbol of original "Star Trek," but Blish's prose occasionally takes that to a funky place.

Otherwise, this book does introduce some neat concepts way before later "Star Trek" wore them out. The evil clone plot line is a groaner staple now, but Blish's novel twists it up with some unsettling fridge logic questions about how the transporter room could work with some mad science drive. From there, the science is pretty pulpy, but the high-stakes thrills leading up to the title drop — a Spock does have to die — make for a nice, cozy ride through an earlier science fiction era.

Q-Squared by Peter David

Like most "Star Trek” tie-ins, "Q-Squared" isn't canon, but it's close enough to an assumed truth that fans have kind of adopted it anyway. It's a three-lane timeline pileup, and this time, it is a little confusing. It makes sense for there to be some confusion over what the hell is going on because this book brings in John de Lancie's omnipotent trickster, Q . And it's not a Q story unless everyone (including Picard) asks, "What the hell is going on?" at least once.

In this case, what the hell is going on is a tantrum thrown by a young Q whom "Trek" fans know as Trelane, the Squire of Gothos. A longtime "Star Trek" favorite, Trelane was a quirky, omnipotent brat that futzed around with Kirk and his buddies until his family pulled him in line at the end of the episode . David's novel draws on the fan-inspired retcon that this classic character is actually a Q ( a speculation John de Lancie also shares ) and ties it all together in a messy bow. It doesn't always make sense, especially the semi-metaphorical sword fight finale. Still, it's a great trip through the fringes of the Continuum.

Spock's World by Diane Duane

Author Diane Duane is a modern treasure. Her "Young Wizards" fantasy series remains one of the best ways to hook a kid on the dreams hidden inside books. Still writing and still a part of fandom today, she also wrote 1988's "Spock's World," one of the first and best books to dig into the social intricacies and history of Vulcan.

The framing narrative deals with a fledgling separatist movement working to pull Vulcan out of the Federation, and it provides a chance for Spock and his family to take the spotlight. It's a great political yarn, and it pulls on some threads from classic "Trek" episodes, most notably "Amok Time." However, the real meat here is the intricate world building with lingering glimpses of major moments in Vulcan history. It's a great reminder that what makes "Star Trek" so special are the worlds it explores. Although "Spock's World" is not canon, Duane's graceful creation continues to influence other "Star Trek" creators .

The Last Best Hope by Una McCormack

With the debut of every new "Star Trek" TV series, you can rest assured that a swath of new tie-in novels are in the works. Obviously, the tie-in tradition continued with "Picard." The first novel based on Jean-Luc's solo outing was published within a month of the show's premiere. "The Last Best Hope" is a prequel to " Picard ," and it does a solid job of fleshing out a number of connections that the first season didn't get a chance to work on.

Though a lot of the novel is devoted to Raffi , the troubled intelligence officer we grow to love on the show, it's the glimpses of Romulan culture that stand out. The religious order introduced in the show, the Qowat Milat , are in sharp focus here and help round out the childhood of Elnor , our orphaned Romulan Legolas. "The Last Best Hope" has another trait that may make it attractive to fans of the show: Until "Picard" contradicts it, this book is currently as close to actual canon as a "Star Trek" novel can be.

Star Trek: The Eugenics War by Greg Cox

It's easier to refer to this bulk recommendation as "The Khan Trilogy." The first two novels are formally titled "The Eugenics War: The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh" ( volumes one and two , respectively), and the third is "To Reign in Hell: The Exile of Khan Noonien Singh." The trilogy is two parts covert war thriller and one part survivalist nightmare. All together, it pieces together the complete life of one of the mightiest (and bare-chestiest) foes in "Star Trek" history .

"The Eugenics War" is a look inside the doomed effort to prevent that legendary conflict from ever happening. As mentioned in the classic episode "Space Seed," eugenicist science created a social schism the likes of which Marvel's Magneto barely dreamed of. The effort to stop Khan from dominating Earth fails, but infighting eventually drives the tyrant into exile. The events of "Space Seed" happen after the first two books, and the final novel sees Khan struggle to survive on Ceti Alpha V , the sandy death-world we discover in "The Wrath of Khan," surrounded by loyalists and scarce resources. Great stuff.

The Final Reflection by John M. Ford

My prior John M. Ford recommendation may have the spotlight, but don't pass up "The Final Reflection" if you can find it. While not as richly built as Diane Duane's "Spock's World," Ford's book treats Klingons with such detail and complexity that it went on to affect later portrayals of the proud warrior race. It's a book that's occasionally lauded as a "Star Trek" novel that stands on its own as a great work of science fiction, which is a backhanded compliment that ignores the love and passion of "Trek" writers. Nevertheless, that is an accurate assessment here.

The focus of the book is on Klingon Captain Krenn, whose decades-long effort to prevent his own people from destroying the Federation remains a secret until he pens his own chronicle of events. During his career, Krenn flickers in and out of the lives of the characters we know, with special emphasis placed on his encounter with Spock as a child. There's some hefty focus on Klingon stratagems in the early part of the novel, which can be daunting for the reader, but the journey is worth it.

Fallen Heroes by Dafydd ab Hugh

"Fallen Heroes" is a sentimental choice. It's one of my gruesome comfort food books. Pairing the horrific invasion of DS9 with a time-shifted mystery, the novel puts Quark and Odo together as ad hoc detectives trying to stop the massacre of their friends from happening. It's not a perfect tale, and, coming back to it later, it misses some character tone due to how early in the show's airing it was published. Still, it's a good yarn from a time when we were starved for stories that put our best frenemies together.

Author Dafydd ab Hugh has a gift for crunchy, visceral action sequences, and that got him a pretty decent gig writing "Doom" tie-ins in the '90s. It's best to go in with the reminder that, according to the classic "Star Trek” fiction trope, our heroes will be alright by the end, but there's some gnarly road before this book gets there. "Fallen Heroes," like many older tie-in novels, is easily found used.

Q-In-Law by Peter David

Peter David gets on this list three times because, along with his clean prose and keen understanding of the franchise, he also understands what a fan would kill to see. "Star Trek: The Next Generation" has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to great recurring characters, and two fan favorites take the spotlight in "Q-In Law." The omnipotent Q is a guaranteed good time, but adding Deanna Troi's dramatic mother Lwaxana to the mix makes for a salty popcorn festival.

The premise is simple: Noticing that the Enterprise is ready to host a wedding, Q shows up with mischief on his mind. Lwaxana arrives for the diplomatic event, and Q picks up on the Betazed noble's talent for chaos. However, for once in his life, Q gets more than he bargained for when he flirts with Lwaxana. Somewhere in the mayhem, Worf notes the crew might as well sell tickets to watch it all fall apart. I recommend tracking down the audiobook . It's narrated by John de Lancie and Majel Barrett-Roddenberry (Q and Lwaxana themselves), and they happily go all in on the verbal sparring.

Prime Directive by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens

The Prime Directive is one of the few immutable tenets of the "Star Trek” universe. However, Starfleet General Order 1 is not without its flaws. To wit, no Starfleet command or crew is to interfere with the development of an alien society. It's a Cold War product that was designed by minds worried about escalation and accidental destruction. Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens' "Prime Directive," published in 1990, digs into what happens when that order is disobeyed.

In both the original series and the movies, Kirk and his crew rarely receive lasting consequences for their actions. This novel sets about dismantling that trope. Kirk, in charge of observing Talin IV, a world on the cusp of first contact, seems to accidentally violate the Prime Directive. Worse, his mistake devastates the developing Talin society. From Kirk to Uhura, the command crew of the Enterprise see their careers ended for their failure. The bulk of the novel is the long process of the crew (who have either resigned, been demoted to ensign, or court-martialed) seeking out what actually went wrong on Talin IV. The answers are complex, and the ethical questions are thought-provoking.

Sarek by A.C. Crispin

Author A.C. Crispin was a key figure in not only helping readers understand that tie-in novels shouldn't be dismissed as "amateur" content but also in protecting other writers from being scammed. Her talents as a writer provided light but intricate stories. "Sarek" (not to be confused with the phenomenal "Next Generation" episode of the same name ) is a rich look at one of "Star Trek's" most complicated figures .

"Sarek" is a political thriller tempered by Sarek's sometimes cold Vulcan discipline. A veiled threat from an unknown alien race aims to unbalance the core of the Federation. Balanced against these high stakes is the famed Vulcan ambassador's wife's illness. Amanda Grayson 's humanity helped both Sarek and Spock bridge their two worlds. However, her impending loss threatens to undo the peace father and son forged years ago. In the book, Amanda's journal provides empathetic glimpses inside Sarek's life. "Sarek" is a novel as crucial as "Spock's World" for fans of the iconic Vulcans.

Uhura's Song by Janet Kagan

Uhura 's popularity was a big deal for television back when "Star Trek" first came on the air. Unfortunately, moments in which she took the lead were all too rare. By 1985, Uhura was still a supporting character on screen, but now, she had a couple of novels that gave her some more in-depth attention. "Uhura's Song" is the best and, frankly, the weirdest slice of fanfic-style glory to make it to the printed page.

Long ago, Uhura made friends with a woman named Sunfall of Ennien, a diplomat from the planet Eaiaou, whose love of dance and song outlived her when a deadly pandemic decimated her world. However, there's a clue in the songs Sunfall taught Uhura that might help end the pandemic before it wipes out the whole planet. This is where I have to warn you that this strange and lovely novel is basically "Warrior Cats” in space. Yes, the people of Eaiaou are cat people — with emphasis on the cat side of that equation. Shut up! It's awesome!

Metamorphosis by Jean Lorrah

This last pick is going to be a divisive one. Jean Lorrah 's "Metamorphosis" is a chunky book that lags in a few places, but it does two things well enough to get a sentimental recommendation: First, though non-canon, the book picks up after "Measure of a Man," the "Next Generation" episode that gave Data legal protection as a sentient lifeform and explores the ethical aftermath in a way that's catnip to me. Second, the novel makes the acerbic Dr. Pulaski somewhat likable and empathetic. Now, that's an achievement!

Although there's a handful of plot threads going on in this large, lumpy novel, the biggest one is Data's temporary tenure as what he's wanted to become all along — a fleshy human (with all that entails). As anyone who rolls out of bed to the symphony of their bones cracking could tell the android, it's not all it's cracked up to be. Still, he persists in a weird kind of hero's journey, and although everything is set back to baseline by the end, the trip is one of a kind.

Columns > Published on August 24th, 2020

The Best Star Trek Novels: A Personal List

Star Trek has always been my fictional comfort food. When times are tough, I can always put on an episode or open a book and things aren’t so bad for a while. I don’t know if it’s the excitement of scientific discovery, the positive vision of humanity’s future, or just the premise of a diverse and competent crew working together to make the galaxy a better place—I almost always end a Star Trek story feeling a little more hopeful than when I began. If, like me, you’ve watched all the Star Trek out there and still want more, here’s a list of books to get you started.

The Rihannsu Series

This series of novels follows the Original Series crew as they become entangled in various Romulan plots to dominate the galaxy, beginning with a secret lab of psychic super soldiers and climaxing with a doomsday weapon aimed at the heart of Federation space. Kirk is initially sent to investigate the hijacking of a Starfleet vessel. There he meets and (eventually) befriends Ael, commander of Bloodwing , a warship full of defectors from Romulus. Together, the two crews work to keep the simmering tensions between the interstellar powers from boiling over into all-out war. The Rihannsu books provide a densely detailed portrait of Romulan history, philosophy, and culture. You will come to understand the origins of their language, and how it shaped the thinking of their people and their quixotic sense of honor. While all of this is technically non-canon, you can definitely see its influence on the show Picard . If you always wanted to know more about this fascinating yet enigmatic people, Rihannsu and Picard make an excellent pairing.

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"Metamorphosis"

The Enterprise-D finds a seemingly magic mountain on the planet Elysia. Commander Data is sent to investigate and ends up literally going on a Hero’s Journey, complete with a quest to help a fair maiden by traveling into the underworld. This adventure tests Data to his limits, for at the end awaits a treasure beyond compare, the android’s only wish: to become human. That would be enough to explore for any novel, but  Metamorphosis keeps going past where the credits would normally roll on an episode. We get to follow Data through his awkward first steps of being human, learning how to live with a fragile fleshy body, and coping with his new limitations. My favorite moment is when Data realizes he no longer has all of Starfleet’s databanks in his memory and will have to actually do his homework to prepare for briefings. The story keeps twisting from there, and goes to some pretty ridiculous lengths that I won’t spoil for you. The whole book feels like a metafictional commentary on narrative structure, and I love it just a little bit more every time I read it.

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"Planet X"

Speaking of ridiculous premises, there was a comic in which the crew of the Enterprise-D entered the Marvel Universe and fought Kang the Conqueror with the help of the X-Men. Even more ridiculous, this novel is a sequel to that comic book. This time, the X-Men end up in the Star Trek universe and help Picard and crew resolve the civil upheaval on a world experiencing mutations in its population. People are developing strange and dangerous powers, and the rest of the society hates and fears them for it. The X-Men find this all too familiar, and together with the Enterprise crew, they manage to bring both sides of the conflict together to find a peaceful way forward. There’s lots of fun bits like characters commenting on the uncanny resemblance between Captain Picard and Charles Xavier, years before Sir Patrick Stewart played the latter role. My personal highlight is Worf and Wolverine fighting X-Men villains together on the holodeck. Is it great literature? No. But it is a fun and weird pop cultural artifact worth exploring if you can find a copy.

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The Mirror Universe Series

The Mirror Universe is a dark reflection of the Star Trek universe we know and love, and the source of endless “evil twin” plots. Basically, everything is its opposite. In the Mirror Universe, the tolerant and peace-loving United Federation of Planets is actually the xenophobic and warlike Terran Empire. Instead of the collegiate atmosphere of cooperation, these human supremacists are motivated solely by hatred and self-interest. In the Terran Empire, the quickest way to a promotion is literal backstabbing. The rest of the universe is similarly warped, and these books will take you on a guided tour through it all. You will learn the history of the Terran Empire’s bloody rise and catastrophic fall, follow the adventures of a space pirate named Luc Picard, and witness the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance crushing the galaxy beneath its boot heel. Just a few of the bizarre reflections you will witness as these books take you to all your favorite corners of a familiar galaxy to see just how different things could be. Honestly, it reads like what would happen if they tried to do a “darker and grittier” Star Trek reboot. If you enjoyed Discovery’ s voyage to the Mirror Universe, this series is for you.

Buy Dark Mirror at  Amazon

The Cold Equations Series

This series is all about the many different forms of artificial life that exist in the Star Trek galaxy. Doctor Noonien Soong is surprisingly not dead, and leads the crew of the Enterprise-E on a merry chase as he carries out a crazy complicated plan to resurrect his artificial son. On his journey you will learn a great deal about his life and work, as well as the development of Data. Once Soong succeeds in bringing him back, Data proves himself to be a chip off the old block, setting out on a quest to resurrect his departed daughter, Lal. Along the way they discover a secret Fellowship of Artificial Intelligences, from whom they learn the ancient history of artificial life. Of course, it turns out the AIs are scheming to destroy all organic life in the galaxy, but the books take this plot in an unexpected and much more satisfying direction than the more recent Picard . Finally, if you were wondering what the hell happened to Wesley after he vanished from TNG, these books have answers for that, too.

Buy The Persistence of Memory at  Amazon

The Department of Temporal Investigations Series

Time travel is a big no-no in Starfleet. Divergent timelines, alternate histories and temporal revisionism are all frowned upon by the members of the Department of Temporal Investigations. It’s their job to keep people from screwing around in the timestream and rewriting history. If you fly your ship back to the past and pick up a whale, you’ll likely get to have an unpleasant chat with Agents Dulmer and Lucsly. The regulation of time travel is a fertile subject for sci-fi, and this series covers every angle from policing abuses to helping victims of temporal displacement cope with their situation. There are complex political machinations between the different states as they try to agree on responsible rules for time travel. It’s fascinating to witness the debates of a governing body composed of people not just from different places, but also different eras. These books are able to cover (nearly) the entirety of Star Trek history, making narrative connections between almost every time travel event in the canon. It’s a real treat for completist fans, and has a ton of fun playing with all the tropes and toys in the time travel box. The second book in the series is both a sequel and its own prequel. They’re honestly some of the best time travel books I’ve ever read, Star Trek or not.

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The Klingon Empire     Series    

If you’re tired of reading about very polite and pleasant professionals working together in the post-scarcity utopia of the Federation, perhaps you’ll enjoy a rousing adventure with Star Trek’s beloved space vikings: the Klingons. The Empire must expand again, meaning there is battle, honor and glory to be had—a Klingon’s three favorite things. The first three novels of this series embed you with the crew of the IKS Gorkon on a tour of duty. It’s one of few stories that explores Klingon culture beyond the warrior class. The books use multiple point-of-view characters to paint a complete picture of life in the Empire at all levels of their society, from lowly medics to mighty commanders. It’s also a fun way for fans to catch up with all of the Klingon supporting characters from the shows. And of course, no Klingon tale would be complete without an epic battle. At one point, they pause their war of territorial conquest to fight a civil war on the side over the outcome of an honor duel. If you’ve ever been intrigued by Star Trek’s greatest warriors, the Klingon Empire series will show you a good time.

Buy A Burning House at  Amazon

The Q Continuum Series

This series focuses on the impish immortal prankster Q. He has once again kidnapped Picard to take him on a wild transcendental trip to learn about the secrets of the universe. They go back in time to see Q’s misspent, troublemaking youth and witness the secret history of the Q Continuum. But on this stroll down memory lane, Picard learns about a terrible threat that awaits them beyond the bounds of their galaxy. The Q Continuum is preparing to face its greatest foe, an utterly malevolent being with the ability to reshape reality at will, more powerful than even the Q. Picard and the Enterprise end up playing referee in a battle between gods for the fate of all existence. This series is another treat for completists—through Q’s life story, the novels manage to tie together the most extensive history of the Star Trek universe I had ever read at the time.

Buy Q Space at  Amazon

Star Trek is a fictional universe of unlimited narrative potential, perfectly built to support a never-ending collection of stories. Sometimes I find it hard to believe Star Trek didn’t begin as a novel, as its dense ideas and rich world-building are perfectly suited to the form. These are just a few of my most fondly remembered favorites. It is by no means a complete or ranked list. Any of the listed series will be worth your time, but there’s plenty more where that came from. If there are any great ones I left out, feel free to leave them in the comments.

About the author

BH Shepherd is a writer and a DJ from Texas. He graduated from Skidmore College in 2005 with degrees in English and Demonology after writing a thesis about Doctor Doom. A hardcore sci-fi geek, noir junkie and comic book prophet, BH Shepherd has spent a lot of time studying things that don’t exist.  He currently resides in Austin, where he is working on The Greatest Novel Ever.

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Created by gene roddenberry.

Aired: NBC, 1966-1969

As creator Gene Roddenberry wrote to science fiction author Isaac Asmiov two months after the first Star Trek series premiered in 1966: " Star Trek almost did not get on the air because it refused to do a juvenile science fiction, because it refused to put a Lassie' aboard the space ship, and because it insisted on hiring Dick Matheson, Harlan Ellison, A.E. Van Vogt, Phil Farmer, and so on." Matheson and Vogt did write for the show extensively, and Ellison briefly. Months before his death and during the run of Star Trek: Next Generation , Roddenberry told the Los Angeles Times : "It has become a crusade of mine to demonstrate that TV need not be violent to be exciting. I'd often felt that no one was catching on. But if the Dalai Lama likes us, I suppose the message is getting out."

How Star Trek incubated generations of writers  

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