Why There Are 3 Star Trek: TOS Pilot Episodes (& Which You Should Watch First)

For a newcomer looking to get into Star Trek, it can be intimidating to know where to start. After all, there are 13 different TV series in the franchise to date, not to mention 14 movies, and every fan has their own favorites and least favorites. Still, the simplest and best answer is to go right back to the beginning. The only reason the franchise is still surviving 60 years later is because of the brilliance of The Original Series, which is somehow both of its time and timeless. While certain aspects, such as its production design and occasionally problematic lines or themes, have dated, TOS comprises 79 episodes of fantastically formed sci-fi that can be passed on from one generation to the next.