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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured left to right: Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn and Brent Spiner in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1989 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Originally, Worf wasn’t supposed to be a regular character

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Star Trek: TNG used a pom-pom almost every episode

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LeVar Burton: 5 facts you may not have known

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Star Trek Next Generation: Deanna Troi and Nastasha Yar swapped roles

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BURBANK, CA - JUNE 26: Cosplayer Claire Max as a science officer from Star Trek The Next Generation attends the cocktail reception at the 40th Annual Saturn Awards held at The Castaway on June 26, 2014 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

The Next Generation: “Schisms” named as the scariest Star Trek episode

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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 13: Sir Patrick Stewart and Gates McFadden arrive for the Premiere Of CBS All Access' "Star Trek: Picard" held at ArcLight Cinerama Dome on January 13, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

This actress wanted to be the new doctor on The Next Generation

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LAS VEGAS - JUNE 24: A double-sided vinyl scrim of Gene and Majel Roddenberry is displayed at Julien's Auctions annual summer sale at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino June 24, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The auction, which continues through Sunday, features 1,600 items from entertainers including Michael Jackson, Anna Nicole Smith, Marilyn Monroe, Cher, Elvis Presley and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

3 things that changed from the original Star Trek: Next Generation bible

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Brent Spiner attends the premiere of CBS All Access' "Star Trek: Picard" at ArcLight Cinerama Dome on January 13, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Brent Spiner believes Star Trek: Next Generation film reboot is coming

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 10: Costume uniform worn by actor Patrick Stewart on the TV series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" on display at "Star Trek - The Exhibition" at the Hollywood & Highland complex on October 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

“Best of Both Worlds” called Star Trek: The Next Generation top episodes

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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1990 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Patrick Stewart was willing to use a French accent on TNG

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 31: A model of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E Sovereign-class starship is on display in the Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty Exhibit during the 18th annual Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on July 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

Gene Roddenberry offered this actor the role of Jean-Luc Picard

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LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 14: (L-R) Actors William Shatner, Kate Mulgrew and Sir Patrick Stewart attend Day 4 of the Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on August 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Star Trek: Trek Culture hypothesizes that the Nexus is a time travel teleporter

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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured left to right: Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn and Brent Spiner in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1989 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Watch: A Tribute to Lt. Commander Data

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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 30: Actor Wil Wheaton speaks during a panel at Planet Comicon Kansas City at the Kansas City Convention Center on April 30, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Watters/Getty Images)

Wil Wheaton responded to a fan 21 years later

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 31: A model of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E Sovereign-class starship is on display in the Jean-Luc Picard: The First Duty Exhibit during the 18th annual Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on July 31, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

The perfect Star Trek episode to carry on the Christmas spirit

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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Actors LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis and Michael Dorn attend the STARZ' "Blunt Talk" series premiere on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for STARZ)

Star Trek: TNG almost had a different actress for Counselor Troi

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"Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2" -- Episode #110 -- Pictured: Jonathan Frakes as William Riker of the the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: PICARD. Photo Cr: Michael Gibson/CBS ©2019 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Star Trek: William Riker would’ve been a great replacement for Jean-Luc Picard

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Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard on the set of Star Trek

Jean-Luc Picard was abducted by the Borg in case Patrick Stewart didn’t come back

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LONDON - DECEMBER 17: (L to R) Actors Brent Spiner and Patrick Stewart attend the UK Premiere of 'Star Trek Nemesis' on December 17, 2002 in London's Leicester Square, England. Patrick plays the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the movie and Brent stars as Data / B-4. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Star Trek: The Next Generation: 3 small but significant roles

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"Nepenthe" -- Episode #107 -- Pictured: Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi; of the the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: PICARD. Photo Cr: Aaron Epstein/CBS ©2019 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Fan Theory: Counselor Troi had a much different purpose

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LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 11: Actor Armin Shimmerman participates in the 11th Annual Official Star Trek Convention - day 3 held at the Rio Hotel & Casino on August 11, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

Armin Shimerman regrets playing a Ferengi on TNG

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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION.Screen grab: ©1988 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Throwback Thursday: Star Trek TNG’s Elementary, Dear Data (Season 2, Ep 4)

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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured left to right: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Denise Crosby as Lieutenant Tasha Yar, Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi and John de Lancie as "Q" in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen Grab: ©1987 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Denise Crosby couldn’t wait to get off of Star Trek: The Next Generation

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Wil Wheaton speaks during the unveiling of The Big Bang Theory sets, now available at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, on June 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (WBSTH))

How the Star Trek: TNG cast changed Wil Wheaton’s life

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 10: Replica of a control panel from the TV series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" on display at "Star Trek - The Exhibition" at the Hollywood & Highland complex on October 10, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Hair kept The Traveler from playing Data

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Nov. 2, 2015 – CBS Television Studios announced today it will launch a totally new “Star Trek” television series in January 2017. The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966. The new series will blast off with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available exclusively in the United States on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.Pictured: Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATIONScreen grab: ©1990 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Code of Honor director fired during filming

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BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Wesley Snipes attends the 4th Annual City Summit and Gala - Day 2 held at The Marriott Burbank Convention Center on February 24, 2019 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/Getty Images)

Wesley Snipes as Geordi in Star Trek would have been wonderfully terrible

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Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard on the set of Star Trek

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