As the leading man and central hero of Star Trek: The Original Series, it was in the show's best interests to make William Shatner's Captain Kirk look good. And, 99% of the time, it did exactly that.

Science fiction is full of exceptional military commanders, explorers, and thinkers, but only a handful are all three. One such character is James T. Kirk, originally played by William Shatner (whose ...

If Star Trek has endured for nearly 60 years—and shows no signs of slowing down—it can't just be due to Kirk, Spock and McCoy. It’s because, week after week, the series brought in a remarkable roster ...