On Sept. 8, 1966, Star Trek debuted for the first time on television with “The Man Trap.” On that day, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry introduced audiences to a world that championed diversity, inclusion, acceptance and hope. Fifty-seven years later, Paramount honors this important day and the franchise’s enduring legacy by providing fans with a fun and memorable way to enjoy and celebrate all things Star Trek.

And, frankly, we are unashamedly here for it.

Join Paramount+, the CBS Television Network, CBS Studios and fans from around the world for the annual Star Trek Day global celebration on Friday, September 8. This year’s special program is hosted byStar Trek: Lower Decks’ Jerry O’Connell on Paramount+ and features special Star Trek: Lower Decks screenings across the U.S., the UK, and Canada in anticipation of the upcoming fourth season, special airings of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on CBS and more.

Additional information on Paramount’s Star Trek Day global celebration and initiatives is below:

STAR TREK DAY SPECIAL PROGRAM, HOSTED BY JERRY O’CONNELL

On September 8, fans worldwide can watch the “Star Trek Day” special program, hosted by Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Commander Jack Ransom, himself, Jerry O’Connell. A salute to the franchise, the special program will include segments that look back at memorable moments over the past 57 years; commemorate 50 years of Star Trek animation; pay tribute to Star Trek: Discovery, ahead of its final season; provide an exclusive sneak-peek clip from the upcoming fourth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks; and commemorate many other moments that highlight Star Trek’s legacy.

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WHERE TO WATCH THE STAR TREK DAY SPECIAL PROGRAM

The Star Trek Day special will be available to watch for free globally on:

• StarTrek.com/Day
• YouTube (Paramount+ and Star Trek Official pages)
• Twitch (ParamountPlus)
• Facebook (@StarTrekOnPPlus and @StarTrek)

In the U.S., the special will be available to stream on:

• Paramount+
• Pluto TV (Paramount+ Picks, STAR TREK, More STAR TREK and Pluto TV Sci-Fi channels)
• Mixable

The special will also air on select local CBS affiliates, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Fave TV and Smithsonian.com.

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS SPECIAL AIRINGS ON CBS

The CBS Television Network will broadcast the first two episodes of the hit Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with back-to-back special airings, beginning at 8 pm ET/PT.

• “Strange New Worlds” (Episode 101, Series Premiere) –
  When one of Pike’s officers goes missing while on a secret mission for Starfleet, Pike (Anson Mount) has to come out of self-imposed exile. He must navigate how to rescue his officer, while struggling with what to do with the vision of the future he’s been given.
  
  Teleplay by Akiva Goldsman; story by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman & Jenny Lumet; directed by Akiva Goldsman
• “Children of the Comet” (Episode 102) –
  While on a survey mission, the U.S.S. Enterprise discovers a comet is going to strike an inhabited planet. The crew tries to re-route the comet, only to find that an ancient alien relic buried on the comet’s icy surface is somehow stopping them. As the away team tries to unlock the relic’s secrets, Pike (Anson Mount) and Number One (Rebecca Romijn) deal with a group of zealots who want to prevent the U.S.S. Enterprise from interfering.
  
  Written by Henry Alonso Myers & Sarah Tarkoff; directed by Maja Vrvilo

STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED CELEBRATION – STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS SPECIAL SCREENINGS

The animated universe of Star Trek began 50 years ago on September 8, with Star Trek: The Animated Series. This Star Trek Day commemorates the 50th anniversary with an evening of cartoon comedy, including four specially selected episodes of the hit animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Fans can attend these exclusive, free promotional screenings and experience the brand-new season of Star Trek: Lower Decks on the big screen. The day is jam-packed with sneak peeks and surprises, free concessions, giveaways and more! This is a can’t-miss event for long-time fans of Star Trek and adult animation across the U.S., Canada and the UK.

All screenings are free to attend, and fans can register at STAR TREK ANIMATED CELEBRATION SCREENINGS on Thursday, August 24, at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET. The special Star Trek: Lower Decks fan screenings will take place in Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Washington D.C., Vancouver, Calgary and London.

SPECIAL STAR TREK DAY MERCHANDISE AND SALE

On September 8, fans can use the code STARTREKDAY for 25% off sitewide at Shop.StarTrek.com, which includes curated Star Trek Day and Star Trek: The Animated Series collections.

Star Trek: Lower Decks streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel. The series will also be available to stream on Paramount+ in the UK, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Italy, France, the Caribbean, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland and South Korea.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, South Korea, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In addition, the series airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave in Canada and on SkyShowtime in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Central and Eastern Europe. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Star Trek: Discovery currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. Internationally, the series is available on Paramount+ in Australia, Latin America, the UK, and South Korea, as well as on Pluto TV in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland on the Pluto TV Sci-Fi channel. It will also stream exclusively on Paramount+ in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria later this year. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. Star Trek: Discovery is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Nothing has captured the imagination of the world, nor guided its chosen future, the way Star Trek has. Star Trek just keeps getting better as we move forward into the future, and we expect it to be an inspiration to us all for decades more to come.

Additional information on “Star Trek Day” programming and initiatives can be found at StarTrek.com/Day.

It’s okay to be a Star Trek fan and geek out over it. Today is Star Trek day. Today is for you.

[From StarTrek.com]

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