Star Trek shows are designed to be watched with a certain sense of linearity, at least the first time. However, having seen all of them already, I like to find cool new ways to experience the saga. One of the things I’ve been experimenting with lately is identifying episodes from various shows, pairing them with an appropriate partner, and watching them back-to-back. It’s been a surprisingly fulfilling experience. Between the classic and modern eras of Star Trek, there’s a surprising number of episodes that talk to each other through time. Let me tell you about the best pairings I’ve found.

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