Updated: August 21, 2024

Set in the mid-22nd century, over 100 years before James T. Kirk helmed the famous vessel, this installment of the "Star Trek" franchise is set on the Enterprise NX-01 the first Earth starship capable of warp 5 and explores the history of the interplanetary upheaval that eventually leads to the formation of the Federation.

Theme song: Faith of the Heart

First episode date: September 26, 2001 ( USA )

Based on: Star Trek; by Gene Roddenberry

Budget: $1.7 million per episode ( season 1â€"3 ) $800,000 per episode ( season 4 )

Created by: Rick Berman; Brannon Braga