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It’s probably our most unique TrekRanks topic yet. Three. That’s it (or Abstract Threes, to be more exact). Three of a kind. Three of something on screen. Three of something off screen. Three anything. Three whatever. Three. Abstract Threes. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guests Brooke Horton and Geoff Owen, take three to heart and goes deep with their abstract picks on this fun, original topic. Listen!

Episode 67: with Jim Moorhouse, Jen Tifft & Ron Worbel 

Sometimes you just don't realize how good an episode is. And that's what this topic of Top 5 Sneaky Good Episodes is all about. These aren't necessarily underrated or guilty pleasures, they're those episodes that over time, after maybe not thinking much about them, that you suddenly realized are actually really, really good. They’re "Sneaky Good!" Of course, everyone has a different way to define Sneaky Good, so our picks from guests Jenn Tifft and Ron Worbel cover every angle of Trek.

Episode 66: with Jim Moorhouse, Dana Kenedy & Melanie 

Scientist, ambassador and loyal compatriot of the NX-01 Enterprise crew. Once you sit down & analyze everything Sub-commander T’Pol achieved on Enterprise, you realize she is one of the most accomplished characters in Star Trek history. This week we jump into our Top 5 T’Pol Episodes, with host Jim Moorhouse and guests Dana Kenedy and Melanie, to highlight the moments throughout Star Trek: Enterprise that helped define her fight against right and wrong.

Episode 65: with Jim Moorhouse, Adam Hunault & Josh Zeller 

It’s a quintessential plank in the Star Trek platform: Villains Who Weren’t Really Villains. This week’s TrekRanks could not be any more Star Trek, as our expert panel of Adam Hunault and Josh Zeller join host Jim Moorhouse to get deep into Star Trek lore. It’s a fun and pointed episode of TrekRanks as more than a few of our “Not Really Villains” picks challenge the status quo and spark the kind of debate rarely seen on TrekRanks. Don’t miss this one.

Episode 64: with Jim Moorhouse, Carlos Miranda & Lee Hutchison 

Our “Underrated Series” continues with our Top 5 DS9 Underrated by celebrating the unheralded elements of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This great series is anything but underrated, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t segments of it that haven’t received their due. We break it in five distinct categories: production design, performer, Dabo round, character and episode! Our panel gets into the nitty-gritty of some of the shows most underrated moments.

Episode 63: Live from STLV 

This week’s episode is our second annual live STLV show. And the topic is perfect as we breakdown our Top 5 Costumes. There is an array of dresses, outfits and EV suits from which to choose, but our panel cuts through the fabric of space-time with a canvas of broad overarching selections and deep cut picks. It’s an epic episode of TrekRanks featuring the most ranks ever! Featuring Jim Moorhouse, Claire Little, Ken Reilly, Adam Drosin, Jordan Hoffman & Alexander Perry.

Episode 62: with Jim Moorhouse, Claire Little & Sue Kisenwether

Our furry family takes center stage as TrekRanks highlights our Top 5 Trek Pets. Well, to be fair, this week’s selections are not all furry, but they are all beloved animal friends. Our highlight of favorite Trek pets coincides with Clear The Shelters Day as we encourage everyone to add a new family member to your household, and to adopt, not shop. Sue Kisenwether of Women at Warp & Claire Little join us to celebrate Trek Pets with a variety of four-legged friends!

Episode 61: with Jim Moorhouse & Adam Drosin

Where do you want to hang out in the Star Trek universe? There are so many options, it’s hard to choose! We’ll help you narrow it down on this week’s TrekRanks as we get into the nitty-gritty of Trek’s Top 5 Hangout Spots! From the social to the non-social locations, and from the quiet hole-in-the-wall restaurants to bustling bars and rec rooms, we have it all covered! You won’t need reservations, just hit play and enjoy.

Episode 60: with Jim Moorhouse, John Tenuto & Alex Perry

Our Scenes in Trek continues with our Top 5 Scenes on Location. Host Jim Moorhouse and frequent guest Alexander Perry are joined by legendary Star Trek historian John Tenuto for a topic that is tailor made for his expertise. The choices range from the epic to the subtle and the grandiose to the pragmatic. Both deep cut and iconic picks abound as we highlight some of the best location shoots in Star Trek history.

Episode 59: with Jim Moorhouse, Jen Howse & Chris Burris

I’m a doctor, not a mathematician! Well, this week you're a mathematician, because TrekRanks is ranking our Top 5 Series Doctors! This medical emergency will see us highlight our favorites among the six series regular doctors: Leonard McCoy, Beverly Crusher, Julian Bashir, The Doctor, Phlox & Hugh Culber. With this being a finite topic, we’ll go through each of our doctors and name an episode or moment that we love about that character. Once the dermal regenerator kicks in, we’ll rank our selections in The Order of Things!

Episode 58: with Jim Moorhouse, Debbie Moltisanti & Jamie McGregor

This week we are packing up our runabout and powering up the impulse engines to discuss our Top 5 Road Trips in Star Trek. So whether you are departing Sector 001 in a shuttlecraft or hiking through the Vulcan Forge with a friend, there are an infinite number of ways to approach this fun topic. Host Jim Moorhouse and guests Debbie Moltisanti and Jamie McGregor discover more than a few short cuts on their trip deep into the Trek archive.

Episode 57: with Jim Moorhouse, Heather Barker & Rick Everson

We’ve done “underrated” topics on TrekRanks, but “underappreciated” is something very different. The conversation goes deep this week as we dive into our Top 5 Underappreciated Characters, where a number of interesting trends are uncovered with our picks. Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Heather Barker and Rick Everson to tackle this fascinating topic, which has each of our panelists going in different directions with their selections.

Episode 56: with Jim Moorhouse, Ross Webster & Jenn Tifft

It’s peak TrekRanks this week as we dive into one of those odd-ball topics that you won’t hear anywhere else. This week we are breaking down our Top 5 Shapes. It’s that simple. What Star Trek shapes have always resonated with you? Basically everything is eligible for selection this week, so get ready for a unique TrekRanks conversation as host Jim Moorhouse is joined by SnapTrek Podcast duo Jenn Tiff and Ross Webster to take on this fun topic.

Episode 55: with Jim Moorhouse, Heather Kirby & Alex Perry

Pretty safe to say Star Trek: Discovery's second season most definitely went where no Trek had gone before. And on this week’s TrekRanks Podcast we break down our Top 5 Discovery Season 2 Moments in five distinct categories: production design, performer, wildcard Dabo round, character and episode! TrekRanks regulars Alex Perry and Heather Kirby join host Jim Moorhouse to dissect the amazing developments in a unique season of Trek that broke new ground and dove deep into established Trek lore.

Episode 54: with Jim Moorhouse, Foz Rotten & Brittany Feury

It’s time to get your Star Trek and chill on with TrekRanks as we breakdown our 5 Episode Marathon for a Rainy Day. It’s that simple. Host Jim Moorhouse is relaxing and kicking back with guests Foz Rotten and Brittany Feury to contrast and compare our Trek marathons. If you’re a Star Trek fan, then you definitely know how to marathon some episodes! So get your snacks ready and get ready for some deep cuts as we get into this week’s show!

Episode 53: with Jim Moorhouse  & Brandon-Shea Mutala

Ambassador. Trader. Chef. Neelix is one of the most versatile members of the Voyager crew, and has way more gravitas than you remember. We are fully Team Neelix here at the TrekRanks podcast and he is a fantastic character for us to do a deep dive on via our character series. Host Jim Moorhouse and guest Brandon-Shea Mutala get in depth as they breakdown everyone’s favorite Delta quadrant hedgehog with our Top 5 Neelix Episodes!

Episode 52: with Jim Moorhouse , Scott Matteson & Rick Tetrault

You have been confined to your quarters for the duration of this podcast to listen to our Top 5 Scenes in a Brig, the latest in our “Scenes in Trek” series. Brigs on Star Trek are oft-seen and oft-heard, and we get deep into the lore of Trek’s most famous holding cells with host Jim Moorhouse and guests Scott Matteson and Rick Tetrault. No location is too deep for us to explore in our “Scenes in Trek” series.

Episode 51: with Jim Moorhouse , Charlynn Schmiedt & Bill Mann

The 50-episode celebration of TrekRanks continues with our Top 5 ‘ships (no, not spaceships; you can find that in the previous episode). This is Episode 51 and we are highlighting our favorite “will they or won’t they” relationships! Long-term couples, one-time couples or never-wear couples are all eligible as we break it down with veteran TrekRanks guests Charlynn Schmiedt and Bill Mann, who join host Jim Moorhouse to play matchmaker.

Episode 50: with Jim Moorhouse , Charlynn Schmiedt & Bill Mann

To celebrate our 50th episode we tackle two popular topics in a special two-part episode of TrekRanks! Part 1 is our Top 5 Ships and Part 2 is our Top 5 ‘ships! Yep. It’s your favorite space-faring vessels and your favorite “will they or won’t they” relationships! It’s a lot to cover, which is why we’ve broken it into two different episodes and brought in the talented Charlynn Schmiedt and Bill Mann to join host Jim Moorhouse in an epic analysis.

Episode 49: with Jim Moorhouse , Claire Little & Matt Hansen

Please rise for the honorable judge advocate general of TrekRanks as our panel of legal experts take on the Top 5 Courtroom Showdowns in Star Trek history. The Trek storytelling structure allows it to take on any type of topic, and legal maneuverings and courtroom decisions are the backbone of some of the series’ greatest episodes. Our panel of judges fighting for you this week include host Jim Moorhouse and the honorable Claire Little and Matt Hansen!

Episode 48: with Jim Moorhouse & Adam Drosin

Whether you call them goosebumps or cold shivers, this week on TrekRanks you will be experiencing them. We are going to make the hair on your arms stand up as we break down our Top 5 Chill-Inducing Moments in Star Trek history! Host Jim Moorhouse and guest Adam Drosin get emotional for a full hour of Trek’s most thrilling and dramatic moments! Get ready to feel your feelings in this TrekRanks deep dive!

Episode 47: with Jim Moorhouse, Carlos Miranda, Jenn Tifft & Alex Perry

On this week’s episode of Terran TrekRanks, we fight through a bad ion storm to dive deep into the Top 5 Things We Can’t Get Over. You know how we do things on this show. We get snarky and whiney for basically no reason, and just like to complain about all things Trek. There are definitely No Right Answers once again on this week’s Terran TrekRanks. So, are you with us or against us? Because if you are against us, you are going straight to the agony booth.

Episode 46: with Jim Moorhouse, Dana Kenedy & Alex Perry

Our “Underrated Series” continues as we dive into our Top 5 Enterprise Underrated by celebrating the unheralded elements of Star Trek: Enterprise. This great series is obviously underrated as a whole, but we break it down even further in five distinct categories: production design, performer, Dabo wildcard round, character and episode! Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by guests Alex Perry and Dana Kenedy to get into the nitty-gritty of some of the shows most underappreciated moments.

Episode 45: with Jim Moorhouse, Chris Tribuzio & Katharine Robinson

“We’re TrekRanks. Weird is part of the job.” This week we break down our Top 5 Weirdest Characters, which serves as a nice companion piece to last week’s episode on Wisest Characters. From species to performers to characters, Trek has had its share of weird, and we cover it all this week as host Jim Moorhouse and guests Chris Tribuzio and Katharine Robinson dive into some deep cut weirdness.

Episode 44: with Jim Moorhouse, Josh Duffy & Robert Reyes

Want to feel smarter? Well, all you have to do is listen to this week’s TrekRanks as we study our picks for Trek’s Top 5 Wisest Characters. Star Trek has obviously been populated with wise and insightful characters, adding layers of depths to everything happening around them. Wise insight. Wise speeches. Wise decisions. Our host Jim Moorhouse, along with guests Josh Duffy and Robert Reyes, have all the smart stuff covered this week.

Episode 43: with Jim Moorhouse, Claire Little & Ken Reilly

We love discussing the behind-the-scenes details of Trek’s epic production across the last 50 years, and on this week’s show we break down our Top 5 Bottle Shows (you know, those shows that were created on small budgets). A bottle show is an episode recorded completely on standing sets, with minimal guest cast and visual effects. No location shoots or big new SFX on this week’s show! Claire Little and Ken Reilly of TrekCore join us for a topic that cuts deep.

Episode 42: with Jim Moorhouse, Alex Perry & Heather Kirby

Our “guilty pleasure” series continues this week with our Top 5 Voyager Guilty Pleasure Episodes. As you might expect, we dive into quite a few episodes that may be less beloved by the masses, but who really cares? If you love it, that’s good enough for us! Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Alex Perry and Heather Kirby to highlight more than a few unheralded Voyager selections that for some reason or another, connect with each of them. It’s a deep cut special this week on TrekRanks!

Episode 41: with Jim Moorhouse, Teresa Jusino, Adam Hunault & Josh Zeller

It could not be any simpler this week on TrekRanks. What are your Top 5 Coolest Episode Titles? More than anything, we love talking about the “episodes” of Star Trek, and this topic opens up the entire canvas of Trek to us. What do you think is a cool title? Something with a pun? A hidden meaning? A pulp fiction slant? Good episodes, bad episodes. Big episodes, small episodes. One word or a tongue twister – everything is on the table this week for our literary panel.

Episode 40: with Jim Moorhouse, Charlynn Schmiedt & Hayley Stoddard

Trek can tackle any topic and genre within its structure, and scary episodes are no different. Star Trek may not exactly be known for frights and scares, but that doesn’t mean your threat ganglia haven’t been activated in more than a handful of episodes. Horror scares, bump-in-the-night scare, psychological scares – they are all on the docket this week, as host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Charlynn Schmiedt and Hayley Stoddard to conjure up some goosebumps through 50-plus years of Trek history.

Episode 39: with Jim Moorhouse, Barry DeFord & Shashank Avvaru

On this week’s TrekRanks we are talking about politics. No, not that kind of politics! It’s the fun kind of politics. The kind of political stories and intrigue that have always run through Star Trek and helped add layers and depth to the Trek universe. It’s our Top 5 Political episodes, with host Jim Moorhouse being joined by the PoliTreks duo, Barry De Ford and Shashank Avvaru. Cardassians, humans, Bajoran, Vulcans – everything is on the table in the world of Star Trek politics.

Episode 38: with Jim Moorhouse, Jenn Tifft & Ken Reilly

Our “Scenes in Trek” series continues this week with the Top 5 Scenes in a Jefferies Tube. We crawl into some tight spaces to dissect all the great moments in Trek’s illustrious history of scenes inside a maintenance shaft! Yep! That’s right! No topic is too deep for us to explore. Host Jim Moorhouse and guests Jenn Tifft and Ken Reilly (from TrekCore) help provide a full history of the Jefferies Tube.

Episode 37: with Jim Moorhouse, Dan Briggs & Bill Mann

The Kelvin Timeline films from producer JJ Abrams gave Star Trek a jump start in 2009 with the launch of an excellent trilogy of new actors, characters and looks. On this week’s TrekRanks Podcast, we dive into the red matter for our Top 5 Kelvin Timeline Moments in five distinct categories: production design, scene/moment, wildcard pick, performer and film! Joining host Jim Moorhouse are Dan Briggs and Bill Mann from TrekLive to break down their favorite elements from the films!

Episode 36: with Jim Moorhouse, Claire Little, Adam Drosin & Alexander Perry

In a live recording from the official Star Trek Las Vegas Convention, our TrekRanks Panel drops some serious Trek knowledge with scores of deep chisel picks on their own Trek Mount Rushmore (or Mt. Selaya, if you prefer)! The episode is highlighted by deep cut picks, surprise interruptions, special guests and even a "Five Words and a Hashtag Summary" from a legendary Trek actor!

Episode 35: with Jim Moorhouse, Thad Hait & Josh Duffy

If you love it, that’s good enough for us! On this week’s TrekRanks Podcast we break down quite a few episodes that may be less beloved by the masses, but who really cares? It’s our Top 5 TNG Guilty Pleasure Episodes. Jim Moorhouse is joined by previous guests Thad Hait and Josh Duffy to highlight a few unheralded TNG selections that for some reason or another, connect with each of them. It’s a deep cut special this week on TrekRanks!

Episode 34: with Jim Moorhouse, Alexander Perry & Seth Walker

“Jolan tru, sub-commanders!” This week on the TrekRanks Podcast we manipulate the circumstances with the skill of a Romulan as we breakdown our Top 5 episodes featuring the Romulan Star Empire! Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Alexander Perry and Seth Walker to deceitfully conjure up our Top 5 Romulan Episodes and try to get at the heart of why the Romulans have stood the test of time across Trek’s 50-plus years.

Episode 33: with Jim Moorhouse, Jenn Tifft & Carlos Miranda

Major. Colonel. Resistance leader. Freedom Fighter. Terrorist. Kira Nerys is one of the most impressive characters in Star Trek history, and this week’s TrekRanks targets our Top 5 Kira Nerys Episodes. Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Carlos Miranda and Jenn Tifft to highlight the moments throughout Star Trek: Deep Space Nine that helped define her conviction, faith and fight against authority.

Episode 32: with Jim Moorhouse, Will Conlin & Mary Allee

“Computer, arch!” TrekRanks tackles some of Star Trek’s most popular and renown stories as we breakdown our Top 5 Holodeck Episodes! Host Jim Moorhouse is joined by Will Conlin and Marty Allee of Reading Trek, as we fire up the TrekRanks holosuite (a place where you can be anything you want to be) and close our month-long Pride celebration. Our final picks include several classics and quite a few deep cut selections that are sure to surprise.

Episode 31: with Jim Moorhouse, Matt Hansen & Andi

In Part 2 of our back-to-back Top Hottest Character episodes, TrekRanks continues our celebration of IDIC during Pride Month. Our LGBTQIAP+ panelists, regardless of their orientation, conclude our two-part special by rattling off their Top 5 Hottest Characters, this time focused on the women. What we each find personally “hot” is pretty subjective, so this week’s show will again include all different kinds of Trek favorites from our host Jim Moorhouse and guests Andi from Women at Warp and Matt Hansen.