# Star Trek at 60 — “Star Trek: Lower Decks — Boldly Going Below Deck”

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Podcast: [Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/exploring-humanity-through-sci-fi-390598)
Published: 2026-09-10T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scifitalk.podbean.com/e/star-trek-at-60-%e2%80%94-star-trek-lower-decks-%e2%80%94-boldly-going-below-deck/
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Duration seconds: 834

## Resource

In this episode of Star Trek at 60, Tony dives into Star Trek: Lower Decks, the ninth series in the franchise and the first animated Trek since 1974 — as well as the first full‑on comedy in Trek history. Created by Mike McMahan for CBS All Access (later Paramount+), the series debuted in 2020 as part of Alex Kurtzman’s expanded universe and quickly became a fan favorite for its mix of heartfelt storytelling, deep‑cut references, and chaotic energy.

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