Star Trek: Enterprise facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Star Trek: Enterprise |
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| Also known as | Enterprise |
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| Opening theme | "Where My Heart Will Take Me" (Russell Watson) |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 98 |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
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| Budget | $1.7 million per episode (season 1-3) $800,000 per episode (season 4) |
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| Original network | UPN |
| Picture format | 480i (2001–2003) 1080i (HDTV) (2003–2005) |
| Original release | September 26, 2001 – May 13, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Star Trek: Voyager |
| Followed by | Star Trek: Discovery |
| Related shows | Star Trek TV series |
Star Trek: Enterprise is an exciting science fiction TV show. It was created by Brannon Braga and Rick Berman. The show is part of the famous Star Trek universe. This universe was first imagined by Gene Roddenberry in the 1960s.
The series first aired in 2001 and finished in 2005. It tells the story of humanity's first starship that could travel super fast. This ship was called the Enterprise. The show happens ten years before the United Federation of Planets was formed. This Federation is a big group of planets seen in other Star Trek shows.
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The Crew and Their Mission
The show follows the brave crew of the Enterprise (NX-01). Their mission is to explore new worlds. They want to meet new alien species and discover amazing things. This is humanity's first big step into deep space.
Meet the Main Characters
The main cast of Star Trek: Enterprise includes:
- Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer
- Jolene Blalock as Sub-Commander T'Pol
- Connor Trinneer as Commander Charles "Trip" Tucker III
- Dominic Keating as Lieutenant Malcolm Reed
- Linda Park as Ensign Hoshi Sato
- Anthony Montgomery as Ensign Travis Mayweather
- John Billingsley as Doctor Phlox
These characters work together on their journey. They face many challenges and make new friends. They also encounter new enemies in the vast galaxy.
Exploring the Star Trek Universe
Star Trek: Enterprise shows us how humans first started exploring space. It explains how they learned to work with other species. This show is like a prequel to the other Star Trek series. It sets up the future of the Star Trek universe.
Music and Theme Song
The show's opening theme song is "Where My Heart Will Take Me". It is sung by Russell Watson. This song is different from the instrumental themes of other Star Trek shows. Many composers worked on the music for the series. They created exciting sounds for the adventures.
Behind the Scenes
The show was created by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga. They were also the main people in charge of making the show. Many talented people worked on Enterprise. This included writers, directors, and special effects artists. For example, Roxann Dawson, an actress from Star Trek: Voyager, directed ten episodes.
How the Show Was Made
The show was filmed in the United States. It used a mix of traditional and high-definition television formats. The first two seasons were in standard definition. The later seasons were in high-definition (HDTV). Each episode was about 42 minutes long.
Related pages
- Star Trek
- Star Trek: The Original Series
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Star Trek: Voyager
- Star Trek: The Animated Series
Images for kids
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Connor Trinneer (pictured far left) and Scott Bakula (pictured far right) in costume alongside the Sailors of the Year for 2001 of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.
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Brannon Braga was one of the co-creators and executive producers of Enterprise.
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Roxann Dawson, an actress on Star Trek: Voyager, directed ten of the 98 episodes of Enterprise.
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Scott Bakula flanked by American astronauts Terry Virts (left) and Michael Fincke (right)
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Jolene Blalock (T'Pol) was the final member of the main cast to join the series.
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The Kzinti Dark Stalker vessel as designed by Josh Finney for use in the fifth season
See also
In Spanish: Star Trek: Enterprise para niños
