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Join us in Waterloo, WI for the Trek 100 Saturday, June 8, 2024

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The Trek 100 began as a humble charity bike ride to raise funds for childhood cancer childhood cancer and related blood disorders research. But over the last three decades, it's grown into something so much bigger. Since 1990, we've raised over $20 million for the MACC Fund — and on June 8, we'll gather at Trek's global headquarters once again to ride, party, and support this crucial cause. This is our open invitation for you to join us for the best group ride ever!

Incredible routes

Ready to ride? Four incredible routes take you through the heart of America’s Dairy Land and roll right back to Trek Headquarters for a party at the end. Explore the rides and join us for a delightful adventure that supports an amazing cause.

Mind-blowing stops

Bet you can’t guess what we’ll surprise you with this year! Our world-famous rest stops are revamped, stocked, and ready with incredible snacks and a non-stop party with plenty of family-friendly fun.

Life changing cause

Every dollar of your registration and pledges benefits the MACC Fund's efforts to end childhood cancer and related blood disorders. Over the past 45 years, the MACC Fund has contributed more than $84 million to this important cause, fighting for children and their families.

All-new Trek 100 MTB ride

Prefer the trails over the open road? The all-new Trek 100 MTB ride takes the party to Trek Trails for as many 10-mile laps as your quads can muster. Hammer out miles of singletrack and stop for a party every lap at the new trailside MTB rest stop.

Pedal. Party. Repeat.

There's nothing better than a tasty treat during a looooong ride. At the Trek 100, you'll enjoy rest stops stocked with snacks that make your mouth water — complete with live music, free gear, and a few surprises along the way.

Unmatched ride support

You can ride easy knowing technical support is always minutes away during the Trek 100. We’ll have a great crew of Trek Certified Technicians and the amazing team at Wheel and Sprocket on hand to take care of any issues you might encounter along the way. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Bring your friends! And your friend’s friends!

Put the FUN in fundraising! Refer five friends to Trek 100 and get your registration refunded*. Whether you want to tackle the 19-miler or take on the challenge of a full century, the Trek 100 is sure to be a party. Costumes optional. Fun guaranteed. * Donation minimums still apply. Friends must enter your first and last name at sign up.

A VIP Trek 100 experience with Trek Travel

Get a guided Trek 100 experience of a lifetime with Trek Travel. You’ll enjoy world-class hospitality, a VIP meet-and-greet, unmatched access to Trek Headquarters, and a whole lot more.

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Jun 10, 2023 7:00 AM

Trek Bikes, Waterloo 801 W. Madison St. , Waterloo , Wisconsin 53594

March 6, 2023

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media release: Trek Bicycle, in partnership with the MACC Fund, will host the 2023 Trek 100 on Saturday, June 10, at Trek’s global headquarters in Waterloo. The fan-favorite ride will begin with the National Anthem at 7am (staggered start times TBA) and end with a post-ride party stocked with beer, barbecue, and so much more.

Riders will have the option to choose from four routes of varying distances* — 100, 67, 30, or 18 miles — all departing from Trek headquarters. Each route will be supplemented with fully stocked rest stops to keep riders fueled and having fun. 

Repeat riders will be delighted to experience an entirely new Trek 100. With four all-new route options, revamped rest stops, a non-stop party atmosphere, and plenty of family-friendly fun, this year’s Trek 100 is bigger and better than ever.

Every dollar raised at the Trek 100 helps support the MACC Fund’s fight to end childhood cancer and related blood disorders. Since its start in 1990, the Trek 100 has contributed more than $19 million to this important cause, and research supported by the MACC Fund has already had a significant impact. Over the past 45 years, the MACC Fund has contributed more than $82 million to this important cause.

Can’t make it to Waterloo? In addition to this year’s in-person ride, cyclists are encouraged to sign up, raise pledges, and join us from their favorite home roads.

• 19 mile- $50 registration, $50 fundraising/ donation minimum
• 36 mile- $75 registration, $75 fundraising/ donation minimum
• 63 mile- $75 registration, $125 fundraising/ donation minimum
• 100 mile- $75 registration, $200 fundraising/ donation minimum
• Youth- $25 registration

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The Trek 100 Riders Take On New Challenges

• August 25, 2020

Riding for Hope

The Trek 100 Ride for Hope is a long-standing tradition and our largest fundraiser supporting childhood cancer and related blood disorders research. The event has been held annually in June since 1990, contributing over $16.3 million dollars to the MACC Fund’s mission since the event’s inception.

The Trek 100 has rides for everyone, from young children to hardcore cyclists; offering four ride distances of 17, 34, 66, and 100 miles over the gently rolling terrain in Jefferson, Columbia and Dodge Counties. The entire day is a celebration of teamwork, coming together to conquer the course and support research for childhood cancer and related blood disorders.

Riding from Home

With the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the planning committee for the event determined that the safest course of action was to take the event virtual. The ride-from-home option offered a unique opportunity for riders around the globe to set their own course and be a part of the event in an entirely new way.

Although the riders faced new challenges, they came together in true camaraderie to raise funds for a cause close to all our hearts: childhood cancer and related blood disorders research.

Collen Moran, MACC Fund Development Officer and Trek 100 Ride Director, had this to say about the power of the event:

“Riders from across the country and around the globe participated in the Trek 100 Ride for Hope – Ride from Home on Saturday, August 22nd, proving, once again, that the Trek 100 is more than just a bike ride. It is a powerful day of hope for children with cancer and their families.

So many of our events have been canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and our mission of funding childhood cancer research has taken a significant hit. But children are still being diagnosed with pediatric cancer and related blood disorders every day and our need to support research is more important than ever.

We can’t thank our riders and their supporters enough for their commitment to continue to raise money for critically important research and to help us find a cure for this horrific disease.”

Fight Until the End

Childhood cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death in children. With partners like John Burke, owner of Trek Bicycle Corporation, our mission is to fund research for childhood cancer and related blood disorders. We would like to thank all the riders and team members who stuck with us throughout these tumultuous times, for no other reason than wanting to make a difference and be a part of something bigger. Over 2,058 riders signed up for Trek 100, from countries around the globe, and we want to say a special thanks to them for achieving their donation goals, all of which benefits the MACC Fund and our mission.

In the end, the Trek 100 Ride from Home raised over $753,450 for the MACC Fund! If you haven’t ridden before, please join us at the Trek 100 Ride for Hope in 2021.

Check out photos from Trek riders around the globe below!

To learn more about other MACC Fund events, visit https://maccfund.org/events/

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The Trek 100 began as a humble charity bike ride to raise funds for childhood cancer and related blood disorders research. But over the last three decades, it’s grown into something so much bigger. Since 1990, we’ve raised over $20 million for the MACC Fund — and on June 8, we’ll gather at Trek’s global headquarters once again to ride, party, and support this crucial cause. This is our open invitation for you to join us for the best group ride ever!

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Trek 100 & Madison Experience Self-Guided Bike Tour 2024 itinerary

This is your open invitation to join Trek Travel at Trek Bicycle’s global headquarters for a beautiful ride with a few thousand friends.

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Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)

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Hotel Indigo, Madison

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Additional Arrival Information

We recommend flying into Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) in Madison which is approximately six miles from your hotel. American, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country, and United Airlines serve MSN. From just outside the baggage claim, you can take a taxi to the meeting location. Taxi rides from the airport to your hotel will cost approximately $20.

Alternatively, you can fly into Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Milwaukee International Airport is an easy drive (85 miles) to Madison. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is a hub for most major rental car companies. You may also book a shuttle from MKE to Hotel Indigo with GO Riteway (1-800-236-5450). Please call for shuttle pricing and booking options.

Your Trek Travel host will meet you at Hotel Indigo (901 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the trip. Here you will be fitted to your Trek bike ensuring you will be comfortable for the week. After a safety talk and reviewing the details of the routes, saddle up to begin the day's ride.

If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your host. You will receive an email a week before the trip start with their names and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call Trek Bicycle Madison West (608-833-8735), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.

Additional Departure Information

Your Trek Travel host will meet you at 11:00 AM at the Hotel Indigo to collect your bike and equipment. Check out is at 11:00 AM. From here you may choose to extend your stay in the area or secure your transportation back to the Dane County Regional Airport or Milwaukee. Do not book flights departing before 1:30 PM.

Day 1 Spin on the Capital City Trail and through the Arboretum

Spin on the Capital City Trail and through the Arboretum

Welcome to the cultural capital of Wisconsin! Madison is in a class by itself as it is home to the University of Wisconsin and the State Capitol, as well as being considered a cycling capital of the United States. Your host will meet you at the modern yet historic Hotel Indigo at 11:00 AM for a bike fit and trip overview. You'll then head off for a warm-up spin on the local favorite Capital City State Trail. Take your time and enjoy the ride! You will work your way ... Welcome to the cultural capital of Wisconsin! Madison is in a class by itself as it is home to the University of Wisconsin and the State Capitol, as well as being considered a cycling capital of the United States. Your host will meet you at the modern yet historic Hotel Indigo at 11:00 AM for a bike fit and trip overview. You'll then head off for a warm-up spin on the local favorite Capital City State Trail. Take your time and enjoy the ride! You will work your way toward Fitchburg and return by meandering through the Arboretum, known to locals as "The Arb." You'll see why this tree-lined roller coaster is one of the most popular cycling routes in and out of town. Enjoy a post-ride lunch prior to checking into your hotel. Celebrate your first evening in Madison by selecting from our long list of excellent farm-to-table, locally sourced restaurant menus in town. Read More

Hotel Indigo

Meals included

Highlight of the Day

Ride Options

Ride Option 1

TODAY'S RIDE:

Madison to Fitchburg Loop - Approximately 20 mi | 31 km and 721 ft | 220 m

Day 2 Experience the iconic ride to Paoli and beyond

Experience the iconic ride to Paoli and beyond

Rise this morning to a delicious Hotel Indigo breakfast. This brand-new hotel features creative murals throughout the space that showcase the authentic style of the original historic architecture. The well-appointed guest rooms and suites include nostalgic touches with modern amenities to help you feel refreshed and inspired. Once you've fueled up, hop on your bike and head south through quintessential Midwest scenery on one of the most popular routes amongst local ... Rise this morning to a delicious Hotel Indigo breakfast. This brand-new hotel features creative murals throughout the space that showcase the authentic style of the original historic architecture. The well-appointed guest rooms and suites include nostalgic touches with modern amenities to help you feel refreshed and inspired. Once you've fueled up, hop on your bike and head south through quintessential Midwest scenery on one of the most popular routes amongst local cyclists. Today is your day to prepare your legs for the epic Trek 100 ride event tomorrow! Our route follows undulating roads with mild uphill climbs — just enough to get your heart pumping on your way to Belleville. Avid riders can extend the loop farther south to the small Swiss town of New Glarus, with its chalets and European charm and the world-famous New Glarus Brewery, home to the one-and-only Spotted Cow farmhouse ale. Regardless of the route you choose, on your way back towards Madison, you'll pass through the artist’s enclave of Paoli, a popular meeting point for cyclists. Here you can grab a coffee and a snack from one of the eclectic cafes and visit the art galleries and antiques shops before you pedal the final 15 miles back to Madison. Enjoy a stroll around Capitol Square this evening on your way to dinner. Be sure to eat hearty so that your legs are ready for tomorrow’s epic ride. Read More

Madison to Belleville Loop - Approximately 52 mi | 84 km and 1,874 ft | 571 m

Ride Option 2

SHORT OPTION:

Madison to Paoli Loop - Approximately 33 mi | 53 km and 1,000 ft | 305 m

Ride Option 3

AVID OPTION:

Madison to New Glaris Loop - Approximately 66 mi | 106 km and 2,377 ft | 725 m

Day 3 Ride the Trek 100 and enjoy a post ride party at Trek headquarters

Ride the Trek 100 and enjoy a post ride party at Trek headquarters

The day has arrived! The Trek 100 began as a humble charity ride to raise funds for childhood cancer research. But over the years, it’s grown into something so much bigger. Today you head to Trek’s global headquarters in Waterloo, to support a great cause and enjoy a beautiful ride with a few thousand like-minded friends. The ride includes four totally new route options on beautiful Wisconsin backroads, with staggered start times to make sure no one misses the a... The day has arrived! The Trek 100 began as a humble charity ride to raise funds for childhood cancer research. But over the years, it’s grown into something so much bigger. Today you head to Trek’s global headquarters in Waterloo, to support a great cause and enjoy a beautiful ride with a few thousand like-minded friends. The ride includes four totally new route options on beautiful Wisconsin backroads, with staggered start times to make sure no one misses the after-party. Enjoy breakfast on the road today as you take a 30-minute shuttle to Waterloo. At the Trek 100 ride, you’ll enjoy special upgrades including VIP bike parking, post-race showers at Trek Bicycle headquarters, and celebrity rider meet and greet. After enjoying an awesome ride through Wisconsin’s heartland, you’ll return to an after-party like none other. Spend as long as you like relaxing with a beer, and then catch your shuttle back to Hotel Indigo to relax and unwind. Tonight is your last evening in Madison — we recommend a stroll up to the capitol square where you can visit local favorite The Old Fashioned. Be sure to try the cheese curds and double-brat burger to cap off your last night with a delicious twist on a local classic. Read More

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The Trek 100

At the Trek 100, you'll enjoy four themed rest stops, including Trek Travel’s very own hosted station, stocked with snacks like banana spl... At the Trek 100, you'll enjoy four themed rest stops, including Trek Travel’s very own hosted station, stocked with snacks like banana split sundaes, hamburger sliders, and s'mores — complete with live music, free gear, and a few surprises along the way. Read More

Trek 100 - Medium Route - Approximately 62.2 mi | 108 km and 2,256 ft | 687 m

SHORT RIDE:

Trek 100 - Short Route - Approximately 37 mi | 60 km and 1,349 ft | 411 m

Trek 100 Century Ride - Approximately 100 mi | 161 km and 3,734 ft | 1,138 m

Day 4 Take a farewell spin along Lake Monona

Take a farewell spin along Lake Monona

There's no better way to shake out your legs and spend your last morning in Madison than with a recovery spin along the bike paths that encircle Lake Monona. Following your ride, enjoy a satisfying Hotel Indigo breakfast before your pack your bags and head to the airport for your next adventure or for your journey home.

Madison to Monona Loop - Approximately 15 mi | 24 km and 459 ft | 139 m

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Savor some of the most spectacular, 5-star properties in the world. Exuding luxury and elegance, these one-of-a-kind accommodations offer the chance to rejuvenate at award-winning spas, dine at Michelin-starred restaurants, and more.

Enjoy luxurious accommodations handpicked for a refined experience. From signature spa treatments to delicious local cuisine, you’ll be more than provided for; you’ll be pampered.

These handpicked hotels provide relaxation and fun in a casual and comfortable environment. Delicious cuisine and great service mix perfectly for a memorable stay.

On select cycling vacations, you’ll stay at a mix of hotel levels, from Explorer to Luxury to Ultimate Luxury. Rest assured, no matter which level of hotel you’re at, our trip designers carefully select every accommodation.

Activity Level

Road : 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Road : 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Road : 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Road : 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel:  4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

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Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself

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The Top 100 best Star Trek episodes ever (according to IMDb)

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1. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: The Inner Light (1992)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Picard awakes to find himself living in a small village where he is a well-known member of the community who is suffering from a delusion of being a starship captain.

Director: Peter Lauritson | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 8,252

2. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: The City on the Edge of Forever (1967)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high.

Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , Joan Collins , DeForest Kelley

Votes: 6,577

3. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: The Best of Both Worlds: Part 1 (1990)

Responding to a distress call on one of the Federation's outer-most colonies, the Enterprise arrives...only to find a big hole in the ground where the town used to be, and discovers the Borg are behind the attack.

Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 5,790

4. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Trials and Tribble-ations (1996)

Sisko tells two men from Temporal Investigations how he and his crew went back in time to when Captain James Kirk of the first Starship Enterprise exposed a Klingon spy with the help of Tribbles.

Director: Jonathan West | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 4,130

5. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: The Best of Both Worlds: Part 2 (1990)

Having absorbed Captain Picard and his knowledge, the Borg head for Earth, leaving Riker and the Enterprise desperate for an unanticipated way to defeat them.

Votes: 5,420

6. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: In the Pale Moonlight (1998)

TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

To save the Federation in a critical scheme, Sisko comes to realize that he must violate its fundamental principles to do so.

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 4,323

7. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: Mirror, Mirror (1967)

A transporter accident places Captain Kirk's landing party in an alternate universe, where the Enterprise is in the service of a barbarically brutal empire.

Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , DeForest Kelley , BarBara Luna

Votes: 5,138

8. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Yesterday's Enterprise (1990)

The Enterprise C enters the Enterprise D's time and space continuum, where they find Picard and crew in a constant state of war with the Klingons, and only Guinan knows it.

Director: David Carson | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 6,044

9. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: The Visitor (1995)

Melanie, an aspiring writer, wants to know why Jake Sisko stopped writing at 40. Jake tells how his father died in an accident and then suddenly reappeared.

Director: David Livingston | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 4,305

10. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: The Measure of a Man (1989)

When Data resigns his commission rather than be dismantled for examination by an inadequately skilled scientist, a formal hearing is convened to determine whether Data is considered property without rights or is a sentient being.

Director: Robert Scheerer | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 6,227

11. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Duet (1993)

A Cardassian suffering from Kalla-Nohra, a disease that indicates he served in a labor camp, visits DS9. Kira is determined to convict him as a war criminal.

Director: James L. Conway | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Alexander Siddig , Terry Farrell

Votes: 3,710

12. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Q Who (1989)

Q tries to prove that Picard needs him as part of their crew by hurling the Enterprise 7,000 light years away where they encounter the Borg for the first time.

Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 5,065

13. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: Balance of Terror (1966)

The Enterprise must decide on its response when a Romulan ship makes a destructively hostile armed probe of Federation territory.

Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , Mark Lenard , Paul Comi

Votes: 5,696

14. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Cause and Effect (1992)

The Enterprise gets caught in a time loop which always has one result: total destruction of the ship, itself.

Director: Jonathan Frakes | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 4,757

15. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: The Trouble with Tribbles (1967)

To protect a space station with a vital grain shipment, Kirk must deal with Federation bureaucrats, a Klingon battle cruiser and a peddler who sells furry, purring, hungry little creatures as pets.

Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , DeForest Kelley , William Schallert

Votes: 4,930

16. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: Space Seed (1967)

While on patrol in deep space, Captain Kirk and his crew find and revive a genetically-engineered world conqueror and his compatriots from Earth's Twentieth Century.

Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , Ricardo Montalban , Madlyn Rhue

Votes: 5,409

17. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Call to Arms (1997)

With Dominion warships continuing to enter the Alpha Quadrant, Deep Space Nine prepares for a confrontation with the Dominion and Cardassia.

Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 2,336

18. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Tapestry (1993)

When Captain Picard's artificial heart fails, he is offered the rare opportunity to go back in time and set right the mistake that led to his demise.

Director: Les Landau | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 4,293

19. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Blink of an Eye (2000)

TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Voyager becomes trapped in orbit of a planet where time passes rapidly, days within seconds, and enters the mythos of its indigenous people.

Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 3,336

20. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Scorpion (1997)

About to enter Borg space, Voyager finds a threat so devastating that even the Borg cannot deal with it.

Director: David Livingston | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Jennifer Lien

Votes: 2,563

21. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: The Way of the Warrior (1995)

TV-14 | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Sisko becomes uncomfortable when the Klingons station a task force to help defend against the Dominion. Worf is summoned to find out their true intentions.

Director: James L. Conway | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 2,997

22. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Twilight (2003)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

His memory crippled, Archer awakens years in the future, after the Xindi have reduced Earth to a cinder and the remnants of humanity have settled on a distant planet. Now, Archer learns that he may be the key to undoing this tragedy.

Director: Robert Duncan McNeill | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 2,142

23. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Chain of Command, Part II (1992)

While the humorless Captain Jellico leads the effort to prevent a Cardassian invasion, Picard is captured and tortured by a ruthless interrogator in an attempt to break him.

Votes: 4,004

24. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: The Die Is Cast (1995)

Now rejoined with his former mentor, Garak is ordered to interrogate Odo about the secrets of his people, while the joined Romulan/Cardassian attack fleet moves towards the Founders' home world on a mission of destruction.

Director: David Livingston | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Alexander Siddig , Terry Farrell

Votes: 2,558

25. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: The Doomsday Machine (1967)

The USS Enterprise encounters the wrecked USS Constellation and its distraught commodore who's determined to stop the giant planet-destroying robot ship that killed his crew.

Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , DeForest Kelley , William Windom

Votes: 4,499

26. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Azati Prime (2004)

Archer decides he should pilot a kamikaze shuttle to destroy the Xindi weapon. Temporal agent Daniels urges him to reconsider.

Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,705

27. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: Amok Time (1967)

In the throes of his Pon Farr mating period, Spock must return to Vulcan to meet his intended future wife, betrothed from childhood.

Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , DeForest Kelley , Celia Lovsky

Votes: 4,744

28. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Parallels (1993)

On his return from a bat'leth competition in the Klingon Empire, Worf finds himself shifting realities where events and details are in a constant state of flux and only he is aware of the changes.

Director: Robert Wiemer | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,838

29. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Sacrifice of Angels (1997)

The Federation attacks DS9 in hopes of keeping the mine field at the wormhole intact, while the Dominion waits entrance to the Alpha Quadrant from the other side.

Votes: 2,503

30. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Scorpion, Part II (1997)

Voyager finds a solution to combat the invader of Borg space. All Captain Janeway asks is free passage through their territory and Voyager will share their knowledge.

Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,543

31. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Message in a Bottle (1998)

Using an alien communications net, Voyager sends their Doctor to the Federation ship USS Prometheus only to find that it has been taken over by Romulans.

Director: Nancy Malone | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,607

32. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Year of Hell (1997)

Voyager comes across a Krenim timeship that's wiping whole species from existence to change the existing timeline.

Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,576

33. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: In a Mirror, Darkly (2005)

Set in the dark and oppressive Mirror Universe, Commander Archer leads a mutiny in a bold attempt to seize control of an advanced starship - a vessel from the future that may be the key to saving the Terran Empire.

Director: James L. Conway | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 2,011

34. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Living Witness (1998)

The Doctor awakens in the museum of an alien culture seven hundred years in the future, where Voyager is thought to have been a passing warship full of cold-blooded killers.

Director: Tim Russ | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,605

35. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Zero Hour (2004)

Archer takes Degra's ship to try to prevent Earth from being destroyed and gets some unexpected help. Enterprise tries to destroy Sphere 41, but the Sphere Builders know about the plan.

Votes: 1,675

36. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: I Borg (1992)

The Enterprise finds a lone Borg drone, separated from the collective, and brings him aboard. The drone begins to reassert his individuality, but his presence causes differing levels of fear and sympathy from various crew members.

Director: Robert Lederman | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 4,319

37. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Timeless (1998)

TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A miscalculation by Ensign Kim causes a fatal crash during Voyager's first test with slipstream travel. Fifteen years in the future, survivors Chakotay, Kim and The Doctor attempt to send a message back in time to prevent the tragedy.

Director: LeVar Burton | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,632

38. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: By Inferno's Light (1997)

The station readies for a Dominion attack. Worf and Garak meet some unexpected friends in a Dominion Prison camp.

Director: Les Landau | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 2,355

39. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: In Purgatory's Shadow (1997)

A coded message from the Gamma Quadrant leads Garak to believe his mentor, Enabran Tain, is still alive. He and Worf seek him out, only to discover something much worse: a Dominion invasion fleet poised to attack the Alpha Quadrant.

Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

40. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Countdown (2004)

While the Reptilians force Hoshi to decipher a launch code, the Primates, Arboreals and Archer think of a way to stop the Xindi weapon.

Votes: 1,601

41. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Far Beyond the Stars (1998)

Captain Sisko has a full sensory vision of himself as an under-appreciated science fiction magazine writer in 1950s America.

Director: Avery Brooks | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 3,810

42. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II (2005)

The Mirror Universe saga concludes as Archer declares himself captain of a formidable starship from the future, while his alien crew launch a rebellion in a desperate bid to keep him from achieving ultimate power.

Director: Marvin V. Rush | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,892

43. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: What You Leave Behind (1999)

TV-PG | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

As the Dominion War comes to an end, Dukat goes to the Pah Wraiths to awaken them. Meanwhile the Dominion turn on the rebelling Cardassians, destroying them city by city. Will the Alliance ... See full summary  »

Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Nicole de Boer , Michael Dorn

Votes: 2,670

44. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Tacking into the Wind (1999)

Odo is affected by the disease threatening to eliminate his race more than he lets on, while Kira has to deal with the Cardassians' dislike of her. Even though General Martok sees ... See full summary  »

Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Nicole de Boer , Michael Dorn

Votes: 1,934

45. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Kir'Shara (2004)

While Enterprise travels to Andoria to warn them of the attack, Archer tries to bring the Kir'Shara to the High Command.

Director: David Livingston | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,640

46. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Regeneration (2003)

An Arctic research team makes a startling find: cybernetic creatures - Borg - buried in the ice. When the revived aliens seize control of a spacecraft, it's up to Archer to keep them from contacting the Collective and threatening Earth.

Votes: 2,579

47. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Darmok (1991)

Picard must learn to communicate with a race that speaks in metaphor under a difficult set of circumstances.

Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 5,075

48. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Improbable Cause (1995)

After an attempt is made on Garak's life, Odo conducts the investigation on who tried to murder the Cardassian tailor - and why.

Director: Avery Brooks | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Alexander Siddig , Terry Farrell

Votes: 2,379

49. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Babel One (2005)

Enterprise escorts Tellarites to peace talks with Andorians. While transporting they rescue Andorians and say the Tellarites attacked them. Enterprise is soon attacked by an Andorian ship, and Archer must prove who is responsible.

Director: David Straiton | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,624

50. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Rocks and Shoals (1997)

Sisko and his crew crash on a barren world when their commandeered Jem'Hadar ship is shot down. They encounter Jem'Hadar who crashed there earlier, and have taken Nog and Garak hostage in exchange for medical aid for their Vorta overseer.

Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 2,319

51. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: Journey to Babel (1967)

The Enterprise hosts a number of quarrelling diplomats, including Spock's father, but someone on board has murder in mind.

Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , DeForest Kelley , Jane Wyatt

Votes: 4,027

52. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: The Siege of AR-558 (1998)

Capt. Sisko and his away team volunteer to stay with a besieged unit at an isolated outpost.

Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Nicole de Boer , Michael Dorn

Votes: 2,476

53. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Deja Q (1990)

Much to Picard's displeasure, Q reappears on the Enterprise, claiming to have been ejected from the Q Continuum, and therefore, lost his powers.

Votes: 4,279

54. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Timescape (1993)

Aboard a shuttlecraft and en route back to the Enterprise, Picard, LaForge, Data, and Troi find themselves trapped in a time trap of some sort, where the Enterprise is being taken over by ... See full summary  »

Director: Adam Nimoy | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,382

55. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: United (2005)

Captain Archer must convince Vulcans, Tellarites and Andorians to unite to find the Romulan ship.

Votes: 1,608

56. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Ship in a Bottle (1993)

Lt. Barclay mistakenly awakes Moriarty in the forgotten holodeck program, who then makes his demands clear and unforgettable.

Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,652

57. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Shockwave, Part II (2002)

Captain Archer and temporal agent Daniels have been stranded in the 31st century. In a library they investigate the damage to the time line and try to find way a to get Archer back in his ... See full summary  »

Votes: 2,337

58. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: The Enterprise Incident (1968)

TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

An apparently insane Capt. Kirk has the Enterprise deliberately enter the Romulan Neutral Zone where the ship is immediately captured by the enemy.

Director: John Meredyth Lucas | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , DeForest Kelley , Joanne Linville

Votes: 3,901

59. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Shockwave, Part I (2002)

Enterprise discovers a mining colony of the Paraagans. The crew gets an invitation for a meeting on the surface and a shuttle pod tries to break through the atmosphere. All of a sudden just... See full summary  »

Votes: 1,835

60. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Lower Decks (1994)

A mission of the Enterprise is seen through the eyes of some junior officers who are up for promotions, as questions of duty and honor arise among some of them, such as a Bajoran whom Worf has designated to be promoted to operations.

Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 4,152

61. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Year of Hell, Part II (1997)

A year after Voyager encounters the Krenim time ship, a badly damaged Voyager with a skeleton crew leads an armada of interplanetary ships against them.

Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,430

62. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: The Forge (2004)

After a bombing destroyed the Earth embassy on Vulcan, a group known as the Syrrannites are suspected. T'Pol receives a map from her Syrrannite mother, leading into a dangerous desert, the Forge.

Director: Michael Grossman | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

63. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: The Council (2004)

Enterprise has arrived at the location of the Xindi Council and with the help of Degra, Archer can make his plea in front of the five races of Xindi. Archer needs to prove that the Sphere ... See full summary  »

Votes: 1,591

64. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Relativity (1999)

Federation time ship Capt Braxton pulls Seven out of her time to help identify and destroy a bomb planted aboard Voyager.

Director: Allan Eastman | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,259

65. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: All Good Things... (1994)

TV-PG | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Capt. Picard finds himself shifting continually into the past, future and present and must use that to discover a threat to humanity's existence.

Votes: 9,253

66. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Relics (1992)

The Enterprise stumbles upon a Dyson sphere, with a ship crashed on the outer surface. An away team finds some systems still powered up and the chief engineer from the old Enterprise, Montgomery Scott, locked in the transporter cycle.

Votes: 3,931

67. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Endgame (2001)

TV-PG | 87 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Having long since made it home, an aged Admiral Janeway breaks Starfleet directives and temporal laws to take a last stab at an old enemy and shorten Voyager's journey home.

Votes: 2,793

68. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: The Pegasus (1994)

Riker finds out his former commander from the starship Pegasus has orders that entail more than what is revealed to Picard, who thinks the Enterprise is en route to recover the lost ship. And Riker is ordered to secrecy.

Director: LeVar Burton | Stars: Patrick Stewart , Jonathan Frakes , LeVar Burton , Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,414

69. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Drone (1998)

Voyager investigates the birth of a nebula. Unfortunately, its intense blast wave catches an away mission shuttle, causing emergency beam out transporter signals to fuse the Doctor's mobile... See full summary  »

Director: Les Landau | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,505

70. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: The Devil in the Dark (1967)

The Enterprise is sent to a mining colony that is being terrorized by a mysterious monster, only to find that the situation is not that simple.

Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , DeForest Kelley , Ken Lynch

Votes: 4,299

71. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: The Menagerie: Part I (1966)

Spock kidnaps the disabled Capt. Pike, hijacks the Enterprise, and then surrenders for court martial.

Directors: Marc Daniels , Robert Butler | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , Jeffrey Hunter , Susan Oliver

Votes: 4,860

72. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy (1999)

An alien race, sizing up Voyager for a raid, taps into The Doctor's cognitive subroutines to make him their spy, unaware they're watching The Doctor's new daydreaming program.

Director: John Bruno | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,410

73. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Favor the Bold (1997)

Sisko mounts an attack to re-take DS9, while Rom faces charges as an enemy of the Dominion state.

Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Michael Dorn , Terry Farrell

Votes: 2,159

74. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: The Jem'Hadar (1994)

While in the Gamma Quadrant, Sisko, Quark and a strange telepathic woman are captured by the Jem'Hadar, the soldiers of the Dominion.

Director: Kim Friedman | Stars: Avery Brooks , Rene Auberjonois , Alexander Siddig , Terry Farrell

Votes: 2,372

75. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Distant Origin (1997)

A superior race, descended from Earth dinosaurs, discovers Voyager, but living proof of the controversial Distant Origin Theory goes against widespread doctrine.

Votes: 2,470

76. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: The Aenar (2005)

Enterprise finds out the marauder was piloted telepathically by an Aenar, a subspecies from Andoria.

Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,600

77. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: The Defector (1990)

When a Romulan officer defects to the Federation with a warning of a impending invasion, Capt. Picard struggles to decide if he is to be believed.

Votes: 4,156

78. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Proving Ground (2004)

Enterprise has found the location of the testing site of the Xindi weapon and gets some rather unexpected help.

Votes: 1,723

79. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: The Offspring (1990)

After returning from a cybernetics conference to the Enterprise, Data creates his own "child," much to the chagrin of his captain, and without regards to the ramifications with Starfleet.

Votes: 4,574

80. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: A Time to Stand (1997)

Borrowing a captured Jem'Hadar attack ship, Sisko and crew embark on a mission to destroy the hidden base where all of the ketracel-white is stored for the entire Alpha Quadrant.

Votes: 2,164

81. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: The Expanse (2003)

An alien probe launches a devastating attack on Earth. Archer, still being hunted by the Klingons, brings the Enterprise back home to investigate.

Votes: 1,708

82. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Awakening (2004)

T'Pol and Archer confront the Syrrannites and meet T'Pau who denies the embassy bombing. Archer, who has Surak's essence, is asked to help. V'Las threatens Enterprise to make sure an attack on the Syrrannites isn't witnessed.

Director: Roxann Dawson | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,593

83. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: The Menagerie: Part II (1966)

At Spock's court martial, he explains himself with mysterious footage about when Capt. Pike was kidnapped by powerful illusion casting aliens.

Directors: Robert Butler , Marc Daniels | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , Jeffrey Hunter , Susan Oliver

Votes: 4,656

84. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Time's Arrow (1992)

Captain Picard and his archaeological curiosity are called upon by scientists from Earth when they find evidence to support beliefs that aliens had visited Earth in the late 1800s.

Votes: 3,669

85. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: Little Green Men (1995)

Quark and Rom take Nog to Earth and Starfleet Academy, but a malfunction with the ship takes the crew back in time, to Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.

Votes: 2,735

86. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999) Episode: The Changing Face of Evil (1999)

After the Breen attack Earth, mixed emotions abound on DS9. Kai Winn reveals her true feelings regarding the Prophets to her spiritual guide, a Bajoran farmer named Anjohl, who is a ... See full summary  »

Votes: 1,865

87. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Chain of Command, Part I (1992)

Picard is replaced as captain of the Enterprise so he, Lt. Worf and Dr. Crusher go on a top-secret mission into Cardassian space. Meanwhile, his replacement, Captain Jellico, meets his new command with some resistance from the crew.

Votes: 3,658

88. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Equinox (1999)

Voyager discovers another Federation starship in the Delta Quadrant, one that's had a rougher time getting home, on its last legs, and harboring a dark secret.

Director: David Livingston | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,013

89. Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001) Episode: Dark Frontier (1999)

Aboard the Delta Flyer, Janeway leads Tuvok, Paris and the Doctor on a rescue mission to retrieve Seven from the Borg Queen. whose treatment of Seven is markedly atypical.

Directors: Cliff Bole , Terry Windell | Stars: Kate Mulgrew , Robert Beltran , Roxann Dawson , Robert Duncan McNeill

Votes: 2,251

90. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Similitude (2003)

Archer decides to make a fast-growing clone of Trip to help save his life while Enterprise is stranded in a dangerous field with nucleonic particles.

Director: LeVar Burton | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 2,106

91. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Redemption (1991)

Both Captain Picard and Lt. Worf must decide where their priorities lie as the Klingon Empire descends into a bitter civil war.

Votes: 3,436

92. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Terra Prime (2005)

Paxton threatens to destroy Starfleet Headquarters if all aliens don't leave Earth. Enterprise must shut down the verteron array on Mars, but it is extremely well defended.

Votes: 1,625

93. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Carbon Creek (2002)

On the first anniversary of her assignment to Enterprise, T'Pol tells Archer and Trip about the first contact between humans and Vulcans, which involves three Vulcans becoming stranded in the town of Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania in 1957.

Director: James A. Contner | Stars: Scott Bakula , John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating

Votes: 2,367

94. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Reunion (1990)

When the leader of the Klingon High Council dies, Picard finds himself in the middle of the struggle for the now-vacant position. Meanwhile, Worf reunites with a past love, only to find he now has a son.

Votes: 3,718

95. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: Errand of Mercy (1967)

With a war with Klingons raging, Kirk and Spock attempt to resist an occupation of a planet with incomprehensibly placid natives.

Director: John Newland | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , John Abbott , John Colicos

Votes: 4,050

96. Star Trek (1966–1969) Episode: All Our Yesterdays (1969)

When Kirk, Spock and McCoy investigate the disappearance of a doomed planet's population, they find themselves trapped in different periods of that world's past.

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky | Stars: William Shatner , Leonard Nimoy , DeForest Kelley , Mariette Hartley

Votes: 3,391

97. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Episode: Stratagem (2004)

Archer and the Xindi Degra are in a shuttle. With Degra suffering from memory loss, Archer tells him they escaped together from a prison and that the Insectoids took power after destroying Earth.

Votes: 1,646

98. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Unification II (1991)

On Romulus, Picard finds Spock, as well as an underground peace movement, a double agent, a bold ulterior motive against the Federation, and a familiar adversary.

Votes: 3,510

99. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Episode: Clues (1991)

Effects of passing through a wormhole give the Enterprise crew a sense that they were unconscious for more than the thirty seconds they've been led to believe.

Votes: 3,832

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Olivia AKA Brandon's Time as a Catfish on 'The Circle 6' Is a Learning Experience

Life as a catfish is hard. But at least Brandon is learning something from it!

The Big Picture

• Brandon enters The Circle as Olivia to be more engaging, but struggles to embody her, causing skepticism.
• The Catfish twist of the season helps Brandon as Olivia stay under the radar while learning about himself.
• Playing as Olivia, Brandon becomes intuitive towards the AI Max, showcasing personal growth in the game.

Brandon Baker decided to enter The Circle as his beautiful blonde friend Olivia. He felt she would be more engaging of a character for the other players to interact with on the reality social experiment . But early on, Brandon struggled to play the part as he didn't know how to not only tap into her but interact as a beautiful girl. Paired with a generic photo, his generic approach caused his fellow players to start becoming a tad skeptical. Thanks to the AI twist of the season, Brandon as Olivia is floating under the radar all while learning a bit about himself.

Debuting in 2020 in the United States, The Circle came from the series of the same name and format from the UK that instantly became a top reality hit for Netflix. The premise is simple. The Circle is a social media-inspired game where anybody can be anybody. Players are tucked away in their own cozy one-bedroom apartment, isolated from one another and the outside world, where their only interactions are made through The Circle, a one-of-a-kind social media app, is where they chat, share photos, and play games that help solifidy alliances, relationships, and romances. All while never seeing the person behind the screen. The main twist of the show is that players can opt to play as themselves or go in as a catfish.

How does this play a factor in the game? Well, the players will rate one another from first to last, where the highest-rated players will become influencers and have the ability to block a player from the game, ultimately leading to their elimination from the game. Now in its sixth season , the social game has had its fair share of twists and turns, celebrity players, and beloved players that proved this game is all dependent on the individuals playing.a

Participants enter a unique competition where they communicate only through a social media platform, isolated from each other. They must choose to either present their true selves or create a persona, as they vie to be voted the most popular by their peers and win a substantial cash prize.

Brandon's True Colors Are Coming Out as a Catfish

Brandon Baker is a 34-year-old nursing assistant hailing from Columbus, Ohio. And if it wasn't clear he loved his hometown, most of his wardrobe features Ohio State University insignia. With a voice that only The Circle could love, Brandon came into the game already self-deprecating, calling his appearance an adult Cabbage Patch Kid. With a mission to win, no matter what it takes, Brandon decided that he would not be playing as himself but as his co-worker, Olivia. He claims that he has the brains and personality, while Olivia has the body and gets the boys thirsty. Playing as a catfish is a common trend on The Circle , but everyone has their reasons for it.

Perhaps they're the Spice Girls and didn't want to get detected. Perhaps they are playing as their partner to prove a gender bias. Or maybe they're just former players who got a chance to return just to catfish the rest of The Circle . For Brandon, he was unsure if he could be someone who would engage with the rest of the players, so he opted for a facade. For him, this was his chance to be someone hot. That statement alone tells a lot about him and why he's chosen to play as his friend. This is a chance to be someone he dreams of being. He's pretending to be someone he's not. But pretending to be someone else is not as easy as it seems.

Every Season of Netflix's 'The Circle,' Ranked

Early on in the season, Brandon learned the hard way that every single decision you make in The Circle has consequences. With literally nothing to do but ponder, the players of the game tend to always be thinking and overanalyzing every word choice, photo selection, and interaction made. For Brandon, he was confident that he would ease in as Olivia, but in the first Circle chat, he was lost. The other players immediately overpowered the chat and when he did get a chance to speak as Olivia, his interactions were overly generic, causing the others to feel like they had already found a catfish in their midst. This caused immediate panic for Brandon, seemingly losing it on the first day. His tears were real. Viewers were granted an insight into how playing The Circle is not all fun and games.

Brandon is More Intuitive Toward Max Thanks to His Own Catfishing

For Season 6, The Circle decided to throw in a big twist that tossed confusion and anxiety into the mix. This season, a player named Max is actually an AI robot. Max, who does get the opportunity to live in one of the cute single apartments, is playing as a Midwest veterinary intern whose photo is of a guy with a dog. Why a dog? Well, the AI has revealed that photos with dogs receive 38% more likes. Of course, if you have an actual AI robot in the cast, you need someone who works directly with AI to be their opponent. Myles Reed is a 29-year-old AI Engineer from Los Angeles who is there as Max the AI robot's main rival. With the AI element coming into play this season, The Circle did reveal that there was a robot in the game, putting the players in a tizzy. The AI mechanic became the focus in the first block of episodes, changing the initial game play viewers were familiar with. The primary blocking did not go as typically played. Rather, the players were asked to rank who they feel is the most to least real.

With this element causing so much of a ruckus in the game, players like Brandon, who were struggling to start, found a new lease on life in the game. In fact, Brandon as Olivia happened to be the most in tune to the identity of Max. Perhaps it was his momentary time playing as a catfish himself that clued him into the lack of authenticity from Max. For Brandon, playing as Olivia displays a lot about the game at hand as well as society in general. With the makeup of The Circle as it stands, someone like Brandon, a boisterous gay man, may not have an immediate connection with the bros of the house, Myles, Kyle Fuller , and Caress Russell, who is catfishing as her younger brother Paul Russell , the artist behind the viral hit "Lil Boo Thang." By playing as the beautiful Olivia, Brandon is able to connect with the men of the house, using Olivia's appearance to his advantage. With a fear that Brandon playing as himself would not have a bond with the boys, Brandon was able to connect with all the players. He's even already fought for Steffi Hill the psychic medium, who has been enemy number 1 when it comes to whom the players think is the AI.

At this point, Brandon's growth as a person is evident in just a few quick episodes. Brandon is proving that The Circle isn't just for viewers' enjoyment, it is a sociological experiment that is a reflection of today. Many who aspire to play The Circle dream of having a chance to be someone else, but to be a successful catfish, it takes a lot more than a photo. By diving deep into the psyche of someone else, you're learning about the deepest part of yourself. Brandon may now be in a prime position to float far in the game. He's not at the top, nor is he a target as a catfish. Hopefully, Brandon can utilize his understanding of himself through the guise of Olivia to showcase a new way to win The Circle .

The Circle Season 6 is currently streaming on Netflix. New episodes are available every Wednesday.

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Tech CEOs Say Ethical A.I. and Innovation Are ‘Two Sides of the Same Coin’

CEOs of start-ups and big tech companies spoke at the TIME100 Summit on Wednesday about innovating with artificial intelligence in an ethical way, just moments before a spirited debate on the future of the technology .

“Regulation and innovation are two sides of the same coin,” said Rosanne Kincaid-Smith, Group Chief Operating Officer of Northern Data Group, which is a signature partner of the TIME100 Summit. She added tech companies and industry leaders should work towards better regulation. “Not actively contributing through lobbying would be a huge miss for us,” she said.

Kincaid-Smith stressed the benefits of AI and suggested that questions about whether AI is “evil” and going to negatively impact the workforce are misguided. “We forget to remind ourselves that Artificial Intelligence is artificial. It’s not natural…It’s an artifact of our own learning, of human culture, of human history…so it’s incumbent on us to make sure it reflects the best of us,” she said.

Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer of IBM, shared IBM is investing more resources into climate modeling. IBM is working with NASA to build an AI foundation model to improve the speed, accuracy and accessibility of weather forecasting. 

Mathias Wikström, CEO of Doconomy, which gives banks financial tools to drive global climate action, stressed that climate literacy is key to achieving climate justice. 

The TIME100 Summit convenes leaders from the global TIME100 community to spotlight solutions and encourage action toward a better world. This year’s summit features a variety of speakers across a diverse range of sectors, including politics, business, health and science, culture, and more.

Speakers for the 2024 TIME100 Summit include actor Elliot Page, designer Tory Burch, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, WNBA champion A'ja Wilson, author Margaret Atwood, NYSE president Lynn Martin, comedian Alex Edelman, professor Yoshua Bengio, 68th Secretary of State John Kerry, actor Jane Fonda, and many more.

The TIME100 Summit was presented by Booking.com, Citi, Merck, Northern Data Group, Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and Verizon.

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2024 NFL Draft: TV schedule, start time, location and more

R ound 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft is set to kick off Thursday, April 25 from downtown Detroit, Michigan, marking their first-ever opportunity to host the NFL draft. Though the No. 1 overall pick is a foregone conclusion at this point, with USC quarterback Caleb Williams a presumed lock for the Chicago Bears, there’s plenty of other excitement in store, including the mystery of what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do with the 20th overall pick and how they’ll manage to address all their top needs.

It was an aggressive offseason from Steelers GM Omar Khan, with a total re-haul of the quarterback room, moving on from Kenny Pickett & Co. in favor of Super Bowl XLVIII champion Russell Wilson and promising dual-threat youngin’ Justin Fields. They traded away Diontae Johnson, a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s offense since drafted back in 2015.

Now, heading into the draft, the Steelers will look to rebuild that offensive line, while adding depth at wide receiver opposite George Pickens and options at cornerback — no small task, given just how big those needs are. Here’s everything you need to know about when and how to watch the 2024 NFL Draft.

How and where to watch the 2024 NFL Draft

Fans will have several options with which to watch the 2024 NFL Draft, including live coverage on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Live stream options include

Round 1: Thursday, April 25 starting at 8 p.m. ET

Rounds 2 and 3 : Friday, April 26 starting at 7 p.m. ET

Rounds 3-7 : Saturday, April 26 starting at 12 p.m. ET

How many picks do the Steelers have in the 2024 NFL Draft?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, including four picks in the top-100.

Here’s a complete list of the Steelers’ draft picks following trades they’ve made in the offseason, including that of quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver Diontae Johnson :

• Round 1 : Pick 20
• Round 2 : Pick 51
• Round 3 : Picks 84, 98
• Round 4 : Pick 119
• Round 6 : Picks 178, 195

2024 NFL first-round draft order

• Chicago Bears (via Carolina Panthers )
• Washington Commanders
• New England Patriots
• Arizona Cardinals
• LA Chargers
• New York Giants
• Tennessee Titans
• Atlanta Falcons
• Chicago Bears
• New York Jets
• Minnesota Vikings
• Denver Broncos
• Las Vegas Raiders
• New Orleans Saints
• Indianapolis Colts
• Seattle Seahawks
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Miami Dolphins
• Philadelphia Eagles
• Minnesota Vikings (via Cleveland Browns )
• Dallas Cowboys
• Green Bay Packers
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Arizona Cardinals (via Houston Texans )
• Buffalo Bills
• Detroit Lions
• Baltimore Ravens
• San Francisco 49ers
• Kansas City Chiefs

Which NFL teams don’t have a first-round pick in 2024?

Three teams do not have a pick in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft:

• Carolina Panthers
• Cleveland Browns
• Houston Texans

The Panthers traded what eventually became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft (presumed Caleb Williams) in a trade pursuing 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young.

The Cleveland Browns traded their 2024 first-round pick in the trade to acquire Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. The Texans then traded that pick to the Minnesota Vikings in a pick swap in mid-March, receiving the No. 42 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, a sixth-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for pick No. 23 and No. 232 (seventh-round).

The Houston Texans do have control of their own first-round pick this year (No. 27), having traded that to the Cardinals during the 2023 NFL Draft in pursuit of edge Will Anderson Jr.

What happened in the NFL Draft first round: Full recap, picks by team, grades and trades

Six QBs, plenty of offense in the NFL Draft's first round

NOTE: For updates from the second day of the NFL Draft, go here.

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft began with a quarterback and ended with a wide receiver. Fitting for a night that was all about the offenses.

With their first No. 1 pick in 77 years, the Chicago Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams, hoping to finally find their franchise QB. Williams set off a record run of six quarterbacks over the first 12 picks, including Jayden Daniels (Commanders, No. 2), Drake Maye (Patriots, No. 3), Michael Penix Jr. (Falcons, No. 8), J.J. McCarthy (Vikings, No. 10) and Bo Nix (Broncos, No. 12).

A record 23 offensive players were taken over 32 picks, including seven wide receivers. The first defender did not come off the board until No. 25.

The full first-round results:

• Chicago Bears (from Carolina): Caleb Williams, QB, USC
• Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
• New England Patriots: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
• Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
• Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
• New York Giants: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
• Tennessee Titans: JC Latham, OT, Alabama
• Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr, QB, Washington
• Chicago Bears: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
• Minnesota Vikings (from N.Y. Jets): J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
• New York Jets (from Minnesota): Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
• Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
• Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
• New Orleans Saints: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
• Indianapolis Colts: Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA
• Seattle Seahawks: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
• Minnesota Vikings (from Jacksonville): Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
• Cincinnati Bengals: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
• Los Angeles Rams: Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State
• Pittsburgh Steelers: Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington
• Miami Dolphins: Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
• Philadelphia Eagles: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
• Jacksonville Jaguars (from Minnesota through Cleveland and Houston): Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
• Detroit Lions (from Dallas): Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
• Green Bay Packers: Jordan Morgan, OL, Arizona
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graham Barton, OL, Duke
• Arizona Cardinals (from Houston): Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri
• Kansas City Chiefs (from Buffalo): Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
• Dallas Cowboys (from Detroit): Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
• Baltimore Ravens: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
• San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
• Carolina Panthers (from Buffalo through Kansas City): Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina

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Best players available entering Day 2

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Here are the top 10 players available after Round 1:

• Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson (No. 23 overall)
• Iowa CB Cooper DeJean (No. 27)
• Illinois DT Johnny Newton (No. 28)
• Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (No. 30)
• Georgia WR Ladd McConkey (No. 31)
• Western Michigan edge Marshawn Kneeland (No. 32)
• Texas WR Adonai Mitchell (No. 33)
• West Virginia C Zach Frazier (No. 34)
• Michigan DT Kris Jenkins (No. 36)
• Florida State WR Keon Coleman (No. 37)

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Which colleges have produced the most first-round picks?

LSU, Alabama and Washington each had three first-round picks tonight, while Penn State, Georgia and Texas had two.

The updated list of the most first-round picks in the modern NFL Draft era since 1967:

• Ohio State 78
• Florida State 47
• Notre Dame 46
• Michigan 44
• Tennessee 41
• Penn State 39
• Oklahoma 39

Behind the Penix pick

Why would Atlanta use their eighth pick in the draft on a QB?

The team believes they won’t have a top pick with Kirk Cousins under center the next few years, and now is the time to get a great one.

Xavier Legette's fantasy comp is …

DK Metcalf ceiling with Rashid Shaheed floor. That gives you an idea of his potential, and Xavier Legette can add value in the return game. The Panthers haven't seen Terrace Marshall develop the way they want, and Jonathan Mingo struggled more than expected and might already be down the depth chart. Legette can step in as the No. 3 behind Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen, or even push Thielen in 2024 for the No. 2 role. He'll also help Bryce Young improve, though, Young needs to take a big step forward for all of the receivers to hold value. I could see Legette posting Josh Reynolds numbers (40-608-5) as a rookie, which makes him a WR5, but he has future WR3 potential, as early as 2025.

Conference breakdown for the first round: SEC 11; Pac-12 8; ACC 4; Big Ten 4; Big 12 3; MAC 1; Independent 1

Positional breakdown: OL 9; WR: 7; QB 6; Edge: 5, CB: 3; DT: 1; TE: 1; RB 0; LB: 0; Safety: 0; ST: 0.

How Xavier Legette fits in Carolina

The Panthers move up one spot, entering the first round to snag help for Bryce Young in the form of big South Carolina X-receiver Xavier Legette. A 6-1, 222-pounder with 4.39 speed and a 40-inch vertical, Legette is a powerful blend of speed and explosion who looks and runs a lot like Seattle star DK Metcalf.

There are concerns, however. He made 71 catches for 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns last year. In his previous four years of college, Legette made 42 catches. He’s 23 and not a consistent route runner. Legette is a credible deep threat who will provide help as a returner, but there were better receivers here for Carolina in my opinion. Texas' Adonai Mitchell and Georgia's Ladd McConkey are two that come to mind.

Fantasy rushing production gets first-round upgrade without running backs

One of the main takeaways of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is that no running backs were selected.

From a fantasy football perspective, this may seem like a downgrade for the ground game, but the reality is that nine of the first 29 picks of this draft were offensive linemen. In addition, Jayden Daniels is cut from a similar rushing quarterback mode as Lamar Jackson or Jalen Hurts and thus adds another potential dual-threat QB1 candidate.

Combine that with the heavy emphasis on upgrading offensive lines and it shows that NFL teams are still likely to continue the recent transition towards leaning on the ground game more and more often. Fantasy managers should keep this in mind when building teams, as RB values have increased recently due to this and are still likely to ascend.

Round 1, Pick 32: Panthers draft South Carolina WR Xavier Legette

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The Carolina Panthers drafted South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette with the No. 32 pick after a trade with the Buffalo Bills.

The Athletic NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler on Legette: A four-year starter at South Carolina, Legette was an inside/outside receiver in offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains’ scheme (64.6 percent wide, 34.0 percent slot in 2023). A quarterback out of necessity as a senior in high school, he was raw when he joined the Gamecocks and didn’t break out until his fifth season (he and Malik Nabers were the only two SEC players to average more than 100 yards receiving per game in 2023).

Legette is at his best on runway routes (verticals, posts, crossers) or sweeps and end-arounds that get his long-striding acceleration going. He doesn’t consistently shake tight man coverage, but he will use his size to play strong through contact.

Overall, Legette needs to continue developing his route proficiency and tempo, but his film gives off DK Metcalf vibes, and he has the explosive speed and physicality to be a matchup weapon. He should be an immediate contributor on special teams before competing for starting reps outside.

Fantasy implications: Ricky Pearsall raises questions for San Francisco

The trade speculation — Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel — will start, and if one is moved, Ricky Pearsall can be a WR4 as a rookie with numbers similar to Darius Slayton (50-770-4). Honestly, the touchdown mark is low in this offense, but again, that's if Aiyuk or Samuel is gone. As it stands with both on the roster, Pearsall is a 2025 and beyond value. He's buried, as we haven't even mentioned the volume for Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle. Pearsall likely won't be more than a WR5/6 with around 35-40 receptions and 500+ yards, as the roster currently stands.

2024 NFL Draft and fantasy football: Winners, losers, every skill position pick, Caleb Williams and more

Grading Ricky Pearsall to 49ers at No. 31

This feels like either a reach or an insurance policy in case Brandon Aiyuk ends up getting dealt. Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall will make some tough catches and could wind up running plenty of interior routes alongside tight end George Kittle.

A five-year veteran with three seasons at Arizona State and his final two at Florida, Pearsall (6-1, 189) has built a reputation for his toughness and ability to haul in difficult catches. Last year with the Gators, Pearsall caught 65 balls for 965 yards (14.8 yards per catch) and four scores. As a junior, Pearsall averaged 20.0 yards per catch (33-661) with five scores. At the combine, Pearsall ran a 4.41-second 40 and had a 42-inch vertical jump.

NFL Draft 2024 grades for all 32 picks in Round 1: Williams an A, Penix earns a C

Trade! Bills move down again

The Buffalo Bills will not pick in the first round.

The Carolina Panthers — who did not have a pick entering the night — have moved up a pick to No. 32.

The Bills received pick Nos. 33 and 141 for Nos. 32 and 200.

Round 1, Pick 31: 49ers draft Florida WR Ricky Pearsall

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The San Francisco 49ers selected Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 pick.

The Athletic NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler on Pearsall: A two-year starter at Florida, Pearsall was schemed across the formation in head coach Billy Napier’s offense, doing most of his work (62.0 percent) from the slot. After three seasons at Arizona State, including time spent learning from Brandon Aiyuk in 2019, he moved on to Gainesville in 2022 and had a career season in ‘23, leading the Gators in receiving.

With his play speed and footwork, Pearsall earned the nickname “Slick Rick,” because of the rhythmic movements he uses to shake free in his routes or make a defender miss in the quick game. Though he can be outmuscled at times versus press or at the top of routes, he has Velcro hands and never shies from attacking throws that lead him into impending contact.

Overall, Pearsall wasn’t a home-run hitter on tape, but he is a reliable receiving option with the route quickness and ball skills to quickly become a favorite target for an NFL quarterback. He has the skill set and toughness to work inside or outside and return punts at the next level.

Nate Wiggins was the top-ranked corner on the Football GM Podcast, ahead of Quinyon Mitchell. He lands in Baltimore, which is a very good place for defensive players to land.

Round 1, Pick 30: Ravens draft Clemson CB Nate Wiggins

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The Baltimore Ravens selected Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick.

The Athletic NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler on Wiggins: A two-year starter at Clemson, Wiggins was an outside cornerback in defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin’s scheme. An ascending player throughout his time with the Tigers, he combined for 25 passes defended in 23 games over the last two seasons and allowed just 43.9 percent completions when targeted in 2023. (Two of his three career interceptions came against Drake Maye).

Wiggins moves with quiet, controlled feet/hips to seamlessly transition out of breaks and accelerate to top gear (allowed only one catch of 20-plus yards on 41 targets in 2023). Though he needs to improve his consistency as a run defender, he shows tremendous effort in pursuit and had two chase-down forced fumbles that saved touchdowns in 2023 (Miami and North Carolina).

Overall, Wiggins’ slight frame and suspect play strength are legitimate concerns, but he is a fast and fluid athlete with the cover awareness and on-ball production to be a starting perimeter corner in the NFL. He projects as a longtime NFL starter with tools like those of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.

Grading Tyler Guyton to Cowboys at No. 29

Dallas had a big hole at two spots — center and right tackle — and the Cowboys opted to fill the hole on the outside with Oklahoma tackle Tyler Guyton. It’s an upside move with Guyton, who could start at right tackle and perhaps flip to left tackle within time. Or, if he reaches his potential, he could form a solid tandem with Tyler Smith.

Still raw and developing, Guyton earned 15 career starts at TCU and Oklahoma before declaring for the draft. He started 13 games at right tackle and one at left tackle for the Sooners, while opening one game at tight end for TCU. Guyton (6-7 ½, 322) has the requisite body for an NFL tackle with 34 1/8-inch arms. It might take him some time, but his upside is immense,

Best available players at end of first round

With three picks to go in the first round, here are Dane Brugler's 10 best available players :

• Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson

2. Clemson CB Nate Wiggins

3. Iowa CB Cooper DeJean

4. Illinois DT Jer'Zhan Newton

5. Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry

6. Georgia WR Ladd McConkey

7. Western Michigan edge Marshawn Kneeland

8. Texas WR Adonai Mitchell

9. West Virginia C Zach Frazier

10. Florida State WR Keon Coleman

Round 1, Pick 29: Cowboys draft Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton

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The Dallas Cowboys selected Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton with the No. 29 pick.

The Athletic NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler on Guyton: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Guyton was the starting right tackle in former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby’s inside-zone, gap-focused scheme. A basketball-focused athlete much of his life, he moved to the offensive line while at TCU and later developed into a starter for the Sooners, protecting Dillon Gabriel’s blindside at right tackle.

A nimble big man, Guyton stays square to pass rushers with balanced lateral steps to easily redirect, and he does a great job working into open space with remarkable range (NFL scout: “The OU coaches just marvel at him. They call him different than everyone else they’ve had.”). He stays controlled with his punch to be a sticky blocker, although his accuracy and fit entry are underdeveloped, and his overall timing is not yet a strength to his game.

Overall, Guyton is a work in progress in several areas and a steep learning curve should be expected for his rookie season, but he has the athletic tools and fundamental skills to develop into a high-level offensive tackle. He has the talent to play left or right tackle, although his comfort level is clearly on the right side. As long as he stays motivated and healthy, he will continue on an upward trajectory.

What Xavier Worthy brings to Kansas City

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Patrick Mahomes has yet to meet a player he can overthrow. We’ll see if Xavier Worthy gives him a run for his money. The Chiefs moved up from 32 to 28 to snag the fastest player in the draft in the form of the former Texas receiver. Worthy set the combine record with a 4.21 40-yard dash earlier this spring and will enter Kansas City’s offense with electric speed from the get-go.

This feels like a very good fit for Kansas City’s offense and for Mahomes in general, as Worthy is very dynamic with the ball in his hands. However, he’s also very small at just 165 pounds. Whether or not he’ll be able to hold up with a high catch volume deep into a season is a fair question. He can be inconsistent with his hands and his play strength will limit some of what he can do a the next level. It’s fair to wonder if Worthy was a first-rounder in this draft, especially with some of the talent on the board. But also tough to hate the fit.

Xavier Worthy's fantasy impact

I know what you're thinking. "The new Chiefs wideout is going to be amazing!" And I get it, especially as my comp for Worthy was DeSean Jackson, especially in his early days when he returned kicks as well. With the Chiefs having inconsistency at the position and Rashee Rice with a suspension looming, Worthy definitely has potential -- just be cautious not to overrate him as fantasy has done with many a wideout in the past. Nevertheless, Worthy has the ability to be their new No. 1, and that's even once Rice returns. Worthy posting a rookie line of 60-for-800 (or more) with a handful of touchdowns is within reach, and that makes him at least a WR4, not to mention the additional value if you score return yards.

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Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Was Fragile From the Start

New York’s highest court overturned a conviction on Thursday that tested how #MeToo cases could be tried.

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Jodi Kantor has been reporting on Harvey Weinstein since 2017, when she and Megan Twohey revealed decades of abuse allegations against him.

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The overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s New York sex crimes conviction on Thursday morning may feel like a shocking reversal, but the criminal case against him has been fragile since the day it was filed. Prosecutors moved it forward with risky, boundary-pushing bets. New York’s top judges, many of them female, have held rounds of pained debates over whether his conviction was clean.

“I’m not shocked,” said Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former Manhattan prosecutor who is now a law professor at Northwestern, in an interview. The issue of whether Mr. Weinstein’s trial was fair “is a really close question that could have gone either way.”

Outside the justice system, evidence of Mr. Weinstein’s sexual misconduct is overwhelming. After The New York Times revealed allegations of abuse by the producer in 2017, nearly 100 women came forward with accounts of pressure and manipulation by Mr. Weinstein. Their stories sparked the global #MeToo reckoning.

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Read the ruling from New York’s top court that overturned the 2020 conviction of Harvey Weinstein on felony sex crime charges in Manhattan, with context and explanation by New York Times journalists.

But while Mr. Weinstein’s alleged victims could fill an entire courtroom, few of them could stand at the center of a New York criminal trial. Many of the horror stories were about sexual harassment, which is a civil violation, not a criminal one. Some were from out of state, especially California. Others fell beyond the statute of limitations. One of the original accusers was dropped from the trial because of allegations of police misconduct.

Manhattan prosecutors, under pressure for not pursuing charges earlier, made a series of gambles.

First, they proceeded with a trial based on only two victims, who accused him of sexually assaulting them but also admitted to having consensual sex with him at other times — a combination that many experts say is too messy to win convictions . To prove their case against Mr. Weinstein, who denies all allegations of non-consensual sex, the prosecutors had little concrete evidence.

So to persuade the jury, the lawyers turned to a controversial strategy that would ultimately lead to the conviction’s undoing. They put additional women with accounts of abuse by Mr. Weinstein — so-called Molineux witnesses — on the stand to establish a pattern of predation. The decision seemed apt for the moment: In a legal echo of the #MeToo movement, Mr. Weinstein was forced to face a chorus of testimony from multiple women.

The women’s testimony was searing, and when Mr. Weinstein was convicted in 2020, and then sentenced to 23 years in prison, it looked like the prosecutors had expanded the possibilities for holding sex offenders accountable.

“I did it for all of us,” Dawn Dunning , who served as a supporting witness in the trial, said in an interview afterward. “I did it for the women who couldn’t testify. I couldn’t not do it.”

But because New York law is open to interpretation on when those witnesses are allowed, the move risked violating a cardinal rule of criminal trials: Defendants must be judged on the acts they are being charged with.

That became the main basis for Mr. Weinstein’s repeated appeals of his conviction. For years, his lawyers have argued that his trial was fundamentally unfair, because it included witnesses who fell outside the scope of the charges. In addition to the alleged sexual assault victims, prosecutors brought in character witnesses who portrayed Mr. Weinstein as a capricious, cruel figure.

In 2022, a New York appeals court dismissed those concerns and upheld his conviction, after a vigorous debate by the judges. They wrote that the testimony from the additional witnesses had been instrumental in showing that the producer did not see his victims as “romantic partners or friends,” but that “his goal at all times was to position the women in such a way that he could have sex with them, and that whether the women consented or not was irrelevant to him.”

This February, when New York’s highest court heard the producer’s last-chance appeal, the proceedings did not garner much attention . But they felt quietly dramatic: Seven of the state’s highest judges, four of them women, were debating whether the man whose alleged offenses formed the cornerstone of the #MeToo movement had been treated fairly in court.

Today the court decided, with a majority that included three of those female judges, to throw out the conviction and order a new trial. Mr. Weinstein remains convicted in California and could be moved to prison there.

“We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes,” the judges wrote in their decision on Thursday.

“No person accused of illegality may be judged on proof of uncharged crimes that serve only to establish the accused’s propensity for criminal behavior,” the opinion continued.

But the decision landed by the slimmest of majorities: 4 to 3, with stinging dissents from judges who said they feared the implications of the court’s ruling. “The majority’s determination perpetuates outdated notions of sexual violence and allows predators to escape accountability,” Judge Madeline Singas wrote, adding that witness rules had evolved to be more flexible. “By ignoring the legal and practical realities of proving a lack of consent, the majority has crafted a naive narrative.”

Reached by phone a few minutes after the court shared its decision, Ashley Judd, the first actress to come forward with allegations against Mr. Weinstein, was unwavering in her own judgment. “That is unfair to survivors,” she said of the ruling.

“We still live in our truth,” she said. “And we know what happened.”

The heated back-and-forth from the New York judges, and the early reaction to the decision, launched fresh debate about whether the ground rules for sexual misconduct convictions need to be updated.

“The #MeToo movement showed how important it is to have accounts from multiple accusers,” Ms. Tuerkheimer said. But witness rules — which are strict for a reason — can leave courtrooms an “alternate universe in which evidence relevant to sex crimes is often kept from the jury.”

“There’s a tension at the heart of it,” she said, “and prosecution in the #MeToo era will continue to deal with this dilemma.”

Jodi Kantor is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and co-author of “She Said,” which recounts how she and Megan Twohey broke the story of sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein, helping to ignite the #MeToo movement.    Instagram • More about Jodi Kantor