The Shaky Start That Wouldn't Sink Star Trek The first episode of Gene Roddenberry's groundbreaking series, "Star Trek," aired 60 years ago, on September 8, 1966.
Dubbed "The Man Trap," it has been criticized for its simplistic plot and lackluster character development.
However, while it may not have held a candle to the franchise's more iconic episodes, "The Man Trap" is more than just a curiosity it's a snapshot of a show still finding its footing.