This timeline covers the key events from Star Trek: Discovery, a live-action series set in the Star Trek universe, spanning from its debut in 2017 to its final season in 2024. It includes the Klingon War, the Mirror Universe incursion, the Control AI threat, the Red Angel time travel, the 32nd-century Burn mystery, and the quest for Progenitor technology.
The first episode of Star Trek: Discovery airs on CBS All Access, introducing Commander Michael Burnham and the U.S.S. Shenzhou during the Battle of the Binary Stars. #StarTrek #Discovery
The U.S.S. Discovery (NCC-1031) is introduced, featuring the experimental spore drive that enables instantaneous travel through the mycelial network. #StarTrek #SporeDrive
The Discovery is pulled into the Mirror Universe, revealing a brutal Terran Empire. Captain Gabriel Lorca is exposed as a Mirror Universe impostor. #StarTrek #MirrorUniverse )
The Klingon War ends with the Discovery transporting the Klingon leader L'Rell to Qo'noS, where she uses the bomb planted by Ash Tyler to take power and sue for peace. #StarTrek #KlingonWar
In the season 1 finale, Admiral Cornwell orders the Discovery to be mothballed due to the spore drive's threat, but the crew plans to escape to the future. #StarTrek #TimeTravel
International release of the first season on Netflix expands the show's global audience. #StarTrek #Netflix )
Season 2 begins with Captain Christopher Pike taking command of the Discovery. A mysterious signal is detected, and Spock is missing. #StarTrek #Pike )
The Red Angel is revealed to be Michael Burnham herself from the future, sent to save the galaxy. #StarTrek #RedAngel
A series of short episodes exploring backstories of Discovery characters, airing between seasons. #StarTrek #ShortTreks
Section 31's A.I. Control goes rogue, attempting to wipe out all organic life. The Discovery must outsmart it. #StarTrek #Control
In the season 2 finale, the Discovery jumps to the 32nd century to destroy the data that Control needs, stranding them in the future. #StarTrek #TimeJump )
The Discovery arrives in the 32nd century and finds the Federation in decline after a catastrophic event called 'The Burn.' #StarTrek #32ndCentury )
Book's cat Grudge becomes a fan favorite after appearing in season 3. #StarTrek #Grudge
The cause of The Burn is revealed: a Kelpien child named Su'Kal's psychic scream triggered a chain reaction that disabled dilithium across the galaxy. #StarTrek #TheBurn
The Orion syndicate Emerald Chain, led by Osyraa, emerges as a major antagonist exploiting the post-Burn chaos. #StarTrek #Osyraa
The Discovery helps broker a deal to supply dilithium, and the Federation is reformed with new member worlds. #StarTrek #Federation )
CBS announces season 4 renewal before season 3 finale, reflecting strong streaming numbers. #StarTrek #Renewal
Season 4 begins with the Discovery encountering a dark matter anomaly (DMA) that threatens entire star systems. #StarTrek #DMA )
The DMA destroys Kwejian, the homeworld of Book's family, deepening his conflict with Michael. #StarTrek #Kwejian
The ship's computer evolves into a sentient AI named Zora, forming a bond with the crew. #StarTrek #Zora )
The Discovery makes contact with Species 10-C, the hyperadvanced beings behind the DMA, who communicate through emotion and memory. #StarTrek #Species10C
The Discovery crew convinces Species 10-C to stop the DMA, and the Federation gains a powerful new ally. #StarTrek #Resolution )
Season 5 announced as the final season, concluding the series. #StarTrek #FinalSeason
The final season begins with the Discovery pursuing a treasure hunt for ancient Progenitor technology that could reshape life in the galaxy. #StarTrek #Progenitor
The crew learns about the Progenitors, ancient beings who seeded life across the galaxy, and must protect their legacy. #StarTrek #Progenitors )
The cast and creators discuss the show's impact on representation and Star Trek lore. #StarTrek #Legacy
The series finale ties up Burnham's journey, with the Discovery's crew finding a new future for the Federation. #StarTrek #Finale )
The final episode, 'The Last Generation,' airs, concluding the five-season run of Discovery. #StarTrek #SeriesFinale )