Trek Signal - August 22, 2026

Strange New Worlds Episode Features Spock's Puppet Kiss and Cut R-Rated ScenesStar Trek Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Theatrical Marathons and Special EventsWalter Koenig's Rare Writing Credit for Animated Series HighlightedThis week on Trek Signal, we unpack the latest from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, including a surprising puppet kiss from Spock, cut R-rated Orion content, and recent viewership numbers. Looking ahead, the franchise's 60th anniversary is set to be celebrated with theatrical screenings from AMC and Cinemark, and Paramount teases surprise guests for an October event. Plus, we revisit Walter Koenig's writing contribution to Star Trek: The Animated Series and William Shatner's rejected Enterprise pitch.Sources:- Redshirts Always Die: https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-snw-season-4-episode-5-spock-kisses-puppet-reaction?utm_source=RSS- sffgazette.com: https://sffgazette.com/sci_fi/star-trek/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-4-gets-off-to-a-rough-start-on-nielsen-streaming-charts-a11417- bamsmackpow.com: https://bamsmackpow.com/star-trek-babs-olusanmokun-talks-about-duality-importance-his-character- screenrant.com: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-puppet-episode-r-rated-elements-cut/- aol.com: https://www.aol.com/articles/walter-koenigs-sole-star-trek-181200000.html- yahoo.com: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-enterprise-almost-brought-004500969.html- TrekMovie: https://trekmovie.com/2026/08/21/star-trek-headed-to-new-york-comic-con-for-starfleet-academy-and-60th-anniversary-panel/- hollywoodchicago.com: https://www.hollywoodchicago.com/news/40082/slideshow-fan-expo-chicago-2026-brought-out-the-celebrity-stars- movieweb.com: https://movieweb.com/star-trek-best-tos-episodes/- imdb.com: https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65983523/?ref_=ttnw_art_perm- yahoo.com: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-tngs-lt-barclay-121200057.html- joblo.com: https://www.joblo.com/star-trek-60th-anniversary-amc-cinemark-screenings/amp/