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Canadian actor William Shatner, also known as James T. Kirk to Trekkies, is one of the most beloved actors of our generation, who has charmed his audience for more than seven decades. The actor began his career in 1950 and appeared mostly in theater productions and in minor roles in TV shows and films.
William Shatner got his breakthrough role as James T. Kirk in Star Trek: TOS in 1966. The actor debuted in his first Star Trek project in the second Pilot and the rest is history. The role is now immortalized, thanks to Shatner's impressive portrayal.
Here, we look back on 5 William Shatner TV shows fans can't miss.
5 essential William Shatner TV shows for die-hard fans
1) Star Trek: The Original Series
William Shatner's filmography is incomplete without Star Trek: The Original Series, and the monumental sci-fi space Western deserves the first spot in this list. The actor has become synonymous with his role of James T. Kirk, the captain of the starship USS Enterprise. Kirk commanded his team of officers throughout three seasons of TOS and helped them explore planets and worlds where 'no man has gone before.'
While the franchise has seen many captains command the starship, Kirk holds a special place in Trekkies' hearts. His commanding style and a deeply emotional relationship with Spock and Bones make Shatner's Kirk one of the most iconic captains in the franchise.
2) Masters of the Universe: Revolution
This 2021 animated superhero series is a sequel to the 1983 series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe by Filmation. The spin-off is set in the aftermath of the battle between He-Man and Skeletor, where Teela must reunite all the heroes and find the Sword of Power. The sequel series also features many storylines from the original series and was released in three parts, with the final part titled Revolution.
William Shatner voiced the character of King Keldor/Skeletor, a supervillain and the main antagonist of the franchise. As an archenemy of He-Man, Skeletor wanted to rule the planet of Eternia and become the ultimate Master of the Universe.
3) Boston Legal
Boston Legal is an ABC legal sitcom and a direct spin-off of The Practice. The main characters of this legal comedy series were introduced in The Practice Season 8. The show follows the adventures of former Practice character Alan Shore at the fictional offices of Crane, Poole & Schmidt. William Shatner played the role of Denny Crane, Shore's co-worker and friend.
Shatner's Crane was a mid-70s man who was obsessed with his firm's reputation. The sitcom is a lighthearted comedy that features a different side of the actor. Each episode ended with Crane and Shore sitting on their firm's balcony, smoking cigars and drinking whiskey.
4) T.J. Hooker
William Shatner played the titular role of Sergeant Thomas Jefferson "T. J." Hooker in this 1982 ABC police procedural for five seasons. While Thomas was initially a plainclothes LCPD Detective Sergeant, he became a uniformed patrolman after his partner was killed on duty during an armed robbery. Thomas' partner's death motivated him to get out on the street and rid the world of criminals.
Alongside Shatner, the ensemble cast of T.J. Hooker also includes Adrian Zmed as Officer Vincent, April Clough as Officer Vicki, Heather Locklear as Officer Stacy, and James Darren as Police Officer Jim.
5) Weird or What?
In addition to TV shows, William Shatner has also hosted several unscripted and educational shows in his career. Weird or What? is a television series which ran on the Discovery Channel from 2010 to 2012 and was hosted by Shatner. Each episode contained three bizarre stories filled with scientific theories. The episodes also delved into the world of the supernatural and featured stories of ghosts, aliens, and monsters.
Perfect for curious minds, Shatner's hosting style perfectly complements the show, and fans should tune in for an hour of intrigue and knowledge.
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