Season 8

01 Exploring Season 2 Episode 18th June 2023 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Anson Mount (Christopher Pike), Rebecca Romijn (Una Chin-Riley) and Ethan Peck (Spock) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for an exclusive sneak peek of the series' second season! 02 Ethan Peck Episode 215th June 2023 Are you ready to explore some strange new worlds? The Ready Room returns with a new installment in celebration of the sophomore season premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Host Wil Wheaton welcomes actor Ethan Peck, the logical Lt. Spock, back to The Ready Room to kick off discussion around "The Broken Circle" and the second season. Plus, they dissect the complicated relationship between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, and then welcome aboard the Enterprise's new chief engineer, Commander Pelia. Don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode, "Ad Astra per Aspera." 03 Rebecca Romijn Episode 322nd June 2023 Court is now in session. Host Wil Wheaton welcomes back actress Rebecca Romijn, Commander Una Chin-Riley, the Enterprise's Illyrian first officer, back to The Ready Room to take the stand and discuss the events of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "Ad Astra per Aspera." Take a look at Star Trek's dramatic courtroom legacy, then dive into the evolution of Augments. Plus, get a sneak peek at the next episode, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow." 04 Paul Wesley Episode 429th June 2023 Paul Wesley (James T. Kirk) speaks with Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about stepping into his iconic role and traveling across time and space. Plus, go behind the scenes as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds films on location in Toronto, relive some of Star Trek's time travel escapdes, and much more. 05 Anson Mount Episode 56th July 2023 Host Wil Wheaton welcomes back actor Anson Mount to The Ready Room to discuss Captain Pike's past, the effects of the iconic Rigel VII, and more in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "Among the Lotus Eaters." Discover how production updated the look and feel of Rigel VII while staying true to its history, and get a closer look at this season's props. Plus, get a sneak peek at the next episode 06 Jess Bush Episode 613th July 2023 Jess Bush (Christine Chapel) and Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) discuss being inspired by her character and what the future holds for Nurse Chapel. Plus, go in-depth on Vulcan wedding rituals, discover Spock's human side, and much more. 07 Celia Rose Gooding & Carol Kane Episode 720th July 2023 Celia Rose Gooding (Nyota Uhura) and Carol Kane (Pelia) join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) for a pair of interviews that celebrate the ups and downs of life. Plus, get an inside look at the relationship of the Kirk brothers, go on a trip exploring Star Trek's wildest visions, dreams, and hallucinations, and much more! 08 Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid & Jonathan Frakes Episode 823rd July 2023 Star Trek: Lower Decks stars Jack Quaid (Brad Boimler) and Tawny Newsome (Beckett Mariner) as well as episode director Jonathan Frakes talk with Wil Wheation (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about bringing their animated characters to life in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 7, "Those Old Scientists." Plus, go behind the scenes and learn how this historic episode was made, revisit other classic Trek crossovers and much more. 09 Melissa Navia & Babs Olusanmokun Episode 927th July 2023 Talent Babs Olusanmokun and Melissa Navia takes host Wil Wheaton behind the lines of the Klingon War on The Ready Room, divulging top-secret intel behind this week's intense episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "Under the Cloak of War." Discover how this season's stunts are accomplished, then delve into how Star Trek's veterans confront the long-term effects of war. Plus, get a sneak peek at next week's first-ever musical episode, "Subspace Rhapsody." 10 Christina Chong Episode 103rd August 2023 The curtain rises as host Wil Wheaton talks to Christina Chong about this week's musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on The Ready Room. See what went into the groundbreaking episode, tour this season's costumes, and preview the season finale, "Hegemony." 11 Full Mission Briefing on 'Hegemony' Episode 1110th August 2023 This week on The Ready Room, host Wil Wheaton goes on a special away mission to see how the Gorn are brought to life at Legacy Effects. Plus, an in-depth look at the season finale episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, "Hegemony." 12 Dawnn Lewis and Jerry O'Connell Episode 122nd November 2023 The commanding officers of the U.S.S. Cerritos, Dawnn Lewis (Carol Freeman) and Jerry O'Connell (Jack Ransom), join Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) and celebrate the lower deckers' promotions and their love for Star Trek. Plus, go inside the making of Star Trek: Lower Decks epic fourth season, pay tribute to Captain Carol Freeman and much more.