5 Best William Shatner TV Shows That Aren't Star Trek, Ranked
There's more to William Shatner than Captain Kirk. We've ranked five of his best non-Star Trek shows, including a few you may have forgotten.
William Shatner is best known for his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek, but he has also had success in various other television series. Five of his best TV shows outside Star Trek, ranked, are as follows:
1. TekWar: Shatner starred as Walter Bascom in this sci-fi novel adapted for television. The series focused on Jake Cardigan, a cop framed for murder, and the legal drama that follows his release from cryo-detainment. Although Shatner didn't have a leading role, his scenes as Bascom were a highlight.
2. For the People: This CBS legal drama starred Shatner as assistant district attorney David Koster, opposite Howard Da Silva and Jessica Walter. Despite being overshadowed by Bonanza, Shatner's performance was praised.
3. Barbary Coast: Set in the 1870s, this ABC western series featured Shatner as Jeff Cable, a government agent with a talent for disguise. Although the show had a short run of 13 episodes, Shatner's lively performances made it enjoyable to watch.
4. T.J. Hooker: Shatner played the title character in this successful ABC cop show, which was later renewed after a five-episode first season. The series evolved from a training sequence to a more traditional police drama, with Shatner's charismatic portrayal of T.J. Hooker standing out.
5. Star Trek: While arguably Shatner's most famous role, it's still worth mentioning as one of his best TV shows. The series aired from 1966 to 1969 and followed Kirk and his crew aboard the Enterprise.
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