Warp Factor 5: A Star Trek Rewatch Podcast

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Warp Factor 5 is a Star Trek rewatch podcast covering the entire Star Trek franchise in chronological, in-universe order, five episodes at a time. Every two weeks, host Alex Perry is joined by a guest to review and discuss the next five episodes of Star Trek, exploring over 60 years of rich, connected storytelling from the earliest days of the NX-01 to the far future of the 32nd century. From Star Trek: Enterprise and Discovery through Strange New Worlds, The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Lower Decks, Prodigy, Picard, and Starfleet Academy, Warp Factor 5 gives you a new...

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#11: Star Trek Enterprise Season 3 (The Xindi, Anomaly, Extinction, Rajiin, Impulse)
#11: Star Trek Enterprise Season 3 (The Xindi, Anomaly, Extinction, Rajiin, Impulse) episode artwork
Today at 8:00 AM

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Lee Hutchison to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 3 episodes:

The Xindi Anomaly Extinction Rajiin Impulse

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time we watched these...


Warp Factor 5 BONUS: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 Full Season Ranking, Stats & Listener Picks
Warp Factor 5 BONUS: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 Full Season Ranking, Stats & Listener Picks episode artwork
Today at 7:30 AM

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry brings you a special bonus episode wrapping up our discussion of Star Trek Enterprise season 2. Alex will give you a full season ranking of episodes based on scores from him, his guests, and listeners, discuss season stats (how many Warp 5 ratings were given out? How many Warp 1 ratings? How does the season average compare to other seasons?) and talk through some listener submitted picks for things like Best Quiet Moment and Best Production Design.

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#10: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 (The Breach, Cogenitor, Regeneration, First Flight, Bounty, The Expanse)
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10/22/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Carlos Miranda to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 2 episodes:

The Breach Cogenitor Regeneration First Flight Bounty The Expanse

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time...


#9: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 (Future Tense, Canamar, The Crossing, Judgment, Horizon)
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10/08/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Duncan Barrett to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 2 episodes:

Future Tense Canamar The Crossing Judgment Horizon

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time we watched t...


#8: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 (Precious Cargo, The Catwalk, Dawn, Stigma, Cease Fire)
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09/24/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 2 episodes:

Precious Cargo The Catwalk Dawn Stigma Cease Fire

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time we...


#7: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 (Marauders, The Seventh, The Communicator, Singularity, Vanishing Point)
#7: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 (Marauders, The Seventh, The Communicator, Singularity, Vanishing Point) episode artwork
09/10/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Thad Hait to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 2 episodes:

Marauders The Seventh The Communicator Singularity Vanishing Point

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time we...


#6: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 (Shockwave Part II, Carbon Creek, Minefield, Dead Stop, A Night in Sickbay)
#6: Star Trek Enterprise Season 2 (Shockwave Part II, Carbon Creek, Minefield, Dead Stop, A Night in Sickbay) episode artwork
08/27/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Abby Sommer to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 2 episodes:

Shockwave, Part II Carbon Creek Minefield Dead Stop A Night in Sickbay

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of t...


BONUS: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 Full Season Ranking, Stats & Listener Picks
BONUS: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 Full Season Ranking, Stats & Listener Picks episode artwork
08/27/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry brings you a special bonus episode wrapping up our discussion of Star Trek Enterprise season 1. Alex will give you a full season ranking of episodes based on scores from him, his guests, and listeners, discuss season stats (how many Warp 5 ratings were given out? How many Warp 1 ratings? How does the season average compare to other seasons?) and talk through some listener submitted picks for things like Best Quiet Moment and Best Production Design.

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I want to hear from you about these episodes! What ratings do you...


#5: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (Vox Sola, Fallen Hero, Desert Crossing, Two Days and Two Nights, Shockwave Part 1)
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08/13/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Ross Webster to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 1 episodes:

Vox Sola Fallen Hero Desert Crossing Two Days and Two Nights Shockwave, Part 1

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories...


#4: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (Fusion, Rogue Planet, Acquisition, Oasis, Detained)
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07/30/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Sam Nelson to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 1 episodes:

Fusion Rogue Planet Acquisition Oasis Detained

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time we watched these...


#3: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (Silent Enemy, Dear Doctor, Sleeping Dogs, Shadows of P'Jem, Shuttlepod One)
#3: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (Silent Enemy, Dear Doctor, Sleeping Dogs, Shadows of P'Jem, Shuttlepod One) episode artwork
07/16/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 1 episodes:

Silent Enemy Dear Doctor Sleeping Dogs Shadows of P'Jem Shuttlepod One

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the...


#2: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (The Andorian Incident, Breaking the Ice, Civilization, Fortunate Son, Cold Front)
#2: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (The Andorian Incident, Breaking the Ice, Civilization, Fortunate Son, Cold Front) episode artwork
07/02/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by Bill Mann to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 1 episodes:

The Andorian Incident Breaking the Ice Civilization Fortunate Son Cold Front

 Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the f...


#1: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (Broken Bow, Fight or Flight, Strange New World, Unexpected, Terra Nova)
#1: Star Trek Enterprise Season 1 (Broken Bow, Fight or Flight, Strange New World, Unexpected, Terra Nova) episode artwork
06/18/2026

Warp Factor 5 host Alex Perry is joined by TrekRanks host Jim Moorhouse to kick off Warp Factor Five! This week, Alex and his guest discuss the Star Trek: Enterprise season 1 episodes:

Broken Bow Fight or Flight Strange New World Unexpected Terra Nova

Alex and his guest discuss and rate each episode (giving each episode a warp factor rating between 1 and 5), and pick from this block of episodes the best series regular performance, best guest star performance, best production design element, best quiet moment, and best loud moment. We'll also share our memories of the first time we...


#0: Introducing Warp Factor Five: A Star Trek Rewatch Podcast
05/17/2026

TrekCore is excited to announce the launch of a second podcast to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek – Warp Factor 5: A Star Trek Rewatch Podcast. Launching alongside our longrunning WeeklyTrek news podcast, every two weeks on Thursdays host Alex Perry will be joined by a guest to discuss and rate the next five episodes of Star Trek in in-universe chronological order beginning with Star Trek: Enterprise and traveling forward from there.

In each episode, Alex and his guest will discuss and rate five episodes of Star Trek, and then pick from across those five episodes the Be...