Series synopsis
The Ready Room is an American sci-fi & fantasy talk television series that premiered on CBS All Access on January 25, 2019. It ended on December 19, 2024. It stars Naomi Kyle and Wil Wheaton.
Welcome to The Ready Room. Every Thursday Wil Wheaton will sit down with members of the Star Trek: Picard cast and crew to discuss the weekly episodes.
Premise
Welcome to The Ready Room. Every Thursday Wil Wheaton will sit down with members of the Star Trek: Picard cast and crew to discuss the weekly episodes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Naomi Kyle as Self - Host
- Wil Wheaton as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Heather Kadin as Self
- Mary Chieffo as Self
- James Frain as Self
- Hannah Cheesman as Self
- Shazad Latif as Self
- Michael Chabon as Self
- Hanelle M. Culpepper as Self
- Jonathan Del Arco as Self
- Isa Briones as Self
- Alison Pill as Self
- Christine Bieselin Clark as Self
- James MacKinnon as Self
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 111 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 7 | August 6, 2020 | April 21, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 13 | January 25, 2019 | April 19, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 11 | January 23, 2020 | July 2, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 13 | October 15, 2020 | January 7, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 10 | November 18, 2021 | February 24, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 10 | March 3, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| Season 6 | 13 | May 12, 2022 | December 29, 2022 |
| Season 7 | 11 | February 10, 2023 | April 20, 2023 |
| Season 8 | 12 | June 8, 2023 | November 2, 2023 |
| Season 9 | 11 | March 28, 2024 | December 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Star Trek: Lower Decks - Premiere Special For this installment of The Ready Room, host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is joined by series Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer Mike McMahan and Supervising Director Barry Kelly. The trio discusses the influence of Star Trek: The Next Generation on Star Trek: Lower Decks and crafting an animated series that retains a live-action feel. |
August 6, 2020 |
| 2 |
Star Trek: Lower Decks - Midseason Special For the latest installment of The Ready Room, Wil Wheaton (The Ready Room) sits down with Star Trek: Lower Decks voice cast members Tawny Newsome (Ensign Beckett Mariner), Jack Quaid (Ensign Brad Boimler), Eugene Cordero (Ensign Rutherford) and Noël Wells (Ensign Tendi). The group discusses why they love working on the new series, how they handle the technobabble, and what kind of secrecy comes with auditioning for a Star Trek series. |
September 10, 2020 |
| 3 |
Star Trek: Lower Decks - Finale Special For the finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1, host Wil Wheaton (The Ready Room) sits down with the entire voice cast of the series, including Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Eugene Cordero, Noël Wells, Dawnn Lewis, Fred Tatasciore, Gillian Vigman and Jerry O'Connell. The group is also joined by series Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner Mike McMahan. Plus, keep an eye out for a surprise guest who made an appearance in the season finale! |
October 8, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alex Kurtzman & Heather Kadin The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Executive Producers Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin to discuss everything that happened in the first two episodes of Season 2. |
January 25, 2019 |
| 2 |
Mary Chieffo The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with the Chancellor herself, Mary Chieffo, to talk about L'Relll's new Klingon Empire and Episode 3 of Season 2 at large. |
February 1, 2019 |
| 3 |
Anthony Rapp The Ready Room Host Naomi Kyle talks with Anthony Rapp about all things Paul Stamets, getting to work with Tig Notaro, singing with his castmates, and more! |
February 8, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Star Trek: Picard - Episode 1 “Remembrance” Recap Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Executive Producer Michael Chabon and Director Hanelle Culpepper to take a closer look at some of the most poignant moments of "Remembrance," the premiere episode of Star Trek: Picard, and explain how the new series pays homage to Star Trek: The Next Generation. |
January 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Star Trek: Picard - Episode 2 “Maps and Legends” Recap Host Wil Wheaton sits down with Executive Producer Akiva Goldsman to discuss the second episode of Star Trek: Picard and how Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)—and Starfleet— have changed in the 20 years since viewers last entered the Star Trek universe. |
January 30, 2020 |
| 3 |
Star Trek: Picard - Episode 3 “The End Is the Beginning” Recap Host Wil Wheaton teams up with star Michelle Hurd to discuss the third episode of Star Trek: Picard and examine her character, Raffi Musiker, a former Starfleet colleague of Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), who becomes a bigger player in the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard. |
February 6, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Star Trek: Discovery - “That Hope Is You, Part 1” Recap Diving into the Season 3 premiere, Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), host of “The Ready Room,” chats with series newcomer David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker). Learn more about Book and Commander Burnham's first encounter, Ajala's special furry co-star, and the all-new props designed for Season 3. |
October 15, 2020 |
| 2 |
Star Trek: Discovery - “Far from Home” Recap This week, “The Ready Room” host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with stars Doug Jones (Commander Saru) and Mary Wiseman (Ensign Sylvia Tilly). Together they discuss Saru and Tilly's evolving dynamic, provide a look at the episode's Western cinema influences, and give insight into Season 3's stunt choreography. |
October 22, 2020 |
| 3 |
Star Trek: Discovery - “People of Earth” Recap Host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) sits down with not one, but four special guests, including Director Jonathan Frakes and “People Of Earth” Writers Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt. Together, they discuss how the planet Earth resonates with Star Trek fans and Frakes explains how he brought a virtual Starfleet Academy tree to life onscreen. Plus, show Composer Jeff Russo tells Wil what it takes to separate his fandom from his compositions. |
October 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sonequa Martin Green & Kate Mulgrew The Ready Room is back with an all-new look and host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) is talking to the women in command! Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham) celebrates her journey to the captain's chair and gives us a taste of what's coming beyond the Season 4 premiere, "Kobayashi Maru." Then, Captain Janeway herself, Kate Mulgrew, patches in to chat with Wil about why Janeway makes for a perfect hologram mentor in Star Trek: Prodigy. |
November 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
David Ajala This week on The Ready Room, Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) patches in to chat with host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) about “Anomaly” (Season 4, Episode 2). Together, they unravel the ramifications of the season premiere’s intense final moments, getting more screen time with Anthony Rapp, and what it took for Ajala to tap into Book's extreme anguish. |
November 29, 2021 |
| 3 |
Ian Alexander & Blu Del Barrio This week, Star Trek: Discovery stars Ian Alexander (Grey) and Blu del Barrio (Adira) join host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) in the Ready Room to discuss "Choose to Live" (Season 4, Episode 3). Together, they delve into what Grey's incorporation means for both characters, Adira's character development over the course of the series, and the significance of fans' appreciation for their on-screen representation. |
December 2, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sir Patrick Stewart This week, Sir Patrick Stewart (Jean-Luc Picard) joins The Ready Room host Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) to talk about "The Star Gazer" (S2, E1), what fans can expect to learn about the admiral, and his relationship with Laris (Orla Brady). Plus, we find out exactly where Sir Patrick reads his new scripts! And stay tuned for a look at the design of Season 2's U.S.S. Stargazer along with an exclusive look at Episode 2. |
March 3, 2022 |
| 2 |
John de Lancie In this week's installment of The Ready Room, Q himself, John de Lancie, joins host Wil Wheaton to talk all things Star Trek: Picard. |
March 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
Michelle Paradise, Sonequa Martin-Green, Olatunde Osunsanmi After watching the season finale of Star Trek: Discovery, join Wil Wheaton for a closer look with Michelle Paradise, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Olatunde Osunsanmi, and stay tuned for a sneak peek at next week's episode of Star Trek: Picard. |
March 17, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celia Rose Gooding & Henry Alonso Myers Join Wil Wheaton in The Ready Room for a conversation with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Celia Rose Gooding and Henry Alonso Myers as they take a closer look at the costumes and music of the show. |
May 12, 2022 |
| 2 |
Rebecca Romijn & Akela Cooper Wil Wheaton welcomes Rebecca Romijn and co-EP / co-writer Akela Cooper to discuss Una Chin-Riley's new, game-changing episode and so much more. |
May 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Christina Chong & Davy Perez Christina Chong (La'an Noonien Singh) and executive producer Davy Perez break down the latest episode of Strange New Worlds with host Wil Wheaton. |
May 26, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Final Mission Get ready for the final season of Star Trek: Picard, featuring the return of the Enterprise crew from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Wil Wheaton hosts this deep dive with the cast and creatives as they boldly go one last time on a premiere special segment of The Ready Room. |
February 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
Gates McFadden, Patrick Stewart and Terry Matalas The Ready Room returns with a new installment in celebration of the third season premiere of Star Trek: Picard! Host Wil Wheaton welcomes his fellow Star Trek: The Next Generation co-stars Patrick Stewart and Gates McFadden to talk all things Star Trek: Picard Season 3. Wil's then joined by showrunner Terry Matalas. Get insight on Dr. Crusher's return to Star Trek as well as explore the Picard and Riker friendship. Plus, an exclusive sneak peek at next week's thrilling episode. The Ready Room wraps with a tribute to the late Annie Wersching. |
February 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Ed Speleers The Ready Room is back with a brand-new episode tackling the third season episode of Star Trek: Picard, "Disengage." Host Wil Wheaton welcomes his space brother Ed Speleers who plays Dr. Beverly Crusher's youngest son, Jack. They're going to unpack all the Crusher family secrets! Discover what went into designing Vadic's terrifying ship, the Shrike, and then go undercover to expose the seedy underbelly of the Star Trek universe. And don't miss an exclusive sneak peek at next week's episode! |
February 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Exploring Season 2 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! |
June 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Ethan Peck 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." |
June 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
Rebecca Romijn 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." |
June 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sonequa Martin-Green Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: The Next Generation) hosts this special look at Star Trek: Discovery's fifth and final season. Featuring an exclusive interview with series star Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham), sneak peeks and much more. |
March 28, 2024 |
| 2 |
Doug Jones The Ready Room returns with a new installment in celebration of the fifth season premiere of Star Trek: Discovery! Host Wil Wheaton welcomes back the legendary Doug Jones to talk about Saru's final mission aboard the Discovery and the future of his relationship with T'Rina. Also, chase down the ties between Discovery's story arc this season and a classic episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at next week's thrilling episode, "Jinaal." |
April 4, 2024 |
| 3 |
Wilson Cruz ilson Cruz returns to The Ready Room to discuss the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Jinaal, with host Wil Wheaton. Warning: they're diving into 🚨 SPOILERS 🚨 Cruz unpacks his latest visit to Planet Trill, and we go behind-the-scenes of of how Discovery's VFX team uses the AR wall to create unique alien worlds. Don't miss an exclusive preview from Episode 504, "Face the Strange"! |
April 11, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS All Access |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2024 |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |