Top 20 Sci-Fi TV Shows on Paramount+ 2026

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1. Under the Dome

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (6/10 stars)
Available on: Paramount+ (May change. Report errors for Under the Dome)

An invisible and mysterious force field descends upon a small fictional town in the United States, trapping residents inside, cut off from the rest of civilization. The trapped townsfolk must discover the secrets and purpose of the "dome" and its origins, while coming to learn more than they ever kn... more about Under the Dome

2. Star Trek: The Next Generation

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)

A century after Captain Kirk's five year mission, the next generation of Starfleet officers begins their journey aboard the new flagship of the Federation. Commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard the Galaxy class starship Enterprise NCC-1701-D will seek out new life and new civilizations - to boldly... more about Star Trek: The Next Generation

3. Star Trek: Voyager

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10 stars)

Follow the adventures of the Federation starship Voyager, under the command of Captain Kathryn Janeway. Voyager is in pursuit of a rebel Maquis ship in a dangerous part of the galaxy when it is suddenly thrown thousands of light years away into the Delta Quadrant. With much of her crew dead, Captai... more about Star Trek: Voyager

4. Star Trek: Raumschiff Enterprise

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10 stars)

Space. The Final Frontier. The U.S.S. Enterprise embarks on a five year mission to explore the galaxy. The Enterprise is under the command of Captain James T. Kirk, who is assisted by First Officer Mr. Spock, from the planet Vulcan, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy. With a determi... more about Star Trek: Raumschiff Enterprise

5. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10 stars)

When the Cardassian occupation of Bajor ended in 2369, the mining space-station Terok Nor was left abandoned, its systems ripped out. By invitation of the provisional Bajoran government, Starfleet stepped in to oversee the rebuilding and day-to-day operations of the newly christened Deep Space Nine.... more about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

6. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10 stars)

Taking place during the mid-22nd century, the crew of the first warp five starship (the Enterprise NX-01) begin to explore the galaxy under the command of Captain Jonathan Archer. As their mission progresses, the crew encounter familiar races like the Klingons and Andorians as well as some new ones. more about Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)

10. The Penguins of Madagascar

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)

The penguins carry their missions in their habitat in Central Park. Julien, the king of the lemurs, and his subjects Maurice and Mort, his new neighbors, appear, who constitute the exhibition of lemurs at the zoo. Now the penguins must keep things under control, often despite the antics of the lemur... more about The Penguins of Madagascar

11. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (0/10 stars)
Genres: Sci-Fi

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY will introduce us to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they will discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships... more about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

13. Star Trek: Lower Decks

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (0/10 stars)

Focusing on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi must keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies. The ship's bridg... more about Star Trek: Lower Decks

Why these charts are worth it

Sci-Fi TV shows are the genre most driven by a single core question: what if? What if AI becomes conscious? What if we colonise other planets? What if time travel is possible but comes with unexpected costs? The best science fiction uses these premises not as an end in themselves, but as a lens through which current social, ethical or technological questions can be examined differently.

This ranking covers sci-fi series across a broad spectrum: hard science fiction with high technical ambition, space opera with epic interstellar scenarios, dystopian series, time travel stories and near-future concepts that are only a small step removed from the present. Series that deliver on both dimensions – compelling story and substantive ideas – consistently rank at the top of the community charts. Use the streaming filter to see immediately where each series is currently available.

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The top Sci-Fi TV Shows are ranked by real community votes. The more ratings a show has, the more stable its position.

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