‘Star Trek: TNG’ Returns to Syndication

By Andrew Krukowski

“Star Trek: The Next Generation” returns to broadcast syndication after eight years, CBS Television Distribution announced today.

“Star Trek” is cleared as a daily Monday-Friday show in 83% of the country, including 29 of the top 30 markets, CBS said. Tribune, Sinclair, CBS and LIN stations are among those carrying the show.

“‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ was a groundbreaking show when it first premiered in syndication and was the highest-rated series in the ‘Star Trek’ franchise,” Joe DiSalvo, president of sales for CBS Television Distribution said in a statement. “It also has an extremely successful track record in cable so stations are excited to add this proven brand to their lineups.”

“Star Trek” stands to receive additional media attention as a J.J. Abrams reboot of the franchise arrives in theaters in May.

(Editor: Baumann)