All 7 Ronald D. Moore TV Shows, Ranked

Ronald D. Moore's contributions to sci-fi for shows like Star Trek has been profound, but he also has a growing body of work which he either created, co-created, or developed that deserve more recognition. As a writer on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Moore gained notoriety for his incredible talents. This led to Moore securing the role of co-executive producer on subsequent series along with writing credits for Deep Space Nine and Voyager.

However, when givent he opportunity to explore his creativity to the fullest extent, Moore has delivered on some of the most compelling and exciting sci-fi shows of the last 30 years. Whether that meant developing a concept from a popular novel, reviving a discarded franchise, or coming up with a brand new concept, Moore's impact as a creative in this space is underrated.

While Gene Roddenberry created the foundations for Star Trek to flourish, and George Lucas was able to explode the popularity of his space opera Star Wars, Moore stood on the shoulders of these giants and pushed sci-fi storytelling forward. His ability to introduce moral complexity, create more grounded narratives in otherworldly settings, and fundamentally rebuild franchises has led to many of his works becoming pillars of the sci-fi space.

7 Caprica

Before we dive into some of Moore's greatest successes however, it's necessary to look at some of the shows that didn't quite scale to the heights of his other projects. And that leads us to Caprica. Caprica is a spinoff from Moore's Battlestar Galactica, with a unique focus on telling the story of the antagonistic Cylons.

As a prequel, it did a tremendous amount to build out the universe Moore had introduced in Battlestar Galactica, but the series was cancelled after just one season due to a major tonal shift from the parent show, and pacing issues that caused audiences to check out. Despite all of that, Caprica has grown to have a dedicated fanbase who adore this show, flaws and all.

6 Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams

Philip K. Dick is the author behind some of the most remarkable sci-fi stories ever made, including Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report, and so on. So, having the incredible stories of Dick paired with the vision of someone like Ronald D. Moore, the resulting anthology series was something to behold.

The series drew comparisons to Black Mirror, and with an incredible star-studded cast, it had potential to become something much larger. Unfortunately, while the series was initially due to air on Channel 4 in the UK and AMC in the US, AMC pulled out before it released, and the show didn't get the traction it deserved. Still, it's a remarkable show and one that had a lot of potential to keep growing if it had the support behind it.

5 Outlander: Blood of My Blood

Outlander may seem like a departure from Moore's other projects in some ways, considering it's largely rooted in historical fantasy and based on a series of novels by Diana Gabaldon. However, with the addition of time travel and a handful of other details, this fits comfortably into the range of projects Moore is best known for.

With that said, Outlander: Blood of My Blood is another spinoff series, like Caprica, which expands on the narrative from the original show. Where Outlander ran for eight seasons between 2014 and 2026, Outlander: Blood of My Blood added to the narrative in 2025 with it's premiere season, and has since been renewed for a season 2.

Unlike Caprica, this series opened to rave reviews praising the romantic drama and high stakes of the narrative which focuses on the courtships between Jamie and Claire's parents. This series is a great example of how Moore plays with historical events in his shows, which will be a defining feature in many of the remaining entries below.

4 Star City

Yet another spin-off prequel series, Star City is an expansion of the For All Mankind universe from Apple TV. Where For All Mankind has the ambitious task of reimagining the world in the wake of a space race that the Russians initially win, and jumping forward a decade in each new season, Star City is far more focused on the spycraft, espionage, and darkness surrounding what's going on in the Soviet Union at the beginning of this rivalry.

Of course there are some sci-fi elements to the story, but with this series taking place in the late 1960s and the 1970s, the focus is more centered on characters and circumstances in a way that highlights a different side to Moore's storytelling. It's intimate to the point of being claustrophibic, and it perfectly plays on uncomfortable emotions to make it an effective story.

3 For All Mankind

Meanwhile, For All Mankind has the very different goal of reimagining how the course of human evolution, innovation, and discovery would be shifted if Russia beat the Americans to the moon. The core premise is simple and accessible enough, but evidently, as the story goes on, this show transforms into a profound study of humanity's relationship with the solar system, the stars, and one another.

Apple TV has had incredible success in the sci-fi space, and the previous five seasons of this show, along with the upcoming sixth and final season, are a considerable part of building that legacy. With several seasons managing to earn rare 100% scores on Rotten Tomatoes, this show is ridiculously underrated, and easily one of Ronald D. Moore's best contributions on TV.

2 Outlander

Getting down to the cream of the crop, one of Moore's greatest achievements to date has to be his incredible and deeply underrappreciated series, Outlander. The show remained a flagship hit for the Starz network, playing for a total of eight seasons, and blending historical romance with time-travel drama in a way that was incredibly satisfying.

The series was built on the foundations that author Gabaldon laid out, but as was mentioned above, Moore has a talent for building out franchises and making them into something profound and new. Outlander stands apart from much of his other work, but it's clear how his time with the show influenced other historical fiction built around compelling character arcs.

1 Battlestar Galactica

Finally, the show that really gave Moore the launchpad that proved he was a force to be recokoned with has to be Battlestar Galactica. In Moore's early career, he helped to revive a struggling Star Trek and breathe new life into the series. And after he moved on to new ventures, Moore decided to take the bones of the less polished 1970s TV show, and transformed it into what would be one of the top-performing sci-fi shows at the time.

With the rebrand, Moore made Battlestar Galactica into something altogether more profound and mature, with the series exploring tough topics like politics, religion, and artificial intelligence in a way that not only resonated with the audience, but kept them consistently coming back for more throughout the entire four-season run.

However, while all of the above shows stand to prove just how talented Ronald D. Moore is, and the fact that his name belongs alongside talents such as Gene Roddenberry, George Lucas, and other influential figures in the sci-fi space, it still feels like Moore has a lot more to offer. If so, his greatest work of all time could still be ahead, but in the meantime, his body of work is well worth a deep dive for fans of sci-fi and historical fiction.