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Season 1 – Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

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"Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" introduces viewers 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 discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Injecting a heavy dose of hormones and humor into the Star Trek universe, Starfleet Academy marks a refreshing tonal shift that proves this franchise still has plenty of new thematic territory to explore.

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David Bianculli NPR Jan 21
The sets are brighter, the dialogue is sharper, with more expletives than expected from the elders as well as the kids, and the character development is strong across the board. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal Jan 17
“Starfleet Academy” is not a particularly serious story... When the show wants to be funny, though, it is. Go to Full Review Eric Deggans NPR Jan 16
A promising collection of characters and storylines just setting the table for future achievement, not quite ready to prove its value beyond the legends of Kirk and Spock. Go to Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Feb 8
4/5
Starfleet Academy... encapsulates all the best parts of Star Trek, and some of the bad sides as well. And while it won't be for everyone, it is still Trek, through and through. Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof Feb 6
3/5
The elements are there, but the writing falters and fails to solidify the concept, dragging down a series that, at least in its early stages, doesn't know what story to tell or how to tell it. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kathia Woods The Philadelphia Tribune Jan 31
7/10
But the series’ secret weapon might be comedian Gina Yashere as Cadet Master Lura Thok. As a Klingon-Jem’Hadar hybrid, Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel O 3d I tried to gave it a chance but this break Star Trek and take it to the dumpster. Bad aching and full of nonsense. Star Trek is more for adults and no for a generation that no even watch any of the movies and prior shows. See more Han D @Banana2121 3d Whilst pacing was a little hit and miss during the first couple of episodes and chemistry was still forming it is very much Trek and the latest episode was amazingly written, produced and directed. It was incredibly tense and intense. The acting skills of all those involved made it a masterpiece. I now feel spoiled by streaming and want next week's episode now! Holly Hunters performance opposite Paul Giamatti was very well acted and honestly got me worked up. The B plot between Zoë Steiner and Sandro Rosta is great development for their characters and was woven into the A plot beautifully. I will honestly say I DID NOT see that coming!! Watch and find out, but sheesh. Ouch!! As always a steller performance from all the cast old and new and a show that is very much finding it's footing in the Star Trek Universe and digging it's heels in See more Sean K @KELLEYSB 3d Aside from all the ways that it doesn't feel like Star Trek, it's just boring and meh. There is a bunge of cringe, but those instances are almost exciting compared the complete lack of care it creates for the viewer. See more Richard M. @rich_06 3d The show is great do not listen to the hate comments! I think those who dislike the show dislike it because it’s not like the original shows. The actors do a great job portraying their characters and they have a good depth. See more Gerald M 3d After 6 episodes of this "Star Trash" I'm going to stump exponentially harder for "The Orville" Season 4. At least with that you get all of the humor and levity that this spit tries for and fails miserably at with everything I loved and adored in pre-Kurtzman Star Trek. See more N M @Mills3233 3d Awful. Why does Holly Hunter think she needs to lounge around like a toddler? The 90210 of Star Trek. See more Read all reviews
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Holly Hunter

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Sandro Rosta

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Karim Diane

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Kerrice Brooks

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George Hawkins

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Bella Shepard

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Kids These Days After being on the run since age six, 21-year-old Caleb, a street kid, is offered the chance of a lifetime; to join the first new Starfleet Academy class in San Francisco in over a century. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Beta Test With the start of the new academic year, Caleb's unease about his future at Starfleet Academy persists; a delegation from a former Federation ally arrives and Caleb is tasked with showing their leader's daughter around campus. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 22, 2026 Vitus Reflux While the cadets compete to join an elite team at the Academy, a battle of escalating pranks breaks out between them and a rival school. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 29, 2026 Vox in Excelso Jay-Den faces an existential crisis that threatens his species while confronting his past. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 5, 2026 Series Acclimation Mil Sam sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery and embarks on a journey of self-discovery; Nahla agrees to help a fellow chancellor with an elaborate alien ritual. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 12, 2026 Come, Let's Away During the cadets' first training mission on an abandoned ship, they encounter a dangerous new enemy; as the cadets fight for survival, Nahla must risk everything to save them by seeking help from an unexpected source. Details Episode 7 Airs Feb 19 Ko'Zeine During a school holiday, cadets return home and must choose between family expectations and dreams. Details Episode 8 Airs Feb 26 The Life of the Stars A visiting instructor uses unorthodox methods to help cadets process their emotions at the Academy. Details Episode 9 Airs Mar 5 A young group of cadets come together to pursue a common dream; under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate friendships, rivalries, first loves and a new enemy. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 15, 2026 A young group of cadets come together to pursue a common dream; under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate friendships, rivalries, first loves and a new enemy. Details
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Season Info

Director
Alex Kurtzman
Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman, Noga Landau, Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa, John Weber
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 15, 2026