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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 Alberto Carlos Espinof 23h
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 Joelle Monique Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Jan 31
Are the costumes and aliens sometimes way ridiculous? Absolutely. Does it have enough heart to sustain us another 50 years? You know it does. I loved this show. I had so much fun watching it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brian G @BrianG80 16h It's not Star Trek. It's some teen drama with modern slang, sarcasm, and sensibilities with the trek ip stapled on. These are the best the federation have to offer? Get outta here with that nonsense. See more Gavin P @Gavin123 17h Starfleet Academy is what happens when glitter, rainbows, and AI-generated one-liners are mistaken for storytelling. Nothing sticks, nothing resonates, and nothing feels real. See more Zack W. @ZackWald729 19h I gave this an honest chance I tried to watch five episodes but after this 5th episode of how they completely bastardized the DS9 Cisco Arc just leaves it sick to my stomach. I don't know what this is but this doesn't feel like Star Trek. This feels like something foreign. I just can't even believe that this would even come to Paramount. This should have been killed on arrival. See more Szymon C 21h What in the name of what is holy is this? Who is this for? See more Mars L @Mars-El 23h Scotty! Beam me up!!! See more Phil A @SodaCityGM 1d I am not sure why there is so much negative backlash about this show. Is it TOS or TNG? No. Is it more diverse than any other series? Without a doubt. Holly Hunter is fabulous as a reluctant leader who is fairly chill about everything. The show is serious and fun and a joy to just sit back and watch. Are there plot holes? Sure. But no more than TOS or any other series. I'd say give it a chance and you might find yourself enjoying it. 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 Airs Feb 12 Come, Let's Away During the cadets' first training mission on an abandoned ship, they encounter a dangerous enemy. 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+
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 15, 2026