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The Best Episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Every episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

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A young group of cadets 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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 6 - Come, Let's Away
    6.6/10(2731 votes)

    #1 - Come, Let's Away

    S1:E6

    During the cadets' first training mission on an abandoned ship, they encounter a dangerous new enemy and must fight for survival while Nahla seeks help from an unexpected source.

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  2. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 8 - The Life of the Stars
    6.2/10(1161 votes)

    #2 - The Life of the Stars

    S1:E8

    A visiting instructor arrives at the Academy and uses an unorthodox method to help the cadets process the emotions of what it takes to become a Starfleet officer.

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  3. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 4 - Vox in Excelso
    5.9/10(3662 votes)

    #3 - Vox in Excelso

    S1:E4

    When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out a beloved but infamous Star Trek species, a cadet is forced to confront his past and strained relationship with his family. As he pursues an unexpected method of coping, Nahla races against time to save this species from extinction.

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  4. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 1 - Kids These Days
    5.8/10(5829 votes)

    #4 - Kids These Days

    S1:E1

    Caleb Mir, a brilliant street kid, is offered admission to the new Starfleet Academy class.

    Director:Alex Kurtzman
    Writer:Gaia Violo

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  5. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 5 - Series Acclimation Mil
    5.5/10(3684 votes)

    #5 - Series Acclimation Mil

    S1:E5

    As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the value of forging her own path. Meanwhile, Nahla agrees to help a fellow chancellor with an elaborate alien ritual.

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  6. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 2 - Beta Test
    5.4/10(5104 votes)

    #6 - Beta Test

    S1:E2

    Caleb questions whether he belongs at Starfleet Academy as the new academic year begins.

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  8. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 3 - Vitus Reflux
    5.0/10(4150 votes)

    #7 - Vitus Reflux

    S1:E3

    While our cadets compete to join an elite team at the Academy, a battle of escalating pranks breaks out between Starfleet Academy and a rival school. Tensions rise fast, threatening their newly-emerging bonds and a blossoming romance.

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  9. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 7 - Ko'Zeine
    4.4/10(1926 votes)

    #8 - Ko'Zeine

    S1:E7

    During a school holiday, cadets return home and must choose between family expectations and dreams.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Come, Let's Away" is the best rated episode of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy". It scored 6.6/10 based on 2731 votes. Directed by Larry Teng and written by Kiley Rossetter, Kenneth Lin, it aired on 2/12/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Life of the Stars".