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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Season 1, Episode 2 Beta Test

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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.
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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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Adrian Ruiz But Why Tho? A Geek Community Jan 22
8/10
Star Trek Starfleet Academy Episode 2 isn’t afraid of complexity, disagreement, or discomfort, and that’s exactly where Star Trek should be. Go to Full Review Melody McCune Tell-Tale TV Jan 17
3.25/5
The series isn’t as self-serious as what came before it, and that’s already a good sign. Go to Full Review Diana Keng TV Fanatic Jan 15
3.5/5
"Beta Test" is an incredibly apt title for this offering. It feels like a rehash of a lot of what we learned on "Kids These Days." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
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