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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Season 1, Episode 5 Series Acclimation Mil

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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.
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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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Melody McCune Tell-Tale TV Feb 6
3.5/5
Hearing Avery Brooks’ voice delivering that brief but lovely button to the outing is tear-inducing. It’s a moving tribute to an incredible character who left an indelible impression on the franchise. Go to Full Review Scott Collura IGN Movies Feb 5
8/10
In what could’ve been a clumsy episode that relied simply on nostalgia, "Series Acclimation Mil" instead tells a sweet story of empowerment and acceptance about what we can, and can’t, change in our lives. Go to Full Review Diana Keng TV Fanatic Feb 5
3/5
The first to directly break the fourth wall, addressing the narrative to the audience who stand in for an unknown, nearly mythological deity. Go to Full Review Adrian Ruiz But Why Tho? A Geek Community Feb 5
8.5/10
In tying Sam’s journey to Benjamin Sisko’s legacy and Avery Brooks’ groundbreaking impact on the franchise, Starfleet Academy Episode 5 reaches beyond nostalgia. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
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
Feb 5, 2026