The Worst Episodes of Star Trek: Short Treks

When a lightning storm in space scares a young Michael Burnham, her father aims to ease her fears with a mythical story about a brave little girl who faced her own fears head on.

Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi

Writer: Brandon Schultz

Ephraim, a humble tardigrade, is flying through the mycelial network when an unexpected encounter takes her on a bewildering adventure through space.

Director: Michael Giacchino

Writer: Chris Silvestri, Anthony Maranville

Onboard the U.S.S. Discovery, Ensign Tilly encounters an unexpected visitor in need of help. However, this unlikely pair may have more in common than meets the eye.

Director: Maja Vrvilo

Writer: Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet

12 year-old classmates Kima and Lil find themselves at odds with each other on a day that will change their lives forever.

Director: Mark Pellington

Writer: Kirsten Beyer, Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet

Before he was the first Kelpien to join Starfleet, Saru lived a simple life on his home planet of Kaminar with his father and sister. Young Saru, full of ingenuity and a level of curiosity uncommon among his people, yearns to find out what lies beyond his village, leading him on an unexpected path.

Director: Douglas Aarniokoski

Writer: Erika Lippoldt, Bo Yeon Kim

When an attack on Starbase 28 leaves a surprise prisoner under Cadet Thira Sidhu's watch, she is faced with making a decision that may threaten her standing in Starfleet.

Director: Sanji Senaka

Writer: Kalinda Vazquez

Newly minted Captain Lynne Lucero is excited to take command of the U.S.S. Cabot. That is, until she meets Edward Larkin, an ornery scientist who believes he has found a revolutionary new use for tribbles.

Director: Daniel Gray Longino

Writer: Graham Wagner

Harry Mudd, back to his old tricks of stealing and double-dealing, finds himself in a precarious position aboard a hostile ship - just in time to try out his latest con.

Director: Rainn Wilson

Writer: Michael McMahan

On his first day aboard the USS Enterprise, Ensign Spock and his new superior officer Number One get trapped in a turbolift.

Director: Mark Pellington

Writer: Michael Chabon

After waking up in an unfamiliar sickbay, Craft finds himself on board a deserted ship, and his only companion and hope for survival is an A.I. computer interface.

Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi

Writer: N/A