The Worst Episodes of Star Trek: Short Treks

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   5.6/10(760 votes)

   #1 - The Girl Who Made the Stars

   S2:E512/11/2019

   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

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   Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

   Writer:Brandon Schultz
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   6.6/10(786 votes)

   #2 - Ephraim and Dot

   S2:E412/11/2019

   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

   Writers:Chris Silvestri, Anthony Maranville

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   Director:Michael Giacchino

   Writers:Chris Silvestri, Anthony Maranville
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   6.7/10(1203 votes)

   #3 - Runaway

   S1:E110/3/2018

   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

   Writers:Jenny Lumet, Alex Kurtzman

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   Director:Maja Vrvilo

   Writers:Jenny Lumet, Alex Kurtzman
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   6.8/10(834 votes)

   #4 - Children of Mars

   S2:E61/9/2020

   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

   Writers:Kirsten Beyer, Jenny Lumet, Alex Kurtzman

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   Director:Mark Pellington

   Writers:Kirsten Beyer, Jenny Lumet, Alex Kurtzman
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   7.2/10(1030 votes)

   #5 - The Brightest Star

   S1:E312/5/2018

   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

   Writers:Erika Lippoldt, Bo Yeon Kim

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   Director:Douglas Aarniokoski

   Writers:Erika Lippoldt, Bo Yeon Kim
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   7.2/10(1225 votes)

   #6 - The Trouble with Edward

   S2:E210/10/2019

   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

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   Director:Daniel Gray Longino

   Writer:Graham Wagner
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   7.3/10(779 votes)

   #7 - Ask Not

   S2:E311/14/2019

   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

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   Director:Sanji Senaka

   Writer:Kalinda Vazquez
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   7.6/10(994 votes)

   #8 - The Escape Artist

   S1:E41/3/2019

   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

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   Director:Rainn Wilson

   Writer:Michael McMahan
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   7.6/10(935 votes)

   #9 - Q&A

   S2:E110/5/2019

   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

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   Director:Mark Pellington

   Writer:Michael Chabon
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    7.8/10(1302 votes)

    #10 - Calypso

    S1:E211/8/2018

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi

    Writer:Unknown