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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E1 — Kids These Days

5.8

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy•Season 1•Episode 1

Kids These Days

5.8/10 · 6,893 votesJan 15, 202675 min

Ranked #6 of 10 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byAlex Kurtzman

Written byGaia Violo

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Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Nahla Ake

Sandro Rosta

Sandro Rosta

Caleb Mir

Karim Diane

Karim Diane

Jay-Den Kraag

Kerrice Brooks

Kerrice Brooks

Series Acclimation Mil 'Sam'

George Hawkins

George Hawkins

Darem Reymi

Bella Shepard

Bella Shepard

Genesis Lythe

Zoë Steiner

Zoë Steiner

Tarima Sadal

Gina Yashere

Gina Yashere

Lura Thok

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

The Doctor

Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro

Jett Reno

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert

Digital Dean of Students (voice)

Brit Marling

Brit Marling

USS Athena Computer (voice)

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Gaia Violo

Gaia Violo

Writer

Alex Kurtzman

Alex Kurtzman

Director

Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright

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Episode Summary

"Kids These Days" is episode 1 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1. It scored 5.8/10 from 6,893 votes, ranking #6 of 10 episodes this season (season average 5.9). Directed by Alex Kurtzman and written by Gaia Violo, it aired on January 15, 2026.

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