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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy S1E2 — Beta Test

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy•Season 1•Episode 2

Beta Test

5.5/10 · 6,084 votesJan 15, 202660 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Caleb questions whether he belongs at Starfleet Academy as the new academic year begins.

Directed byAlex Kurtzman

Written byNoga Landau, Jane Maggs

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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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Alex Kurtzman

Alex Kurtzman

Director

Noga Landau

Noga Landau

Writer

Jane Maggs

Jane Maggs

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Beta Test" is episode 2 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1. It scored 5.5/10 from 6,084 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 5.9). Directed by Alex Kurtzman and written by Noga Landau, Jane Maggs, it aired on January 15, 2026.

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