The Life of the Stars

6.2/10 · 3,201 votesFeb 26, 202664 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

A visiting instructor arrives at the Academy and uses an unorthodox method to help the cadets process the emotions of what it takes to become a Starfleet officer.

Season 1 Episodes10

Kids These Days

Beta Test

Vitus Reflux

Vox in Excelso

Series Acclimation Mil

E6 6.7

Come, Let's Away

E7 4.7

Ko'Zeine

E8 6.2Now viewing

The Life of the Stars

E9 6.7

300th Night

E10 6.8

Rubincon

Cast12

Holly Hunter

Nahla Ake

Sandro Rosta

Caleb Mir

Karim Diane

Jay-Den Kraag

Kerrice Brooks

Series Acclimation Mil 'Sam'

George Hawkins

Darem Reymi

Bella Shepard

Genesis Lythe

Zoë Steiner

Tarima Sadal

Gina Yashere

Lura Thok

Robert Picardo

The Doctor

Tig Notaro

Jett Reno

Stephen Colbert

Digital Dean of Students (voice)

Brit Marling

USS Athena Computer (voice)

Crew3

Gaia Violo

Writer

Jane Maggs

Writer

Andi Armaganian

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Life of the Stars" is episode 8 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1. It scored 6.2/10 from 3,201 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 5.9). Directed by Andi Armaganian and written by Gaia Violo, Jane Maggs, it aired on February 26, 2026.

The Life of the Stars

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Season 1 Episodes10

Cast12

Crew3

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Episode Summary