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The Worst Episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Every episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy!

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A young group of cadets come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they will discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 3 - Vitus Reflux
    5.0/10(2190 votes)

    #1 - Vitus Reflux

    S1:E3

    While our cadets compete to join an elite team at the Academy, a battle of escalating pranks breaks out between Starfleet Academy and a rival school. Tensions rise fast, threatening their newly-emerging bonds and a blossoming romance.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writers:Alex Taub, Kiley Rossetter

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  2. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 2 - Beta Test
    5.5/10(3394 votes)

    #2 - Beta Test

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Alex Kurtzman
    Writers:Noga Landau, Jane Maggs

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  3. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 1 - Kids These Days
    5.9/10(4077 votes)

    #3 - Kids These Days

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Alex Kurtzman
    Writer:Gaia Violo

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  4. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 1 Episode 4 - Vox in Excelso
    6.5/10(928 votes)

    #4 - Vox in Excelso

    S1:E4

    When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out a beloved but infamous Star Trek species, a cadet is forced to confront his past and strained relationship with his family. As he pursues an unexpected method of coping, Nahla races against time to save this species from extinction.

    Director:Douglas Aarniokoski
    Writers:Gaia Violo, Eric Anthony Glover

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Vitus Reflux" is the worst rated episode of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy". It scored 5/10 based on 2190 votes. Directed by Douglas Aarniokoski and written by Alex Taub, Kiley Rossetter, it aired on 1/22/2026. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Beta Test".