Episode 194: It’s All Academic Now
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<p>Star Trek: Starfleet Academy [2026 – present] [renewed for second season]</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.joblo.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-tv-review/">Star Trek Starfleet Academy TV Review: An introduction to the next generation of the franchise</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-ruin-favorite-voyager-224035009.html">Star Trek Is About To Ruin Your Favorite Voyager Character</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX7xzUfbluM">Paul Giamatti Ranks His Favorite Star Trek Shows and Talks Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-karim-diane-tour">Star Trek actor provides BTS tour of Starfleet Academy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trekmovie.com/2026/01/12/exclusive-starfleet-academy-showrunners-talk-easter-eggs-ds9-love-letter-and-keeping-star-trek-alive/">Exclusive: ‘Starfleet Academy’ Showrunners Talk Easter Eggs, DS9 “Love Letter,” And Keeping Star Trek Alive – </a><a href="http://trekmovie.com">TrekMovie.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trekmovie.com/2026/01/13/exclusive-robert-picardo-and-gina-yashere-on-ad-libbing-season-2-of-star-trek-starfleet-academy/">Exclusive: Robert Picardo And Gina Yashere On Ad Libbing & Season 2 Of ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ – </a><a href="http://trekmovie.com">TrekMovie.com</a></li>
</ol>
<p>unannounced “Captain Janeway” series</p>
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<li><a href="https://bleedingcool.com/tv/star-trek-kate-mulgrew-on-janeway-spinoff-series-becoming-a-reality/">Star Trek: Kate Mulgrew on Janeway Spinoff Series Becoming a Reality</a></li>
</ol>
<p><br>unannounced “Resort Planet” series [currently in early development]</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.darkhorizons.com/star-trek-comedy-series-update/">“Star Trek” Comedy Series Update – Dark Horizons</a></li>
</ol>
<p>Trek series that never were, for one reason or another, [such as “Phase II”]</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/classic-tv/lost-star-trek-episodes-from-the-unproduced-phase-ii-series">19 Lost ‘Star Trek’ Episodes From the Unproduced ‘Phase II’ Series | Woman’s World</a></li>
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<p><br><strong>THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere)</strong></p>
<p>Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/william-shatner-said-star-trek-222000335.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKbafMLJ37NbHDFPE7AJsBMErOBCzaXBZ_d6SP5vYR_jR7ct_m7PQW53vZkBstwSj6QvLIBJPCcG14SLXVHToDVZ0WQRlhlBclJhRFDmYIz6-q11MVv3VKsVXG4bgNvikywfTs55mf2uOMf7ziaXEL3TqmeGZocIITlg5K4QNw3s">William Shatner Said Star Trek: The Motion Picture’s Uniforms Threatened His ‘Ability To Procreate’<br></a></li>
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<p>Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/star-trek-actor-spoiled-spocks-193000734.html">The Star Trek Actor Who Spoiled Spock’s Death Before Wrath Of Khan Even Began Shooting</a></li>
</ol>
<p>Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1989)</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9w8124">20 Things You Never Knew About Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country – video Dailymotion<br></a></li>
</ol>
<p><strong>OTHER MEDIA</strong><br>Star Trek books, audio books</p>
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<li><a href="https://bleedingcool.com/tv/star-trek-khan-beyer-discusses-starfleet-academy-canon-flexibility/">Star Trek: Khan: Beyer Discusses Starfleet Academy, Canon Flexibility</a></li>
</ol>
<p>Star Trek collectibles</p>
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<li><a href="https://blog.trekcore.com/2026/01/review-fanhome-star-trek-starships-archer-harlan/">Review — Fanhome’s New USS Archer and USS Harlan Expand the STAR TREK Starship Collection – </a><a href="http://trekcore.com">TrekCore.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.trekcore.com/2025/11/exo6-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-chair-replica/">EXO-6 Reveals New STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Captains Chair Replica with Authentic Lights and Sounds – </a><a href="http://trekcore.com">TrekCore.com</a></li>
</ol>
<p>Star Trek DVDs</p>
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<li><a href="https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-dvd-blu-ray-steelbook-release">Star Trek: SNW season 3 warp-speeds beyond digital (epic SteelBook on the horizon)</a></li>
</ol>
<p>Star Trek video games/board games</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/embracer-sell-neverwinter-and-star-trek-online-devs-cryptic-allowing-them-to-gather-their-party-and-boldly-go-where-saber-went-before">Embracer sell Neverwinter and Star Trek Online devs Cryptic, allowing them to gather their party and boldly go where Saber went before | Rock Paper Shotgun</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/embracer-group-sells-publisher-arc-games-and-star-trek-online-developer-cryptic-studios-but-once-again-clings-on-to-the-publishing-rights-for-remnant-2/">Embracer Group sells publisher Arc Games and Star Trek Online developer Cryptic Studios, but once again clings on to the publishing rights for Remnant 2 | PC Gamer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61260/new-star-trek-into-unknown-release-features-cardassians-klingons">ICv2: New ‘Star Trek: Into the Unknown’ Release Features Cardassians and Klingons</a></li>
<li><a href="https://templeofgeek.com/a-look-into-star-trek-star-realms-borg-invasion-expansion/">A Look Into ‘Star Trek: Star Realms – Borg: Invasion Expansion’</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.masterreplicas.com/en-us/products/destination-star-trek-the-next-generation?tw_source=Klaviyo&_kx=lTuYU-GyEgX-ilDizuR5HHE_tlBdj63pucb45mFILC8.SB8Fus&country=US">Destination Board Game: Star Trek: The Next Generation– Master Replicas</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gamespace.com/all-articles/news/master-replicas-unveils-three-star-trek-xl-desk-mats-inspired-by-iconic-bridge-stations/">Master Replicas Unveils Three Star Trek XL Desk Mats Inspired by Iconic Bridge Stations – </a><a href="http://gamespace.com">GameSpace.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trekmovie.com/2026/01/13/star-trek-voyager-across-the-unknown-release-date-and-switch-2-confirmed-watch-new-combat-video/">“Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown” Release Date & Switch 2 Confirmed; Watch New Gameplay Video – </a><a href="http://trekmovie.com">TrekMovie.com</a></li>
</ol>
<p>Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines</p>
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<li><a href="https://trekmovie.com/2025/11/25/see-janeway-fight-to-escape-the-clutches-of-species-8472-in-preview-of-star-trek-voyager-homecoming-3/">See Janeway Fight To Escape The Clutches Of Species 8472 In Preview Of ‘Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming’ #3 – </a><a href="http://trekmovie.com">TrekMovie.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/the-resurrected-captain-kirk-takes-command-in-star-trek-the-last-starship-3">The Resurrected Captain Kirk Takes Command in Star Trek: The Last Starship #3 – IGN</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nerdist.com/article/star-trek-next-generation-80s-comics-retrospective/">The Wild STAR TREK: TNG ’80s Comic Had a Space Santa – Nerdist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://screenrant.com/star-trek-kirk-revival-bad-decision-last-starship-comic-future/">Star Trek Can’t Let Captain Kirk Go, And It’s Become A Problem</a></li>
<li><a href="https://screenrant.com/star-trek-major-plans-2026-expansion-webtoon-comics-details/">Star Trek Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Webtoon Expansion in 2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://comicbookclublive.com/2026/01/10/idw-preview-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-seeds-of-salvation-5/">IDW Preview: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Seeds Of Salvation #5 | Comic Book Club</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.scifipulse.net/in-review-star-trek-voyager-homecoming-4-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/">In Review: Star Trek: Voyager—Homecoming #4 – Between A Rock and A Hard Place</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trekmovie.com/2026/01/13/see-spock-befriend-a-giant-space-squid-in-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-the-seeds-of-salvation-5-preview/">See Spock Befriend A Giant Space Squid In ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation’ #5 Preview – </a><a href="http://trekmovie.com">TrekMovie.com</a></li>
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<p><strong>MISCELLANEOUS</strong></p>
<p>Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2046140/star-trek-philosophical-episodes/">12 Philosophical Star Trek Episodes That Will Leave You Thinking</a></li>
<li><a href="https://collider.com/starfleet-academy-star-trek-franchise-paramount-failure-opinion/">It’s Hard To Be Excited About ‘Starfleet Academy’ When the Star Trek Franchise Is Struggling</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cbr.com/netflix-removes-all-trek-titles-globally/">Netflix Says Goodbye to All Remaining Star Trek Titles</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fandomwire.com/from-tos-to-strange-new-worlds-how-long-will-it-reasonably-take-to-complete-all-star-trek-episodes-your-complete-2026-guide/">From TOS to Strange New Worlds: How Long Will It Reasonably Take To Complete All Star Trek Episodes – Your Complete 2026 Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-every-klingon-federation-war-explained-2000701584">A Brief History of Klingon-Federation Conflict</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.looper.com/2052963/star-trek-best-holodeck-episodes-ranked/">10 Best Holodeck Episodes In Star Trek, Ranked</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/the-life-and-legacy-of-dr-soong-the-creator-of-star-trek-s-data/ss-AA1SM58u#image=5">The life and legacy of Dr. Soong, the creator of Star Trek’s Data<br></a><a href="https://trekmovie.com/2025/12/31/what-to-expect-from-star-trek-in-2026-a-franchise-at-a-crossroads/">What To Expect From Star Trek In 2026: A Franchise At A Crossroads – </a><a href="http://trekmovie.com">TrekMovie.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://screenrant.com/star-trek-2025-biggest-news/">Star Trek 2025: The Biggest News And Surprises Of The Year</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.looper.com/2061060/star-trek-episodes-predicted-future/">10 Star Trek Episodes That Predicted The Future</a></li>
<li><a href="https://screenrant.com/star-trek-happened-during-stranger-things/">Star Trek’s Renaissance During Stranger Things’ 9-Year Run</a></li>
<li><a href="https://screenrant.com/star-trek-movie-timeline-explained/">The Star Trek Movie Timeline, Explained</a></li>
<li><a href="https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-best-worst-2025-new-years/6">Star Trek’s most fascinating moments of 2025 ranked worst to first</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.westernpeople.ie/opinion/to-boldly-go-where-no-one-has-gone-before_arid-81776.html">‘To boldly go where no-one has gone before’ – opinion – Western People</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.looper.com/2041931/star-trek-strongest-characters-ranked/">12 Strongest Star Trek Characters, Ranked By Power</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatculture.com/tv/10-best-star-trek-moments-in-2025">10 Greatest Star Trek Moments In 2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-christopher-pike-actors-ranked/3">Star Trek’s best Captain Christopher Pike actors ranked</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNcY-_RV2y0">Star Trek: Everything We NOW Know About The 25th Century – YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/scifi/star-trek-boomers.html">Star Trek Showrunner Accidentally Admits How Boomers Saved The Franchise | GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9x0r7a">Star Trek: 10 Times Captains Lost Control – video Dailymotion</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9wyrle">10 Biggest Reveals In Star Trek Novels – video Dailymotion</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.looper.com/2050763/star-trek-deleted-scenes-changed-everything/">10 Deleted Star Trek Scenes That Would Have Changed Everything</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/star-trek-franchise-head-alex-kurtzman-update-contract-feels-future">Star Trek Franchise Head Alex Kurtzman Gave Us An Update On His Contract And How He Feels About His Future | Cinemablend</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mediaplaynews.com/paramount-plus-holds-star-trek-starfleet-academy-world-premiere-event/">Paramount+ Holds ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ World Premiere Event – Media Play News</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nerdist.com/article/star-trek-starfleet-academy-review/">STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Starts Soft Before Hitting Warp Speed (Review) – Nerdist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.trekcore.com/2026/01/star-trek-starfleet-academy-spoiler-free-review/">STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY’s First Class Has a Promising Start — Our Spoiler-Free Review – </a><a href="http://trekcore.com">TrekCore.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-allegory-first-storytelling-rule-explained/">Star Trek’s Allegory-First Storytelling Rule is Fumbled by Most Franchises</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.looper.com/2067867/star-trek-characters-nerfed-over-time/">5 Star Trek Characters That Were Nerfed Over Time</a></li>
<li><a href="https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/star-trek-michael-westmore-documentary-sneak-peek-trailer">Trekkies, Michael Westmore’s documentary trailer looks out of this world</a></li>
<li><a href="https://trekmovie.com/2026/01/14/update-star-trek-not-eligible-for-new-emmy-legacy-award-due-to-a-technicality/">UPDATE: Star Trek NOT Eligible For New Emmy Legacy Award… Due To A Technicality – </a><a href="http://trekmovie.com">TrekMovie.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/i-think-hallmark-should-make-holiday-movie-for-star-trek-fans">Hear Me Out: I Think Hallmark Should Make A Holiday Movie For Star Trek Fans | Cinemablend</a></li>
<li><a href="https://comicbookclublive.com/2026/01/12/what-is-to-be-done-about-star-trek/">What Is To Be Done About Star Trek? | Comic Book Club</a></li>
</ol>
<p>Actor Watch</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.tvline.com/2055199/jeri-ryan-favorite-star-trek-the-original-series-episode-the-trouble-with-tribbles/">Jeri Ryan’s Favorite Star Trek Episode Is A Classic Original Series Adventure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/tig-notaro-star-trek-starfleet-academy#rebelltitem11">Tig Notaro: ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ shows ‘same Tig, different galaxy’ | </a><a href="http://out.com">Out.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-trek-icon-94-announces-213347825.html">‘Star Trek’ Icon, 94, Announces Nostalgic Event — and Fans Are Thrilled</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/star-treks-michael-dorn-questioned-120000298.html">Star Trek’s Michael Dorn Questioned The Direction Of One Klingon Design</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/classic-tv/william-shatner-connects-star-trek-twilight-zone-and-wizard-of-oz-exclusive">William Shatner Connects ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Twilight Zone’ and Wizard of Oz (Exclusive) | Woman’s World</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/tv-shows/how-rebecca-romijn-became-a-star-trek-legend-on-strange-new-worlds">How Rebecca Romijn Became a ‘Star Trek’ Legend on ‘Strange New Worlds’ | Woman’s World</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Main Mission, Part 2 (with an appropriate sound effect)</h2>
<p><strong>Star Trek: Starfleet Academy</strong><br>Season 1, episode 2<br>“Beta Test”<br>Written by Noga Landau & Jane Maggs<br>Directed by Alex Kurtzman</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">End Of Show</h2>
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