The BEST episodes of Star Trek: Short Treks season 1

Every episode of Star Trek: Short Treks season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Star Trek: Short Treks season 1!

Star Trek: Short Treks are approximately 10-15 minute stand-alone short stories that allow fans to dive deeper into the key themes and characters that fit into the expanding Star Trek universe, including Discovery and Picard.

Last Updated: 9/19/2024Network: CBS All AccessStatus: Ended
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Calypso
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7.70
611 votes

#1 - Calypso

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/2018

After waking up in an unfamiliar sickbay, Craft finds himself on board a deserted ship, and his only companion and hope for survival is an A.I. computer interface.

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The Brightest Star
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7.53
562 votes

#2 - The Brightest Star

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/6/2018

Before he was the first Kelpien to join Starfleet, Saru lived a simple life on his home planet of Kaminar with his father and sister. Young Saru, full of ingenuity and a level of curiosity uncommon among his people, yearns to find out what lies beyond his village, leading him on an unexpected path.

Writer: Bo Yeon Kim
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The Escape Artist
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7.43
497 votes

#3 - The Escape Artist

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/3/2019

Harry Mudd, back to his old tricks of stealing and double-dealing, finds himself in a precarious position aboard a hostile ship — just in time to try out his latest con.

Directors: Rainn Wilson
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Runaway
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7.28
646 votes

#4 - Runaway

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2018

Onboard the U.S.S. Discovery, Ensign Tilly encounters an unexpected visitor in need of help. However, this unlikely pair may have more in common than meets the eye.

Directors: Maja Vrvilo
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