The U.S.S. Enterprise is back, but this time with a baby-faced crew.
Paramount's new series, "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," debuts Thursday, Jan. 15. Set in the 32nd century (3101 to 3200), this new take on thesci-fi classicis about up-and-coming space cadets.
"New cadets arrive at Starfleet Academy, where college life collides with high-stakes missions. Under the watchful eyes of their instructors, friendships and loyalties are pushed to the brink, and every decision could shape the future of the Federation," the Paramount Plusshow descriptionreads.
Ahead of the series premiere, CBS launched aStarfleet Academy websitemodeled after a real university, where viewers can learn aboutcampus lifeaboard the U.S.S. Athena andmeet the diverse faculty. To check out the site, visitstartrek.com/StarfleetAcademy.
Here's what to know about the "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" debut.
Canadian actor, director, producer and author William Shatner is best known for portraying Captain James T. Kirk in the original "Star Trek" television series. He is also the oldest person to go on a Blue Origin mission to space at age 90 (he's now 94).He has also won an Emmy and Golden Globe for his performance in the TV show "Boston Legal."
Here's a look back at his illustrious career starting with a portrait of Shatner in his Los Angeles area office on Jan. 14, 2016, in Studio City, California, before he began a multi-city tour called " Star Trek The Ultimate Voyage Concert Tour." "Star Trek" celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
William Shatner attends the 52nd annual Saturn Awards at Hilton Universal City Hotel on Feb. 2, 2025, in Universal City, California." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
William Shatner attends the William Shatner handprint ceremony hosted by Legion M during 2022 Comic-Con International: San Diego at Theatre Box on July 21, 2022, in San Diego, California." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
William Shatner, best known as Captain Kirk on "Star Trek: The Original Series," signs autographs at the Fanboy Expo held at the Knoxville Convention Center on Oct. 29, 2021. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
From left: Blue Origin vice president of mission and flight operations Audrey Powers, "Star Trek" actor William Shatner, Planet Labs co-founder Chris Boshuizen and Medidata Solutions co-founder Glen de Vries wave during a media availability on the landing pad of Blue Origin's New Shepard after they flew into space on Oct. 13, 2021 near Van Horn, Texas. Shatner, 90 at the time, became the oldest person to fly into space on the ten minute flight. They flew aboard mission NS-18, the second human spaceflight for the company which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Honoree William Shatner and Henry Winkler are seen onstage during the 18th annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, on June 2, 2022, in Beverly Hills, California." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
William Shatner has written a new book, "Shatner Rules: Your Guide to Understanding the Shatnerverse and the World at Large." Posing in his Los Angeles area office on Sept. 27, 2011, the actor recently turned 80 and shows no signs of slowing down with a record album "Seeking Major Tom," a documentary he wrote and directed "The Captains" and a one man show that toured Canada that year." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
William Shatner is carried onstage by a group of stormtroopers during the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to George Lucas at the Kodak Theatre on June 9, 2005, in Hollywood, California." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
William Shatner won an Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama series for his role in ABC's "Boston Legal" at the 57th annual Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sept. 18, 2005, in Los Angeles." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Patrick Stewart surprises William Shatner during the actor's appearance at the Star Trek convention in Los Vegas on Aug. 14, 2005." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
From left: Ernie Hudson, Abraham Benrubi, Enrique Murciano, Heather Burns, Sandra Bullock, William Shatner, Diedrich Bader and Regina King pose at the premiere of Warner Bros. "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous" at the Chinese Theatre on March 23, 2005, in Los Angeles." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
William Shatner performs at Comedy Central's "Last Laugh" at the Orpheum Theater on Dec. 5, 2004, in Los Angeles." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
James Doohan, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and Nichelle Nichols accept their Pop Culture Award for "Star Trek" during the TV Land Awards 2003 at the Hollywood Palladium on March 2, 2003, in Hollywood, California." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner appear at a public signing of the recently released DVD/VHS of "Mind Meld: Secrets behind the voyage of a Lifetime" on March 17, 2002, in Los Angeles. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> See William Shatner 'live long and prosper' from roles in 'Star Trek' to 'Boston Legal'
Canadian actor, director, producer and author William Shatner is best known for portraying Captain James T. Kirk in the original "Star Trek" television series. He is also the oldest person to go on a Blue Origin mission to space at age 90 (he's now 94).He has also won an Emmy and Golden Globe for his performance in the TV show "Boston Legal."Here's a look back at his illustrious career starting with a portrait of Shatner in his Los Angeles area office on Jan. 14, 2016, in Studio City, California, before he began a multi-city tour called " Star Trek The Ultimate Voyage Concert Tour." "Star Trek" celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016.
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When does 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' premiere?
"Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" premieres on Thursday, Jan. 15, on Paramount+. As of Jan. 13, Paramount has not shared an official release time for the series' first two episodes.
How to watch 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'?
The first two episodes of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" premiere on Paramount+ on Thursday, Jan. 15. A new episode will be released each Thursday on the streaming service through March 12.
Do you need a Paramount+ subscription to watch 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'?
Yes, viewers must have apaid Paramount+ subscriptionto watch "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy." A Paramount+ Essential plan, which includes ads, is $7.99 per month, and the Paramount+ Premium plan, which does not include ads, is $12.99 per month. Both plans offer a one-week free trial.
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'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' episode release schedule
Following the two-episode premiere on Jan. 15, new episodes will be released each Thursday to round out a 10-episode season. Take a look at the schedule, per the officialStar Trek website:
Ep. 1-2: Jan. 15
Ep. 3: Jan. 22
Ep. 4: Jan. 29
Ep. 5: Feb. 5
Ep. 6: Feb. 12
Ep. 7: Feb. 19
Ep. 8: Feb. 26
Ep. 9: March 5
Ep. 10: March 12
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' cast
Stephen Colbert as Starfleet Academy's Digital Dean of Students
Robert Picardo as The Doctor
Paul Giamatti as Nus Braka
Holly Hunter as Captain Nahla Ake
Bella Shepard as Genesis Lythe
Sandro Rosta as Caleb Mir
Karim Diané as Jay-Den Kraag
Kerrice Brooks as Sam
George Hawkins as Darem Reymi
How to watch 'Star Trek: The Original Series'?
Feeling reminiscent of Captain Kirk and Spock? The first three seasons of "Star Trek: The Original Series" are available to stream onParamount+. Debuting in 1966, the series follows the crew aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise in the 23rd century.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her atgcross@usatoday.com.
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