We recorded this before the news of the show's cancelation after season 2. many of what we think about the criticisms in the show are here as well our own criticisms.

Nus Braka Captures The small crew of the Athena and leaves them stranded in space. He takes his prisoners and places them along we with the Federation on trial.

We learn how the animosity between Baraka and the Federation began and we learn if the galaxy is r3eady to condemn them.

The academic year comes to an end and the cadets prepare to celebrate and go on break. Caleb is faced with a choice that will effect the rest of his life as he discovers that he may know how to find his mother. Meanwhile, Nahla risks everything to keep her promise to Caleb

The Starfleet cadets are reeling from the Miyazaki fallout, struggling with dark trauma. Chancellor Ake brings in Lt. Tilly, who introduces them to the Earth play "Our Town" as a radical way to heal. Discover how theatre helps these cadets explore their trauma, build resilience, and appreciate the little things again. A powerful, emotional journey.

The cadets are on break but not everyone gets to go on their planned vacations.

Jay-Den demonstrates what it means to be a friend, while Darem has to choose between family, his planetary obligations and pursuing Starfleet.

Caleb stays behind but encounters some suspicious behavior from Genesis. After he is drawn into her scheme Caleb learns that the seemingly perfect cadet destined for the captain's chair struggles with her own ethical dilemma.

The crew discusses the darkest episode so far of Star fleet Academy.

In this Episode we finally learn about the Academies' first photonic student.

Sam decides she wants to have many of the experiences that organics have and chaos ensues. Then something unexpected happens that puts her life in danger and tests her relationships.

The academy is challenged to be effective in debate as the doctor grills the cadets.

Jay-Den Kraag is called out and is conflicted because he isn't a typical Klingon. However he tasked to define what it is to be a Klingon and how he still demonstrates what it means by fighting in his own way.