Series Acclimation Mil

"Series Acclimation Mil" is the fifth episode of the first season of the American science fiction teen drama television series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The episode was written by Kirsten Beyer and series co-producer Tawny Newsome, and directed by Larry Teng. Part of Alex Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe, the series takes place in the 32nd century, the far-future time period that was introduced in Star Trek: Discovery and follows the first new class of Starfleet cadets in over a century as they come of age and train to be officers. The episode was released on Paramount+ on February 5, 2026. In the episode, SAM sets out to prove herself as an emissary for her people by solving an ancient Starfleet mystery, discovering new parts of herself in the process. Elsewhere, Nahla attempts to garner the trust of Commander Kelrec.

The episode received acclaim from critics, who praised the unique structure and tone, the links to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the writing, and the performances, particularly that of Kerrice Brooks as SAM.