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Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 release schedule – When is the next episode?

How will things end for our loveable underdogs?

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Published: Thursday, 24 October 2024 at 8:00 am

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Star Trek: Lower Decks is nearing the end of its chaotic journey across the final frontier.

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Although it was greeted with some scepticism when it was first announced, the franchise's first foray into animated comedy has blossomed into a genuine fan favourite.

Jack Quaid and Tawny Newsome have certainly embraced their roles in the Star Trek canon, breathing life into their hapless duo Brad Boimler and Beckett Mariner – even portraying them in live action for a Strange New Worlds crossover.

But now, they're preparing to move on, as the USS Cerritos gets to work on its last mission – and it sounds just as gloriously silly as everything that has come before it.

The synopsis reads: "The crew is tasked with closing 'space potholes' — subspace rifts that are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant.

"Pothole duty would be easy for junior officers Mariner, Boimler, Tendi and Rutherford... if they didn't also have to deal with an Orion war, furious Klingons, diplomatic catastrophes, murder mysteries, and scariest of all — their own career aspirations."

If you're excited to dive into the final episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks, read on for an overview of the season 5 release schedule.

When is the next episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks?

Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 still showing a junior officer shouting at a senior officer

Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5. Paramount Plus

The next episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks will be released on Thursday on Paramount Plus.

Lower Decks season 5 premiered on the streaming platform on Thursday 24th October 2024 with a double-bill launch, and shifted to a one-per-week release schedule after that.

How many episodes are in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5?

Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 will consist of 10 episodes in total, matching the previous four seasons.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 release schedule

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Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5. Paramount Plus

If you're keen to know exactly when you can watch each episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 – including the series finale – consult our full release schedule here.

Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 trailer

Check out the trailer for Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 below.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks is available to stream on Paramount Plus.

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David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

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