The final season has begun.

By James Hibbs

Published: Thursday, 04 April 2024 at 09:00 AM


It’s almost time for Trekkies to say goodbye to the Discovery crew, as Star Trek: Discovery is coming to an end with its fifth season.

The first two episodes are streaming now, with this new season following Captain Burnham and the crew as they go on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power.

However, there are others on the hunt who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves.

Sonequa Martin-Green has returned to lead the cast for one final time, alongside the likes of Doug Jones and Wilson Cruz. But, after a barnstorming first two episodes, when can fans expect the third episode to be released?

Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Star Trek: Discovery season 5.

When will Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episode 3 be released?

Star Trek: Discovery.
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The first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery season 5 were released at once, but the show has subsequently shifted to a weekly release, with each new episode arriving on a weekly basis, one after the other.

This means that episode 3, titled Jinaal, will stream on Paramount Plus from 11th April 2024.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5 release schedule – When are new episodes out?

Doug Jones as Saru and Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, looking at each of other while stood next to a tree
Doug Jones as Saru and Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery season 5.
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With the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery season 5 now available to stream on Paramount Plus, here is a full schedule of when future episodes will be arriving on the platform:

  • Episode 1 – Red Directive – Thursday 4th April 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 2 – Under the Twin Moons – Thursday 4th April 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 3 – Jinaal – Thursday 11th April 2024
  • Episode 4 – Face the Strange – Thursday 18th April 2024
  • Episode 5 – Mirrors – Thursday 25th April 2024
  • Episode 6 – Whistlespeak – Thursday 2nd May 2024
  • Episode 7 – Erigah – Thursday 9th May 2024
  • Episode 8 – Labyrinths – Thursday 16th May 2024
  • Episode 9 – Langrange Point – Thursday 23rd May 2024
  • Episode 10 – Life, Itself – Thursday 30th May 2024

What time do new episodes of Star Trek: Discovery season 5 come out?

For viewers around the world, new episodes drop at the following times:

  • 8am BST (British Summer Time)
  • 12am PT (Pacific Time)
  • 3am ET (Eastern Time)
  • 2am CT (Central Time)

Star Trek: Discovery season 5 trailer

You can watch the trailer for the final season of Star Trek: Discovery right here now.