‘Strange New Worlds’ Season 3, Episode 6 Is a Can’t-Miss Classic ‘Star Trek’ Adventure

By design, most of the stories in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds are somewhat standalone. But, because the show technically is a prequel to the classic 1960s show, there are also moments where the series gives us origin stories of various aliens, technologies, or, as is the case this week, origins of certain relationships.

Strange New Worlds, Season 3, Episode 6, is streaming soon, and the story of this episode, without revealing too much, will be one that fans won’t want to miss. Ever wondered what it was like the first time James T. Kirk really took command of a starship? That question is answered in this episode. Here’s when to stream and what to know about Strange New Worlds, Season 3, Episode 6. No spoilers ahead.

What is the release date for Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 6?

Strange New Worlds, Season 3, Episode 6, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” will hit Paramount+ on Thursday, August 14. This will begin the second half of Season 3, which will have 10 episodes in total.

What is the streaming time for Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 6?

Like most other Paramount+ shows, Strange New Worlds begins streaming new episodes at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time, which is 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time. So, Season 3, Episode 6, will drop very early Thursday morning, or late on Wednesday night, depending on where you’re located.

What is the plot of Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 6?

Spock (Ethan Peck) and Kirk (Paul Wesley) in ‘Strange New Worlds’ Season 3, Episode 6.

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Without actually spoiling the episode, the basic story of “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” is all about the circumstances under which Jim Kirk (Paul Wesley) first takes command of a starship in a crisis situation. This episode features a lot of interplay between Kirk and Spock (Ethan Peck) as well as Kirk and Scotty (Martin Quinn).

The tone and feeling of this episode are very much in line with classic episodes from the 1960s series, and will also probably remind fans a bit of the 2009 J.J. Abrams reboot. In short, this is old-school Star Trek action, featuring the classic characters dealing with a unique and deadly outer space problem.

If you’re looking for a Strange New Worlds episode to convert a random friend, this week’s might be the one.