Star Trek: Discovery is almost over, with speculation rampant over next week's series finale, which will bid farewell to Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and her crew.

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The show's swan song comes roughly one year after Star Trek: Picard also wrapped up (on its best season yet, no less), leaving viewers to wonder what the future holds in store for the long-running sci-fi franchise.

Executive producer Alex Kurtzman told ComicBook.com his rationale for managing all things Trek, with Michelle Yeoh's Section 31 film and Holly Hunter's Starfleet Academy series being next on the list.

"I think that, contrary to what some people think, we're not really in the volume business. It's not just about churning out lots of shows, it's about turning out shows that mean something," he began.

"So, for me, I think I'm looking for every show to be different from the one that came before it. And that's really the only thing that matters. I'm not looking at this as, 'OK, I'm planning out the next 20 years. What are we going to do?'"

Kurtzman added: "I'm really thinking more [along the lines of] what's a story we haven't told? A crew we haven't met yet? An adventure we haven't gone on? And that is really the qualification."

So, when is the final episode of Star Trek: Discovery being released? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for season 5.

How many episodes are there in Star Trek: Discovery season 5?

There are 10 episodes in total in the fifth and final run of Star Trek: Discovery season 5.

Nine episodes have been released so far, leaving only one remaining – read on for everything you need to know about when the series finale will be landing on Paramount Plus.

When will Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episode 10 be released?

Anthony Rapp as Stamets in Star Trek: Discovery season 5
Anthony Rapp as Stamets in Star Trek: Discovery season 5. Michael Gibson/Paramount+

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 a new episode landing every Thursday.

This means that episode 10, titled Life, Itself, will stream on Paramount Plus from Thursday 30th May 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. Michael Gibson/Paramount+

With the first eight episodes of Star Trek: Discovery season 5 now available to stream on Paramount Plus, here is a full schedule of when the remaining two 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 (out now)
  • Episode 4 – Face the Strange – Thursday 18th April 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 5 – Mirrors – Thursday 25th April 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 6 – Whistlespeak – Thursday 2nd May 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 7 – Erigah – Thursday 9th May 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 8 – Labyrinths – Thursday 16th May 2024 (out now)
  • Episode 9 - Langrange Point - Thursday 23rd May 2024 (out now)
  • 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.

Star Trek: Discovery will continue on Thursday 23rd May on Paramount Plus. Get a seven-day free Paramount Plus trial at Amazon Prime Video.

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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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