‘Star Trek’: ‘Strange New Worlds’ & ‘Lower Decks’ Crossover To Debut Early; Paramount+ Teases Upcoming Musical Episode

Katie Campione
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Surprise, Star Trek fans!

The Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks crossover is coming sooner than you can imagine. In fact, following the advanced screening during San Diego Comic-Con, the episode is going to be available Saturday at  7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Paramount+.

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Since Episode 7 is debuting early, there is now an updated release schedule for the rest of Strange New Worlds Season 2. See that below:

  • Saturday, July 22 – Episode 207, “Those Old Scientists”

  • Thursday, July 27 – Episode 208, “Under the Cloak of War”

  • Thursday, August 3 – Episode 209, “Subspace Rhapsody”

  • Thursday, August 10 – Episode 210 (Season Finale), “Hegemony”

During the panel, fans also learned that Episode 9, “Subspace Rhapsody,” is a musical episode. That marks a first for the Star Trek franchise. With the announcement came a teaser for that episode, which can be seen above.

“Subspace Rhapsody” will feature 10 original songs, plus a special version of the series’ main title, with music and lyrics by Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo) and Tom Polce (Letters to Cleo, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend).

In Season 2 of Strange New Worlds, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, under the command of Captain Christopher Pike, confronts increasingly dangerous stakes, explores uncharted territories and encounters new life and civilizations. The crew will also embark on personal journeys that will continue to test their resolve and redefine their destinies. Facing friends and enemies both new and familiar, their adventures will unfold in surprising ways never seen before on any Star Trek series.

The series stars Anson Mount as Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Una Chin-Riley, Ethan Peck as Spock, Jess Bush as Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’An Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas and Babs Olusanmokun as Joseph M’Benga. Season two also features the return of special guest star Paul Wesley as James T. Kirk and new addition Carol Kane in a recurring role as Pelia.

Season two of Strange New Worlds is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners. Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Jenny Lumet, Henry Alonso Myers, Aaron Baiers, Heather Kadin, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers.

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