Overview

• Episode 306, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail,” written by David Reed and Bill Wolkoff and directed by Valerie Weiss, debuts on Paramount+ on August 14, 2025.
• The story follows Lieutenant Commander Kirk on his first day commanding the USS Farragut as he contends with a perilous encounter with a mysterious Scavenger Ship.
• Promotional photos credited to Marni Grossman/Paramount+ feature the principal cast—including Paul Wesley as Kirk, Ethan Peck as Spock—and introduce Carol Kane in the guest role of Pelia.
• A newly released clip shows Kirk navigating an emergency aboard the Farragut, with cast members at STLV praising the episode for charting his evolution toward the iconic captain fans know.
• As the midpoint of the 10-episode third season, Episode 306 builds on standalone adventures and serialized character arcs following the resolution of the Season 2 cliffhanger.