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Starfleet Academy's '300th Night' is way better than its low rating (and this is why)

6.7 out of 10 stars doesn't do director Jonathan Frakes' episode justice.
Sandro Rosta as Caleb in season 1, episode 7, of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy streaming on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Brooke Palmer/Paramount+
Sandro Rosta as Caleb in season 1, episode 7, of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy streaming on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Brooke Palmer/Paramount+
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2. Caleb reunites with his mother

When the cadets arrive on Ukeck, they realize the shuttle is damaged, so SAM, Genesis, and Darem go off to trade for the parts they need to repair it. Caleb searches the marketplace for his mother, only to have her find him first by nearly cutting his throat!

It's only when Anisha recognizes Caleb that they have an emotional and heartfelt reunion. This moment is charged with emotion for more than one reason, though, as Caleb's friends realize he doesn't plan to return to the academy.

After all this time searching for her, he doesn't intend to leave her behind again, especially when she's shot trying to defend SAM, Genesis, and Darem from the Venari Ral.

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