It's been an up-and-down year for Star Trek, but despite Section 31 being panned and the mixed opinions about Strange New Worlds Season 3, I'm still as hyped as ever for what the new year holds. The 2026 TV schedule has the new series Starfleet Academy coming to those with a Paramount+ subscription. In fact, the streaming service is a good idea to have in general heading into the new year, as it has a Star Trek episode in its library that's perfect to watch on New Year's Eve.
I totally get that not every Star Trek fan has seen every episode of every show. As such, some may not be aware of one of the great Voyager episodes in the latter run, which tells the perfect story for Trekkies looking for something to watch on New Year's Eve. Don't worry, no spoilers ahead, as I'll just hit on the broad strokes as to why "11:59" is a great episode to watch ahead of 2026.
