Fair rating?Star Trek: Discovery· Season 1 · Episode 2
Battle at the Binary Stars
Face to face with Klingon vessels, the U.S.S. Shenzhou prepares for the possibility of war if negotiations fail. Amidst the turmoil, Burnham looks back to her Vulcan upbringing for guidance.
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#13In Season 1of 15 rated episodes
#47All-timeof 65 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.6
2017First airedSeptember 24, 2017
Guest stars
Michelle Yeohas Starfleet Captain Philippa Georgiou
Mary Chieffoas L'Rell
James Frainas Ambassador Sarek
Kenneth Mitchellas Klingon Commanding Officer Kol
Sam Vartholomeosas Ensign Danby Connor
Terry Serpicoas Admiral Brett Anderson
Chris Obias T'Kuvma
Emily Couttsas Lt. Cmdr. Keyla Detmer
Arista Arhinas Young Michael Burnham
Tasia Valenzaas Shenzhou Computer (voice)
Ali Momenas Lieutenant Kamran Gant
Damon Runyanas Ujilli
Chris Violetteas Britch Weeton
Romaine Waiteas Troy JanuzziCrew
Adam KaneDirector
Aaron HarbertsTeleplay
Gretchen J. BergTeleplay
Bryan FullerStoryShows like Star Trek: Discovery
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