Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1

Summary Ensign Tendi has her first day of work on Starfleet’s U.S.S. Cerritos, where she meets fellow support crew members, Ensigns Mariner, Boimler and Rutherford. Meanwhile, Boimler is tasked with…

Summary After a high profile mission goes awry, Boimler is further plagued with self doubt when Mariner proves herself to be a more naturally talented sci-fi badass than he. Rutherford…

Summary A new work protocol eliminating “buffer time” has the Lower Decks crew running ragged as they try to keep up with their tightened schedules. Ensign Mariner and Commander Ransom’s…

Summary Captain Freeman seeks the ultimate payback after Mariner blatantly disrespects her in front of the crew. A well meaning Tendi accidentally messes up a Lieutenant’s attempt at spiritual ascension…

SummaryMariner is suspicious of Boimler's new girlfriend. Tendi and Rutherford grow jealous of a bigger starship's gear.Our TakeMiddle of the road. Watchable, but you'll forget the details by next episode.

Summary The lovable, but awkward, Ensign Fletcher makes work difficult for Mariner and Boimler. Rutherford introduces Tendi to a holodeck training program he created. Our Take A middling episode that…

SummaryMariner tries to impress her best friend from Starfleet Academy who is now a visiting Captain. Boimler is sent to a Starfleet medical ship after a transporter accident puts him…

SummaryMariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford are caught off guard when aliens force them to testify about a series of seemingly unrelated events.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning…

SummaryMariner repurposes Boimler's holodeck program to cast herself as the villain in a Lower Decks style movie.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

SummarySeason finale. The U.S.S. Cerritos encounters a familiar enemy. Tendi helps a struggling recruit find her footing.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why…