Star Trek: Lower Decks

10 Best Episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks - Season 1

The lives of the support crew serving on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi have to keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E1

#10 - Second Contact (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Ensign Tendi has her first day of work on Starfleet's USS Cerritos, where she meets fellow support crew members. Boimler is tasked with a secret special assignment. Rutherford attempts to keep his dating life intact while a disaster strikes the ship.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 1152 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E6

#9 - Terminal Provocations (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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The lovable but awkward Ensign Fletcher makes work difficult for Mariner and Boimler. Rutherford introduces Tendi to a holodeck training program he created.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 803 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E2

#8 - Envoys (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Ensigns Boimler and Mariner embark on a shuttle mission to a Klingon compound while Ensigns Tendi and Rutherford spend time together back on the USS Cerritos.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 967 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E3

#7 - Temporal Edict (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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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 mutual lack of respect comes to a head during an away mission.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 865 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E4

#6 - Moist Vessel (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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 and tries to make it right.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 839 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E5

#5 - Cupid's Errant Arrow (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Ensign Boimler welcomes his girlfriend Barb onto the USS Cerritos, much to Ensign Mariner’s dismay β€” while Ensigns Ruthford and Tendi have starship envy when the Cerritos rendezvous with the more-advanced USS Vancouver.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 813 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E7

#4 - Much Ado About Boimler (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Mariner 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 β€œout of phase.”

The episode was rated 7.51 from 786 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E8

#3 - Veritas (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Mariner, Boimler, Tendi and Rutherford are caught off guard when aliens force them to testify about a series of seemingly unrelated events.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 774 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E9

#2 - Crisis Point (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Mariner repurposes Boimler's holodeck program to cast herself as the villain in a Lower Decks style movie.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 765 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S1E10

#1 - No Small Parts (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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The USS Cerritos encounters a familiar enemy. Tendi helps a struggling recruit find her footing.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 787 votes.

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