Star Trek: Lower Decks

10 Best Episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks - Season 2

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 - S2E1

#10 - Strange Energies (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Approximately three months after the events of the season one finale, the U.S.S. Cerritos is dispatched on a mission where it ends up in a sci-fi event resulting in "strange energy," which Commander Ransom inadvertently absorbs.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 666 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E4

#9 - Mugato, Gumato (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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The U.S.S. Cerritos is dispatched to a planet to investigate an unexplained sighting of a dangerous Mugato.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 609 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E2

#8 - Kayshon, His Eyes Open (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Our Lower Deckers have trouble bonding with Ensign Jet Manhaver, who has been assigned Boimlerโ€™s bunk and shift duties. Meanwhile, we get a glimpse of Boimlerโ€™s life on the U.S.S. Titan, which is more intense than he thought it would be.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 638 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E6

#7 - The Spy Humongous (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Anomaly consolidation day on the U.S.S. Cerritos leaves the Lower Deckers with mixed emotions. Captain Freeman attempts to negotiate peace on the Pakled home world.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 596 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E3

#6 - We'll Always Have Tom Paris (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Assigned a special task by Dr. T'Ana, Tendi enlists Mariner for help. On the U.S.S. Cerritos, Rutherford is consumed by a bridge crew mystery.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 627 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E7

#5 - Where Pleasant Fountains Lie (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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Mariner and Boimler are stranded on an uninhabited planet with a sentient computer. On the Cerritos, Lt. Commander Billups must prove his engineering abilities to an old adversary.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 572 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E5

#4 - An Embarrassment of Dooplers (Season 2 - Episode 5)

Mariner and Boimler try to track down the location of a legendary Starfleet party while the bridge crew deals with an insecure alien diplomat.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 617 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E8

#3 - I, Excretus (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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A consultant arrives on the U.S.S. Cerritos to run drills that require the lower deckers and bridge crew to swap duties.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 582 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E9

#2 - wej Duj (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Boimler tries to find a friend from the bridge, while the crew of the USS Cerritos has free time during a long warp trip.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 607 votes.

Star Trek: Lower Decks - S2E10

#1 - First First Contact (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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In the season two finale, the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked to aid another class starship on a first contact mission.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 599 votes.

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