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The Worst Episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks

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The Worst Episodes of Star Trek: Lower Decks

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...

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  1. Background image for An Embarrassment of Dooplers
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #1 - An Embarrassment of Dooplers

    S2:E5

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

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  2. Background image for The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel

    S5:E3

    The Lower Deckers hunt nanites on a resort...in space?!

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  3. Background image for Envoys
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Envoys

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Kim Arndt
    Writer:Chris Kula
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  4. Background image for Strange Energies
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Strange Energies

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Jason Zurek
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  5. Background image for Mining the Mind's Mines
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Mining the Mind's Mines

    S3:E3

    On a remote science outpost, stone orbs are bringing fantasies to life. Tendi starts her first day as a Senior Science Officer Trainee.

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  6. Background image for Second Contact
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #6 - Second Contact

    S1:E1

    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.

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  8. Background image for Terminal Provocations
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Terminal Provocations

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Bob Suarez
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  9. Background image for Empathalogical Fallacies
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Empathalogical Fallacies

    S4:E5

    A trio of Betazoids cause chaos on the Cerritos.

    Director:Megan Lloyd
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  10. Background image for The Inner Fight (1)
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #9 - The Inner Fight (1)

    S4:E9

    Captain Freeman assigns the Lower Deckers an overly safe mission to try and keep a self-destructive Mariner out of danger.

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  11. Background image for A Farewell to Farms
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #10 - A Farewell to Farms

    S5:E4

    Dr. Migleemo cooks up some hot dishes while Mariner prefers hers served cold.

    Director:Megan Lloyd
    Writer:Diana Tay
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  12. Background image for Starbase 80?!
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Starbase 80?!

    S5:E5

    Ransom uses too much disinfectant gel while Mariner gets paranoid about curses.

    Director:Bob Suarez
    Writer:May Darmon
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  13. Background image for Temporal Edict
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Temporal Edict

    S1:E3

    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.

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  14. Background image for A Mathematically Perfect Redemption
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #13 - A Mathematically Perfect Redemption

    S3:E7

    A wayward Starfleet ensign struggles to find a path to redemption.

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  15. Background image for A Few Badgeys More
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #14 - A Few Badgeys More

    S4:E7

    Three computerized villains return to cause problems for the Cerritos crew.

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  16. Background image for Shades of Green
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Shades of Green

    S5:E2

    Tendi races to stop a conflict while Boimler & Mariner race to stop capitalists.

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  17. Background image for Moist Vessel
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Moist Vessel

    S1:E4

    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.

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  18. Background image for Cupid's Errant Arrow
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Cupid's Errant Arrow

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Kim Arndt
    Writer:Ben Joseph
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  19. Background image for Much Ado About Boimler
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Much Ado About Boimler

    S1:E7

    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 “out of phase.”

    Writer:M. Willis
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  20. Background image for The Spy Humongous
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #19 - The Spy Humongous

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Bob Suarez
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  21. Background image for In the Cradle of Vexilon
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #20 - In the Cradle of Vexilon

    S4:E3

    Boimler leads his first away mission on an alien megastructure.

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  22. Background image for Something Borrowed, Something Green
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Something Borrowed, Something Green

    S4:E4

    Tendi is summoned back to Orion for a wedding.

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  23. Background image for Caves
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Caves

    S4:E8

    The Lower Deckers go on a classic cave mission.

    Director:Megan Lloyd
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  24. Background image for The Least Dangerous Game
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #23 - The Least Dangerous Game

    S3:E2

    On a tropical paradise planet, Mariner questions Commander Ransom on how he structures his away team. Boimler makes a bold career decision.

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  25. Background image for Trusted Sources
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Trusted Sources

    S3:E9

    A visiting reporter on the Cerritos puts Captain Freeman on edge.

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  26. Background image for Parth Ferengi's Heart Place
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Parth Ferengi's Heart Place

    S4:E6

    The Cerritos visits the Ferengi homeworld.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"An Embarrassment of Dooplers" is the worst rated episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks". It scored 6.8/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Kim Arndt and written by David Ihlenfeld, David Wright, it aired on 9/9/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel".