Show Stardate Episode Title
57436.2 Second Contact
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. (season 1, episode 1; released August 6, 2020)
none given Envoys
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 quits his job in engineering and explores other departments on the U.S.S. Cerritos. (season 1, episode 2; released August 13, 2020)
57501.4 Temporal Edict
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. (season 1, episode 3; released August 20, 2020)
57538.9 Moist Vessel
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. (season 1, episode 4; released August 27, 2020)
57601.3 Cupid's Errant Arrow
Mariner is suspicious of Boimler's new girlfriend. Tendi and Rutherford grow jealous of a bigger starship's gear. (season 1, episode 5; released September 3, 2020)
57663.9 Terminal Provocations
The lovable but awkward Ensign Fletcher makes work difficult for Mariner and Boimler. Rutherford introduces Tendi to a holodeck training program that he created. (season 1, episode 6; released September 10, 2020)
57752.6 Much Ado About Boimler
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. (season 1, episode 7; released September 17, 2020)
none given Veritas
Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford are caught off guard when aliens force them to testify about a series of seemingly unrelated events. (season 1, episode 8; released September 24, 2020)
none given Crisis Point
Mariner repurposes Boimler's holodeck program to cast herself as the villain in a Lower Decks style movie. (season 1, episode 9; released October 1, 2020)
none given No Small Parts
The USS Cerritos encounters a familiar enemy. Tendi helps a struggling recruit find her footing. (season 1, episode 10; released October 8, 2020)