As of July 2026, Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 aired in 2020 with 10 episodes — streaming now on Paramount Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1

2020 10 Episodes Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Animation ⭐ 8/10

Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 457 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Tawny Newsome is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 from the crowd. Meet the USS Cerritos and its quirky lower-deck crew as they tackle second-contact missions and unexpected challenges. The season blends humor with heartfelt moments, showcasing the crew's camaraderie and their unique approach to Starfleet duties. Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2020. What keeps Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Tawny Newsome sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Second Contact
2020-08-06
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.
E2
Envoys
2020-08-13
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.
E3
Temporal Edict
2020-08-20
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.
E4
Moist Vessel
2020-08-27
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.
E5
Cupid's Errant Arrow
2020-09-03
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.
E6
Terminal Provocations
2020-09-10
The lovable but awkward Ensign Fletcher makes work difficult for Mariner and Boimler. Rutherford introduces Tendi to a holodeck training program he created.
E7
Much Ado About Boimler
2020-09-17
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.”
E8
Veritas
2020-09-24
Mariner, Boimler, Tendi and Rutherford are caught off guard when aliens force them to testify about a series of seemingly unrelated events.
E9
Crisis Point
2020-10-01
Mariner repurposes Boimler's holodeck program to cast herself as the villain in a Lower Decks style movie.
E10
No Small Parts
2020-10-08
The USS Cerritos encounters a familiar enemy. Tendi helps a struggling recruit find her footing.

🎭 Cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1

Tawny Newsome
Tawny Newsome
Beckett Mariner (voice)
Jack Quaid
Jack Quaid
Brad Boimler (voice)
Noël Wells
Noël Wells
D'Vana Tendi (voice)
Eugene Cordero
Eugene Cordero
Sam Rutherford (voice)
Dawnn Lewis
Dawnn Lewis
Carol Freeman (voice)
Gillian Vigman
Gillian Vigman
T’Ana (voice)
Jerry O'Connell
Jerry O'Connell
Jack Ransom (voice)
Fred Tatasciore
Fred Tatasciore
Shaxs (voice)

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