Ensign Tendi has her first day of work on Starfleet’s U.S.S. Cerritos, where she meets fellow support crew members.

Boimler is further plagued with self-doubt when Mariner proves herself to be a more naturally talented sci-fi badass than he.

A new work protocol eliminating “buffer time” has the Lower Decks crew running ragged as they try to keep up with their tightened schedules.

Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi must keep up with their duties and their social lives.

Mariner is suspicious of Boimler’s new girlfriend. Tendi and Rutherford grow jealous of a bigger starship's gear.

The lovable, but awkward, Ensign Fletcher makes work difficult for Mariner and Boimler.