Surprised it wasn't mentioned they used the old trick of Phasering a rock to make a camp fire.

It absolutely kills me that they got Susan Gibney to reprise the role of Leah Brahms. Lower Decks' unwavering commitment to its completely random-ass gags is the best thing ever. 😂😂

It would quite entertaining if Robert Picardo would voice his Doctor EMH on this series for a moment and interact with that cat doctor.

I have to say, I *beamed* seeing Mariner on the emotional baackfoot for what is probably the first time ever and it was over Boimler adorably ribbing her about Jennifer. There was just something both hilarious and heartwarming about that moment.

Stevens doesn’t just talk about seeing the koala… he says he saw it sitting on a _black mountain_ 😱

I agree with you about the captains arguing over the rock. It was just tedious and pointless, but the episode as a whole was fantastic.

Boimler's raisin monster is there, which certainly would be his nightmare come to life. I wanted to hear a brief base line from "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" as a tribute to those fun old California Raisin commercials from the 80's.

With the deepest wishes and fears of our main cast revealed I could feel the affection of that the writers have for these characters. This show is peak Star Trek.

Okay. That snake borg was TERRIFYING. We need to see that pop up somewhere again. Preferably in live action.

Just like always: I came here for Trek, but stayed here because I can't get enough of Sean.

Rutherford isn't missing all his old memories. He's missing the memories from the time he got the implant (a few weeks before the first episode of season 1) to the time it got ripped out (last episode of season 1). So perhaps a year. He remembers everything before that and everything after that, just not that year.

I want to see way more Andorians. I loved them in Enterprise and want more.

Lower decks is just my favorite star trek show ever not just from the new trek.

So no one else caught Boimler’s comment about the “Wasn’t there a thing with time travel?” Is that a possible reference to the crossover with Strange New Worlds?

It has to be said that, as batty as he is, Migleemo actually gave Tendi really good advice in his own way. To be a science officer requires more than just knowing stuff. It does require proper leadership skills such as the ability to voice your findings even when you have to fight the captain to make yourself heard. And while I’m sure any Vulcan would struggle to avoid rolling their eyes at the sentiment, the idea of being the ‘Voice of Science’ really does ring true. I can’t help but wonder if Migleemo actually did read Spock’s forward in the manual and just distilled the whole thing down to a few words since those ideas really do sum up a lot of what made Spock so effective in his role. McCoy, himself would have been proud of such an effective bastardization. 😂

I was missing the heated rock as a bonfire like in Spock's brain or in the episode Kirk is split into good and evil by the transporter and therefore they can't beam sulu and his awayteam up. Keep up the good work! I really enjoy the ups and downs

Loving all the characters from TNG/DS9/VOY that have come back on LD and with Okona on Prodigy it's just going to get better. Reconnecting the Trek universe is so fun.

@TrekCulture I'm not sure if Sean has picked this up, but this season the artists FINALLY fixed the navigation lights on the Cerritos! All the RED nav lights are now just on the PORT side and the GREEN ones are on the STARBOARD side!

That poor guy in the bio bed... in a few seasons I'm gonna need a compilation of all the horrible things he survives.

If you told me 3 years ago that one of the best trek shows ever was going to be an animated comedy, I would have called you a mad man.

Absolutely the very best example of "It wouldn't be a day in Starfleet" has to be the TNG episode where Weasely falls in love with the shapeshifter girl. When they get to the planet they are taking her to, they cannot talk to the people on the surface because there is "too much interference for communications". Yet, they BEAM her and the guard down to the surface, which would literally take quantum levels more bandwidth.......

And I say unto you: "I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. "

OMG the Koala, I didn't noticed that in the intro!! good eye!

I watch alot of star trek videos but.... I have to say those with you Sean are some of the best. Keep it crazy my Irish bother. And send my love too, to the Ukraine from a U.S. Soldier. STAY STRONG!!!

I hope Rutherford will use the spheres to find out what's going on with his implanted memories in a future episode.

2 CO's I caught for this is the Green Orb in the episode is very similar to the Loc-Nar from "Heavy Metal" and the gift with the listening device in it is very similar to the Babylon 5 episode "Geometry of Shadows" where Londo tries a very similar action on the Technomages.

Didn’t Galaxy Quest end up doing the aforementioned Rock Monster? That was pretty sweet

AWESOME UPS & DOWNS, Sean!!! Totally agree with your Latinum up and totally agree with your first down. As my late brother would have said: "It was just a little too TOO." and wore a little thin after the first 15 or so seconds of it.

Karlsbad is also a city in the Czech Republic with 49.000 inhabitants. It is a quite famous spa. There is also a Karlsbad in Germany.

Great episode! You missed the Enterprise shaped cheese board! And also found it hilarious that the patient in sickbay is presumably naked, even though there’s just something wrong with his foot!

Right when the episode started, I absentmindedly shouted “Lok-Nar! F*** Ya!”. I enjoyed Star Trek Day yesterday, glad to be watching with all of you, however it did seem a little….off… Keep up the good work Sean!

Did anybody else notice that among the shenanigans they describe from past adventures there's a "time travel thing", that possibly refers to the crossover episode with Strange New Worlds? Which would mean it happens before these events…

I'm fairly certain that the webbed-fingered ensign was voiced by Baron Vaughn (he is credited in the end credits), and that "tiny comedic robot who always gets into trouble" might be a reference to his character of Tom Servo on Mystery Science Theater 3000.

This is a very very small nitpick, just to clarify.. I could be wrong.. But it isn’t Rutherford only remembers the last year of his life, he forgot basically the first season of the show from after getting the implant installed to waking back up. But remembers everything prior of his life prior to the start of s1. But please don’t take this as criticism at all, just correcting the record.… but importantly Great Video! Love your Ups and Downs! I always learn new things and going over the episodes helps reinforce what happened in ep for my memory.

Rock based life probably refers more so to the TOS episode with the silicon-based lifeform where McCoy says "I'm a doctor, not a bricklayer!"

They could have put any excelsior class ship in the episode but the hood was the first excelsior on screen after the actual excelsior. Even more awesome

I love that the “Star Trek Universe” lead-in is now playing in front of all the Season Three episodes. Previously we were only seeing it for the ST:SNW eps. Presumably, going forward it will be in front of the new “Discovery” and “Picard” eps as well. (“Prodigy” is a Nickelodeon production, so I don’t know about that.)

It was great seeing the Hood again. I totally agree with what you were saying about it being an intergalactic taxi cab. Remember, when we first saw it, it was Riker's old ship and was dropping-off Will, Geordi, Beverley and Wesley. Also, that Borg snake was definite nightmare fuel. Snakes alone are terrifying for me, but a giant Borg one was even worse! I think there also should've been an Up for the final shot of the Cerritos and Carlsbad. They looked absolutely beautiful and more higher-quality than usual. As our perspective shifts slowly across the scene, there's a wonderful little reflection off the windows on the hulls of both ships. Finally, good catch with the Starfleet Delta cheese & crackers! But did you also see the Starship cheeseboard on the table, which you can actually get as a real bit of merchandise?

No comment on the raisin monster nightmare, lol? That got a laugh out of me!

The turning to Stone.. A nod to Star Trek Nemesis.. Rock On!!

This is the first time we've seen the outside of a Cali-class ship other than the Cerritos that survived the episode. Maybe Capt. Freeman and her crew are inspiring the rest of the Cali class fleet that they're not expendable!

Some people are questioning Leah being a "crush" for Rutherford, but I think it makes sense: You're a young cadet, studying warp engines. Here's Admiral Scott, here's Admiral LaForge, and here's Commander Tucker. Then you get to Leah Brahms, and it's not a sausage party. The bit might have also worked with B'Elanna as well, but wouldn't be a deep cut.

The "memory spheres" looked exactly like the Loc-Nar from the animated movie Heavy Metal from 1981. In fact the first time one is shown, in the cold open, looked almost exactly like a particular scene from the movie.

I enjoyed the outcome of the crew rivalry; nice to give our gang a nice win and some recognition, without any asterisks attached. Not agreeing with that second down, though. Lower Decks already did that joke with the Mugatu. (Er, Mugutu. ...Mogatu?) I think it's a credit to the writers for resisting going back to that well a second time.

I’m glad they finally fixed the navigation lighting. The side of the Cerritos no longer looks like it has Christmas lights.

eight consecutive Ups, and I'm thinking, "Are we finally getting an episode of Ups and Downs with absolutely no downs?" and then Sean points to the right and the reverse comm badge lights up!

The green dream orbs also kind of reminded me of the movie Heavy Metal; not really a Star Trek easter egg, but in that film a glowing green orb travels the universe/timeline influencing individuals who come into contact with it.

100% thought the Carlsbad crew being nice to them was a fantasy

How did you skip the "running gag" that Boimler is clueless about "love". The moment where Boimler and Ensing Kearns has a moment outside where they try to call the ship at the same time + in near end where she looks loonging at him it seems.

My latinum up is definitely confirming that Mariner and Jennifer are in a relationship, even if its "no labels" right now. We already knew Mariner was bisexual, but this is awesome. The idea that she both dreams of a real relationship but fears being "tie down" (perhaps she's poly, which makes sense as a lot of Trek characters are on the down low) is just human psychology, though Boimler telling her she needs to go back to therapy over it is just 1) true an b) perfect delivery line. My trillium down is also the captain bickers, but it was ALMOST the missed opportunity to have Jessica join the ensigns in the lounge and just hand an arm around Mariner. They BOTH DESERVE HAPPINESS! Show it on screen, don't just reference it with a dream sequence.

Loved the episode and so glad we finally got to see something of Mariner and Jennifer. Really hope they don´t do this relationship just to break them up.

Now I’m wondering if the USS Carlsbad was named for Carlsbad (San Diego), CA 🤔

16:49 all my neighbours heard was loud laughing and me saying "why is it a chainsaw, WHY IS IT A CHAINSAW?"

Paul F Tompkins really had a chance to shine here, he did the voice of Migleemo as usual, the Federation scientist, and the Tellarite from the Carlsbad. I think I may have heard him doing some random background as well.

i was going to comment, before even watching the video, my latinum up is for Leah Brahms... i might have had a thing for her (although more so the real version rather than the holodeck version) i actually thought of her character earlier in the episode already with the slight hope that she would show up some point in lower decks i flipped when she actually showed! amazed to see you give latinum up there as well

The crew of Lower Decks are also fans of the film (or magazine) Heavy Metal. First thing that came to my mind upon seeing the green ball in the cold open was the Loc-Nar, a green ball that would melt anyone who touched it rather than turning them to stone.

I have to say, this was my favourite episode of this season so far. I don't laugh that easily these days and while all of the other episodes made me grin or something, this was the first one where I was really laughing throughout. Not everything was perfect but I have to say I really loved this one. Especially Mariner and Jennifer just made me so happy and I really hope they show more of their romance in the future.

I totally disagree about the captains arguing. I thought it was a fun continuation of the rivalry on the planet between the two crews. I loved it!

This episode was pretty good. Dr. T'Ana with the chain saw was my highlight, made me laugh REALLY hard. However, one thing I'm missing is the continuation of the stories. What happened to the Pakled? What about that whole story of framing Captain Freeman? Is that whole story over? And what about Rutherford's implant? They teased us with a huge story line in episode 2x10. And since then, nothing happened. I love the show, love the characters (esp. Dr. T'Ana), love how they combine classic Trek with comedy,... But I'm starting to get a bit impatient with the storylines that were started, but are not being moved forward.

Wait. So this was the Pollux system where Adonais appeared with a toga, and the first killer fantasy image was the scientist's teacher wearing a similar toga? Edit - Not really a similar toga, but the scientist noticed that the toga made no sense.

Did you miss the whole "phaser the rock" thing? Means the two away teams were just settling into what they assumed was a long wait, because that device wasn't used unless the cave was bloomin' cold, or the 'captives' had already tried everything. Instead, it looks like it was amongst the first things done after bringing the same oddly very specific bit of roof down - just enough to block the entrance, but no further. Only after their chat had been interrupted by the NightmareBall did the teams notice a door, then immediately spot the control panel to operate it. Solid episode, this one, and very funny.

The tip of staff of the rock creature looks a bit like the doomsday machine of TOS & heating the rock with the phaser was so TOS

The 2 away teams' feelings about each other remind me of Derek Zoolander and Hansel's insecurities in "Zoolander"!

Surprised you didn't note that the stories mixed up Boimler and Peanuthamper.

The conversation about the reputation of the Cerritos brings up a very important point... if they keep doing all the heroics, they won't be Lower Deckers for long.

Was the Boimler / cube mention at the end a reference to Umbrella Academy?

08:09 Bikini-clad Jennifer? Hugging Leah Brahms? OK, now I have to take a cold shower. 09:50 Hidden message? What's hidden about it? 15:35 Kukulkan is the mayan name, but the astecan name is Quetzalcóatl, and it's much better! 16:47 T'ana is always an up whenever she appears. Any cat improves whatever they get into...

Sean, just have to say you’ve become one of my favorite KZfaq personalities. Keep up the good work.

You missed an egg: the torches carried by the Myer are the shipp killing monster from TOS only vertical

I love Ransom's rant about outpost scientists because if I was Starfleet that's exactly how I'd feel.

I enjoyed the fact that the Cerritos is visibly duller than the Carlsbad. Felt like a great nod to end of No Small Parts when Captain Freeman opposed any cosmetic changes to the Cerritos..

Not sure if this counts as an easter egg or not, but Paul F. Tompkins played 3 separate characters in this episode, that I counted.

Missed the new Cerritos plating vs the other Cali class skin... 8)

As someone who lives in Carlsbad, CA it was fun to hear my city's name represented on a California class ship!

I saw the episode this today after the livestream of the Star Trek Day. And the scientist, that came aboard the Cerritos with the Rock Monster Guy looks a little bit like Mike McMahan. I think that is a little cameo like a Kurtzman Lookalike in a Pike Hoverchair last season during the Car Chase.

I would give a vital part of my anatomy for John C McGinley to come on as T’ana’s mentor, showing where she learned to be acerbically brilliant. Just as a subtle Scrubs joke. Or, if not mentor, an old rival/lover of T’ana.

The Hood sounds like a nice assignment no drama good replicators presumably lots of dinners

Leah Brahm's actress was last seen as Captain Benteen in the Paradise Lost/Homefront two parter of DS9

One of my favorite lines seems to have escaped you. Right at the beginning when the one guy goes off on the scientists and why they didn't just join Starfleet. He said the just go study spores or some crap. That's a definite jab at ST Discovery!

“Double check the audio” truer words were never spoken.

My Birthday is also Star Trek Day, im so pleased about that. 😄

The end joke about scientist selling Federation secrets to get better equipment is the best joke of the episode - if you've ever worked in Academia. Getting that grant money is hard and you always missing that thing that would make your experiments finally work. It also ties nicely to Ransom's rant in the beginning of the episode being dismissive of science training as opposed to Star Fleet one. Maybe the equipment funding follows the same logic (it may also be a dig at all the science grant funding that US DOD does). After all it does often seem in Star Trek like you need to join the military to do the coolest science.

I liked that Mariner's fears about commitment and becoming "boring" were on display, but I was kind of confused about why her fears also included Jenn becoming a werewolf. That seemed weirdly (and wonderfully) specific. Was Mariner attacked by a werewolf-esque alien in her past?

This episode was absolutely delightful. I think it may be my favorite of all of Lower Decks so far, and there are some good ones in the other two seasons!

I'm glad I wasn't the only one to see the koala at the beginning :)

Love this channel keep up the good work

I wonder if JenWolf is inspired by Captain America CapWolf from the 90s. CapWolf was the first thing I thought. Great look for Jennifer!

Man: It's Kukulkan! Boimler: Wait, isn't it, "Kuke-le-kan"? Mariner: Who cares? We should be trying to avoid the wrath of Kukulkan!

The green glowing balls are very reminiscent of the Loc-nar from Heavy Metal 1981.

First, if the grubs are charred, how are they still moving/alive? Second, in TNG Brahms was an engineer who designs engines. Here, she's a scientist who advanced warp theory. Scientists and engineers are very different creatures. An scientist will tel you it should fly. An engineer will make it fly.

When you were on about the cameo of the Hood, I thought you were about the mention of the cameo of the season 1 Cerritos as the Carlsbad. I thought that was a great detail that the Cerritos got a retrofit when in drydock, but the Carlsbad did not.

GOOD AFTERNOON Sean, I like the episode and I did like the Episode and I think it was a wonderful call back to TNG. I also agree that the two captains fight over who will take the GIFT / RECORDING DEVICE was way over done. TO A SMOKING BLACK CHAROIL, I like seeing new characters from other ships and the USS HOOD was great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

One thing i liked was one of the fears in the background. It was a giant raisin with sharp teeth and tentacles. This is probably Boimler's fear since he's from a raisin vignard and is in direct relation to his dream of being needed by a superior officer and ranking up. This is because going back to the vignard is his fear taken form.

I'm the only one noticing that these fantasy balls looks like the Locnar from Heavy Metal? When we see it in the teaser, i even expected the scientist melts like the guy at the beginning of the movie

How did I not see the koala at the beginning? I'm dying inside!

You saw the delta shaped crackers, but what about the Cerritos shaped cheese board?

Oh Sean... did you forget least season so quickly? The whole reason the Ceritos (which my brain ALWAYS wants to misread as "Cheerio") had to shed it's hull last season in order to save an EXCELSIOR class ship? (which was gloriously somersaulting toward a planet)

Gotta say, the fantasy bombs reminded me a lot of the Loc-Nar from Heavy Metal. Green, round glowy things that usually mean bad things for everyone involved.

For the record, I am already giving this an Up(Like) because the episode was awesome. Against the first down because it pays off with Tendy's story. Against second down because you essentially want to repeat the Mugato joke. Third down... Federation scientists want money? Ok. So we're back to money officially. I'm ok with this down.

Those green globes look like the Loc-Nar from the animated 1980's movie HEAVY METAL.