T'Pol asks Archer to accompany her on a top secret mission to capture a fugitive that has eluded the Vulcan High Command for two decades.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "The Seventh" and why being down on Enterprise episodes is different from being down on every other Trek series. Plus! The guys talk about Trip being unwilling to inflict diarrhea on his shipmates, Mayweather in bokeh, and no one being concerned about the Vulcans fiddling with other cultures.

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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.”

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Much Ado About Boimler" and wonder about the relationship to Shakepeare's original work. Plus! The guys talk about Lower Decks riding a joke, the show mixing up its character pairings, and turning your TV around to watch it in "handheld" mode!

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Enterprise discovers a deuterium mining colony that is being controlled by Klingon marauders. The crew trains the colonists to defend themselves and prepare for battle against their Klingon oppressors.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss "Marauders" and why genre shows need to abandon doing their own version of The Magnificent Seven. Plus! The guys talk about Klingons not acting like Klingons, training montages, and beige landscapes!

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

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss getting what we wished for in regards to Star Trek: Lower Decks. Plus! The guys talk about bringing aboard a new main cast member, the hyper-violence of a holodeck gone bad, and give their thoughts about the recent trailer for Discovery's third season!

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Archer spends a night in sickbay with Dr. Phlox after Porthos picks up a deadly virus on an alien planet.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss bringing your dog everywhere you go! Plus, the guys talk about using a chainsaw while very sweaty, T'Pol being the focus of the male gaze, and choosing whether to save your dog or a random stranger!

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

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay analyze "Cupid's Errant Arrow" and wonder if Lower Decks would be better suited to exploring the dark edge of Star Trek lore. Plus! The guys talk about sitcom plots versus Star Trek plots, mixing up the characters, and Wes gives some truncated thoughts about the latest trailer for "The Batman"!

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Enterprise docks with a strange, automated repair space station, which proves too good to be true.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss Enterprise switching up its "mystery" formula! Plus, the guys talk about the characterization of Malcolm Reed, Mayweather's twelve-pack, and trying to delay an automated phone service!

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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.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss the latest Star Trek: Lower Decks episode, "Moist Vessel"! They break down society's discomfort with the word "moist", the success (or not) of the show's attempts to be emotionally grounded, and over-stuffing an episode with ideas!

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The Enterprise NX-01 strays into a Romulan "Minefield" and is disabled by a cloaked mine. Meanwhile, Reed is pinned to the hull of the ship.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay describe how to pay extra attention to make sure you're truly bored. Plus! The guys talk about watching an episode of Enterprise while angry, the survival of soccer into the 22nd century, and surfing an explosion to safety!

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A new work protocol eliminating “buffer time” has the Cerritos 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.

In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss an episode that makes you expect some time travel, only to end up with some new timekeeping habits. Plus! The guys chat about the screen time of the senior officers, cultural misunderstandings, and balancing the stuffiness of Star Trek with the comedy of Lower Decks!

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