Approximately three months after the events of the season one finale, the U.S.S. Cerritos is dispatched on a mission where it ends up in a sci-fi event resulting in "strange energy," which Commander Ransom inadvertently absorbs.

Our Lower Deckers have trouble bonding with Ensign Jet Manhaver, who has been assigned Boimler’s bunk and shift duties. Meanwhile, we get a glimpse of Boimler’s life on the U.S.S. Titan, which is more intense than he thought it would be.

Boimler tries to find a friend from the bridge, while the crew of the USS Cerritos has free time during a long warp trip.

The Cerritos crew must prove their worth in a mission race.

A trio of Betazoids cause chaos on the Cerritos.