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"Second Contact" is the first episode of the American television series Star Trek: Lower Decks, which is set around the time of events post Star Trek: Nemesis. The episode was written by Mike McMahan, and was directed by Barry J. Kelly.

Tawny Newsome stars as Becket Mariner, Jack Quaid as Brad Boimler, Noel Wells as D'vana Tendy and Eugene Cordero as Sam Rutherferd, all ensigns on the USS Cerritos.

Other Series regulars; Dawn Lewis as captain Carol Freeman, Jerry O'Connell as commander Jack Ransom, Fred Tatasciore as leutanant Shax, and Gillian Vigman as Dr. T'Ana

"Second Contact" became available on CBS All Access on August 6, 2020. The episode holds the lowest rating in the first season on iMDB, and recieved mixed reviews from critics.

Main

 * Tawny Newsome as Beckett Mariner: A human ensign aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos.
 * Jack Quaid as Bradward "Brad" Boimler: A human ensign aboard the Cerritos.
 * Noël Wells as D'Vana Tendi: An Orion ensign in the medical bay aboard the Cerritos.
 * Eugene Cordero as Samanthan "Sam" Rutherford: A human-cyborg ensign aboard the Cerritos.
 * Dawnn Lewis as Carol Freeman: The human captain of the Cerritos.
 * Jerry O'Connell as Jack Ransom: Human first officer of the Cerritos.
 * Fred Tatasciore as Shaxs: A Bajoran tactical officer aboard the Cerritos.
 * Gillian Vigman as T'Ana: A Caitian doctor and head of medical aboard the Cerritos.

Guest

 * Paul Scheer as Andy Billups: Human chief engineer of the Cerritos and the direct boss of Rutherford.
 * Jessica McKenna as Barnes: A human ensign aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos.
 * Phil LaMarr as Starfleet admiral.
 * Ben Rodgers as Lieutenant Commander Stevens.