It was only a matter of time before we got a transporter accident story. Tendi genetically engineered herself a dog based on her limited knowledge of the Earth animal.

Freeman, Ransom, and Shaxs are off on a TNG Chain of Command style covert mission. Captain Ramsey assumes temporary command of the Cerritos and appoints Mariner her first officer. Rutherford’s transporter mods put Boimler out of phase, so he and Tendi’s dog are sent to “The Farm” with they mysterious District 14.

I summarize the plot and point out and explain all the references so you don’t have to.