The senior officers of the Cerritos seem to be on trial and the Lower Decks crew are questioned about the truth of their actions.

We get different perspectives and a non-linear timeline with stories from Mariner, Rutherford, and Tendi. It’s up to Boimler to prove his friends and commanding officers are innocent. Special guest appearance by Kurtwood Smith in his fourth ‘Trek role since The Undiscovered Country.

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