Starbase 80 is different, a space station so riven with neglect that many officers believe it's cursed. Starbase 80 has been mentioned on several previous occasions in "Star Trek: Lower Decks" — Mariner was temporarily exiled there,

Is the next Trek feature ready to boldly go? Reports from the Final Frontier are looking hopeful, but the subject matter isn't what you'd expect.

"Starbase 80?!" plays a long game, taking a gag from the season premiere and turning it into a pivotal moment for our learning heroes to tackle.

We'd forgive you for forgetting, since the alien species only made one "Trek" appearance before showing up on the new episode of "Lower Decks" season 5, an