"Of Gods and Angles" may be the most representative episode title of "Lower Decks"' fifth season. Not only do the Cerritos crew cross paths with "Star Trek"'s answer to a deity, they also have to broker peace negotiations between two geometrically opposed alien races.

Starbases are supposed to be a home away from home for starship crews, a sanctuary where they can take a time-out in Starfleet-approved surroundings. Starbase 80 is different, a space station so riven with neglect that many officers believe it's cursed.

Lower Decks season 5 features a deep-cut reference to one of Star Trek's most bizarre pieces of spin-off merchandise.

Lower Decks"' latest mission, "A Farewell to Farms", Mariner and Boimler catch up with Mariner's old Klingon buddy Ma'ah on Qo'noS. Since being discharged from the military in disgrace he's been scraping by on the family blood winery — but that all changes when the two Lower Deckers push him to fight for his honor.

"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.

Check out preview images for Paramount+ and Mike McMahan's Jack Quaid and Tawny Newsome-starring Star Trek: Lower Decks S05E05: "Star Base 80?"

Lower Decks season 5, episode 6 name-drops a Next Generation character that's obscure even by the show's deep-cut standards.