Star Trek: Lower Decks made a TNG joke its big bad for the finale. 1 / 8
The Cerritos was tricked and ambushed by the Pakleds. 2 / 8
They previously appeared in The Next Generation episode "Samaritan Snare." 3 / 8
Though perceived as inept, they were able to kidnap Geordi La Forge. 4 / 8
In Lower Decks, the Pakleds have outfitted their ships with weapons from 30 species. 5 / 8
This makes them extremely dangerous, vaporizing any ship in their path. 6 / 8
The Cerritos escapes the Pakleds by the skin of its teeth. 7 / 8
Star Trek: Lower Decks' first season is now available on CBS All Access. 8 / 8