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Star Trek: Discovery · S1 · E5

Choose Your Pain

  • TV-14
  • Oct 15, 2017
  • 47 min
  • 6.8

Lorca unexpectedly finds himself in the company of a prisoner of war, Starfleet Lieutenant Ash Tyler, and a notorious intergalactic criminal, Harry Mudd. Meanwhile, Burnham voices her concerns about the repercussions of the spore drive jumps on “Ripper.”

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About this episode

Lorca unexpectedly finds himself in the company of a prisoner of war, Starfleet Lieutenant Ash Tyler, and a notorious intergalactic criminal, Harry Mudd. Meanwhile, Burnham voices her concerns about the repercussions of the spore drive jumps on “Ripper.”

Season 1

15 episodes
  1. 1The Vulcan Hello

    42 minSep 24, 20177.0

    While patrolling Federation space, the U.S.S. Shenzhou encounters an object of unknown origin, putting First Officer Michael Burnham to her greatest test yet.

  2. 2Battle at the Binary Stars

    38 minSep 24, 20176.9

    Face to face with Klingon vessels, the U.S.S. Shenzhou prepares for the possibility of war if negotiations fail. Amidst the turmoil, Burnham looks back to her Vulcan upbringing for guidance.

  3. 3Context Is for Kings

    48 minOct 1, 20177.0

    Burnham finds herself aboard the U.S.S. Discovery where she quickly realizes things are not as they seem, including the mysterious Captain Gabriel Lorca.

  4. 4The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry

    49 minOct 8, 20176.6

    With tensions and stakes high as Starfleet continues in their efforts to end the war with Klingons, Burnham begins to settle in to her new position aboard the U.S.S. Discovery.

  5. 5Choose Your Pain

    47 minOct 15, 20176.8Now viewing

    Lorca unexpectedly finds himself in the company of a prisoner of war, Starfleet Lieutenant Ash Tyler, and a notorious intergalactic criminal, Harry Mudd. Meanwhile, Burnham voices her concerns about the repercussions of the spore drive jumps on “Ripper.”

  6. 6Lethe

    44 minOct 22, 20176.7

    The U.S.S. Discovery crew is intrigued by new addition, Lt. Ash Tyler. Sarek seeks Burnham's help, rekindling memories from her past. Admiral Cornwell questions Lorca's tactics.

  7. 7Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad

    47 minOct 29, 20176.7

    As the U.S.S. Discovery crew attempts to let loose at a party, an unwelcome visitor comes aboard bringing about a problematic and twisted sequence of events.

  8. 8Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

    42 minNov 5, 20176.4

    The U.S.S. Discovery is tasked with a high priority mission to planet Pahvo and learn the science behind the Klingon's cloaking technology.

  9. 9Into the Forest I Go

    47 minNov 12, 20177.0

    Bypassing Starfleet's orders, Lorca uses the U.S.S. Discovery crew's ultimate asset, the ship itself, in an effort to end the war with the Klingons once and for all.

  10. 10Despite Yourself

    48 minJan 7, 20187.0

    While in unfamiliar territory, the U.S.S. Discovery crew is forced to get creative in their next efforts to survive opposing and unprecedented forces and return home.

  11. 11The Wolf Inside

    49 minJan 14, 20187.0

    The crew continues their guise, and Burnham is ordered on a merciless mission to end the resistance in hopes of returning home. Meanwhile, Tilly works on restoring Stamets’ neurofunction.

  12. 12Vaulting Ambition

    38 minJan 21, 20187.0

    Burnham heads to the ISS Charon with a special "gift" for the Emperor. With the help of an unexpected source, Stamets gains clarity while trapped inside the mycelial network. Saru asks for L'Rell's help.

  13. 13What's Past is Prologue

    44 minJan 28, 20187.3

    Lorca plans to move forward with a coup against the Emperor, propelling Burnham to make a quick decision to save not only herself, but the U.S.S. Discovery.

  14. 14The War Without, The War Within

    49 minFeb 4, 20187.0

    Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery crew are faced with the harsh reality of the war during their absence. In order to move forward, Starfleet must use unconventional tactics and sources to take their next action against the Klingons.

  15. 15Will You Take My Hand?

    45 minFeb 11, 20186.4

    With Georgiou at the helm of the plan to end the Klingon war once and for all, the U.S.S. Discovery crew struggles to fathom and tolerate her hostile tactics. Memories of past hardships are rekindled within Burnham.

Guest stars

Wilson CruzDr. Hugh Culber
Simon NorthwoodShuttle Pilot
Christopher RussellMilton Richter
Kirk SalesmanKlingon
Rainn WilsonHarry Mudd
Tyler Evan WebbKlingon
Conrad CoatesAdmiral Terral
Sara MitichAiriam
Mary ChieffoL'Rell
Jayne BrookAdmiral Katrina Cornwell
Julianne GrossmanDiscovery Computer (voice)
Oyin OladejoJoann Owosekun
Patrick Kwok-ChoonRhys
Emily CouttsKeyla Detmer