His Way (22 Apr. 1998)

Odo is schooled in the ways of romance by a holographic programmed lounge singer.

Director:

Allan Kroeker

Writers:

Gene Roddenberry, Rick Berman (creator),

Stars:

Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Michael Dorn

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Avery Brooks	...	Captain Sisko
Rene Auberjonois	...	Odo
Michael Dorn	...	Lt. Commander Worf
Terry Farrell	...	Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax
Cirroc Lofton	...	Jake Sisko (credit only)
Colm Meaney	...	Chief O'Brien
Armin Shimerman	...	Quark
Alexander Siddig	...	Doctor Bashir
Nana Visitor	...	Major Kira / Lola Chrystal
James Darren	...	Vic Fontaine
Debi A. Monahan	...	Melissa
Cyndi Pass	...	Ginger

Storyline

Odo is schooled in the ways of romance by a holographic programmed lounge singer.

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Plot Keywords:

piano | 24th century | dancing | dating tips

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 1998 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nana Visitor performed the song "Fever" herself.

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Quotes

Chief O'Brien: Julian, are you telling me that you discussed your love life with a hologram?
Doctor Bashir: He's not an ordinary hologram, Miles. He knows about love, life, women!
Chief O'Brien: Three things you know nothing about?
Doctor Bashir: Now, that's a little unfair.
Chief O'Brien: Well, then why are you asking the advice from a 'light bulb'?

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Soundtracks

"I've Got You Under My Skin"
Written by Cole Porter
Performed by James Darren

User Reviews

Introducing Vic Fontaine!

As this episode opens the senior staff apart from Sisko are on the holosuite listening to Vic Fontaine; a 1960's Las Vegas singer. Unlike other holosuite programs he knows that he is a hologram and is very perceptive about human relationships. Odo decides that he might be able to get some advice on how to let Kira know how he feels about her. On the holosuite Vic tries to help Odo with his confidence, getting him to join his band as the pianist. After his first performance Vic has a couple of chesty holograms complement Odo's playing prowess. He still worries about Kira who is on Bajor with the First Minister. Vic's next idea is to have a new singer perform; one who looks just like the Major. When Kira returns to the station Vic invites her to dine with Odo on the holosuite; the problem is he told Odo that he is going to be having a date with a holographic Kira, it all goes well until he makes it clear that he things she is a hologram leading to a rather awkward situation for both Kira and Odo. Of course in the end the two of them end up together, just as they should have.

This episode was a nice break from the war, James Darren is great as the holographic lounge singer, Rene Auberjonois put in a fun performance as Odo, it was nice to see him lighten up a bit and Nana Visitor positively sizzled as she sang 'Fever' while draped across Odo's piano. I'm not usually a fan of holodeck episodes but Vic's character is different as he knows what he is. The ending was great, just what I suspect most fans had been wanting to happen for some time.