When It Rains... (5 May 1999)

Kira gets sent behind Cardassian lines in an effort to train them in resistance fighting. When Dr. Bashir learns of the deadly disease that Odo is infected with, he gets met with barriers ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Dorn

Writers:

Gene Roddenberry (creator), Rick Berman (creator),

Stars:

Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Nicole de Boer

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Avery Brooks	...	Captain Sisko
Rene Auberjonois	...	Odo
Nicole de Boer	...	Lieutenant Ezri Dax (as Nicole deBoer)
Michael Dorn	...	Lt. Commander Worf
Cirroc Lofton	...	Jake Sisko (credit only)
Colm Meaney	...	Chief O'Brien
Armin Shimerman	...	Quark
Alexander Siddig	...	Doctor Bashir
Nana Visitor	...	Colonel Kira
Louise Fletcher	...	Kai Winn
Andrew Robinson	...	Garak (as Andrew J. Robinson)
Casey Biggs	...	Damar
Marc Alaimo	...	Gul Dukat
J.G. Hertzler	...	Martok
Barry Jenner	...	Admiral Ross

Storyline

Kira gets sent behind Cardassian lines in an effort to train them in resistance fighting. When Dr. Bashir learns of the deadly disease that Odo is infected with, he gets met with barriers when trying to obtain his medical records from Starfleet. And Martok gets blindsided by Gowron when he arrives on DS9, announcing that he has assumed command of the Klingon fleet.

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Plot Keywords:

24th century | directed by star

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 1999 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last episode directed by 'Michael Dorn' (Worf).

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Quotes

Gowron: The son of Mogh...
Lt. Commander Worf: Chancellor.
Gowron: [to Martok] They say you've made him part of your house.
Martok: That's true.
Gowron: [after a long look at Worf] Then what is past is past. If Martok considers you his brother, that's all I need to know. Come, I've brought a barrel of the finest bloodwine, and it must be drunk tonight!
[Klingons leave]
Captain Sisko: [to Admiral Ross] I guess we're not invited.

User Reviews

Training the Cardassians

Now that the Cardassians are fighting a guerilla war against the Dominion they need an expert in the field to teach them how to fight in a way they are not familiar; the person they get is Col. Kira who is not very happy to be working with her old enemies, not that all of the Cardassians are that happy to be working with her. On this mission she is accompanied by Garak and Odo. Odo has other worries as Dr Bashir has discovered that he is infected with the same disease that has affected the other Founders, initially it is assumed that he contracted the disease when he linked with a Founder however Bashir's investigations lead to a much more disturbing conclusion. On Bajor Kai Winn continues to try to find a way to free the Pah Wraiths, Dukat tries too but as soon as he tries to read the book he is struck blind. In a fourth storyline Klingon Chancellor Gowron arrives on DS9 ostensibly to bestow an honour on Martok but after making the award he announces that he personally will take over the leadership of the Klingon campaign even though he is a politician with no military skills.

This episode may have had four major story lines but it shouldn't be confusing to anybody who has been watching the series for long, in fact I found it kept the story exciting as no one story dominated. It is also nice to see Star Fleet being shown in a way that suggests it is far from perfect.