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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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  • Episode aired Oct 28, 1998
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.6K
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Armin Shimerman, Nicole de Boer, and Cathy DeBuono in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Dr. Bashir attempts to bring one of his genetically engineered friends out of the catatonic state she is in, and when he is successful, he begins to fall for her.Dr. Bashir attempts to bring one of his genetically engineered friends out of the catatonic state she is in, and when he is successful, he begins to fall for her.Dr. Bashir attempts to bring one of his genetically engineered friends out of the catatonic state she is in, and when he is successful, he begins to fall for her.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jonathan West
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Nicole de Boer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonathan West
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Nicole de Boer
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    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Faith Salie and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Hilary Shepard, Michael Keenan, Tim Ransom, and Faith Salie in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Faith Salie and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Faith Salie in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Hilary Shepard, Michael Keenan, and Tim Ransom in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Capt. Benjamin Siskoas Capt. Benjamin Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Odoas Odo
    Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer
    • Lieutenant Ezri Daxas Lieutenant Ezri Dax
    • (as Nicole deBoer)
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Cmdr. Worfas Lt. Cmdr. Worf
    • (credit only)
    Cirroc Lofton
    Cirroc Lofton
    • Jake Siskoas Jake Sisko
    • (credit only)
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brienas Chief Miles O'Brien
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Quarkas Quark
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Bashiras Doctor Bashir
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Colonel Kiraas Colonel Kira
    Tim Ransom
    Tim Ransom
    • Jackas Jack
    Faith Salie
    Faith Salie
    • Sarina Douglasas Sarina Douglas
    • (as Faith C. Salie)
    Hilary Shepard
    Hilary Shepard
    • Laurenas Lauren
    • (as Hilary Shepard Turner)
    Michael Keenan
    Michael Keenan
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Aron Eisenberg
    Aron Eisenberg
    • Nogas Nog
    Randy James
    Randy James
    • Officeras Officer
    Sam Alejan
    • Science Division Officeras Science Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Uriah Carr
    • Starfleet Officeras Starfleet Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Amy Kate Connolly
    • Command Division Officeras Command Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jonathan West
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    • Trivia
      A sequel to Statistical Probabilities (1997). Since the plotline revolves around Sarina, who was catatonic in the previous episode, the producers weren't sure if she could handle an episode where she must talk and carry a lot of the story. So they took the unusual step of having her audition for a part she had already played. According to the producers, "the role was hers to lose, but within seconds, we knew she was in."
    • Goofs
      When the group of enhanced individuals is singing scales in the cargo bay, Jack's voice does not match his lip movements. The timbre of his voice also changes noticeably. That is because actor Tim Ransom is tone deaf and could not perform his own singing, or apparently fake it.
    • Quotes

      [Bashir finds Sarina in his quarters]

      Doctor Bashir: Sarina? What are you doing here? How did you get in?

      Sarina: It wasn't hard. Your access code only has six digits.

    • Connections
      References Cheers (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)
      Written by Dennis McCarthy
      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews16

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    7/10
    Too Many Mountains to Climb in the Blink of an Eye
    The curse of TV series is the amount of time required. The main characters are stuck in a defined space and time. Dr. Bashir works to help the genetically enhanced, introverted to the nth degree, girl from a precious episode. Once he finds a way (thanks to the genius of her unconventional friends), he falls in love with her. It's obvious that she is brilliant, perhaps more brilliant than he. This is a study in impatience confronting loneliness. It seldom works. This is a passing episode but a little too predictable and pat.
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    • Nov 9, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 28, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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