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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
S4.E21
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For the Cause

  • Episode aired May 6, 1996
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.7K
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Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell, Nana Visitor, Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, and Ken Marshall in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Sisko must face betrayal when evidence surfaces that Kasidy is smuggling for the Maquis. Meanwhile Garak makes acquaintance with Ziyal.Sisko must face betrayal when evidence surfaces that Kasidy is smuggling for the Maquis. Meanwhile Garak makes acquaintance with Ziyal.Sisko must face betrayal when evidence surfaces that Kasidy is smuggling for the Maquis. Meanwhile Garak makes acquaintance with Ziyal.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James L. Conway
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
Top credits
  • Director
    • James L. Conway
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Avery Brooks and Penny Johnson Jerald in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Tracy Middendorf in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Avery Brooks in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rene Auberjonois and Ken Marshall in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Ken Marshall in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rene Auberjonois, Penny Johnson Jerald, and John Prosky in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Avery Brooks and Penny Johnson Jerald in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Tracy Middendorf in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

    Top cast

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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Capt. Benjamin Siskoas Capt. Benjamin Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Odoas Odo
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Cmdr. Worfas Lt. Cmdr. Worf
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Daxas Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Dax
    Cirroc Lofton
    Cirroc Lofton
    • Jake Siskoas Jake Sisko
    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
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    Penny Johnson Jerald
    Penny Johnson Jerald
    • Kasidy Yatesas Kasidy Yates
    • (as Penny Johnson)
    Ken Marshall
    Ken Marshall
    • Michael Eddingtonas Michael Eddington
    • (as Kenneth Marshall)
    Tracy Middendorf
    Tracy Middendorf
    • Ziyalas Ziyal
    John Prosky
    John Prosky
    • Brathawas Brathaw
    Steven Vincent Leigh
    • Lt. Reeseas Lt. Reese
    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    • Garakas Garak
    Randy James
    Randy James
    • Jonesas Jones
    • (uncredited)
    Mary D. Mascari
    • Bajoran Womanas Bajoran Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Karlotta Nelson
    • Bajoran Civilianas Bajoran Civilian
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James L. Conway
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This is Tracy Middendorf's only appearance as Tora Ziyal in the series. The role was first played by Cyia Batten in Indiscretion (1995) and Return to Grace (1996). In In Purgatory's Shadow (1997), Melanie Smith assumed the role and appeared five more times.
    • Goofs
      The scene in Garak's shop, Quark tells him that his "pants are about a meter too long." A meter is about 3 feet 3 inches and Quark is only 5'6", so this is either a goof in dialogue or Quark wants some short-shorts. Or, Quark is matching sarcastic barbs with Garak.
    • Quotes

      [O'Brien and Worf are discussing the Maquis]

      Lt. Commander Worf: They should be hunted down and destroyed!

      Chief O'Brien: What for? Defending their homes? Look at what's happened to those people. One day they're eking out a living in some godforsaken colonies on the Cardassian border; the next day the Federation makes a treaty, handing those colonies over to the Cardassians. What would you do?

      Lt. Commander Worf: I would not become a terrorist. It would be dishonorable.

      Chief O'Brien: I wouldn't say that around Major Kira if I were you.

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

    User reviews6

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    Top review
    7/10
    Good episode. Boring Penny Jerald
    Good episode. Boring and annoying Penny Johnson Jerald (Kasidy Yates) as usual. If Penny Jerald didn't participate this episode would have one more star.
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    • Jul 14, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1996 (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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