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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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Image in the Sand

  • Episode aired Sep 30, 1998
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.7K
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Avery Brooks and Deborah Lacey in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Having returned to Earth a couple of months ago, Sisko waits for the Prophets to instruct him on what to do next. When he receives one, he begins searching for the woman behind the face in t... Read allHaving returned to Earth a couple of months ago, Sisko waits for the Prophets to instruct him on what to do next. When he receives one, he begins searching for the woman behind the face in the sand in his vision. Meanwhile, back on DS9, Kira deals with a promotion and handling th... Read allHaving returned to Earth a couple of months ago, Sisko waits for the Prophets to instruct him on what to do next. When he receives one, he begins searching for the woman behind the face in the sand in his vision. Meanwhile, back on DS9, Kira deals with a promotion and handling the decisions surrounding her command, and finding herself wishing for the return of Sisko. ... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • Les Landau
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Nicole de Boer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Les Landau
  • 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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    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Michael Dorn, Colm Meaney, Nana Visitor, Avery Brooks, Armin Shimerman, Rene Auberjonois, Nicole de Boer, Cirroc Lofton, and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    Avery Brooks in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nicole de Boer and Brock Peters in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nicole de Boer in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Michael Dorn, Colm Meaney, Nana Visitor, Avery Brooks, Armin Shimerman, Rene Auberjonois, Nicole de Boer, Cirroc Lofton, and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Armin Shimerman in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Cirroc Lofton 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
    • Ensign Ezri Daxas Ensign Ezri Dax
    • (as Nicole deBoer)
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Cmdr. Worfas Lt. Cmdr. Worf
    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
    • Colonel Kiraas Colonel Kira
    Jeffrey Combs
    Jeffrey Combs
    • Weyounas Weyoun
    Casey Biggs
    Casey Biggs
    • Damaras Damar
    Barry Jenner
    Barry Jenner
    • Admiral Rossas Admiral Ross
    J.G. Hertzler
    J.G. Hertzler
    • Martokas Martok
    Megan Cole
    Megan Cole
    • Cretakas Cretak
    Aron Eisenberg
    Aron Eisenberg
    • Nogas Nog
    James Darren
    James Darren
    • Vic Fontaineas Vic Fontaine
    Brock Peters
    Brock Peters
    • Joseph Siskoas Joseph Sisko
    Johnny Moran
    • Bajoran Manas Bajoran Man
    • Director
      • Les Landau
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    • Trivia
      The events of Hollow Pursuits (1990) are referred to in this episode by Worf and Miles O'Brien. Geordi La Forge and Reginald Barclay are also both mentioned by name. It is the only time that O'Brien refers to Geordi by his first name.
    • Goofs
      When Ezri says Dax's "seven other hosts" are with her, this contradicts her statement at the beginning of the episode where she lists six of them (Lela, Tobin, Emony, Audrid, Joran, and Curzon) and Sisko has to remind her of Torias. They don't mention Jadzia, but that could be implied. That makes eight other hosts, not seven. However, she appears to have also forgotten Verad; there are actually nine other hosts (Ezri is the tenth). Jadzia had frequently made a similar mistake, as she always stated up until she died that she was the eighth Dax host; she apparently didn't include Verad either.
    • Quotes

      Joseph Sisko: Life is full of choices. You make them and hope for the best. Sometimes you're right; sometimes you're not.

    • Connections
      Featured in What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      Written by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Prophets, Pah-wraiths, Romulans, and New Dax
    The Pah-wraiths are gaining followers.

    Sisko is taking time off to wash potatoes, pursue art and music, and treasure hunt for prophets. Finds his mom instead.

    Worf needs a victory not convoy duty so he goes to Vic's to express his frustrations before getting drunk with Obrien and warming his cockles.

    Kira doesn't trust the Romulans but she makes friends with one anyway and lets her set up a hospital so they can play poker.

    Demar and Weyoun have an excellent intelligence network.

    Other notes:

    Demar's character is developed nicely here. His exchange with Weyoun early in the episodes says a lot about who he is as a man. He's an underrated and often over looked supporting character but I absolutely love him. New Dax is easy on the eyes and easy to like. Nog is the anti-Scrappy Doo, Jake is the anti-Wesley Crusher.

    Verdict: Strong start to a new season. The writers take their time to develop individual characters and themes to drive the story. Much of what happens here sets the stage for the final episodes.

    Fun Facts:

    Neon signs are still a thing in 24th century New Orleans. Eating the heart of an enemy ensures passage to Stovelcore.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 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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