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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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In the Pale Moonlight

  • Episode aired Apr 15, 1998
  • TV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
9.4/10
4.5K
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Jeffrey Combs, Casey Biggs, and Andrew Robinson in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
ActionAdventureDramaSci-FiThriller

To save the Federation in a critical scheme, Sisko comes to realize that he must violate its fundamental principles to do so.To save the Federation in a critical scheme, Sisko comes to realize that he must violate its fundamental principles to do so.To save the Federation in a critical scheme, Sisko comes to realize that he must violate its fundamental principles to do so.

  • Director
    • Victor Lobl
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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    • IMDb RATING
    9.4/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Victor Lobl
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
    • Stars
      • Avery Brooks
      • Rene Auberjonois
      • Michael Dorn
    • 39User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Captain Benjamin 'Ben' Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Constable Odo
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Cmdr. Worf
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Dax
    Cirroc Lofton
    Cirroc Lofton
    • Jake Sisko
    • (credit only)
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brien
    • (credit only)
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Quark
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Julian Bashir
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kira Nerys
    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    • Garak
    • (as Andrew J. Robinson)
    Jeffrey Combs
    Jeffrey Combs
    • Weyoun
    Casey Biggs
    Casey Biggs
    • Damar
    Howard Shangraw
    • Grathon Tolar
    Stephen McHattie
    Stephen McHattie
    • Vreenak
    Judi M. Durand
    • Station Computer
    • (voice)
    • (as Judi Durand)
    Cathy DeBuono
    Cathy DeBuono
    • M'Pella
    • (uncredited)
    Brian Demonbreun
    Brian Demonbreun
    • Science Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Ryan Christopher Keys
    Ryan Christopher Keys
    • Science Chief Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Victor Lobl
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    • Trivia
      The idea for Sisko to slowly undress as the episode progresses was director Victor Lobl's, who saw it as serving a double function; on the one hand, Sisko loosening and removing his clothing was simply to convey the passage of time as he paced around the room, on the other it was a thematic metaphor for how, as Sisko narrates his log, he is literally baring his soul.
    • Goofs
      After the Dominion has taken Betazed, Kira asserts that puts them in a position to take Vulcan and Alpha Centauri. Both planets are known to be very close to Earth (Alpha Centauri is a real star location approximately 4.37 light years from Earth's solar system, a very short distance for warp-capable civilizations), the Federation's capital, yet no mention is made of Earth being in a vulnerable position.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Captain Sisko: So... I lied. I cheated. I bribed men to cover the crimes of other men. I am an accessory to murder. But the most damning thing of all... I think I can live with it. And if I had to do it all over again - I would. Garak was right about one thing: a guilty conscience is a small price to pay for the safety of the Alpha Quadrant. So I will learn to live with it... Because I can live with it... I can live with it... Computer - erase that entire personal log.

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

    User reviews39

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    10/10

    One of the Best Trek Episodes I've Ever Seen

    I'm currently making my way through DS9 for the first time, and I've really enjoyed the series as a whole. There are a lot of outstanding episodes, but this is at the top of my list.

    To me, this has just about everything you'd want from a great Trek story-questions surrounding the nature of morality, an expertly written script, great acting, and some of the best character development in all of Trek lore.
    • piratecannon
    • May 30, 2021
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    • Release date
      • April 15, 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(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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