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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
S3.E16
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  • Episode aired Feb 20, 1995
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.7K
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Max Grodénchik in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Grand Nagus Zek is acting bizarre by giving away money and rewriting the Rules of Acquisition. Quark attempts to get the old Nagus back.Grand Nagus Zek is acting bizarre by giving away money and rewriting the Rules of Acquisition. Quark attempts to get the old Nagus back.Grand Nagus Zek is acting bizarre by giving away money and rewriting the Rules of Acquisition. Quark attempts to get the old Nagus back.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.7K
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  • Director
    • Rene Auberjonois
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
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  • Director
    • Rene Auberjonois
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
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    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Terry Farrell, Colm Meaney, Nana Visitor, Avery Brooks, and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Terry Farrell and Armin Shimerman in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor and Armin Shimerman in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rene Auberjonois and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Wallace Shawn in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Armin Shimerman, Max Grodénchik, and Tiny Ron in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Wallace Shawn, Armin Shimerman, and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Colm Meaney and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Wallace Shawn in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Wallace Shawn, Armin Shimerman, and Max Grodénchik in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Cmdr. Benjamin Siskoas Cmdr. Benjamin Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Odoas Odo
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Bashiras Doctor Bashir
    • (as Siddig El Fadil)
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Jadzia Daxas Lt. Jadzia Dax
    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
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    Max Grodénchik
    Max Grodénchik
    • Romas Rom
    Juliana Donald
    Juliana Donald
    • Emias Emi
    Tiny Ron
    • Maihar'duas Maihar'du
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Zekas Zek
    Bennet Guillory
    Bennet Guillory
    • Medical Big Shotas Medical Big Shot
    Mary D. Mascari
    • Bajoran Womanas Bajoran Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Mark Allen Shepherd
    Mark Allen Shepherd
    • Mornas Morn
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Wajacs
    Michael Wajacs
    • Bajoran Civilianas Bajoran Civilian
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rene Auberjonois
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller(showrunner)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is the first episode to be directed by Rene Auberjonois.
    • Goofs
      At about 19:30 the label on the container behind Bashir changes from green to pink while he is playing darts with O'Brien.
    • Quotes

      Quark: I have an idea.

      Rom: Does it involve me?

      Quark: Not really.

      Rom: Aah. I like it.

    • Connections
      References Cheers (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    8/10
    A good Ferengi episode
    I'm not quite sure why there are so many negative reviews. I really enjoyed this episode. Zek is a fun character, and Quark is one of my favourites. I really enjoy Ferengi culture, as they are not villains but they're definitely not part of the "good guys".
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 20, 1995 (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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