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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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  • Episode aired Feb 20, 1994
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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Terry Farrell, Rene Auberjonois, Kenneth Mars, and Kenneth Tobey in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Odo and Dax investigate the mysterious disappearance of people from a village. Kira tries to keep a close eye on Quark, while Vedek Bareil unexpectedly visits.Odo and Dax investigate the mysterious disappearance of people from a village. Kira tries to keep a close eye on Quark, while Vedek Bareil unexpectedly visits.Odo and Dax investigate the mysterious disappearance of people from a village. Kira tries to keep a close eye on Quark, while Vedek Bareil unexpectedly visits.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.8K
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  • Director
    • Robert Scheerer
  • 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
    • Robert Scheerer
  • 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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    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Noley Thornton and Kenneth Tobey in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Terry Farrell, Rene Auberjonois, Kenneth Mars, Noley Thornton, and Kenneth Tobey in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Terry Farrell and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor and Philip Anglim in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor and Philip Anglim in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor and Philip Anglim in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor and Philip Anglim in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Colm Meaney and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rene Auberjonois and Noley Thornton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Noley Thornton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor and Philip Anglim in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Noley Thornton and Kenneth Tobey 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
    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
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Colyusas Colyus
    Kenneth Tobey
    Kenneth Tobey
    • Ruriganas Rurigan
    Noley Thornton
    • Tayaas Taya
    Philip Anglim
    Philip Anglim
    • Vedek Bareilas Vedek Bareil
    Trula M. Marcus
    • Female Villageras Female Villager
    Martin Cassidy
    • Male Villageras Male Villager
    Robert Ford
    • Star Fleet Crew Memberas Star Fleet Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    Mark Lentry
    Mark Lentry
      Mary Newport
      • Bolian Womanas Bolian Woman
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Robert Scheerer
      • Writers
        • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
        • Rick Berman
        • Michael Piller(showrunner)
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      • Trivia
        O'Brien mentions having studied to be a musician before joining Starfleet. He played the cello in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).
      • Goofs
        When Odo transports himself from Colyus' office to prove that he and Dax could leave whenever they want, Colyus reacts like he has never seen transporter technology before, but when Odo asks him a minute later if he checked for transporter activity in regards to the missing villagers, Colyus claims that it was the first thing he did like he knew what transporters were.
      • Quotes

        Vedek Bareil: So... what did you think?

        Major Kira: Of your speech?

        Vedek Bareil: M-hm...

        Major Kira: I liked everything about it - except the content.

      • Connections
        Edited into Star Trek: The Next Generation: Preemptive Strike (1994)
      • Soundtracks
        Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
        (uncredited)

        Written by Dennis McCarthy

        Performed by Dennis McCarthy

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      8/10
      Great family centered episode.
      So many good things about this ep. an understanding father accepting of his sons decision, an old man who found his family-even though they are so very different. Even Major Kira finds some joy and companionship. THIS is what Star Trek is about.
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      • Release date
        • February 20, 1994 (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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      • Runtime
        46 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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