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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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Tears of the Prophets

  • Episode aired Jun 17, 1998
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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8.2/10
1.7K
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Michael Dorn, Avery Brooks, David Birney, J.G. Hertzler, and Barry Jenner in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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When Sisko is picked to head up an attack on the Cardassian homeworld, the Prophets appear to him in a vision, warning him of impending doom if he leaves the station.When Sisko is picked to head up an attack on the Cardassian homeworld, the Prophets appear to him in a vision, warning him of impending doom if he leaves the station.When Sisko is picked to head up an attack on the Cardassian homeworld, the Prophets appear to him in a vision, warning him of impending doom if he leaves the station.
IMDb RATING
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1.7K
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  • Director
    • Allan Kroeker
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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  • Director
    • Allan Kroeker
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell, and Avery Brooks in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    J.G. Hertzler in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    Avery Brooks and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    Terry Farrell and Marc Alaimo 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
    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
    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    • Garakas Garak
    • (as Andrew J. Robinson)
    Jeffrey Combs
    Jeffrey Combs
    • Weyounas Weyoun
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Gul Dukatas Gul Dukat
    David Birney
    David Birney
    • Letantas Letant
    J.G. Hertzler
    J.G. Hertzler
    • Martokas Martok
    Aron Eisenberg
    Aron Eisenberg
    • Nogas Nog
    Casey Biggs
    Casey Biggs
    • Damaras Damar
    Barry Jenner
    Barry Jenner
    • Admiral Rossas Admiral Ross
    James Darren
    James Darren
    • Vic Fontaineas Vic Fontaine
    • Director
      • Allan Kroeker
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    • Trivia
      Dukat is seen still using the Federation shuttle he stole in Waltz (1998).
    • Goofs
      When the USS Defiant and the USS Hood begin firing on the moon where the power generators are located, the registry number on the front of the Defiant is NCC-74210, the registry number of the USS Valiant.
    • Quotes

      Captain Sisko: [by Jadzia's coffin] When I first met you, you told me that my relationship with Jadzia Dax wouldn't be any different than the one I had with Curzon Dax. Things didn't work out that way. I had a hell of a lot of fun with both of you. But Curzon was my mentor. You... you were my friend, and I am going to miss you. I should've listened to the Prophets and not gone to Cardassia. Then maybe you'd still be alive. -... - I've failed as the Emissary, and for the first time in my life I've failed in my duty as a Starfleet officer. I need time to think. Clear my head. But I can't do it here, not on the station, not now. I need to get away - and find a way to figure out how to make things right again. And I have to make things right again, Jadzia. I have to.

    • 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

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    10/10
    They sure crammed a lot into one episode!
    "Tears of the Prophets" is an absolutely amazing episode, as more happens in this one that in many two-part episodes! It's absolutely jam-packed with plot, action and significant events--making it a must-see season six finale.

    When the episode begins, the Federation thinks it's FINALLY about time to take the attack to the Dominion instead of fighting a defensive battle. The problem is that while the Klingons are ALWAYS ready to fight, the Romulans are happy to continue a defensive fight--so convincing them to join in is important. Oddly, however, just before departing DS9 for the fight, the Prophets tell Sisko not to go...but oddly, he goes anyway. Oops.

    So, life on the station should be pretty routine, huh? Not exactly. Dukat is now possessed with the dreaded Pah-Wraiths and this possessed jerk is bound for the station--and it will mean the death of one of the crew remaining on the station.

    Overall, this is a very exciting episode, though I am sure many were NOT happy to see a beloved series regular killed off. I didn't like it, but think killing a few regulars now and again isn't bad, as it heightens realism (it should NOT always be red shirts who die). Plus, I liked seeing that under a wig and some makeup, the leader of the Romulan fleet is David Birney--someone who folks of my generation should quickly notice and appreciate. Well worth seeing and mandatory viewing for fans of the series. And, incidentally, an excellent way to celebrate the 150th episode of the series.
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    • Release date
      • June 17, 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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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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