The Begotten

Episode aired Jan 27, 1997
TV-PG
46m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

2.2K

YOUR RATING

Rene Auberjonois and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi Thriller

The discovery of an infant Changeling gives Odo a chance to correct what he sees as the "mistakes" in his upbringing. But as Starfleet's pressure for results grows, he has to turn to his "fa... Read allThe discovery of an infant Changeling gives Odo a chance to correct what he sees as the "mistakes" in his upbringing. But as Starfleet's pressure for results grows, he has to turn to his "father," Dr. Mora.The discovery of an infant Changeling gives Odo a chance to correct what he sees as the "mistakes" in his upbringing. But as Starfleet's pressure for results grows, he has to turn to his "father," Dr. Mora.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

2.2K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Miles O'Brien mentions not being able to witness Keiko give birth to Molly, an event which occurred in Disaster (1991). In that episode, O'Brien was stuck on the bridge of the Enterprise following a shipwide failure, and Keiko (along with Worf, who ultimately delivered Molly) was injured in Ten Forward, with no way for the two of them to communicate.

Goofs
When the the computer notifies Odo the Changling life signs were fluctuating he tells it to notify Dr. Mora to meet him in the lab. Odo prior to this told Quark Dr. Mora went to bed. Well Dr. Mora must be sleeping in the lab because he was there before Odo arrived and already knew what was happening.

Quotes
Lt. Commander Worf: Constable... why are you talking to your beverage?
Odo: It's not a beverage. It's a Changeling.

Connections
References Star Trek: The Next Generation: Disaster (1991)

Soundtracks
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
Performed by Dennis McCarthy

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Review

Featured review

7/10

Odo's a daddy.

When the episode begins, out of the blue Quark offers to sell Odo a dead Changeling. However, it turns out the blob of goo is alive-- and a baby. Now Odo is determined to raise it the right way--not poked and prodded and electrocuted to get it to learn to change shapes the way he was. However, unexpectedly the old Bajoran scientist who raised Odo shows up and insists on staying to watch Odo and the Goo's progress.

The other plot involves Major Kira and her troubles birthing. It seems that Bajoran women only give birth when they are totally relaxed (and it involves a lot of annoying 'music'). Soon, unfortunately, the tension levels rise and it looks as if she'll never have the baby for the O'Briens.

In some ways this was a touching episode--at least the Odo portions. I liked seeing so much emotion in the character and how this story played out for him. As for the O'Briens and the Major, this seemed more like annoying filler and I was glad this was the secondary plot. Overall, a mildly enjoyable mixed bag.