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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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The Begotten

  • Episode aired Jan 27, 1997
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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7.8/10
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Rene Auberjonois and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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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.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Jesús Salvador Treviño
  • 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
    • Jesús Salvador Treviño
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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    • 7User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Nana Visitor and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rene Auberjonois, Alexander Siddig, and James Sloyan in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Armin Shimerman and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rene Auberjonois and James Sloyan 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
    • (credit only)
    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
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Bashiras Doctor Bashir
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    Rosalind Chao
    Rosalind Chao
    • Keiko O'Brienas Keiko O'Brien
    Duncan Regehr
    Duncan Regehr
    • Shakaaras Shakaar
    Peggy Roeder
    • Y'Poraas Y'Pora
    James Sloyan
    James Sloyan
    • Dr. Moraas Dr. Mora
    Bill Blair
    Bill Blair
    • Various Aliensas Various Aliens
    • (uncredited)
    Clara Bravo
    • Kirayoshi O'Brienas Kirayoshi O'Brien
    • (uncredited)
    Judi M. Durand
    • Cardassian Computeras Cardassian Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Mary D. Mascari
    • Bajoran Womanas Bajoran Woman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jesús Salvador Treviño
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    Storyline

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    • 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
      The O'Briens' baby is born without an umbilical cord. This could be an effect of the odd circumstances of its gestation.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Mora: I was under enormous pressure to come up with results, and I did. My technique worked. The fact that you are standing here whining about it proves it.

    • 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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    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.
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    • Jan 6, 2015

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 1997 (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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