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The Nagus

  • Episode aired Mar 21, 1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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The Ferengi leader, Grand Nagus Zek, comes to the station. He seems very interested in Quark's bar.The Ferengi leader, Grand Nagus Zek, comes to the station. He seems very interested in Quark's bar.The Ferengi leader, Grand Nagus Zek, comes to the station. He seems very interested in Quark's bar.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Livingston
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Livingston
  • 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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    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Wallace Shawn, Armin Shimerman, and Tiny Ron in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Armin Shimerman, Barry Gordon, Max Grodénchik, and Lou Wagner in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Armin Shimerman in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Armin Shimerman and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Armin Shimerman, Lee Arenberg, and Max Grodénchik in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Wallace Shawn, Lee Arenberg, Tiny Ron, and Lou Wagner in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Wallace Shawn and Aron Eisenberg in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Colm Meaney in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

    Top cast

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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
    Max Grodénchik
    Max Grodénchik
    • Romas Rom
    Lou Wagner
    Lou Wagner
    • Kraxas Krax
    Barry Gordon
    Barry Gordon
    • Navaas Nava
    Lee Arenberg
    Lee Arenberg
    • Gralas Gral
    Aron Eisenberg
    Aron Eisenberg
    • Nogas Nog
    Tiny Ron
    • Maihar'duas Maihar'du
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Zekas Zek
    Scott Barry
    Scott Barry
    • Bajoran Officeras Bajoran Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Coffee
    • Bajoran Civillianas Bajoran Civillian
    • (uncredited)
    Brian Demonbreun
    Brian Demonbreun
    • Starfleet Science Officeras Starfleet Science Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Livingston
    • 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
      Morn Mark Allen Shepherd is heard laughing at a joke told by Quark. Although Morn appears in 93 of the series' 173 episodes, he never speaks during the series. This is the only episode you hear his voice, albeit laughing. The laugh is Shepherd's own voice.
    • Goofs
      Benjamin Sisko finds his son Jake is secretly teaching the Ferengi Nog. One of the facts Nog recites is that Bajor is the largest planet in its system, and that it has three moons, to which Jake agrees. Bajor, however, is said to have five moons. For example, later in the first season, "Progress" features a story line about a drilling operation on Bajor's fifth moon named Jeraddo.
    • Quotes

      Commander Sisko: Going through my own adolescence was difficult enough. Surviving my son's is going to take a miracle.

    • Connections
      Featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: What You Leave Behind (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews14

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    Top review
    9/10
    A rare funny episode...
    The first season of "Star Trek: Deep Space 9" was generally a deadly serious and tremendously under-emotive. So, "The Nagus" clearly stands out because it is so different in style.

    The show begins with the Grand Nagus (Wallace Shawn) arriving on the station. This sends Quark into a dither because he assumes this Ferengi leader is out to steal his club. However, the venerable Grand Nagus actually has a more sinister plan--one that comes as a huge surprise to everyone. The first part of his plan is a total surprise, as he appoints Quark his successor! What's the second part? See the show to find out for yourself.

    This is a light-hearted and rather silly episode but also one that is rather enjoyable--especially since it allows Quark, his brother and nephew an opportunity for character development.
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    • planktonrules
    • Dec 14, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 1993 (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
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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