Through seasons 1 and 2, the a listers of the star trek writingproduction team were assigned to the next generation while ds9 was left with the generic sorts of plots that allowed exploration of character. Remind me never to get into a game of roladan wild draw with you. The episode that introduces oscarwinner louise fletcher as winn, a chillingly sinister religious zealot who would go on to appear in several more episodes. This twopart episode marks a radical departure for this series. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Deep space nine 1993 avery brooks and philip anglim in. Emissary episodes 1 and 2commander benjamin sisko, haunted by the traumas of surviving the infamous battle of wolf 359, is given a new. This time, commander benjamin sisko is in charge of a diverse crew. Discovery, star trek guide can safely assert that no inaugural season in an st series is at its best.
Meanwhile sisko finds out peace talks between the dominion and the federation have already started. One of the best episodes of star trek in my opinion. Usually, the shows are very cerebral and subdued, however, here we have shows that are. On the plus side, stg may also state that season 1 of deep space nine is the best of season of any spin off series of its kind.
The episode focuses on maintaining a difficult peace between the bajorans, the cardassians, and the federation by. Cast crew episodes list season 1 season 2 best of trek. Season 1 of ds9 is generally considered to be quite weak. A virus that causes its victims to speak in gibberish breaks out on ds9. The maquis is a twopart episode from the second season of the television series star trek. The first season of deep space nine came to a dramatic close with this episode, originally broadcast on june 19, 1993. Deep space nine episode guide lets watch star trek. Generally enjoyable, worth watching if new to star trek. In the hands of the prophets is the twentieth and final episode of the first season of the. Season 1, episode 20 tomorrow is yesterday april 24, 2020 april 24, 2020 emma leave a comment time travel is one of the most common and popular topics in. While undergoing medical treatment, marritza arouses the suspicions of kira. Moore, who is now known for the battlestar galactica reboot, began writing. Meanwhile, kira and dax lead a mission to reveal the truth about the circle, on bajor. We boldly go and revisit the top episodes from ds9.
The writing was a little choppy and the actors were how best to say this often overwrought. June 20, 1993 a bajoran leader creates problems on ds9 with her religious views, polarizing the crew and jeopardizing the alliance. Star trek ds9 season 1 part 1 counterpointless youtube. Star trek deep space nine the complete first season. The birth of the dominion and beyond ira steven behr and others discuss the development of the dominion, ds9s arch nemesis crew dossier. Jul 28, 2017 star trek s01e20 the alternative factor. In the hands of the prophets episode memory alpha fandom.
I think, if you look at the second season of deep space nine, and i think that i would, personally, put that on a par with any single season in the history of star trek. Deep space nine takes place in the mid 24th century and chronicles the adventures of a team of starfleet officers who take command of a remote ali. Unknown odo uses bashirs holosuite character of vic fontaine to bring himself and kira closer together. Sisko and crew members odo, obrien and dax welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve many unexpected problems.
There are guides for skipping episodes here and there, but theyre not worth it in my opinion. The memorable hour centered on the genetically enhanced dr. Its gone from the worst series ive seen season one and two to the best show ive ever seen, even out of star trek. But unlike other star trek series, theres no uss enterprise to help them. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on deep space nine, a space station located near a stable wormhole between the alpha and gamma quadrants of the milky way galaxy, in orbit of the planet bajor. Deep space nine episode inquisition premiered on april 8, 1998 or 20 years ago tomorrow. The fourth series in the star trek franchise, it served as the third sequel to star trek.
Though deep space nine was the fourth star trek series to hit the. Meanwhile, the stations last cardassian inhabitant, garak, possibly a former spy for the cardassian government, proves an interesting mystery to dr. An early idea for the first season finale was to be a crossover with star trek. There were a total of 176 episodes over the shows seven seasons, which are listed here in chronological order by original airdate, which match the episode order in each season s dvd set. In this star trek spinoff, commander sisko leads the multispecies crew of deep space nine, a federation space station with a complex mission. Berman commented, im very pleased with the way the first season has gone in a lot of respects. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7. Tos nitpickers tng nitpickers ds9 nitpickers quotable star trek. Deep space nine season 2 a list of 26 titles created 06 jan 2017 star trek deep space nine season 2 1993 8. Odo uses bashirs holosuite character of vic fontaine to bring himself and kira closer together. As of this writing about two weeks before the premiere of star trek. Trek author and expert keith decandido rewatches star trek. Odo features interviews with rene auberjonois on the subject of his changeling character, odo u. After 60 years, wartorn bajor finally wins its freedom from a brutal occupation by cardassia.
Set in the late 24th century at the deep space nine space station, it is part of the star trek science fiction universe. Just when it seemed as if the first season of deep space nine had degenerated into reruns, along came this firstrun episode on april 17, 1993. Dont miss any episodes, set your dvr to record star trek. Those two incidents mark the first featured mentioning of the maquis since the season 3 episode, defiant, which was aired just prior to the premier of star trek voyager. Star trek s01e20 the alternative factor video dailymotion. Duet is the 19th episode of the american science fiction television series star trek.
Join the conversation and connect with cbs s star trek. Ds9 was also the first star trek series that had a strong storyline that carried on from episode to episode. This shows major milestones and character development hopefully without giving away too many spoilers. There were a total of 176 episodes over the shows seven seasons, which are listed here in chronological order by original airdate, which match the episode order in each seasons dvd set. In addition, season 4 of deep space nine marks jeffrey combs first portrayal of weyoun, a character whose arc significance would increase during season 5 and afterwards. Hoping i can catch season 5 on sale before i make it to watching thru end of. Deep space nines first season lays the groundwork for what could be the grittiest star trek series yet.
Season 1 like all of the new star trek series, deep space nine required a warmup period. The focus of the episode is odo, the crews resident. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on deep space nine, a space station located near a stable wormhole between the alpha and gamma quadrants of the milky way galaxy, in. Acting out roles both melodramatic and deadly, the ds9 staff is infected by a viral historical incident archive from an alien culture within the gamma quadrant. This is the first episode of deep space nine to deal with the bajoran. What we left behind, the new documentary looking back on the legacy of star trek. Weak but wary, bajors new provisional government invites starfleet to oversee and. A recap of stardust city rag, episode 5 of season 1 of star trek. Deep space nine was a bold concept for the star trek franchise and, by and large, it worked. Vedek winn, a candidate in the race for the open kai position, stirs up trouble on ds9 when she attempts to boycott keikos school for not teaching bajoran religious beliefs.
A bombing at keikos school and a wouldbe sleeper assassination haunts ds9 amid the rise of a fundamentalist faction of the bajoran faith. Season 1, episode 20 in the hands of the prophets first aired. Sisko and the crew must fight off rival alien species who want control of deep space nine because of its strategic position close. Deep space nine is the third liveaction television series in the star trek franchise and aired in syndication from january 1993 through june 1999. The story of deep space nine, ds9 season 2 dvd, special features.
Deep space nine with fresh eyes, including lots of great trivia, analysis, and behindthescenes information. The search, parts 1 and 2 episodes 1 and 2deep space nine gets a tough little ship, the defiant, and odo discovers a shocking secret about his species. Instead of waiting for the jemhadar to attack, sisko wants to try a different tactic. The story of deep space nine, ds9 season 2 dvd, special features rick berman was pleased with the season, particularly compared to the first season of star trek. Bashir and introduced trek fans to section 31, the secret and unsanctioned extremist entity within starfleet intelligence. If you want to know which episodes are essential to watch and which to avoid.
Dramatis personae is the 18th episode of the first season of the american syndicated science fiction television series star trek. Three cardassian political fugitives arrive at ds9, one of whom is an old acquaintanceand loverof quarks. Emissary episodes 1 and 2commander benjamin sisko, haunted by the traumas of surviving the infamous battle of wolf 359, is given a new position. The episode that introduces oscarwinner louise fletcher as winn, a chillingly sinister religious zealot who would go on to appear in several more episodes during the series run. Ds9 season 1, top 3 episodes and first impression ren. Deep space nine ds9 is an american science fiction television series created by rick berman and michael piller. Im currently getting to the end of season five just watched empok nor, wow and its simply incredible. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. The next generation, deep space nine is set on a space station orbiting the planet bajor.
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