Deep space nine is typically considered a hardhitting, gritty entry in star trek s canon. While this is definitely true, some of my favorite episodes are when it decides to embrace its pulpier. Deep space nine ds9 is an american science fiction television series created by rick berman and michael piller. After verad became another host in a season 2 episode, and joran was. Jake and nog try to trade off cardassian yamok sauce. Star trek deep space nine the complete first season. Deep space nine s7 e26 what you leave behind, part 2. Deep space nine episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Unlike other star trek series, deep space nine embraces longform storytelling, with arcs and plots that thread through a number of episodes at a time. After all, the franchise is often about found families. Top episodes from season 2 include the alternateuniverse crossover, which pays homage to the original series. Is there an agreed upon skippable episodes guide for deep. Deep space nine with fresh eyes, including lots of great trivia, analysis, and behindthescenes information.
The pilot episode, emissary, the episode the way of the warrior, as well as the series finale, what you leave behind, originally aired as twohour. While this is definitely true, some of my favorite episodes are when it decides to embrace its pulpier sensibilities. 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 the pilot episode, emissary, the episode the. Kira must convince an old bajoran farmer to leave a moon becoming uninhabitable due to mining operations. Deep space nine also had a good number of straight up goofy episodes, which i will recommend optionally if you like goofy star trek. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7. While dax investigates an unusual energy reading near ds9 to see if its dangerous for the station, peoples imaginations suddenly come alive, causing chaos. Imagine, for a moment, the second spinoff of any other program not only running for seven seasons, but doing so while maintaining an admirably high level of quality and depth. Its not just good star trek, its outstanding sciencefiction. This one takes place on a 24thcentury space station that serves as a frontier town on the edge of a wormhole that.
Join the conversation and connect with cbss star trek. In season 3, sisko is promoted to captain and given a prototype warship equipped with a cloaking device. Kira, now in command of deep space nine until sisko returns, is informed that the romulans wish to set up a station office and a hospital on a bajoran moon. Meanwhile, back on ds9, kira deals with a promotion and handling the decisions surrounding her command, and. Deep space nine episode guide lets watch star trek.
Meanwhile, the stations last cardassian inhabitant, garak, possibly a former spy for the cardassian government, proves an interesting mystery to dr. With avery brooks, rene auberjonois, alexander siddig, terry farrell. With avery brooks, rene auberjonois, cirroc lofton, alexander siddig. It originally aired from january 3, 1993, to june 2, 1999, in. Deep space nine episodes an attack on quark in his bar leads odo to reopen an investigation into an unsolved murder dating back to the days of the cardassian occupation, and the episode features flashbacks to that time period, including the first time odo met kira and quark, as well as kira.
In the vicinity of the liberated planet of bajor, the federation space station deep space nine guards the opening of a stable wormhole to the far side of the galaxy. But deep space nine, it was just there, waiting to be noticed related. Deep space nine was a bold concept for the star trek franchise and, by and large, it worked. Since its beginnings, science fiction has used all manner of ghouls, aliens, monsters, and. The episode presents an alternate reality where sisko is sucked into another time and place, and life goes on for the main characters except for jake. 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. The show is known for its complex characters and storylines, engaging battle scenes and. The nexus and victorianera clad families aside, star trek doesnt really celebrate the holidays inuniverse, but there are certain episodes i love to watch when the holiday season rolls around. Tribbles is one of the most popular episodes of the classic series, and bringing the crew of ds9 in contact with kirk and other characters is done with wit and incredible special effects. Deep space nine 1993 12 7 seasons series in this star trek spinoff, commander sisko leads the multispecies crew of deep space nine, a federation space station with a complex mission. With avery brooks, rene auberjonois, michael dorn, terry farrell. Though deep space nine was the fourth star trek series to hit the airwaves, it number one in the hearts of many trekkies the series was grittier and more serialized than any trek that came. The next generation, but if you asked which trek show was ultimately the best one, for me, its star trek. Is there an agreed upon skippable episodes guide for deep space nine.
Key storylines include odos relationship with kira, a romance for dax, and trouble for quark and the ferengi empire. Deep space nine episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Sisko takes command of a surrendered space station, he learns that it borders a unique stable wormhole. Ive heard it gets much better and the show gets compared to babylon 5 a personal favourite constantly so im willing to give it more episodes.
Its the show that introduced them to the star trek universe, the one that wormed its way inside their brain and took hold until they were thoroughly and truly hooked. Trek author and expert keith decandido rewatches star trek. Melanie, an aspiring writer, wants to know why jake sisko stopped writing at 40. The next generation stood as the start of the renaissance. Star trek deep space nine quarks cheers intro youtube. Deep space nine 1993 tvpg 7 seasons tv shows in this star trek spinoff, commander sisko leads the multispecies crew of deep space nine, a federation space station with a.
The writing was a little choppy and the actors were how best to say this often overwrought. This installment of the star trek science fiction television show star trek. Deep space nine documentary bluray bonus features and the multiple versions of the home release set to. One of the most acclaimed episodes of ds9 is in the pale moonlight in episode 19 of season 6, involving a plot with sisko. The story of deep space nine, ds9 season 2 dvd, special. Jake tells how his father died in an accident and then suddenly reappeared. Ds9 documentary is headed to san diego comic con with new footage not seen in the touring theatrical release. The first episode aired on january 2, 1995 and the sequel part ii aired on january 9, 1995. Meanwhile, the stations last cardassian inhabitant, garak, possibly a. Generally enjoyable, worth watching if new to star trek. Deep space nine aired in two approximately 45 minute episodes on syndicated television in the united states. The crew of deep space nine goes back in time to the episode trouble with tribbles from the original series.
Deep space nine goes where no star trek series had gone before ds9 was the first star trek production not based on a starship, but instead, a starbase, known as deep space 9 the starship uss defiant was introduced in season 3, but the station remained the primary setting of the series. Having returned to earth a couple of months ago, sisko waits for the prophets to instruct him on what to do next. By that i mean the actors seemed unsure of themselves throughout much of this first season of this brand new series. Deep space nines the visitor is one of those episodes.
For me, technically, that gateway show is star trek. Episode 10, move along home the crew of the space station become pawns in a cosmic game they dont understand in this clumsy. Deep space nine achieved over 176 episodes was astonishing. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. I just finished season 1 and the vast majority of it was badly written and badly acted filler. These crews head out into space for months, sometimes years, and have little contact with home. In the world of star trek, there was a time when deep space nine was the nearly forgotten child. The final season of deep space nine provides a satisfying conclusion to one of the franchises most beloved voyages. When the troubled commander sisko takes command of a surrendered space station, he learns that it borders a unique stable wormhole. When he receives one, he begins searching for the woman behind the face in the sand in his vision. Classic episodes include past tense, defiant featuring jonathan frakes, and destiny.
While sisko, ross and martok plan a final assault in space, kira and garak lead the cardassian resistance on the ground, into dominion headquarters. Deep space nine is the third liveaction television series in the star trek franchise and aired in syndication from january 1993 through june 1999. Deep space nine, season 7, episodes 25 and 26 1999 the finale of deep space nine might have struggled to meet the challenge of. Top 10 star trek deep space nine episodes duration. Commander sisko, dax, kira, quark, odo, and chief obrien are back for more galactic space station adventure.
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