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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999)
Episode:101/102
Emissary
Jack's Rating:
A new crew is assigned to a former Cardassian space station: Deep Space Nine. It is a joint Federation/Bajoran force, with Commander Sisko in charge, but his life is dramatically changed when he is declared the Emissary to the Prophets by a Bajoran priest.
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Stardate: 46379.1
Air Date: 01/03/93
Director: David Carson
Jack's Review
A nice start to the series. The faceoff with Picard really adds to things too. Seeing Sisko being belligerent towards Picard at first and then learning to move past his misguided anger shows what kind of commander he will become.
Episode:103
Past Prologue
Jack's Rating:
A Bajoran terrorist with ties to Kira arrives on Deep Space Nine and is pursued by the Cardassians. Garak is introduced.
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The Klingons
Stardate: 46397.3
Air Date: 01/10/93
Director: Winrich Kolbe
Jack's Review
I recall that I disliked watching DS9 when it originally aired because of the political storylines but this one is good. It shows off the acting skills of the cast very well too.
Episode:104
A Man Alone
Jack's Rating:
Odo is accused of the murder of a Bajoran murderer.
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Stardate: 46421.5
Air Date: 01/17/93
Director: Paul Lynch
Jack's Review
Great episode here that adds some depth to the Odo character. Love the way everyone gets behind him when he is being mobbed.
Episode:105
Babel
Jack's Rating:
A mysterious virus plagues the station, causing speech distortions and eventually death.
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Stardate: 46423.7
Air Date: 01/24/93
Director: Paul Lynch
Jack's Review
This one really feels like a Star Trek episode. The station fighting off a deadly disease against all odds has all of the hallmarks of the classics.
Episode:106
Captive Pursuit
Jack's Rating:
O'Brien befriends an alien from the Gamma Quadrant who is being hunted.
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Stardate: 46477.5
Air Date: 01/31/93
Director: Corey Allen
Jack's Review
This one feels like the Hirogen from Voyager with a different twist. The alien even looks like the Hirogen too. I am glad that Voyager added much more depth to the hunter and hunted species.
Episode:107
Q-Less
Jack's Rating:
Q and Vash arrive on Deep Space Nine. However, Vash has realized the annoyance of Q and wants him to leave her alone.
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The Q Entity
Stardate: 46531.2
Air Date: 02/07/93
Director: Paul Lynch
Jack's Review
Now we're talking. Q adds so much to every episode and this one is no different. The boxing match with Sisko is an absolute riot.
Episode:108
Dax
Jack's Rating:
Jadzia Dax is accused of a murder committed by her symbiont in another lifetime.
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Stardate: 46910.1
Air Date: 02/14/93
Director: David Carson
Jack's Review
Good trial episode. Love the cranky old Bajoran judge. The plot was relatively easy to figure out, however...yet still fun.
Episode:109
The Passenger
Jack's Rating:
A sinister criminal is hiding in the mind of someone on Deep Space Nine, but Bashir struggles to understand how it works.
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Stardate: 465570.8
Air Date: 02/21/93
Director: Paul Lynch
Jack's Review
Cool episode but another one that they broadcast the key plot point. I love the interplay with Sisko and Odo in this one.
Episode:110
Move Along Home
Jack's Rating:
Quark is forced to play a game by the Wadi, a newly encountered species, and the lives of the crew depend on the outcome.
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Stardate: 46612.4
Air Date: 03/14/93
Director: David Carson
Jack's Review
Oh dear god...yeah this one is terrible. The aliens sound like the Pakleds at times and Q the rest of the time. Just plain awful. This one reminds me of the clown episode of Voyager (The Thaw) only it is much worse.
Episode:111
The Nagus
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Quark is named as the head of the Ferengi Alliance by Grand Nagus Zek, but he is now surrounded by enemies.
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The Ferengi
Stardate: 46657
Air Date: 03/21/93
Director: David Livingston
Jack's Review
I have to admit, I love the Ferengi species. Hilarious creatures - and Quark is a blast. This one was well done. Loved the secret Jake and Nog were keeping. Lots of feels.
Episode:112
Vortex
Jack's Rating:
Odo discovers he might not be the only one of his kind when a visitor from the Gamma Quadrant claims he can contact Odo's people.
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Stardate: 46689.6
Air Date: 04/18/93
Director: Winrich Kolbe
Jack's Review
Terrific episode that adds more depth to Odo. Great and touching story.
Episode:113
Battle Lines
Jack's Rating:
The spiritual leader of Bajor, Kai Opaka, travels with Sisko on a trip to the Gamma Quadrant but is stranded with him on a world where the dead are resurrected.
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Stardate: 46715.2
Air Date: 04/25/93
Director: Paul Lynch
Jack's Review
Actually a very cool episode even if it is a veiled anti-war story.
Episode:114
The Storyteller
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O'Brien is recruited to save a Bajoran village from destruction by a mysterious cloud creature.
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Stardate: 46729.1
Air Date: 05/02/93
Director: David Livingston
Jack's Review
While a tad odd, this one is fun. Chief O'Brien actually made me laugh out loud.
Episode:115
Progress
Jack's Rating:
Kira has to deal with a stubborn farmer (Brian Keith) who refuses to leave his home even though it is slated for demolition.
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Stardate: 46844.3
Air Date: 05/09/93
Director: Les Landau
Jack's Review
Love seeing Brian Keith as the grumpy old farmer. Strong episode for Kira too.
Episode:116
If Wishes Were Horses
Jack's Rating:
Deep Space Nine is put in jeopardy when the crew's thoughts manifest themselves, and such figures as Rumpelstiltskin appear.
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Stardate: 46853.2
Air Date: 05/16/93
Director: Robert Legato
Jack's Review
Very strange episode. The initial premise turns into something a tad odd and the lack of explanation of the lifeforms is a lost opportunity. Maybe they will come back?
Episode:117
The Forsaken
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The Federation ambassador from Betazed, Lwaxana Troi, visits the station, and develops an affection for Odo.
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Stardate: 46925.1
Air Date: 05/23/93
Director: Les Landau
Jack's Review
Easily the best episode so far. Laughs aplenty and a lot of feeling between Odo and Mrs. Troi make this a pure joy to watch.
Episode:118
Dramatis Personae
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A Klingon ship comes through the wormhole and explodes. A mutiny is considered.
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Stardate: 46922.3
Air Date: 05/30/93
Director: Cliff Bole
Jack's Review
Very cool mystery in this one. It had me going for a while and wondering how they were going to get out of it. Great acting all around too.
Episode:119
Duet
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A visiting Cardassian, Marritza, may in fact be the notorious war criminal Gul Darhe'el, butcher of Gallitep Labor camp, and Kira is determined to bring him down.
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Stardate: 46933.4
Air Date: 06/13/93
Director: James L. Conway
Jack's Review
An incredible acting performance by Nana Visitor and Harris Yulin. Incredible Emmy award winning level performance....and a nice and heart-wrenching twist.
Episode:120
In the Hands of the Prophets
Jack's Rating:
Friction escalates when Vedek Winn arrives on Deep Space Nine and discovers schoolteacher Keiko O'Brien is teaching about aliens in the Bajoran wormhole.
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Stardate: 46951.7
Air Date: 06/20/93
Director: David Livingston
Jack's Review
For a season closer this one feels like a normal episode. Nice mystery but not well explained. Still, great acting and nice insight into the Bajoran faith.