Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 99: Apocalypse Rising [VHS]

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 99: Apocalypse Rising [VHS] Review

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Star Trek - Deep Space Nine: Behind the Scenes [VHS]

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine: Behind the Scenes [VHS] Review

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Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 56: Fascination [VHS]

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 56: Fascination [VHS] Review

A rare, outright comedy from the Trek gang, "Fascination" is set during the annual Bajoran Gratitude Festival, in which spirits are always high aboard DS9--though not as high as they get here. The arrival of Betazoid ambassador Lwaxana Troi (Majel Barrett), her ever-amorous eye set on seducing Odo (Rene Auberjonois) this time, throws a twist in the proceedings when a telepathic virus she's carrying spreads to the rest of the space station's crew. Soon, small or subconscious attractions between individuals are greatly amplified, causing some unusual pairings: young Jake Sisko (Chiroc Lofton) is chasing Kira (Nana Visitor) around while Kira's steady beau, Vedek Bareil (Philip Anglim), moons after Dax (Terry Farrell). An annoyed Dax, in turn, is making passes at Captain Sisko (Avery Brooks), who turns to Dr. Bashir (Alexander Singer) for sage counsel until the good doctor himself is found swapping spit with Kira.

In contrast to this apparent orgy-in-the-making, Miles O'Brien (Colm Meaney) and his wife Keiko (Rosalind Chao) are fighting like a real couple trying to endure logistical hardships: schedules, commuting, etc. Lots of wish fulfillment here for Star Trek fans pining for more romance in the shows, especially between beloved, familiar characters. Lots of laughs, too, as the cast has to look a little ridiculous and not mind doing it, though it's Brooks (whose Sisko seems unaffected by Troi's illness) who proves to be the most valuable player as everybody's straight man. --Tom Keogh

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 112: In Purgatory's Shadow [VHS]

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 112: In Purgatory's Shadow [VHS] Review

With resonant ties to previous DS9 episodes, "In Purgatory's Shadow" kicks off the fifth season's only two-parter with a nail-biting cliffhanger. It's also a series highlight for Andrew J. Robinson as DS9's resident Cardassian, Garak, who travels with Worf into the Gamma quadrant, where they're captured by the Jem'Hadar and held in a Dominion-controlled internment camp. Reunited with his now-dying mentor (Paul Dooley, returning from the third season's "The Die Is Cast"), Garak reveals a moving secret of his lineage, while Sisko and Kira, on DS9, cope with the Dominion's imminent invasion of the Alpha quadrant. Building up a steady head of steam, this tautly paced episode allows Robinson (best known as the villain of Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry) to deepen his character's impact on the series, and Worf finds honor and friendship with Klingon general Martok (J.G. Hertzler), who would make welcomed appearances in subsequent episodes. Despite its pretentious title, this episode represents DS9 at its best. --Jeff Shannon

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 87: The Sons of Mogh [VHS]

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 87: The Sons of Mogh [VHS] Review

"The Sons of Mogh" is a sequel of sorts to "The Way of the Warrior." This episode was controversial when it first aired, and it remains a subject of debate. The violence (both graphic and implied) makes Federation fans uncomfortable, and the conclusion leaves Klingon fans feeling cheated. Worf (Michael Dorn) fans, however, love it. It proves once and for all that the perpetual outsider is more Klingon than Klingons--and that his understanding of Honor is truly profound.

When Worf's brother Kurn (Tony Todd) asks him to perform ritual Mauk-to'Vor, it makes sense. Because of Worf's actions in "The Way of the Warrior," the House of Mogh no longer exists. When Gowron stripped the family of all titles, land, and power, he stripped traditional Klingon warrior Kurn of all honor as well. At least if he died at the hand of his brother, he would be able to enter Sto-Vo-Kor and be with the honored dead. Worf agrees. But DS9 is a Federation station, and the ritual is cut short; another son of Mogh adapts to an alien culture. Sort of. This episode has everything--blood, honor, and its own inevitable form of death--and gives whole new meaning to the old adage "the things we do for love." This is a story about just what makes a life. Loads of mines but no great battle scene. Tons of blood but no unnecessary violence. Definitely not for the faint of heart. A real Klingon episode for real Klingons. --Kayla Rigney

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 88: Bar Association [VHS]

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 88: Bar Association [VHS] Review

Somewhere along the way, Quark's idiot brother got smart. First, Rom's innate mechanical genius was magically revealed (remember "The Spatula"?), and now he's displaying Un-Yawn tendencies and organizing fellow workers in his brother's bar. Either this Ferengi's as dumb as a fox or there's something in the water on DS9.

The idea for a union comes up while Rom (Max Grodénchik) is being treated for a life-threatening ear infection. Rom's unionization may be accidental, but it's also righteous. Working conditions in Quark's Bar are awful--mandatory wage cuts, no paid overtime, no benefits, and certainly no sick leave--and when the employees strike, it means something. Chief O'Brien (Colm Meaney) gleefully fuels the fire with tales of Sean Aloysius O'Brien's 1902 anthracite union martyrdom. Quark (Armin Shimerman) arms himself with 10,000 years of Ferengi Tradition. Rom stands up to his brother; O'Brien, Bashir, and Worf end up in the brig for brawling over workers' rights; and since unions are both an obscenity and an offense punishable by death on Ferenginar, Brunt, F.C.A., makes a return appearance with Nausicaan thugs in tow. Watch for that kiss, Sisko's gift for extortion, and Nausicaan Darts. For once, Max Grodénchik really gets to shine. The actor always accepted Rom and liked him, and fans came to like him, too. "Bar Association" is a very funny episode that's also brave and kind of wise. Hidden behind the laughter is a good story about brothers--and a reminder that workers' rights are a hard-won privilege. --Kayla Rigney

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 116: Business as Usual [VHS]

Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 116: Business as Usual [VHS] Review

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