Deep Space 9 (DS9) is a beloved science fiction series, and it has some truly fantastic episodes. From the thrilling battles with the Dominion to amazing character arcs, these are the best episodes of Deep Space 9.
This unforgettable episode brings Captain Sisko to the 1950s, as a struggling science fiction writer. It does a great job of exploring themes of prejudice and prejudice, while showing us the stories that inspire Sisko the most.
This amazing episode sees Worf’s brothers coming to DS9, bringing along their Klingon traditions. We get to see Worf stand up to his family, as he deals with a complicated conflict between his duty as an officer and his heritage.
This emotional episode explores the moral dilemmas of war, as Sisko makes a difficult decision that he’s not proud of for the sake of the Federation. This episode paints a vivid picture of wartime morality and its consequences.
This heartbreaking episode follows Jake Sisko, as he watches his father get trapped in a time loop. This episode dives deep into their characters, and shows us why the father-son bond is so powerful.
This thrilling episode sees Major Kira face off against a Cardassian accused of genocide. Kira must confront her own memories of the Cardassian occupation, as she decides on the fate of her old enemy.
So those are our picks for the best Deep Space 9 episodes. There are countless other great episodes in the series, but these five stand out as the most memorable.
1. “Emissary” (Season 1, Episode 1)
2. “The Way of the Warrior” (Season 4, Episode 1)
3. “In the Pale Moonlight” (Season 6, Episode 19)
4. “Trials and Tribble-ations” (Season 5, Episode 6)
5. “The Visitor” (Season 4, Episode 2)
6. “Duet” (Season 1, Episode 19)
7. “The Sioux Nation” (Season 5, Episode 5)
8. “Far Beyond the Stars” (Season 6, Episode 13)
9. “Tears of the Prophets” (Season 6, Episode 26)
10. “Rejoined” (Season 4, Episode 5)