The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever - Page 2

sonak · February 14 2012, 10:02 PM

I don't get the problems folks have with "Move Along Home"-perhaps someone who really dislikes it can explain why to me?

it strikes as pointless but fun-nothing great, but nothing terrible

Skywalker · February 14 2012, 10:32 PM

"Move Along Home" is bad, but not 'worst in the series' bad. That dubious honor belongs to "Meridian." This list is also missing "Playing God" and "Let He Who is Without Sin..."

It's no coincidence that most of DS9's worst episodes feature Jadzia in a major role.

BlueStuff · February 14 2012, 11:32 PM

Skywalker wrote:

This list is missing "Let He Who is Without Sin..."

Nope, that's #7.

Skywalker · February 14 2012, 11:46 PM

Oops! Sorry.

I don't know how I missed that.

Kegg · February 14 2012, 11:53 PM

Say what one will about Rumpelstiltskin, but that character was almost a leprechaun. Good thing Colm Meaney put his boot in there.

Navaros wrote:

About Valiant: Yes, the Valiant punks are annoying for the entire episode. That is what makes the ending so fulfilling. The ending turns Valiant is a great episode.

Quite.

Actually, when DS9 originally aired, "Valiant" was one of my favourite standalone episodes of the sixth season. Granted part of this had to do with the gimmick of seeing another Defiant-class ship, but I did generally like the Red Squad plot and only really found their commander very obnoxious.

Seven of Five · February 15 2012, 01:19 PM

I was thinking that if Valiant can get a mention in this thread, then I'd 'like' to bring up Prodigal Daughter. I was getting a bit fed up with the Ezri overkill in the final season, and this episode in particular was one too far for me. I wasn't very invested in her family, and the mystery with the company and Norvo was dull. O'Brien shows up too late in the story, but when he does nothing interesting happens anyway.

I'm not sure why Ezri had to be anywhere near the follow-up to Honor Amongs Thieves in the first place, expecially as there was such a derth of O'Brien material that season.

Skywalker · February 15 2012, 11:00 PM

Seven of Five wrote:

I was thinking that if Valiant can get a mention in this thread, then I'd 'like' to bring up Prodigal Daughter. I was getting a bit fed up with the Ezri overkill in the final season, and this episode in particular was one too far for me. I wasn't very invested in her family, and the mystery with the company and Norvo was dull. O'Brien shows up too late in the story, but when he does nothing interesting happens anyway.

I'm not sure why Ezri had to be anywhere near the follow-up to Honor Amongs Thieves in the first place, expecially as there was such a derth of O'Brien material that season.

It probably started out as just an Ezri episode, and then the writers thought it might be neat to follow up on "Honor Among Thieves" at the same time.

Bisz · February 16 2012, 11:10 PM

The only episode I consistently list as bad is The Muse, all others I enjoy to one degree or another but The Muse I skip most of the time when watching the series.

doubleohfive · February 16 2012, 11:32 PM

Q-Less has one of the best Q lines of all his appearances!

"Ugh! Picard and his lackeys would have solved this hours ago!"

Fascination is a personal favorite as I've always viewed it as "A Midsummer Night's Star Trek." Not sure if I'd call it one of the worst episodes though.

The OP does get some credit though for including stinkers like "Let He Who Is Without Sin..."

You_Will_Fail · February 16 2012, 11:36 PM

Its annoying that you have to click through every episode instead of just making it a list.

Nightdiamond · February 17 2012, 01:41 AM

Profit And Lace--I do not remember what it was about, or how it ended, only that it was bad.

The Emperor's New Cloak-- bad. Or way too silly and over the top.

And this is why they had no money for extra special effects

AdmiralScreed · February 17 2012, 06:32 PM

Can't remember the name, but there was one episode where the DS9 crew played baseball with a group of Vulcans. Now THAT was bad...
And I haven't taken the time to compile a worst list yet, but I do agree with a couple on your list. I don't think Move Along Home is as bad as most people say, though. It's just a fun little romp that's neither good nor bad IMO.

Seven of Five · February 17 2012, 08:51 PM

Take Me Out To The Holosuite? I love that episode!

AdmiralScreed · February 17 2012, 09:05 PM

Seven of Five wrote:

Take Me Out To The Holosuite? I love that episode!

That's the one! I couldn't stand it. It was way too silly and ridiculous. DS9 did comedy waaay better in a lot of other episodes.

Emher · February 18 2012, 11:51 AM

No "The Passenger"? That's really high on the suck-list for me.

I disagree with "Move Along Home" being the worst. Sure, it's silly as hell, but I still laugh at it's sillyness.

February 14 2012, 10:02 PM	#16
sonak Rear Admiral Location: in a figment of a mediocre mind's imagination	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever I don't get the problems folks have with "Move Along Home"-perhaps someone who really dislikes it can explain why to me? it strikes as pointless but fun-nothing great, but nothing terrible

February 14 2012, 10:32 PM	#17
Skywalker Admiral	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever "Move Along Home" is bad, but not 'worst in the series' bad. That dubious honor belongs to "Meridian." This list is also missing "Playing God" and "Let He Who is Without Sin..." It's no coincidence that most of DS9's worst episodes feature Jadzia in a major role.

February 14 2012, 11:46 PM	#19
Skywalker Admiral	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever Oops! Sorry. I don't know how I missed that.

February 15 2012, 01:19 PM	#21
Seven of Five Commodore Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever I was thinking that if Valiant can get a mention in this thread, then I'd 'like' to bring up Prodigal Daughter. I was getting a bit fed up with the Ezri overkill in the final season, and this episode in particular was one too far for me. I wasn't very invested in her family, and the mystery with the company and Norvo was dull. O'Brien shows up too late in the story, but when he does nothing interesting happens anyway. I'm not sure why Ezri had to be anywhere near the follow-up to Honor Amongs Thieves in the first place, expecially as there was such a derth of O'Brien material that season. __________________ I love how coffee makes me feel. It's like my heart is trying to hug my brain!

February 16 2012, 11:10 PM	#23
Bisz Rear Admiral Location: Ontario, Canada	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever The only episode I consistently list as bad is The Muse, all others I enjoy to one degree or another but The Muse I skip most of the time when watching the series. __________________ "In general, living kills you..."

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February 16 2012, 11:32 PM	#24
doubleohfive Fleet Admiral Location: Los Angeles, CA	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever Q-Less has one of the best Q lines of all his appearances! "Ugh! Picard and his lackeys would have solved this hours ago!" Fascination is a personal favorite as I've always viewed it as "A Midsummer Night's Star Trek." Not sure if I'd call it one of the worst episodes though. The OP does get some credit though for including stinkers like "Let He Who Is Without Sin..." __________________ "I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: "O Lord make my enemies ridiculous." And God granted it." -Voltaire

February 16 2012, 11:36 PM	#25
You_Will_Fail Fleet Captain Location: Trill, Federation World and Proud	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever Its annoying that you have to click through every episode instead of just making it a list. __________________ My 30 Favorite Star Trek Episodes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U4y_sR7l7Y My 15 Favorite Star Trek Characters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofz1Zbpkxys

February 17 2012, 01:41 AM	#26
Nightdiamond Fleet Captain Location: California	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever Profit And Lace--I do not remember what it was about, or how it ended, only that it was bad. The Emperor's New Cloak-- bad. Or way too silly and over the top. And this is why they had no money for extra special effects

February 17 2012, 06:32 PM	#27
AdmiralScreed Captain Location: Minnesota	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever Can't remember the name, but there was one episode where the DS9 crew played baseball with a group of Vulcans. Now THAT was bad... And I haven't taken the time to compile a worst list yet, but I do agree with a couple on your list. I don't think Move Along Home is as bad as most people say, though. It's just a fun little romp that's neither good nor bad IMO. __________________ Picard > Kirk

February 17 2012, 08:51 PM	#28
Seven of Five Commodore Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever Take Me Out To The Holosuite? I love that episode! __________________ I love how coffee makes me feel. It's like my heart is trying to hug my brain!

February 18 2012, 11:51 AM	#30
Emher Admiral Location: Sweden	Re: The 12 Worst Star Trek: DS9 Episodes Ever No "The Passenger"? That's really high on the suck-list for me. I disagree with "Move Along Home" being the worst. Sure, it's silly as hell, but I still laugh at it's sillyness. __________________ "I am who I am. Someone has to be."-Brendan Gleeson as Reynald in Kingdom of Heaven.