The most liked episode of DS9: Season 4

Discussion in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' started by dub, Sep 9, 2013.

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What is your favorite episode from Season 4 of Deep Space Nine?

Poll closed Sep 16, 2013.
  1. The Way of the Warrior

    3.6%
  2. The Visitor

    53.6%
  3. Hippocratic Oath

    3.6%
  4. Indiscretion

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Rejoined

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Starship Down

    3.6%
  7. Little Green Men

    10.7%
  8. The Sword of Kahless

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Our Man Bashir

    3.6%
  10. Homefront

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  11. Paradise Lost

    3.6%
  12. Crossfire

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  13. Return to Grace

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  14. Sons of Mogh

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  15. Bar Association

    3.6%
  16. Accession

    3.6%
  17. Rules of Engagement

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  18. Hard Time

    7.1%
  19. Shattered Mirror

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  20. The Muse

    3.6%
  21. For the Cause

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  22. To the Death

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  23. The Quickening

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  24. Body Parts

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  25. Broken Link

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. dub

    dub Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    The voting continues. Here are the results so far:

    Season 1: "Duet"
    Season 2: "The Wire"
    Season 3: "The Die is Cast"

    Now it's time to vote for your favorite episode from season 4. After we're done with each season, we'll vote for the favorite overall.

    The poll will be open for a week to give as many people a chance to vote as possible. Comment on your favorite, but don't forget to vote!

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    Oh wow. This is such a hard one. "The Visitor" was so well written, directed and scored, it seems the stars aligned to bring forth a truly classic episode that will always be a fan favorite. It was one of the few episodes to bring tears to my eyes. It was a story about family, love and incredible dedication and sacrifice. So that one will get my vote. But there are so many others I loved from this season. "Little Green Men" and "Our Man Bashir" were great fun. "Homefront" was an awesome one for me because the changleings were infiltrating earth! "Crossfire" was a good one because we (the audience) get to see Odo's affection for Kira as he follows her around the station with her lover. Who among us hasn't put our own hearts in similar situations? I feel your pain, Odo. And as my avatar suggests, I'm a big Kira/Odo fan! "Hard Time" was another "poor O'Brien" episode, which is always good, albeit painful. Poor guy. "Shattered Mirror" - can't go wrong with MU! And "Broken Link" - they turned Odo into a human, and he stays that way for more than just the episode! No RESET on that one! And when Odo finally turns back into a changeling in a later episode, it's absolutely beautifully done. I love DS9! And there are other good episodes here too. Anyway, this was a tough one. But I'm going to go with "The Visitor," just because I loved so many things about the episode. Man, it's a tough one! Good luck picking your favorite!
     
  2. garaks the best

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    The visitor but it was hard to pick with so many great episodes this season.
     
  3. Bad Thoughts

    Bad Thoughts Vice Admiral Admiral

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    Yep, The Visitor. Amazingly, this season has only one real clunker: The Muse.

    The best O'Brien episode, hands down.
     
  4. Harvey

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    "The Visitor" (a terrific episode) will run away with this one, so I'll vote for "Starship Down."
     
  5. BruntFCA

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    I went with The Visitor as I'm sure most people will.
     
  6. garaks the best

    garaks the best Lieutenant Red Shirt

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    i'm surprised our man bashir has not received any votes so far.
     
  7. R. Star

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    The Visitor. Probably the single most moving episode/movie across the whole franchise.
     
  8. lurok

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    I find it emotionally so hard to watch that episode. Something in Todd's performance just gets me every time. Plus it built really well on the terrific rapport and depth Brooks had established with Lofton.

    But Our Man Bashir is probably my favourite popcorn episode of DS9, along with Fascination.
     
  9. DS9forever

    DS9forever Commodore Commodore

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    I went with "Little Green Men".
     
  10. jpv2000

    jpv2000 Captain Captain

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    It was tough, but I had to go with "The Visitor" in the end.
     
  11. Pemmer Harge

    Pemmer Harge Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    Hippocratic Oath for me.
     
  12. Jono

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    The Muse
     
  13. R. Star

    R. Star Rear Admiral Rear Admiral

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    What did you like so much about that episode? This was one of the few Lwaxana episodes that didn't annoy me, and Odo's "marriage" be it the gesture, the vows or even wanting to take care of her was sweet. But the main plot with Jake and the brain eating alien(best looking zombie I ever saw though) was kinda meh to me. Best thing I can say for it is, nice continuity with Anslem.
     
  14. Jono

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    Oops. That's a typo. I actually voted for The Visitor. Not sure how I made that mistake. Must have been secret drinking last night.
     
  15. jimbotron

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    I went with Way of the Warrior. I love Worf coming to the show, and I love seeing the station kicking serious butt.

    I guess The Visitor is the runaway winner. Good choice.
     
  16. jimbotron

    jimbotron Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    Well, someone voted for The Muse. I can't imagine why though, it's appalling. :guffaw:
     
  17. aftermath

    aftermath Lieutenant Commander Red Shirt

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    The Visitor. In my view still the best Star Trek episode ever made. I'm 31 now, originally saw it around 14 years old, dozens of times in between, and I still sob uncontrollably on every viewing.

    No other TV episode has such a profound affect on me.
     
  18. Isolinear

    Isolinear Commander Red Shirt

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    I voted the Visitor. No contest. Only Star Trek episode that makes me cry (well, except for Emissary's "No, it's not linear" and The Inner Light)

    I'm actually rewatching DS9 right now. Last night I watched Sword of Kahless (yawn), everything after that is still kinda hazy, but I do remember being impressed by:

    - The Quickening
    - Hard Time
    - Little Green Men.
     
  19. The Caretaker

    The Caretaker Lieutenant Commander Red Shirt

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    So many great episodes this season, but perhaps oddly I've voted for Accession. I've always loved that episode although I've never seen it get much attention. It was a close call with Little Green Men, The Visitor, Hard Time, The Quickening and Hippocratic Oath. I could go on, the quality was very high this year.
     
  20. Mrs. Bashir

    Mrs. Bashir Ensign Newbie

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    I liked "Our Man Bashir" and "The Visitor".