The Most Disliked Episode of DS9, Finals - 2025 Edition...

[Captrek]

I’m not saying I disagree with these selections, but if these really are the very worst episodes DS9 has to offer, that’s why it’s the best Trek.

 

[Sakonna]

Ah, but they are not the worst. They are the... most disliked.

 

[Captrek]

Ah, but they are not the worst. They are the... most disliked.

I think it should be “Least Liked,” since we vote to save the ones we like. An episode can be widely and intensely disliked and still be saved because one voter likes it.

 

[Bad Thoughts]

Saving Blaze of Glory. Wonderful banter for an interesting two hander, and I love the Sand Pebbles references.

And for the next round, let's go with Change of Heart. It has some great relationship dialog and lush stage design.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"CROSSFIRE" - 0

"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"CHANGE OF HEART" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Captrek]

Change of Heart. Our protagonists act like idiots, but Michael Dorn makes it work.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"CROSSFIRE" - 0
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"CHANGE OF HEART" - 1
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Frightscape One]

I will vote for "CHANGE OF HEART".

Farrell and Dorn have great chemistry together. Good Worf story.

Sisko at the end was great, too.


"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"CROSSFIRE" - 0
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"CHANGE OF HEART" - 3
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[kkt]

I'll put in a vote for Crossfire, because I like Odo's acting like a middleschooler experiencing jealousy for the first time.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"CROSSFIRE" - 1
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"CHANGE OF HEART" - 3
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Pumpkin Bread]

Storyteller again. We see the beginnings of Miles and Julian's amazing friendship. Plus the oatmeal.

THE STORYTELLER" - 1
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"CROSSFIRE" - 1
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"CHANGE OF HEART" - 3
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Severed Heads]

I quite enjoyed Change of Heart, mostly for Sisko losing his shit at the end.

Next round I'm voting for Crossfire.

I was always a fan of Odo/Kira, and love seeing Odo crack when Shakarr comes aboard.

THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"CROSSFIRE" - 1
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Frightscape One]

Voting "CROSSFIRE" this round.

No season 4 episode deserves to win this game. And this was still a damn good episode.

Especially the scene when Quark talks to Odo after he trashes his quarters.


"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"CROSSFIRE" - 2
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Bad Thoughts]

Crossfire. Auberjonois shows masterful acting, and the scenes between him and Shimerman are both antagonistic and endearing.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"CROSSFIRE" - 3
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Sakonna]

I'll save "Crossfire" because of how great that Odo/Quark scene is.

Next round I'll go "The Alternate." I love all varieties of Trek possession episodes.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 0
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 1
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Faintly Macabre]

I am sticking with "Vortex" . One advantage of long seasons is that you can have episodes with small developments of character that can be picked up and expanded over time.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 1
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 1
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Detached Nacelle]

The cycle repeats.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 1
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 1
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 1
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Severed Heads]

Vortex next

It was interesting to see Odo help the family and I was fascinated with Odo and the kids.

THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 2
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 1
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 1
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Frightscape One]

Voting "VORTEX" this round.

The first time we hear the word 'Changeling', this was a nice look at Odo's desire to find his people.

And he clearly liked Croden's word for lying, since he told Garak in "IMPROBABLE CAUSE" how he was tired of his dissembling.



"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 3
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 1
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 1
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[AntonyF]

There are far worse in DS9 than this list, but then I appreciate that's why the game is a game!

I'm saving Prophet Motive. Entirely for the Nagus, and the amount of amusement from this episode. It's so quotable. If never keep profit, a good smile, honesty! It might be fun for you and me but it's not fun for the beetttlessss.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 0
"VORTEX" - 3
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 1
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 2
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Pumpkin Bread]

Those of you who know me, know I'm ready and willing to die on my hill. So, Storyteller again.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 1
"VORTEX" - 3
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 1
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 2
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Qonfounding Ghooool]

Guess what's getting sucked out of this dimension?

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New round time!

"THE STORYTELLER" - 1
"VORTEX" - 4
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 1
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 2
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0

 

[Pumpkin Bread]

Storyteller again.

"THE STORYTELLER" - 1
"SECOND SIGHT" - 0
"THE ALTERNATE" - 0
"MERIDIAN" - 0
"PROPHET MOTIVE" - 0
"SONS AND DAUGHTERS" - 0
"PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" - 0
"AFTERIMAGE" - 0