Contest: VOTE Favorite Episodes From Season One

[DigificWriter]

My ranking of the Series Premieres/Pilots I've seen:
1. The Vulcan Hello/Battle at the Binary Stars
2. Emissary, Parts 1 and 2
3. Caretaker, Parts 1 and 2
4. Broken Bow, Parts 1 and 2
5. Encounter at Farpoint, Parts 1 and 2

I almost ranked Caretaker over Emissary, but since DS9 is currently my second-favorite Trek series, its pilot/premiere ultimately gets the nod.

 

[dupersuper]

There are many that I like, but I voted for the four that I love.

 

[DigificWriter]

All this love for Battle Lines

It's a very important episode in the grand arc of DS9 as a series, even though it might not seem like it at first glance.

Opaka's death/resurrection/disappearance is the catalyst for so many storylines that reverberate throughout the remainder of DS9.

Plus, the episode gives us an interesting take on an old story thread (perpetual war) and an important philosophical and moral conundrum (the nature of good and evil and life and death).

 

[Trekker09]

It's a very important episode in the grand arc of DS9 as a series, even though it might not seem like it at first glance.
Opaka's death/resurrection/disappearance is the catalyst for so many storylines that reverberate throughout the remainder of DS9.
Plus, the episode gives us an interesting take on an old story thread (perpetual war) and an important philosophical and moral conundrum (the nature of good and evil and life and death).

I agree, the episode re-confirmed the series’ direction of delving into serious philosophical issues. One thing DS9 did so well was merge the miraculous with the scientific-- resurrection happened because of the programmed microbes, but only if you stayed on that moon….just as Spock’s body could only be 'reborn' on the Genesis planet.

Also Kira’s character development turns a corner here, in the emotional release with Opaka. For her the healing process has begun. For the Ennis and Nol, healing doesn’t seem possible - if Bashir gave Shel-la the means to reprogram the microbes, he’d only use it to destroy the other side. The only hope was if Opaka succeeds in reconciling them.

One question that came to mind was, would long-standing enemies really go on fighting and killing, if every dead person came alive again? It’s a situation that we saw in TOS “Day of the dove” but has no parallel in earth history. Doesn’t seem psychologically sound, to me…. interesting, though.

 

[DS9forever]

I guess that if death has no meaning, keeping fighting is the only thing to do.

 

[Soaraway]

Toss-up between Progress and Duet.

 

[Ray Hardgrit]

Hey every episode's got at least one vote now! Turns out that they're all somebody's favourite.

 

[Arpy]

Hey every episode's got at least one vote now! Turns out that they're all somebody's favourite.

Lies. No one really likes “The Passenger.” And I’m amazed someone mentioned “Babel.”

 

[Ray Hardgrit]

I'm amazed everyone else but me hates it so much!

 

[Arpy]

I'm amazed everyone else but me hates it so much!

You’re clearly a Cardassian bot sent to sow dissent. #FakeNews #TemporalColdWar #FollowTheLatinum

 

[Legate Duhmar]

Like many others i think DS9 season 1 is overall a weak outing as it was just getting its footing but there are some good eps.

1. Emissary - superb, easily one of the best pilots in sci fi
2. Captive Pursuit - OBriens first standout episode
3. The Negus - fantastic introduction of Ferengi culture DS9 would end up fleshing out so well
4. Duet - besides the pilot the best episode of the season, really builds the character of Kira and also shows off Nana Visitor's incredible acting.

Besides these the season is mostly a snoozefest, its even worse than season 1 of TNG. DS9 really picks up in season 2 and by the latter half its clear the show is going places.

 

[Farscape One]

DS9's first season was much better than many give it credit for. The best episodes were the ones that could really only work within that setting, like "PROGRESS" or "DUET".

Also, I am so thrilled and happy that "MOVE ALONG HOME" has been getting some love! I want to thank all of you who voted for that highly underrated gem!

ALLAMARAINE!!!

 

[dupersuper]

Lies. No one really likes “The Passenger.” And I’m amazed someone mentioned “Babel.”

It's not one of my favourites or anything, but I like Babel fine.

 

[Arpy]

It's not one of my favourites or anything, but I like Babel fine.

Why are you people doing this to me? I may at some point do a Passenger/Babel double feature. If you can love the worst of it… Besides, I haven’t seen either in so long, it would almost be like watching new Trek.

 

[Oddish]

Regarding "Duet", it seems strangely convenient that Cardassians seem to have an "instant death spot", where you get them with a cheap table knife and they die instantly and irreparably.

 

[kkt]

Or Kainon had studied Cardassian anatomy. Medical aid during the occupation?

 

[Arpy]

It became common knowledge during the Occupation, the best way to kill a Cardassian. That would have spread like wildfire once someone found out.

That said, I mean, it’s a 24th Century Federation-crewed station. Even if the Cardies didn’t have the quote medical wizardry to save a stab victim, the Federation not beeming him into stasis and spinal replacement…well…you forgive it because it was a good story overall.

 

[Bad Thoughts]

Marritza was sick and old. I don't think the same would affect a healthy Cardassian.

 

[Ray Hardgrit]

We've moved onto the season 2 poll, so I thought I'd figure out the top five for season 1 (after 29 votes):

1. Duet - 17.2% of people would not count this as one of their favourites.
2. Emissary - One of the best of the Star Trek pilots.
3. In the Hands of the Prophets - One of the best Star Trek season 1 finales.
4. Progress - 41.4% of people would consider this a favourite.
5. Dax - Beat Captive Pursuit by just one vote.

And here's the bottom six:

  14. If Wishes Were Horses - 1 in 10 fans liked this tale of Rumpelstiltskin, Buck Bokai and Sexy Dax
  14. Vortex - 10.3% of people tolerated Croden's dissembling.
  14. The Passenger - 89.7% of people weren't keen on Siddig's acting in this one.
  14. A Man Alone - Three people stood up for Odo.
  18. Babel - An episode that only 6.9% of viewers could love.
  18. The Storyteller - No one likes watching an old man yell at a cloud (except for two people).