For those who haven't seen The Visitor

[Photon]

or haven't for a while.

Its on here in the states Tuesday night on Spike High Definition.

2:00 am east coast
1:00 central
11:00 western

Keep the tissue handy

 

[Marie1]

or haven't for a while.

Its on here in the states Tuesday night on Spike High Definition.

2:00 am east coast
1:00 central
11:00 western

Keep the tissue handy

I must say, I'm not really fond of that episode. Tho I love Sisko's dedication to family. But I like Ties of Blood and Water better- its a bit more... real? And maybe feels more permanent?

 

[rtc61]

The Visitor is, by far, my favorite Trek episode of any series. Well written, well acted, a wonderfully creative twist on the 'absent father' motif. And not a single phaser beam involved.

 

[Mr Pointy Ears]

The Visitor is one of my favourite DS9 episodes and one of my favourite trek episodes.

 

[Jefferies]

One of the greatest Star Trek episodes, if not one of the greatest hours of serialised television. If you are a Star Trek fan or just a fan of good old fashioned drama and you haven't seen it yet, watch this, it will move you close to tears.

 

[Ward Fowler]

I remember when and where I was and how I felt after seeing The Visitor. I can't say that about many other programs I've watched. It was powerful television.

 

[indranee]

oh no, was it last night then? I'm sorry I missed it

it's always a good re-watch.

 

[thirteenth]

Oh, it's in HD? I take it that just means it's upconverted...

 

[Kirby]

2:00 am east coast
1:00 central
11:00 western

What, they're not showing it in the Mountain Time Zone? We exist too you know!
***runs off crying***

 

[indranee]

I just checked: it's actually tonight for all of us who wanna watch or tivo.

 

[nx1701g]

It aired this morning with a horrible cropping of the episode and a ticker warning that Time Warner Cable would be losing Spike TV on New Years Day.

 

[dreadpiraterose]

The episode seriously makes me teary every time I watch it.

 

[scottydog]

The episode seriously makes me teary every time I watch it.

Me, too

 

[Relentless]

My Fave Episode, i had this massive pain in my head just trying to stop the tears

 

[CorporalClegg]

What, they're not showing it in the Mountain Time Zone? We exist too you know!
***runs off crying***

I think only in our own minds. TV wise, it's the worst time zone to live in. We get jobbed all the time.

 

[Nick Ryder]

It was a very moving episode. You really see just how good Tony Todd and Avery Brooks really are as actors. Considering that Todd and Brooks never spent THAT much time around each other, you felt that they spent a lifetime together. Although after watching a little behind the scenes kinda thing on the DVD for the Fan Collective:Alternate realities, Tony Todd had a close friend die shortly before that episode and he kind of used that. Although I always liked the way that Jake and Ben interacted, Ben always seemed like a cool dad, sure he could get his 'deep halting voice' and put you in your place, but other times he seemed very compassionate.

Sisko really was unlike any other captain before or since

 

[Red Ranger]

The episode seriously makes me teary every time I watch it.

Me, too

Ditto. I'm not ashamed to say I cried several times, usually when poor Jake was crying. Especially when he says, "Don't you see? We're going to get another chance!" I cried like a baby! -- Red Ranger

 

[crouteru]

The episode seriously makes me teary every time I watch it.

Me, too

Ditto. I'm not ashamed to say I cried several times, usually when poor Jake was crying. Especially when he says, "Don't you see? We're going to get another chance!" I cried like a baby! -- Red Ranger

Yep, no shame here either. I watched that scene on YouTube recently and that was enough to get me going. If somebody asked me which episode defines Star Trek, I would say 'The Visitor'.

 

[Shatmandu]

Now that I have kids, that episode really beats the shit out of me even more.

Joe, dah-dah

 

[ODO_FAN_1977]

I just wanted to echo what already has been said. "The Vistor" is a true classic!!! A great example of how sci-fi can be used to create great drama and story!!!