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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S1E1 — Emissary

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine•Season 1•Episode 1

Emissary

7.6/10 · 5,342 votesJan 3, 199390 min

Ranked #3 of 19 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

Stardate: 46379.1. Commander Benjamin Sisko and a new crew of Starfleet and Bajoran officers take command of an abandoned Cardassian space station and make an incredible discovery that will change the galaxy and Sisko's future. A new crew is assigned to a former Cardassian space

Directed byDavid Carson

Written byMichael Piller

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Captive Pursuit

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Q-Less

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Cast8

Avery Brooks

Avery Brooks

Benjamin Sisko

Nana Visitor

Nana Visitor

Kira Nerys

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Miles O'Brien

Terry Farrell

Terry Farrell

Jadzia Dax

Alexander Siddig

Alexander Siddig

Julian Bashir

Cirroc Lofton

Cirroc Lofton

Jake Sisko

Armin Shimerman

Armin Shimerman

Quark

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Odo

Crew7

David Carson

David Carson

Director

Marvin V. Rush

Marvin V. Rush

Director of Photography

Dennis Madalone

Dennis Madalone

Stunt Coordinator

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Robert Lederman

Editor

Michael Piller

Michael Piller

Writer

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Robert Della Santina

Unit Production Manager

Candace Neal

Candace Neal

Hair Designer

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Episode Summary

"Emissary" is episode 1 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 5,342 votes, ranking #3 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by David Carson and written by Michael Piller, it aired on January 3, 1993.

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