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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S3E13 — Life Support

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine•Season 3•Episode 13

Life Support

6.6/10 · 2,458 votesJan 30, 199545 min

Ranked #23 of 26 in Season 3•−0.8 vs season avg

Stardate: 48498.4. Dr. Bashir must use extraordinary measures to prolong Vedek Bareil's life long enough to allow Bareil to complete sensitive peace negotiations between the Bajorans and the Cardassians.

Directed byReza Badiyi

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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

Ronald D. Moore

Ronald D. Moore

Teleplay

Jonathan West

Jonathan West

Director of Photography

Dennis Madalone

Dennis Madalone

Stunt Coordinator

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Reza Badiyi

Director

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Richard E. Rabjohn

Editor

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Roger Soffer

Story

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Christian Ford

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Episode Summary

"Life Support" is episode 13 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 3. It scored 6.6/10 from 2,458 votes, ranking #23 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Reza Badiyi, it aired on January 30, 1995.

Next: E14 · Heart of Stone Best of Season 3