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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S3E20 — Improbable Cause (1)
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine•Season 3•Episode 20

Improbable Cause (1)

8.5/10 · 2,870 votesApr 24, 199545 min

Ranked #2 of 26 in Season 3•+1.1 vs season avg

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Stardate: Unknown. After an attempt is made on Garak's life, Odo conducts the investigation on who tried to murder the Cardassian tailor - and why.

Directed byAvery Brooks
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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

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Jake Sisko

Armin Shimerman

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René Auberjonois

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Avery Brooks

Avery Brooks

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Jonathan West

Jonathan West

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Dennis Madalone

Dennis Madalone

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René Echevarria

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Richard E. Rabjohn

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David R. Long

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Robert Lederman

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Episode Summary

"Improbable Cause (1)" is episode 20 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 2,870 votes, ranking #2 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Avery Brooks, it aired on April 24, 1995.

Next: E21 · The Die Is Cast (2)Best of Season 3