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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S4E12 — Crossfire
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine•Season 4•Episode 12

Crossfire

7.1/10 · 2,439 votesJan 29, 199645 min

Ranked #21 of 25 in Season 4•−0.6 vs season avg

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Stardate: Unknown. First Minister Shakaar visits the station, despite a threat of assassination. He falls in love with Kira much to Odo's dismay.

Directed byLes Landau
Written byRené Echevarria
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Avery Brooks

Avery Brooks

Benjamin Sisko

Nana Visitor

Nana Visitor

Kira Nerys

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Miles O'Brien

Michael Dorn

Michael Dorn

Worf

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

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Laurence Todd Rosenthal

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Jonathan West

Jonathan West

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David Ramirez

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René Echevarria

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Kris Krosskove

Director of Photography

Les Landau

Les Landau

Director

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Episode Summary

"Crossfire" is episode 12 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 4. It scored 7.1/10 from 2,439 votes, ranking #21 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Les Landau and written by René Echevarria, it aired on January 29, 1996.

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