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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S4E20 — The Muse

5.7

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine•Season 4•Episode 20

The Muse

5.7/10 · 2,453 votesApr 29, 199645 min

Ranked #25 of 25 in Season 4•−2.0 vs season avg

Stardate: Unknown. A mysterious woman approaches Jake about his future as a writer. Odo promises to do whatever it takes to help Lwaxana Troi keep her baby over the father's wishes - even if it means marrying her himself.

Directed byDavid Livingston

Written byRené Echevarria

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Seasons7

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Cast9

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

Crew6

Majel Barrett

Majel Barrett

Story

Jonathan West

Jonathan West

Director of Photography

Dennis Madalone

Dennis Madalone

Stunts

R

Richard E. Rabjohn

Editor

D

David Livingston

Director

R

René Echevarria

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Muse" is episode 20 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 4. It scored 5.7/10 from 2,453 votes, ranking #25 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Livingston and written by René Echevarria, it aired on April 29, 1996.

Next: E21 · For the Cause Best of Season 4