Is there something immutable at a person's very core? Inborn abilities, values, traditions? Let's find out this week on DS9! First up, in "Accession", a man from the past becomes the new Emissary and decides it's time to reinstate the Bajoran caste system, which surely won't cause any disasters when people are suddenly in jobs they've no training for! After that, in "Rules of Engagement", Mr Worf's heart is on trial after he apparently kerplodes a bunch of civilians into space dust during a tense battle!

Also this week: making it sexy, burner phones for Bajor, and one of the stupidest conceits we've ever seen in "Trek".

[Timestamps: "Accession": 03:04; "Rules of Engagement": 48:00]

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide.

Family values get a bit crazy in space. First up, Kurn drops by DS9 with a death wish that he wants Worf to help him with in "Songs of Mogh". After that, Rom has had enough and decides it's time for the bar staff to unionize in "Bar Association"!

Also this week: plots that actually dovetail, origins of Bajoran culture, and Ferengi bedroom fun!

[Timestamps: "Sons of Mogh": 01:27; "Bar Association": 32:59]

It's three men chasing a lady in this week's DS9s, but only one is going to manage. First up: Odo's inability to express his feelings for Kira catches up to him when First Minister Shakaar goes all high school crush on her in "Crossfire". After that, Gul Dukat has been brought low by his decision not to kill his illegitimate daughter but that doesn't keep him from having a thing for everyone's favorite Major in "Return to Grace"!

Also this week: 90s flashbacks, the WORST pajamas, and "Spaceballs".

[Timestamps: "Crossfire": 1:42; "Return to Grace": 34:42]

We've somehow been at this for four years, and we're celebrating with DS9 Fanfics! But unlike our previous stories, these ones have been put together in the form of mini-scripts and your favorite "Trek" podcasters are playing all the roles! There's action, laughs, love, and a whole slew of impressions! Join us for the fun!

Caitlin's script: 02:51

Ames's script: 14:30

Jake's script: 37:07

Chris's script: 1:05:58

But let's be honest, if you don't listen to them all we'll find out and be VERY sad.

DS9 continues to be frustratingly, depressingly relevant this week as we take a look at a sneaky two-parter composed of "Homefront" and "Paradise Lost".

When an act of terrorism reveals there are Changelings on Earth, everyone decides Civil Liberties are overrated! Troops are in the streets, citizens must prove their humanity with random blood tests, and the military is taking over! But is the threat real...or from within?

Also this week: coffee everywhere, eating the President, and mid-range family dining!

[Timestamp: "Homefront"/"Paradise Lost": 03:25]

It's a series of adventures this week on DS9! First up: Kor is back and brings Jadzia and Worf along on a quest for the holy stabber in "The Sword of Kahless"! After that, Julian's Bond-esque holoprogram goes awry while Garak makes fun of his fantasy in "Our Man Bashir"!

Also this week: which number, not the One Ring, and spy type v spy type!

[Timestamps: "The Sword of Kahless": 01:17; "Our Man Bashir": 34:06]

DS9 is tackling two different genres this week, and we're all along for the ride! First up, the "Defiant" hides in the clouds of a gas giant and things get all submarine movie in "Starship Down"! After that, temporal shenanigans have our favorite Ferengi and former Founder stuck in a 1950s B picture in "Little Green Men"!

Also this week: an alternate title, sexy lamps, and Ferengi luck!

[Timestamps: "Starship Down": 01:34; "Little Green Men": 41:53]

Relationships are at the core of both our DS9 episodes this week, and they all end in heartbreak! First up: we find out that Dukat had a Bajoran War Bride and a secret child by her that he now plans to straight up murder in "Indiscretion"! After that, in an episode that's not about same-sex relationships (no really, the writers PROMISE!) Dax comes across a former spouse in their new host and old fires start to burn in "Rejoined".

Also this week: charming Dukat's butt, Trill corruption, and send this to Kurtzman!

Also also: we spoil the crap out of "The Searchers", it's kind of all over the place.

[Timestamps: "Indiscretion": 01:12; "Rejoined": 38:52]

Can you change the past? Can you fight fate? Both issues face our DS9 crew this week! First up, old Jake Sisko tries to undo an accident that made his father a temporal sleepwalker in "The Visitor"! After that, Bashir is conscripted by a Jem'Hadar to find a cure for Ketracel-white addiction in "Hippocratic Oath"!

Also this week: making sure we're never sponsored, Brooklyn Jake, and two many racists!

[Timestamps: "The Visitor": 01:47; "Hippocratic Oath": 39:44]

It's a surprise as big as Arnold hiding under a middle-aged lady's head! Welcome to the unexpected 15th Ten Forward, where we continue looking at the movies of Paul Verhoeven with "Total Recall"! In a future where memories of vacation and adventure can be implanted, everyday schlub Douglas Quaid decides to have some fake fun on Mars...until the memory process jogs some secret real ones loose! Or does it?

Also this week: Frakes v. Cruise, Dick needs assistance, and many Ahhhhhnold impressions.