The crew inadvertanly triggers an old security program left over from when the station was still in Cardassian hands. Without the necessary information to give the right answers to its questions, the program takes increasingly lethal steps to subdue the station.

After the chaotic and bloody introduction to the Dominion and the Jem'Hadar last season, Starfleet is doing what it does best, attempting to broker a solution. Taking a page from the book of the best defense being a strong offense, Starfleet gives the experimental USS Defiant to Commander Sisko, complete with a Romulan cloaking device. They charge into the Gamma Quadrant to find the mysterious Founders.

Worst. Episode. Ever.

That's not hyperbole. Other episodes have tried for something and just missed the mark. Others felt rushed or just based off a half formed idea. The overy sexism and racism in this episode shocks the conscience of everyone who views it, and I can only imagine it boggled Trek fans at the time. Come join us to confused and horrified!