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Deep Space Nine: A Bold Beginning

Deep Space Nine: A Bold Beginning

Episode number: 1

Overview: A bonus included on the Season 1 DVD box set release, this feature includes interviews with Michael Piller (1 October 1992), Rick Berman (7 June 2002), and Avery Brooks (4 November 1992) on the making of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The subsection Designing Deep Space Nine featured interviews about the creation from early drafts to the built model with Herman Zimmerman (7 June 2002), Michael Okuda (9 October 2002), Rick Sternbach (7 October 2002), and Ricardo Delgado (19 April 1993). It also features a few behind the scenes filming shots from several episodes of the first season.

Crew Dossier: Kira Nerys

Crew Dossier: Kira Nerys

Episode number: 2

Overview: Interviews with Nana Visitor (from 18 September 1992, 4 April 1999, and 10 May 1999) and Ira Steven Behr (from 9 April 1999) about the development of the Kira Nerys character. Subsections are Baby On the Set and Romance On the Set.

Michael Westmore's Aliens

Michael Westmore's Aliens

Episode number: 3

Overview: In an interview from 2 October 2002, Michael Westmore presents in-depth look at the aliens, including the Bajorans, the Cardassians, and the guest aliens such as the Kobliad, Wadi, Tailheads, Tosk, and the Miradorn.

Secrets of Quark's Bar

Secrets of Quark's Bar

Episode number: 4

Overview: Star Trek archivist Penny Juday reveals the secrets behind the props seen in Quark's. (Interview from 9 October 2002).

Alien Artifacts: Season One

Alien Artifacts: Season One

Episode number: 5

Overview: Prop Master Joe Longo explains the props of the first season. (Interview from 19 April 1993)

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook

Episode number: 6

Overview: Senior Illustrator Rick Sternbach explains several of his sketches for various props on the show. (Interview from 7 October 2002)

Deep Space Nine: Scrapbook Year One

Deep Space Nine: Scrapbook Year One

Episode number: 7

Overview: Cast members and the production staff explain the development of Deep Space Nine, the show's look, and the variety of characters.

Section 31: Hidden File 01

Section 31: Hidden File 01

Episode number: 8

Overview: Avery Brooks interview from 4 November 1992 regarding his character Benjamin Sisko

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S01)

Episode number: 9

Overview: Colm Meaney interview from 18 September 1992 regarding his character Miles O'Brien

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S01)

Episode number: 10

Overview: Rene Auberjonois interview from 18 September 1992 regarding his character Odo.

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S01)

Episode number: 11

Overview: More of the Rene Auberjonois interview

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S01)

Episode number: 12

Overview: Terry Farrell interview from 30 September 1992 regarding her character Jadzia Dax

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S01)

Episode number: 13

Overview: More of the Terry Farrell interview

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S01)

Episode number: 14

Overview: Siddig El Fadil interview from 18 September 1992 regarding his character Julian Bashir

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S01)

Episode number: 15

Overview: Nana Visitor interview from 18 September 1992 regarding her character Kira Nerys

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S01)

Episode number: 16

Overview: Cirroc Lofton interview from 18 September 1992 regarding his character Jake Sisko

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S01)

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S01)

Episode number: 17

Overview: Jennifer Hetrick interview from 14 February 2002 regarding her character Vash and her appearance in "Q-Less"

New Frontiers: The Story Of Deep Space Nine

New Frontiers: The Story Of Deep Space Nine

Episode number: 18

Overview: Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe discuss the creation of the legend that is the space station Deep Space Nine, and its development through the second season.

Michael Westmore's Aliens: Season Two

Michael Westmore's Aliens: Season Two

Episode number: 19

Overview: Michael Westmore presents an insight into creating aliens for DS9's second season. It includes a look at Zek, Fallit Kot, the Dosi and the Skrreea.

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: Season Two

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: Season Two

Episode number: 20

Overview: Rick Sternbach and Jim Martin discuss designs and props.

Quark's Story

Quark's Story

Episode number: 21

Overview: (Region 2 Only)

Crew Dossier: Jadzia Dax

Crew Dossier: Jadzia Dax

Episode number: 22

Overview: An interview with Terry Farrell on the subject of her Trill character, Jadzia Dax.

New Station, New Ships

New Station, New Ships

Episode number: 23

Overview: Dan Curry, Robert Legato, Rick Sternbach and Jim Martin describe the designs and models for the station, the runabouts and the Cardassian Galor-class warships.

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S02)

Episode number: 24

Overview: Michael Okuda (Scenic Art Supervisor) interview (regarding designing graphics and more)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S02)

Episode number: 25

Overview: Robert Hewitt Wolfe (Writer) interview (regarding the episode "Shadowplay")

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S02)

Episode number: 26

Overview: Robert Hewitt Wolfe interview (regarding the first DS9 mirror universe episode "Crossover")

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S02)

Episode number: 27

Overview: Robert Hewitt Wolfe interview (regarding the episode "Invasive Procedures")

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S02)

Episode number: 28

Overview: Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) interview (regarding Jadzia and Kira's scenes in "The Siege")

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S02)

Episode number: 29

Overview: Armin Shimerman (Quark) interview (regarding Wallace Shawn and his performances as Zek)

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S02)

Episode number: 30

Overview: Terry Farrell interview (regarding working with John Colicos, Michael Ansara and William Campbell)

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S02)

Episode number: 31

Overview: David Livingston (Director) interview (regarding directing "Crossover")

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S02)

Episode number: 32

Overview: Andrew Robinson (Garak) interview (regarding the character of Garak)

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S02)

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S02)

Episode number: 33

Overview: Michael Piller (Writer/Executive Producer) interview (regarding the Bajoran religion and its impact on Star Trek)

The Birth Of The Dominion and Beyond

The Birth Of The Dominion and Beyond

Episode number: 34

Overview: Ira Steven Behr and others discuss the development of the Dominion, DS9's arch nemesis.

Michael Westmore's Aliens, Season Three

Michael Westmore's Aliens, Season Three

Episode number: 35

Overview: Michael Westmore presents a detailed look at the make-up designs for the Ferengi, Kira Nerys as a Cardassian, Julian Bashir's aging process, and several dramatic changes for Odo.

Time Travel Files 'Past Tense'

Time Travel Files 'Past Tense'

Episode number: 36

Overview: Cast and crew discuss one of the series' most popular episodes.

U.S.S Defiant

U.S.S Defiant

Episode number: 37

Overview: The writers and designers of the series discuss the creation and development of the Defiant, one of Star Trek's most popular ships. (Region 2 only)

Crew Dossier: Odo

Crew Dossier: Odo

Episode number: 38

Overview: Features interviews with Rene Auberjonois on the subject of his Changeling character, Odo.

Sailing Through the Stars: A Special Look at "Explorers"

Sailing Through the Stars: A Special Look at "Explorers"

Episode number: 39

Overview: Production designer Herman Zimmerman and others discuss the creation of the award-winning ship design piloted by Benjamin and Jake Sisko, including rarely seen photographs and illustrations.

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S03)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S03)

Episode number: 40

Overview: Nana Visitor (Kira) interview (regarding wearing Cardassian make-up in "Second Skin")

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S03)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S03)

Episode number: 41

Overview: Robert Hewitt Wolfe (Writer) interview (regarding the episode "Second Skin")

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S03)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S03)

Episode number: 42

Overview: Robert Hewitt Wolfe interview (regarding DS9's Ferengi episodes, particularly "Family Business")

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S03)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S03)

Episode number: 43

Overview: Jim Martin (Illustrator) interview (about creating 1960s-style artwork for "Past Tense, Part II")

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S03)

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S03)

Episode number: 44

Overview: David Livingston (Director) interview (regarding Elim Garak and Odo's intense interrogation scenes in "The Die is Cast")

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S03)

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S03)

Episode number: 45

Overview: Gary Hutzel (Visual Effects Coordinator) interview (regarding set design for the Founders' homeworld in "The Search, Part I")

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S03)

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S03)

Episode number: 46

Overview: Gary Hutzel interview (regarding the explosion of the Deep Space 9 station model in the episode "Visionary")

Charting New Territory: Deep Space Nine Season Four

Charting New Territory: Deep Space Nine Season Four

Episode number: 47

Overview: A general season overview where cast and crew discuss developments such as Worf's integration into the series, amongst other topics.

Michael Westmore's Aliens, Season Four

Michael Westmore's Aliens, Season Four

Episode number: 48

Overview: Michael Westmore presents an insight into the process of designing aliens for DS9's Fourth Season.

Crew Dossier: Worf

Crew Dossier: Worf

Episode number: 49

Overview: Features interviews with Michael Dorn on the subject of his Klingon character, Worf.

Deep Space Nine sketchbook: John Eaves (S04)

Deep Space Nine sketchbook: John Eaves (S04)

Episode number: 50
Jim Martin Sketchbook

Jim Martin Sketchbook

Episode number: 51

Overview: (Region 2 only)

Robert Blackman's Designs of the Future

Robert Blackman's Designs of the Future

Episode number: 52

Overview: (Region 2 only)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S04)

Episode number: 53

Overview: Alexander Siddig (Julian Bashir) explaining his love and admiration of the episode "The Quickening"

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S04)

Episode number: 54

Overview: Armin Shimerman (Quark) interview (regarding "Little Green Men")

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S04)

Episode number: 55

Overview: Nana Visitor on playing Russian agent Anastasia Komananov in "Our Man Bashir"

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S04)

Episode number: 56

Overview: Susanna Thompson (Lenara Kahn) interview (about working on "Rejoined")

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S04)

Episode number: 57

Overview: David Livingston (Director) on directing "The Visitor"

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S04)

Episode number: 58

Overview: Gary Hutzel (Visual Effects Coordinator) on filming masses of Klingon starship models for "The Way of the Warrior"

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S04)

Episode number: 59

Overview: Ronald D. Moore (Writer) interview (regarding "Sons of Mogh")

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S04)

Episode number: 60

Overview: Chase Masterson on playing the role of Leeta

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S04)

Episode number: 61

Overview: Michael Dorn (Worf) interview (regarding "The Sword of Kahless")

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S04)

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S04)

Episode number: 62

Overview: Robert O'Reilly on playing the role of Gowron

Deep Space Nine Chronicles

Deep Space Nine Chronicles

Episode number: 63

Overview: The cast introduce selected episodes of DS9's first four seasons. (Region 2 only)

Trials and Tribble-ations: Uniting Two Legends (S05)

Trials and Tribble-ations: Uniting Two Legends (S05)

Episode number: 66

Overview: Traces the origins of the episode.

Trials and Tribble-ations: A Historic Endeavor (S05)

Trials and Tribble-ations: A Historic Endeavor (S05)

Episode number: 67

Overview: An examination of the technical challenges involved in the episode's creation. Blending Scenes A new Enterprise Deep Space Station K-7

Crew Dossier: Miles O'Brien

Crew Dossier: Miles O'Brien

Episode number: 68

Overview: Includes interviews with Colm Meaney, who played Miles O'Brien throughout DS9's run, as well as in fifty-five episodes of TNG.

Inside DS9 with Michael Okuda (S05)

Inside DS9 with Michael Okuda (S05)

Episode number: 69

Overview: Art supervisor Michael Okuda presents a tour of the Promenade and reveals the inside jokes that can be found there.

Michael Westmore's Aliens: Season 5

Michael Westmore's Aliens: Season 5

Episode number: 70

Overview: Michael Westmore discusses make-up designs for: Klingon transformations in "Apocalypse Rising," Scars and Bruises, Jem'Hadar, & Trills.

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S05)

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S05)

Episode number: 71

Overview: A look at the designs of futuristic technology, presented by John Eaves. (Region 2 only)

The Ferengi Culture

The Ferengi Culture

Episode number: 72

Overview: A featurette about the development of the Ferengi through the series. (Region 2 only)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S05)

Episode number: 73

Overview: Rene Auberjonois (Odo) interview (regarding "The Begotten")

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S05)

Episode number: 74

Overview: Rene Auberjonois interview (regarding "The Ascent")

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S05)

Episode number: 75

Overview: Robert Hewitt Wolfe interview (regarding his five years on the series)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S05)

Episode number: 76

Overview: Nana Visitor interview (regarding her pregnancy during filming)

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S05)

Episode number: 77

Overview: Nana Visitor interview (regarding "Ties of Blood and Water")

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S05)

Episode number: 78

Overview: Ronald D. Moore interview (regarding Klingons and the episode "Soldiers of the Empire")

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S05)

Episode number: 79

Overview: Chase Masterson (Leeta) interview (regarding Robert Picardo and "Doctor Bashir, I Presume")

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S05)

Episode number: 80

Overview: Armin Shimerman (Quark) interview (regarding Ferengi prosthetics and Ishka)

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S05)

Episode number: 81

Overview: J.G. Hertzler (Martok) interview (regarding Martok)

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S05)

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S05)

Episode number: 82

Overview: Jeffrey Combs (Tiron, Brunt, Weyoun) interview (regarding his characters)

Mission Inquiry: Far Beyond the Stars

Mission Inquiry: Far Beyond the Stars

Episode number: 83

Overview: The cast and crew discuss one of Star Trek's most popular and challenging episodes.

24th Century Wedding

24th Century Wedding

Episode number: 84

Overview: The cast and crew discuss the marriage of Worf and Jadzia Dax

Crew Dossier: Julian Bashir

Crew Dossier: Julian Bashir

Episode number: 85
Crew Dossier: Quark

Crew Dossier: Quark

Episode number: 86
Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S06)

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S06)

Episode number: 87
Gary Hutzel on "One Little Ship" (S06)

Gary Hutzel on "One Little Ship" (S06)

Episode number: 88

Overview: (Region 2 only)

Rules of Acquisition: The Beginning

Rules of Acquisition: The Beginning

Episode number: 89

Overview: (S06 Region 2 only)

Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: The Sequel

Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: The Sequel

Episode number: 90

Overview: (S06 Region 2 only)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S06)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S06)

Episode number: 91

Overview: Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) interview (regarding Dax's death scene in "Tears of the Prophets")

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S06)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S06)

Episode number: 92

Overview: Nana Visitor (Kira Nerys) interview (regarding Kira's relationship with Gul Dukat)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S06)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S06)

Episode number: 93

Overview: Nana Visitor interview (regarding her rendition of "Fever" as Lola Chrystal in "His Way")

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S06)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S06)

Episode number: 94

Overview: Ira Steven Behr interview (on story arcs)

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S06)

Section 31: Hidden File 05 (S06)

Episode number: 95

Overview: Ira Steven Behr interview (on Iggy Pop and "The Magnificent Ferengi")

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S06 Extra 14)

Section 31: Hidden File 06 (S06 Extra 14)

Episode number: 96

Overview: Rene Auberjonois (Odo) interview (regarding Odo's characteristic 'harrumph')

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S06)

Section 31: Hidden File 07 (S06)

Episode number: 97

Overview: Rene Auberjonois interview (regarding Odo's and Kira's first kiss in "His Way")

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S06)

Section 31: Hidden File 08 (S06)

Episode number: 98

Overview: David Livingston (director) interview (regarding Worf, Dax, and the drama in "Change of Heart")

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S06 Extra 17)

Section 31: Hidden File 09 (S06 Extra 17)

Episode number: 99

Overview: Marc Alaimo (Dukat) interview (regarding the episode "Waltz")

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S06)

Section 31: Hidden File 10 (S06)

Episode number: 100

Overview: Mark Allen Shepherd (Morn) interview (regarding Morn and his backstory in "Who Mourns for Morn?")

Ending An Era

Ending An Era

Episode number: 101

Overview: The cast and crew discuss the end of Star Trek's most ambitious series.

The Last Goodbyes

The Last Goodbyes

Episode number: 102

Overview: This special feature concludes as only one with an end credit roll, listing the special features production staff of this Deep Space Nine DVD series release, but it is safe to assume that they were also responsible for all such features included on the six previous series releases.

Crew Dossier: Benjamin Sisko

Crew Dossier: Benjamin Sisko

Episode number: 103

Overview: Avery Brooks and others talk about DS9's captain.

Crew Dossier: Jake Sisko

Crew Dossier: Jake Sisko

Episode number: 104

Overview: Cirroc Lofton and others talk about the character of Jake.

Special Crew Dossier: Ezri Dax

Special Crew Dossier: Ezri Dax

Episode number: 105

Overview: Nicole de Boer and others talk about the character of Ezri. (Region 2 only)

Morn Speaks

Morn Speaks

Episode number: 106

Overview: Mark Allen Shepherd talks about Star Trek's most talkative character. (S07 Region 2 only)

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S07)

Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves (S07)

Episode number: 107

Overview: (Region 2 only)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S07)

Section 31: Hidden File 01 (S07)

Episode number: 108

Overview: Marc Alaimo (Gul Dukat) interview (regarding the evolution of the character of Gul Dukat)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S07)

Section 31: Hidden File 02 (S07)

Episode number: 109

Overview: Jeffrey Combs (Brunt/Weyoun/Tiron/Shran/Penk/Krem) interview (regarding the variety of characters he has played over the years, in particular Brunt and Weyoun)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S07)

Section 31: Hidden File 03 (S07)

Episode number: 110

Overview: Robert O'Reilly (Gowron) interview (regarding playing a Klingon character)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S07)

Section 31: Hidden File 04 (S07)

Episode number: 111

Overview: Louise Fletcher (Kai Winn interview (regarding the character of Kai Winn and her lust for power)

Section 31: Hidden File 05

Section 31: Hidden File 05

Episode number: 112

Overview: Penny Johnson (Kasidy Yates) interview (regarding the character of Kasidy Yates, her relationship with Benjamin Sisko, and being part of Star Trek)

Section 31: Hidden File 06

Section 31: Hidden File 06

Episode number: 113

Overview: Max Grodénchik (Rom) interview (regarding auditioning for the role of a Ferengi (originally Quark), and becoming the Grand Nagus)

Section 31: Hidden File 07

Section 31: Hidden File 07

Episode number: 114

Overview: J.G. Hertzler (General Martok) interview (regarding playing a Klingon, and observations about the show in general)

Section 31: Hidden File 08

Section 31: Hidden File 08

Episode number: 115

Overview: Aron Eisenberg (Nog) interview (regarding his character Nog, and Nog's growth over time)

Section 31: Hidden File 09

Section 31: Hidden File 09

Episode number: 116

Overview: Ira Steven Behr (Executive Producer) interview (regarding his desire to have a "Rat Pack" character on DS9, originally wanting Frank Sinatra, Jr., and how he happened to cast James Darren as Vic Fontaine)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Behind the Scenes

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Behind the Scenes

Episode number: 117

Overview: As Star Trek: Deep Space Nine airs it's pilot episode, Paramount airs this 50 minute documentary as a way to spark excitement about the new show. It includes interviews from the cast and crew and contains lots of sneak peaks into the show's first season. This TV special originally aired on January 4, 1993 in the UK but wasn't released for home media until July 20, 1994 in the U.S.