Our Man Bashir
- Episode aired Nov 27, 1995
- TV-PG
- 46m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
2.4K
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When a transporter emergency turns the command crew into holosuite characters, Bashir's James Bond fantasy takes on a deadly reality.When a transporter emergency turns the command crew into holosuite characters, Bashir's James Bond fantasy takes on a deadly reality.When a transporter emergency turns the command crew into holosuite characters, Bashir's James Bond fantasy takes on a deadly reality.
Cirroc Lofton
- Jake Sisko
- (credit only)
Ken Marshall
- Michael Eddington
- (as Kenneth Marshall)
BJ Davis
- Falcon's Henchman
- (uncredited)
Judi M. Durand
- Cardassian Computer
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Suzanne Ircha Johnson
- Go-Go Dancer
- (uncredited)
Sarah Krasner
- Bajoran
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMGM Studios, owners of the James Bond movie franchise, were said to be unhappy with the episode, which they felt crossed the line from parody to infringement. Studio officials sent a letter to DS9 series producers, expressing their displeasure, which resulted in the cancellation of a planned sequel episode about Agent Bashir's further adventures. (Agent Bashir was then limited to cameos within a few episodes of the series.) This was similar to the controversy which happened when TNG attempted to spoof Sherlock Holmes in Elementary, Dear Data (1988) and Ship in a Bottle (1993).
- GoofsDr. Bashir states that it is illegal to enter into a holosuite while it is in use. This is often believed to be contradicted by the many instances of this happening throughout Star Trek: Voyager (1995) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987); however, those shows take place on Federation starships, and would therefore be subject to Starfleet regulations. This incident takes place aboard a Bajoran space station, however, and would therefore be subject to Bajoran law, not Starfleet regulations. Therefore, it may well be illegal on DS9 for someone to enter into a holosuite in use, while the same behavior is overlooked, or even allowed, onboard Starfleet vessels.
- Quotes
Dr. Julian Bashir: I work for one of the nation states of this era, Great Britain, which is battling various other nations in what is called the Cold War. This apartment, my clothes, weapons, even my valet were provided to me by my government.
Garak: I think I joined the wrong intelligence service.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: What You Leave Behind (1999)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
Performed by Dennis McCarthy
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I've said it so many times, but the writers of a science fiction series often have carte blanche to do as they wish. The James Bond bit here is set up nicely with the malfunction that occurs at the start. Of course, because this is a series, we are more interested in how things are done rather than the result (unfortunately, we know that all will turn out OK). Bashir makes a good spy and Garak is a good sidekick. Watching each of the principle characters assume roles in the program is great fun. There is also a kind of a neat thing going on with Rom, who actually has the responsibility for saving the day with his technological expertise. This was a nice diversion. Purists will hole their noses, but, in the world created, it is quite good.
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- Hitchcoc
- Oct 22, 2018
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