The Nagus

Episode aired Mar 21, 1993
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

2.5K

YOUR RATING

Aron Eisenberg and Cirroc Lofton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi Thriller

The Ferengi leader, Grand Nagus Zek, comes to the station. He seems very interested in Quark's bar.The Ferengi leader, Grand Nagus Zek, comes to the station. He seems very interested in Quark's bar.The Ferengi leader, Grand Nagus Zek, comes to the station. He seems very interested in Quark's bar.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

2.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Morn Mark Allen Shepherd is heard laughing at a joke told by Quark. Although Morn appears in 93 of the series' 173 episodes, he never speaks during the series. This is the only episode you hear his voice, albeit laughing. The laugh is Shepherd's own voice.

Goofs
Benjamin Sisko finds his son Jake is secretly teaching the Ferengi Nog. One of the facts Nog recites is that Bajor is the largest planet in its system, and that it has three moons, to which Jake agrees. Bajor, however, is said to have five moons. For example, later in the first season, "Progress" features a story line about a drilling operation on Bajor's fifth moon named Jeraddo.

Quotes
Zek: You don't grab power, you accumulate it quietly, without anyone noticing.

Connections
Featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: What You Leave Behind (1999)

Soundtracks
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
Performed by Dennis McCarthy

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Featured review

9/10

A rare funny episode...

The first season of "Star Trek: Deep Space 9" was generally a deadly serious and tremendously under-emotive. So, "The Nagus" clearly stands out because it is so different in style.

The show begins with the Grand Nagus (Wallace Shawn) arriving on the station. This sends Quark into a dither because he assumes this Ferengi leader is out to steal his club. However, the venerable Grand Nagus actually has a more sinister plan--one that comes as a huge surprise to everyone. The first part of his plan is a total surprise, as he appoints Quark his successor! What's the second part? See the show to find out for yourself.

This is a light-hearted and rather silly episode but also one that is rather enjoyable--especially since it allows Quark, his brother and nephew an opportunity for character development.