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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Cirroc Lofton and others talk about the character of Jake.

Avery Brooks and others talk about DS9's captain.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ira Steven Behr interview (on story arcs)

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

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

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

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(S06 Region 2 only)

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We don't have an overview translated in English.

We don't have an overview translated in English.

We don't have an overview translated in English.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nana Visitor interview (regarding her pregnancy during filming)

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

Rene Auberjonois interview (regarding "The Ascent")

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traces the origins of the episode.

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

Robert O'Reilly on playing the role of Gowron

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

Chase Masterson on playing the role of Leeta

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

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

David Livingston (Director) on directing "The Visitor"

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

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

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

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

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(Region 2 only)

We don't have an overview translated in English.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

(Region 2 Only)

Rick Sternbach and Jim Martin discuss designs and props.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

More of the Terry Farrell interview

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

More of the Rene Auberjonois interview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.