Episode

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: A Simple Investigation

Name: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: A Simple Investigation
Released: 1997-03-31
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, Colm Meaney, Alexander Siddig, Cirroc Lofton

Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeason 51997-03-31

Overview

Odo helps a woman hiding on the station from organized criminals, but quickly develops a personal interest in the case.

Details

Series: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Season: Season 5
Episode: Episode 17
Air date: 1997-03-31
Runtime: 45 min

Episode context

A Simple Investigation is Episode 17 in Season 5 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. It aired on 1997-03-31. The runtime is 45 min.

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