"Shadows and Symbols" was a good episode, but I felt that it could have been much better. It began with the introduction of Ezri Dax to the Sisko family, and they soon left for Tyree in search of the Orb of the Emissary. Worf and crew are deep in Cardassian territory trying to destroy a shipyard. Meanwhile, Kira and Odo attempt to stop the Romulan weapons build up above Bajor. Of the three plots, only the Sisko plot was truely developed. Worf's mission for Jadzia seemed rather empty at times. As for Kira's plot, I felt that it had a good premise, but I thought that it ended too abruptly. I did like Ezri a great deal (much to my suprise) and I think she may be a decent replacment for Jadzia. I especially enjoyed the explanation of the events from "Far Beyond the Stars", it turned out that the '50s Sisko was really a false vision. As always, the special effects were wonderful. Over all I give "Shadows and Symbols" a 9 out of 10.

Sorry, I missed it due to baseball. I will review it as soon as it comes out as a rerun.

"Take Me Out to the Holosuite" was quite a suprise, I enjoyed the episode greatly. This weeks episode began with Captain Sisko being challenged by Captain Solok, the commander of an all Vulcan starship to a game of baseball. This captain felt that his species was far superior to all "emotionally-challenged" species. Unfortunatly, the "Niners" were severely beaten by the Vulcan team, but won a symbolic battle at the end. There were several humorous moments in "Take Me Out to the Holosuite", especially scenes where Rom and Odo were included. My favorite part of the episode was probably the very end when Solok was laughed out of Quarks. I give "Take Me Out to the Holosuite" a 9 out of 10.

"Chrysalis" continued the string of impressive Deep Space 9 episodes this season. It began with the four genetically engineered mutants returning to DS9 to allow Dr. Bashir to help the unresponsive Sarina. Bashir is successful, and Sarina becomes a wonderful person (well, it wasn't quite that easy though). "Chrysalis" even ended happily, without the normal Trek tendency to revert everything to their original states. Over all I enjoyed "Chrysalis." I really liked Sarina, and I felt that she was portrayed wonderfully. Also, I started to feel sorry for the Doctor, who seems so lonely now. I give "Chrysalis" an 8 out of 10.

This week's Deep Space 9 turned out to be a bit of a disappointment to me. It began with Odo attempting to contact an old Cardassian "friend", but instead encounters a Weyoun clone. Weyoun #6 wants to defect, but #7 wants him dead. In the end #6 kills himself so that Odo can escape to the Federation. The B Plot concerned Nog's ability to find anything the station needs. "Treachery, Faith, and the Great River" did not live up to its potential. It did bring a major revelation for Odo, that his people are dying of an unknown disease. I had hoped for an episode like last year's "In the Pale Moonlight", but instead was given an average DS9. I give this week's episode a 6 out of 10.

"Once More Unto the Breach" was a good episode, but was somewhat of a disappointment. Martok, Worf, and the great Kor lead an attack on the Dominion. It turns out that Kor is suffering from memory loss from his age. In the end he saves the ships, but sacrifices himself. This episode was entertaining, but I felt that it was not worthy of Kor's grand exit. The effects were spectacular, but didn't always make a lot of sense. Overall I give "Once More Unto the Breach" a 7 out of 10.

"The Siege of AR - 558" was one of the most impressive DS9's I've seen in a long time. It was a very dramatic military episode this week, and would have probably been more appropriate for Veteran's Day (Remembrance Day) last week.

Quark has finally received a serious role, which he has not had for quite a while. Nog's performance was very well done, and I did not expect him to be so severely injured. Ezri was also portrayed well this week. She has developed substantially since the season premier, and I look forward to seeing more of the Dax we saw this week. Vic Fontane did, unfortunately, seem somewhat out of place once again. Doesn't the Federation have some modern musicians of its own? "The Siege of AR - 588" had good special effects and its music was very well done (for the most part).

Overall I give "The Siege of AR- 588" a 10 out of 10.

"Covenant" was the worst Deep Space 9 I have seen this season. It left me wondering if I had not previously seen this exact episode several times before. When I contemplated that thought, I realized that "Covenant" has been on before, or at least its plot has. This episode was simply a variation on a theme. The "Kira runs into Dukat under unusual circumstances and finds that he has changed, or has he?" plot introduced Dukat's daughter, got Dukat a Klingon ship, and was present throughout the Dominion occupation of the station. Unfortunately, "Covenant" was far poorer than any of the earlier versions.

"Covenant" had Colonel Kira beamed to Empok Nor, the old abandoned Cartesian station several sectors away. There she finds the Dukat is leading a cult, which is basically goes against everything the prophets stand for. At first (for a very short while) Dukat seems like he may have changed, but obviously he has not and is once again is foiled by Kira. By the end of the episode I was hoping that Kira would just vaporize Dukat and get it over with. But unfortunately, she does not and Dukat escapes once again.

I'm told that the best part of "Covenant" was the opening. Unfortunately I missed that brief portion, so I give "Covenant" a 6 out of 10.