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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

(Region 2 only)

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

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

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

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

More of the Rene Auberjonois interview

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

More of the Terry Farrell interview

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

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

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

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

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.

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 Sternbach and Jim Martin discuss designs and props.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(Region 2 only)

(Region 2 only)

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

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

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

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

David Livingston (Director) on directing "The Visitor"

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

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

Chase Masterson on playing the role of Leeta

Robert O'Reilly on playing the role of Gowron

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

Traces the origins of the episode.

An examination of the technical challenges involved in the episode's creation.

Blending Scenes

A new Enterprise

Deep Space Station K-7

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rene Auberjonois interview (regarding "The Ascent")

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

Nana Visitor interview (regarding her pregnancy during filming)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(Region 2 only)

(S06 Region 2 only)

(S06 Region 2 only)

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

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

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

Ira Steven Behr interview (on story arcs)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Avery Brooks and others talk about DS9's captain.

Cirroc Lofton and others talk about the character of Jake.

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

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

(Region 2 only)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.