Trials and Tribble-ations

Episode 187

Friday 10 April 2026

Quark is sitting at the bar, resting his chin in his hand and looking fed up. On top of his head is a tribble, and the bar in front of him is covered in the fuzzy little animals.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Series 5, Episode 6

Stardate: Unknown (2373) and 4523.7

First broadcast on Monday 4 November 1996

This week, the crew of the USS Defiant deploy some exciting new digital video technology to travel back to 1967 and inveigle themselves into a beloved episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. It’s a perfect thirtieth birthday present for the franchise, reminding us that Trek isn’t about nerds watching the Romulans and the Federation shoot at each other — it’s about being cool and stylish and funny. In space. With great hair.

Recorded on Tuesday 7 April 2026 · Download (71.0 MB)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine