| "Business as Usual" | |
|---|---|
| Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 18 |
| Directed by | Siddig El Fadil |
| Written by | Bradley Thompson David Weddle |
| Featured music | David Bell |
| Production code | 516 |
| Original air date | April 7, 1997 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Business as Usual" is the 116th episode of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the 18th episode of the fifth season.
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on Deep Space Nine, a space station near the planet Bajor, as the Bajorans recover from a decades-long, brutal occupation by the imperialistic Cardassians. In this episode, despondent over his mounting financial woes, the Ferengi bartender Quark allows his cousin Gaila to talk him into getting involved in the arms dealing business. Meanwhile, Chief O'Brien juggles fatherhood, work, and social life as he cares for his son Yoshi.
This episode was one of two directed by Alexander Siddig, who also played the role of Doctor Julian Bashir on the show.[1]