| "Shakaar" | |
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| Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 24 |
| Directed by | Jonathan West |
| Written by | Gordon Dawson |
| Featured music | Paul Baillargeon |
| Production code | 470 |
| Original air date | May 22, 1995 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Shakaar" is the 70th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the 24th episode of the third season. It was first broadcast on May 22, 1995.
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the space station Deep Space Nine near the planet Bajor, as the Bajorans recover from a brutal, decades-long occupation by the imperialistic Cardassians. This episode highlights the political development of Bajor and the character development of Bajoran lead character Kira Nerys, who was a resistance fighter during the occupation and now is Deep Space Nine's second-in-command. Guest star Duncan Regehr plays Bajoran farmer-turned-politician Shakaar.
Nielsen ratings for "Shakaar" registered 7.1 points with a rank of 4.[1]