Trivia / Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S02E01 "The Homecoming"

• Doing It for the Art: Frank Langella, who plays Minister Jaro Essa, went uncredited for the three-parter, refusing to make it look like he was doing it for the money or exposure.
• So My Kids Can Watch: Frank Langella said he took the part because his kids like Star Trek.
• You Look Familiar:
  • John Fleck plays a Cardassian guard at the labor camp, one of three appearances on the show.
  • Borum, the Bajoran prisoner who smuggled Li Nalas' earring off world, is played by Michael Bell, who previously appeared as Zorn in Encounter At Farpoint.