Trivia / Star Trek Deep Space Nine S 03 E 16 Prophet Motive

• Directed by Cast Member: The first episode directed by Rene Auberjonois.
• First Appearance: This marks the first time O'Brien and Bashir play darts, though they do so in a cargo bay rather than Quark's.
• Reality Subtext: The award plot thread is inspired by Star Trek: The Next Generation getting nominated for an Emmy for Best Dramatic Series. Most of the crew expected NYPD Blue to get it, but some started to get excited about the prospect of winning. In the end, another dark horse candidate won, Picket Fences. These details are all mirrored in Bashir's situation.