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• Actors: Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Cirroc Lofton, Alexander Siddig, Colm Meaney
• Directors: Rene Auberjonois
• Writers: Gene Roddenberry, Lisa Klink, Michael Piller, Nicholas Corea, Rick Berman
• Producers: Hans Beimler, Ira Steven Behr
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Paramount
• VHS Release Date: August 1, 2000
• Run Time: 46 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000003K81
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428,335 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good!, August 20, 2000

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This review is from: Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 75: Hippocratic Oath [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Bashir and O'Brien are heading back to DS9 when they're Runabout is shot down and crash lands on a planet, a quick peep outside reveals this particular planet has a party of Jem'hadar soldiers marooned there. The leader, seemingly an evil officer, forces Bashir to run some tests on him and his crew. It transpires that this 'evil' Jem'hadar is not longer addicted to Ketracel White, the substance the Founder's use to ensure Jem'hadar loyalty, in fact he is not evil. He is cultured, civil and rational. Bashir believes that if he can find the 'cure' for the Ketracel White addiction then Starfleet will be able to free the Dominion's warrior-race. O'Brien believes the Jem'hadar are bad and always will be. So as Bashir concentrates on a cure, O'Brien plans their escape. When the plan is set in motion Bashir will not leave!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Bashir and O'Brien Fans, December 30, 2001

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Carol Tessen (Bartlett, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 75: Hippocratic Oath [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Bashir and O'Brien are heading back to the station aboard a runabout when they encounter problems and crash on a planet. There, they are taken prisoner by the Jem'Hadar and learn that the leader of the soldiers has been living without Ketracel-white, the drug needed by his species to survive. The leader learns that Bashir is a doctor and tells him that he and O'Brien will be spared if Julian can find a cure for his men's addiction to the drug. He feels that since he has survived on the planet without the drug, the cure must be there. The compassionate Bashir agrees to help and tries desperately to find a cure. Meanwhile, O'Brien escapes while out with one of the Jem'Hadar and tells Julian to come with him to the runabout so they can leave the planet. Julian refuses to leave as he is very close to the cure. O'Brien forces the issue and the two are confronted by the Jem'Hadar leader. The Ketracel-white is almost gone and without the drug, even the leader will not be able to control his men. It is a tense moment between all three men with an ending that will, I think, surprise you.

My favorite character on DS9 was Dr. Julian Bashir so I had to buy "Hippocratic Oath." During the seven years DS9 was on, Miles O'Brien and Julian Bashir developed a close bond. I always liked episodes that featured these two characters but this was a rather unique episode because their friendship is tested.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best of a great series!, September 19, 2000

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This review is from: Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 75: Hippocratic Oath [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I loved this episode! In that fine old Trek tradition, it raises interesting ethical issues regarding the drug addiction of the Jem'hadar, while including some nice character moments for the always-watchable pair of Bashir and O'Brien.