Prodigal Daughter (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)

"Prodigal Daughter"
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode
Episode no.Season 7
Episode 11
Directed byVictor Lobl
Written byBradley Thompson,
David Weddle
Featured musicDennis McCarthy
Production code561
Original air dateJanuary 4, 1999 (1999-01-04)
Guest appearances

"Prodigal Daughter" is the 161st episode of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the 11th episode of the seventh season.

Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the space station Deep Space Nine. In this episode, station counselor Ezri Dax visits her family and uncovers their connection with the organized crime ring known as the Orion Syndicate. Ezri's mother Yanas is played by guest star Leigh Taylor Young.

"Prodigal Daughter" was written by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle and directed by Victor Lobl. The episode was nominated for an Emmy for outstanding art direction.