Harry Kim is caught in a subspace vacuole, which in turn transports him to the homeworld of the Uhnori people.
Jadzia undergoes a Trill ritual and meets Dax's previous hosts, who communicate with her through Sisko, Odo and others.
Dr Greene ministers to a young woman who was badly injured during a confrontational television talk show.
Sgt Jablonski risks his own money to catch a pair of confidence men, and Sgt Belker acts as a courier for a pair of devious Hasidic jewellery merchants.
The holidays are bittersweet for Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) thanks to a new employee (Kate Hodge) and a new suitor (Eric Lutes).