Odo (Rene Auberjonois) watches from the sidelines as a desperate struggle for control of DS9 develops between Sisko and Kira (Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor). With Colm Meaney.
Jennifer and Jonathan's investigation of a beauty salon shooting spree exposes a loan shark's scheme to blackmail a popular hairdresser.
Cmdr. Powell's amorous shipmate visits Ellen.