Sisko has his hands full when the Bajoran insurrectionist group The Circle mounts an invasion of DS9. Meanwhile, Dax and Kira race to Bajor with evidence (gleaned in the previous week's episode) that The Circle is being covertly assisted by the Cardassians.
Frank Langella and
Louise Fletcher reprise their roles as the ruthless Jaro and Bajoran spiritual leader Vedek Wynn, respectively. Scripted by Michael Piller from a story by John Whelpley, "The Siege" first aired October 9, 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide