Despite initially being seen as too arrogant by audiences, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's resident physician, Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig), was a multifaceted character, as demonstrated by his ten best DS9 episodes. When Julian was first introduced in DS9, he was a young Starfleet doctor, fresh out of Starfleet Academy and seeking the challenges of working in pioneer medicine. The discovery of the wormhole and easy access to the Gamma Quadrant gave the young doctor his wish, and some of his best episodes see Julian put his considerable medical skills to the test inside Dominion territory.
It was those experiences, Bashir's love for old-fashioned spy stories, and his hitherto undisclosed genetic augmentations that brought him to the attention of Star Trek's nefarious black ops group, Section 31. Julian's investigation of Section 31 gave him one of the most fascinating arcs in Star Trek:Deep Space Nine's final two seasons, and could even provide the character with a way back in the franchise's future. Here are ten of the best episodes featuring Doctor Julian Bashir that focus on his unflinching loyalty to his friends and patients, and his strong moral code that made him the perfect foil for Section 31.
