Ep 16. Doctor Bashir, I Presume?

In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 5 episode 16, "Doctor Bashir, I Presume?", the focus is on the station's chief medical officer, Julian Bashir. His past catches up with him when his parents, Richard and Amsha Bashir, pay a visit to the station. However, their visit is not just a friendly one. Richard Bashir has been working on a project to genetically engineer humans, and he needs Julian's help to complete it.

Julian is shocked to learn about his father's work and refuses to get involved. However, Richard is determined to complete the project, even if it means using Julian's genetic material without his consent. Meanwhile, the crew of Deep Space Nine has their hands full dealing with a group of rogue Jem'Hadar soldiers who have taken over an abandoned Dominion battleship.

As the situation with the Jem'Hadar escalates, Julian is faced with a difficult decision. He must decide whether to help his father complete the project or risk the lives of everyone on the station by refusing. This moral dilemma drives the plot of the episode and provides a tense and dramatic storyline.

Throughout the episode, we see Julian struggling with his feelings towards his father and his own identity as a genetically engineered human. He is forced to confront the reality of his own existence and the ethical implications of genetic engineering. Richard's project forces Julian to question whether or not he should have been genetically altered in the first place, and whether or not he has the right to make that choice for others.

As the episode reaches its climax, we see the consequences of Richard's actions and the toll it has taken on his relationship with his son. The resolution of the Jem'Hadar crisis also provides a satisfying payoff to the episode's tense build-up. Overall, "Doctor Bashir, I Presume?" is a thought-provoking and emotionally powerful episode that deals with complex ethical issues and explores the relationships between family members.