The week-long national syndication window opens for the 46th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This episode marks the beginning of Deep Space Nine’s third season and introduces the U.S.S. Defiant, a small starship designed to give the show’s characters the ability to leave the station. Salome Jens makes her first appearance as the female shapeshifter who leads the Dominion. 
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 47th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Salome Jens guest stars; former Star Trek: TNG cast member Jonathan Frakes directs.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 48th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 49th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 50th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 51st episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 52nd episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 53rd episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 54th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Jonathan Frakes guest stars as Tom Riker, the “duplicate” of Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Commander Riker, introduced in that series’ Second Chances episode.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 55th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Majel Barrett Roddenberry guest stars as Lwaxana Troi.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 56th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 57th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This is the last episode to premiere during Deep Space Nine’s brief tenure as the sole Star Trek series on the air; Star Trek: Voyager premieres on UPN stations the following week.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 58th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest) and Lark Voorhies (Saved By The Bell) guest star in an episode that sees the exit of the recurring character of Vedek Bareil.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 59th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 60th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Wendy Robie (Friday The 13th: The Series) and Tracy Scoggins (Babylon 5, Crusade) guest star.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 61st episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 62nd episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 63rd episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 64th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Tim Russ (Star Trek: Voyager) guest stars as Tuvok.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 65th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Andrew Robinson and Paul Dooley guest star.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 66th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Andrew Robinson and Paul Dooley guest star.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 67th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 68th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Andrea Martin (Saturday Night Live) guest stars.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 69th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Duncan Regehr (Wizards & Warriors, V) and Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest) guest star.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 70th episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
The week-long national syndication window opens for the 71st episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This episode closes the show’s third season.