Star Trek: Every Two-Parter Ranked From WORST To BEST

12. Homefront, Paradise Lost

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine made a point to point out that, even in the idyll of the 24th century, humanity was not exempt from falling back on the foibles of paranoia, suspicion, and fear when the going suddenly got tough. Homefront and Paradise Lost are prime examples of that message — not the destruction of 'Gene's vision,' but the vigilance needed to see it through.

Both episodes are a permanent reminder that, in times of crisis and doubt, we must not sacrifice our personal liberties to the excesses of state security and surveillance. It is all too easy to fall into the trap laid out for us — to start seeing the enemy everywhere, even in those nearest and dearest. The Founders didn't need to invade Earth, they just needed to make it look like they had. Thankfully, the likes of Joseph Sisko knew how to be stubborn when stubborn was exactly what was needed.