Past Tense (1995)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is beloved for its unique approach to many Trek hallmarks, shining a light on the darker spaces of the franchise’s utopia—and its use of time travel could be no exception. For instance, this two-parter which takes Captain Sisko and his officers back to a dark turning point in Humanity’s history: the Bell Riots of 2024, a housing and unemployment crisis that rocked America and ultimately paved the way for a radical socioeconomic overhaul of its society.