Let He Who Is Without Sin...

This episode takes place on Risa, a fictional planet in the Star Trek universe that is a popular vacation spot, with an open attitude toward sexuality and a sophisticated weather control system.

[1] Worf's relationship with Jadzia Dax hits a rough spot, and he plans to discuss his feelings during their vacation on Risa.

They arrive — along with Dax's friends Julian Bashir, Quark, and Leeta — at the beautiful, climate controlled "Pleasure Planet", and Worf meets Arandis, the social director of the Tembiti Lagoon resort.

Worf is approached by Pascal Fullerton, leader of the New Essentialists, a group bent on "restoring the moral and cultural traditions of the Federation".

Worf attends the group's rally, where Fullerton warns that Risa's focus on pleasure indicates that the citizens of the Federation have become weak, and will be defenseless if an enemy attacks.

He reluctantly reveals that his restrained attitude results from a childhood incident during a school soccer game, in which he accidentally killed a human schoolmate.

Once the weather grid is back online and the pleasant climate is restored, Worf and Dax get ready to enjoy the remainder of their vacation.

The episode was directed by series cast regular Rene Auberjonois, and written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and Ira Steven Behr.

[3] This includes Monte Markham as Fullerton, Frank Kopyc as a Bolian, and Blake Valk and Zora Dehorter as Risians.

[3] A 2015 binge-watching guide for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine by Wired recommended skipping this episode.