Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
“Past Tense, Part I”
| Episode Number | 57 (3.11) | 
| Production Number | 457 | 
| Season | 3 | 
| Stardate | 48481.2 | 
| Original Airdate | 31-Dec-1994 | 
| Story | Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe | 
| Teleplay | Robert Hewitt Wolfe | 
| Director | Reza Badiyi | 
Synopsis
A transporter accident sends Sisko, Bashir, and Dax three centuries back in time to a crucial point in Earth's history, the Bell Riots of 2024, which led to massive social reforms.
Guest CastJim Metzler (Chris Brynner)
Frank Military (B.C. [Bittle Colrich])
Dick Miller (Vin)
Al Rodrigo (Bernardo)
Tina Lifford (Lee)
Bill Smitrovitch (Michael Webb)
John Lendale Bennett (Gabriel Bell)
Eric Stuart (Stairway Guard)
- The Sanctuary Districts were created to hold the homeless and jobless.
 - The "gimmies" are looking for jobs or homes. The "dims" are mentally ill. The "ghosts" prey on the other residents.