Babylon 5 Episode Guide
Pilot. The Gathering
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Richard Compton
Guest star: Marianne Robertson (Hostage), Patricia Tallman (Lyta) , Jeffrey Willerth (Ambassador Kosh (uncredited)), Tamlyn Tomita (Laurel Takashima), Blaire Baron (Carolyn Sykes), John Fleck (Del Varner), Paul Hampton (The Senator), Johnny Sekka (Dr. Benjamin Kyle), Steven R. Barnett (Eric), William Hayes (Traveler), Linda Hoffman (Tech 2#), Robert Jason Jackson (Tech #3), F. William Parker (Business Man #1), David Sage (Business Man #2), Ed Wasser (Guerra)
Global rating: 8.0
The Vorlon ambassador is nearly killed by an assassin shortly after arriving at the station. Commander Sinclair is the prime suspect.
1. Midnight on the Firing Line
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Richard Compton
Guest star: Maggie Egan (ISN Reporter), Mark Hendrickson (Narn Captain), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Paul Hampton (The Senator), Peter Trencher (Carn Mollari), Jeff Austin (Centauri #1), Douglas E. McCoy (Delta 7)
Global rating: 8.4
When the Narn attack a Centauri colony, Londo and G'Kar nearly come to blows. Meanwhile, raiders are attacking transport ships near the station.
2. Soul Hunter
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Marianne Robertson (Tech #2) , W. Morgan Sheppard (The Soul Hunter), John Snyder (Soul Hunter #2), Toni Attell (Med Tech #1), Jim Bentley (Man), Mark Conley (Tech #1), David D. Darling (Guard #1), Ted Henning (Guard #2)
Global rating: 7.8
A badly damaged ship is brought into the station, and the strange alien inside is identified as a Soul Hunter - an immortal race who can sense death and supposedly steal someone's soul.
3. Born to the Purple
Writer: Larry DiTillio
Director: Bruce Seth Green
Guest star: Marianne Robertson (Tech #1) , Mary Woronov (Ko D'Ath), Fabiana Udenio (Adira Tyree), Clive Revill (Trakis), Jimm Giannini (Ock), Robert Phalen (Andrei Ivanov), Robert DiTillio (Norg), Tom Lowe (Gunman #1), Katharine Mills (Dancer), Mike Norris (Butz), Laura Peterson (Gera Akshi), Momo Yashima (Dr. Goyokin)
Global rating: 7.7
Londo's career is in jeopardy when a beautiful slave seduces him and steals a sensitive computer file. Garibaldi investigates an unauthorized use of a restricted communications channel.
4. Infection
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Richard Compton
Guest star: Marianne Robertson (Tech #3) , Marshal Teague (Nelson Drake), David McCallum (Dr. Vance Hendricks), Patricia Healy (Mary Ann Cramer), Sav Farrow (Tech #1), Daniel Hutchison (Security Guard), Sylva Kelegian (Tech #2), Tony Rizzoli (Guard), Paul Yeuell (Customs Guard)
Global rating: 6.8
Dr. Franklin gets a visit from old friend and mentor, xenoarcheologist Dr. Hendricks. He wants Franklin's help to analyze hi-tech organic artifacts he found on a dead world. But the artifacts seem to have a will of their own, and start to manipulate Hendricks' assistant.
5. The Parliament of Dreams
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Mark Hendrickson (Du'Rog), Michael McKenzie (Pilgrim), Marianne Robertson (Dome Tech) , Julia Nickson (Catherine Sakai), Thomas Kopache (Tu'Pari), Joy Hardin (Narn #1), Calvin Jung (Guard), Randall Kirby (Businessman #1), Glenn Robinson (Head Waiter), Erich Martin Von Hicks (Businessman #2)
Global rating: 7.9
Sinclair's old flame, Catherine Sakai, arrives during a weeklong festival when humans and aliens demonstrate their religious beliefs. An old enemy sends an assassin to kill G'Kar.
6. Mind War
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Bruce Seth Green
Guest star: Michael McKenzie (Narn Captain), MaCaulay Bruton (Garibaldi's Aide), Marianne Robertson (Dome Tech #1), Walter Koenig (Bester) , William Allen Young (Jason Ironheart), Felicity Waterman (Kelsey), Julia Nickson (Catherine Sakai), Don Dowe (Earth Fighter), Elisa Pensler Gabrielli (Guest Liaison), Kevin Page (Businessman), Mark S. Porro (Security Guard)
Global rating: 8.5
A rogue telepath with exceptional powers takes refuge on Babylon 5, and two PSI Cops arrive to capture him. Catherine Sakai heads to Sigma 957 to survey it for Quantium-40, ignoring G'Kar's grave warnings.
7. The War Prayer
Writer: D.C. Fontana
Director: Richard Compton
Guest star: Mark Hendrickson (Thegras), Marianne Robertson (Dome Tech), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Tristan Rogers (Malcolm Biggs), Nancy Lee Grahn (Shaal Mayan), Michael Paul Chan (Roberts), Rodney Eastman (Kiron Maray), Diane Adair (Mila Shar), Richard Chaves (Alvares), Chuck Butto (Security Officer #1), Mike Gunther (Alien #1), Danica McKellar (Aria Tensus)
Global rating: 7.0
A racist group is terrorizing non-humans on Babylon 5, stabbing and branding them. Meanwhile Londo has trouble with two young Centauri who wants to break tradition by ignoring their arranged marriages, and instead marrying for love
8. And the Sky Full of Stars
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Mark Hendrickson (Grey Council #1), MaCaulay Bruton (Aide), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1) , Christopher Neame (Knight Two), Judson Scott (Knight One), Jim Youngs (Benson), Justin Williams (Mitchell), Joe Banks (Guard), Gary Carlos Cervantes (Strongarm #1), Fumi Shishino (Security Guard)
Global rating: 8.8
Sinclair is kidnapped and interrogated by two men determined to prove he betrayed earth during the Battle of the Line.
9. Deathwalker
Writer: Larry DiTillio
Director: Bruce Seth Green
Guest star: Mark Hendrickson (Ashok), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Sarah Douglas (Jha'dur), Aki Aleong (Senator Hidoshi), Robin Curtis (Ambassador Kalika), Cosie Costa (Abbut), Robert DiTillio (Ambasador #1), Sav Farrow (Tech #2)
Global rating: 8.2
Na'Toth attacks an alien woman that has just arrived on the station, claiming that she is the Dilgar war criminal Jha'dur - known as Deathwalker. And Talia is hired by Kosh to oversee some rather strange negotiations.
10. Believers
Writer: David Gerrold
Director: Richard Compton
Guest star: Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Tricia O'Neil (M'ola), Stephen Lee (Tharg), Jonathan Charles Kaplan (Shon), Silvana Gallardo (Maya Hernandez)
Global rating: 7.2
An alien couple comes to Dr. Franklin with their fatally ill son. The child could be cured by a simple operation, but the parents' religion specifically forbids it. Meanwhile Ivanova escorts a damaged star liner through raider territory.
11. Survivors
Writer: Marc Scott Zicree
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Mark Hendrickson (Alien #1), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1), David L. Crowley (Lou Welch), Maggie Egan (ISN Reporter) , Elaine Thomas (Lianna Kemmer), Tom Donaldson (Cutter), David Austin Cook (Special Agent #1), José Ramón Rosario (Nolan), Robin Wake (Young Lianna), Rod Perry (General Netter)
Global rating: 7.7
There is an explosion in one of the fighter bays just days before the president is to visit Babylon 5. A dying man implicates Garibaldi, which is just what the head of presidential security wants to hear, as she blames him for her father's death.
12. By Any Means Necessary
Writer: Kathryn M. Drennan
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Michael McKenzie (Narn Captain), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1) , Jim Johnston (Docker (uncredited)), MaCaulay Bruton (Jack (uncredited)), Katy Boyer (Neeoma Connally), John Snyder (Orin Zento), Aki Aleong (Senator Hidoshi), Patricia Healy (Mary Ann Cramer), Jose Rey (Eduardo Delviontos), Ricardo Martinez (Worker #2), Floyd Vaughn (Worker #1)
Global rating: 7.9
An accident in the docking bays stars a series of problems on Babylon 5, when a Narn freighter is destroyed and one of the workers is killed. The dock workers demand better conditions or they'll go on strike. And G'Kar has to get a replacement G'Quan-Eth plant for an important religious ceremony.
13. Signs and Portents
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Ed Wasser (Morden), Marianne Robertson (Dome Tech #1), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh), Joshua Cox (Corwin) , Gerrit Graham (Lord Kiro), Fredi Olster (Lady Ladira), Whip Hubley (Raider #1), Anita Brabec (Dome Tech #3), Garry Kluger (Man), Lee Mathis (Fighter #1), Douglas E. McCoy (Fighter #2), Héctor Mercado (DUPLICATE GUIDE) (Pilot), Robert Silver (Reno), Lynn "Red" Williams (Customs Guard)
Global rating: 9.2
A Centauri noble comes to Babylon 5 to transport an important Centauri relic in Londo's possession back to the homeworld. And a mysterious man visits all the alien ambassadors asking them an unusual question.
14. TKO
Writer: Larry DiTillio
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: Michael McKenzie (Migo), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1) , Gregory McKinney (Walker Smith), Soon-Teck Oh (The Muta-Do), Don Stroud (Caliban), Theodore Bikel (Rabbi Koslov), James Jude Courtney (Gyor), Robert Phalen (Andrei Ivanov), Lenore Kasdorf (ISN Reporter)
Global rating: 6.5
Garibaldi is surprised when an old friend comes to Babylon 5 to fight in the "Mutai" - a savage alien fighting arena. Meanwhile Ivanova has trouble dealing with her father's death
15. Grail
Writer: Christy Marx
Director: Richard Compton
Guest star: Marianne Robertson (Tech #1), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , David Warner (Aldous Gajic), William Sanderson (Deuce), Tom Booker (Jinxo), Jim Norton (I) (Ombuds Wellington), Linda Lodge (Mirriam Runningdear), John Flinn (Mr. Flinn)
Global rating: 7.1
A man comes to Babylon 5 asking the alien ambassadors for information that can help him with his quest to find the Holy Grail, while a Downbelow gangster gives security problems by mindwiping all who oppose him.
16. Eyes
Writer: Larry DiTillio
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: MaCaulay Bruton (Tragedy), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1), David L. Crowley (Lou Welch) , Gregory Paul Martin (Colonel Ari Ben Zayn), Jeffrey Combs (Harriman Gray), Marie Chambers (Sofie Ivanova), Frank Farmer (General Miller), Drew Letchworth (Comedy), Gregory Paul Martin (Aaron Franks/Colonel Ari ben Zayn)
Global rating: 7.5
Sinclair's decisions of the last year catch up with him, when an internal affairs investigator arrives to test the crew's loyalty to Earth Force with the help of a telepath. And Lennier shows great interest in Garibaldi's attempt at assembling a 1990's motorcycle.
17. Legacies
Writer: D.C. Fontana
Director: Bruce Seth Green
Guest star: Marianne Robertson (Tech #1), John Vickery (Neroon), Joshua Cox (Tech #2) , Grace Una (Alisa Beldon), Richard Henry (Security Man), Patrick O'Brien (Cart Owner)
Global rating: 7.7
A Minbari war cruiser comes to Babylon 5 to display the body of a recently dead Minbari leader, while Ivanova and Talia battle for the fate of a young girl with newly discovered telepathic powers.
18. A Voice in the Wilderness (1)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Louis Turenne (Draal), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1) , Curt Lowens (Varn), Craig Barnett (Security Guard), Langdon Bensing (Derek Mobotabwe), Kelly Coyle (Earthforce Liaison), Kat Cressida (Bartender), Jim Ishida (Dr. Tasaki), Lenore Kasdorf (ISN Reporter), Patty Toy (PSI Corps Rep), Jerry Weil (Technician)
Global rating: 8.5
Strange signals start coming from Epsilon 3, the planet below Babylon 5. A science ship is sent to investigate, but is fired upon by a defense system on the planet. Meanwhile Garibaldi worries about a lover he left back on Mars, when fighting breaks out there.
19. A Voice in the Wilderness (2)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Louis Turenne (Draal), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1), Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton), Joshua Cox (Tech #2) , Ron Canada (Ellis Pierce), Curt Lowens (Varn), Aki Aleong (Senator Hidoshi), Chip Heller (Rowdy #1), Lenore Kasdorf (ISN Reporter), Michelan Sisti (Takarn)
Global rating: 8.6
The situation heats up when an Earth Force heavy cruiser arrives to "protect earth's interests", and the fusion reactors on Epsilon 3 start going out of control, and may blow up the planet and Babylon 5.
20. Babylon Squared
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton), Mark Hendrickson (Grey Council #2), Marianne Robertson (Tech #1) , Kent Broadhurst (Major Krantz), Tim Choate (Zathras), Frank Costa (B4 Guard), Doug McCoy (Alpha Seven), Thomas Rosales Jr. (Panicked Man)
Global rating: 9.4
Babylon 4 reappears at the same place it disappeared four years before, and Sinclair and Garibaldi lead an expedition to evacuate its crew. Meanwhile Delenn is summoned by the Grey council. They inform her that they have selected a new leader - her.
21. The Quality of Mercy
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Lorraine Senna Ferrara
Guest star: Damian London (Centauri Senator) , June Lockhart (Dr. Laura Rosen), Kate McNeil (Janice Rosen), Mark Rolston (Karl Mueller), Jim Norton (I) (Ombuds Wellington), Lynn Anderson (Rose), Philippe Bergeron (Lurker), Kevin McBride (Guard), Constance Zimmer (Young Woman Patient), David L. Crowley (Lou)
Global rating: 8.0
Dr. Franklin investigates an unlicensed medical practitioner in Downbelow, while Londo takes Lennier for a tour of Babylon 5's seedier locales. And in the brig, a convicted murderer waits for his sentence to be carried out - the death of personality.
22. Chrysalis
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: MaCaulay Bruton (Garibaldi's Aide), Mark Hendrickson (Narn Pilot), Marianne Robertson (Tech), Ed Wasser (Morden), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh), Maggie Egan (News Anchor) , Julia Nickson (Catherine Sakai), Liz Burnette (Lurker #1), Edward Conery (Devereaux), Cheryl Francis Harrington (Senator), Wesley Leong (Paramedic), Gianin Loffler (Lurker #2), David Anthony Marshall (Stephen Petrov), Gary McGurk (Morgan Clark), John Riojas (Guard), Fumi Shishino (Screaming Woman), Bergen Williams (Security Guard)
Global rating: 9.5
The Centauri are about to withdraw from a quadrant of space because the Narns are harassing them, when Londo gets an offer to take care of the problem. Meanwhile Garibaldi tries to find out what his informant stumbled upon that got him killed.
23. Points of Departure
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Robin Sachs (Hedronn), Jonathan Chapman (Ambassador #1), Mark Hendrickson (Ambassador #2), Michael McKenzie (Vastor), Kim Strauss (Ensign), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Richard Grove (Kalain), Robert Foxworth (General William Hague), Jennifer Anglin (Deeron), Kim Delgado (Dome Tech #3), Russ Fega (Merchant #1), Bennet Guillory (Merchant #2), Catherine Hader (Young Woman), Kristopher Logan (Ambassador #3), Debra Sharkey (Tech #2), Brian Starcher (Other Pilot), Thomas Valinote (Security Guard #2), Greg Wrangler (Security Guard #1)
Global rating: 9.0
Sheridan arrives at Babylon 5 to replace Sinclair and deal with a renegade Minbari Cruiser.
24. Revelations
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: MaCaulay Bruton (Garibaldi's Aide), Mark Hendrickson (Narn Captain), Michael McKenzie (Narn Navigator), David L. Crowley (Lou Welch), Ed Wasser (Morden) , Beverly Leech (Elizabeth Sheridan), Beth Toussaint (Anna Sheridan), James Kiriyama-Lem (Med Tech), Gary McGurk (President Clark), Warren Tabata (Guard)
Global rating: 9.1
Sheridan's sister comes to visit him at his new command, G'Kar returns with grave tidings from the rim of known space, Dr. Franklin tries to wake Garibaldi from the coma with the alien healing device obtained from Dr. Rosen, and something is happening in Delenn's quarters.
25. The Geometry of Shadows
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Kim Strauss (Green Drazi), Jonathan Chapman (Green Drazi #2), Neil Bradley (Purple Drazi), William Forward (Refa), David L. Crowley (Lou Welch), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Michael Ansara (Elric), Edward Conery (Devereaux), Warren Tabata (Guard)
Global rating: 9.1
A mysterious group known as "techno-mages" take up temporary residence at Babylon 5 and Londo is very eager to get an audience with them. Meanwhile the Drazi cause problems for the newly promoted Commander Ivanova with their rather unusual election process.
26. A Distant Star
Writer: D.C. Fontana
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Joshua Cox (Tech) , Russ Tamblyn (Captain Jack Maynard), Daniel Beer (Patrick), Art Kimbro (Ray Galus), Miguel Nunez, Jr. (Orwell), Patty Toy (Ogilvie), Kim Delgado (Comm Tech), Sandy Grinn (Teronn)
Global rating: 8.2
A giant explorer class ship comes to Babylon 5 for re-supply, and the captain is an old friend of Sheridan's. Dr. Franklin gets on the command staff's nerves when he starts handing out "food plans".
27. The Long Dark
Writer: Scott Frost
Director: Mario Di Leo
Guest star: Neil Bradley (Alien #2), Kim Strauss (Markab Ambassador) , Dwight Schultz (Amis), Anne-Marie Johnson (Mariah Cirrus), Jennifer Anglin (Alien #1), James Kiriyama-Lem (Medlab Tech), Warren Tabata (Guard)
Global rating: 7.7
A 100-year-old space exploration ship appears near Babylon 5 with two passengers - a woman in cryogenic sleep, the corpse of her husband... and something sinister that has unfinished business with a half mad lurker.
28. Spider in the Web
Writer: Larry DiTillio
Director: Kevin G. Cremin
Guest star: Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Michael Beck (Abel Horn), Adrienne Barbeau (Amanda Carter), James Shigeta (Taro Isogi), Jessica Walter (Senator Elise Voudreau), Annie Grindlay (Thirteen/Psi Cop)
Global rating: 8.3
A friend of Talia comes to Babylon 5 to negotiate a deal to help Mars become more self-sufficient, when a man calling out "Free Mars!" electrocutes him.
29. Soul Mates
Writer: Peter David
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: David L. Crowley (Lou Welch) , John Flinn (Mr. Flinn/Abductee (uncredited)), Peter David (Party Guest (uncredited)), Keith Szarabajka (Matthew Stoner), Lois Nettleton (Daggair), Blair Valk (Mariel), Carel Struycken (Trader), Jane Carr (Timov), Bryan Michael McGuire (Man)
Global rating: 8.6
Londo summons his three wives to Babylon 5 so he can divorce two of them, Talia gets a visit from her obnoxious ex-husband - the only man ever to leave PsiCorps...and Delenn has her first bad hair day.
30. A Race Through Dark Places
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Walter Koenig (Bester) , Apesanahkwat (Telepath #1), Brian Cousins (Rick), Diane DiLascio (Telepath #2), Gianin Loffler (Lurker), Eddie Allen (Man), Kat Cressida (Bartender), Judy Levitt (Psi Cop), Christopher Michael (Shooter), William Allen Young (Jason Ironheart [Flashback])
Global rating: 8.7
Bester returns to Babylon 5 to shut down an underground organization that smuggles rouge telepaths out of the PSI Corps reach. Meanwhile Sheridan has some disagreements with Earthforce over the rent of his quarters.
31. The Coming of Shadows
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Neil Bradley (Kha'Mak), Jonathan Chapman (Narn Pilot #2), Kim Strauss (Narn Pilot #1), Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan), William Forward (Refa), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Fredric Lehne (Ranger), Malachi Throne (Centauri Prime Minister), Turhan Bey (Centauri Emperor), Michael O'Hare (Ambassador Jeffrey Sinclair), Bryan Michael McGuire (Customs Guard #1)
Global rating: 9.6
The aging Centauri emperor travels to Babylon 5 despite his failing health. Refa sees this as an opportunity to have Londo publicly embarrass the emperor, while G'Kar prepares to assassinate him.
32. GROPOS
Writer: Larry DiTillio
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: David L. Crowley (Lou Welch), Joshua Cox (Tech #1), Maggie Egan (ISN Reporter) , Paul Winfield (General Richard Franklin), Ryan Cutrona (Sgt. Major Plug), Ken Foree (P.F.C. Large), Morgan Hunter (Pvt. Kleist), Marie Marshall (P.F.C. Dodger), Art Chudabala (Pvt. Yang), Elisa Beth Garver (Tech #2), Mowava Pryor (Tonia Wallace)
Global rating: 8.5
Babylon 5 gets considerable space problems when 25,000 Earthforce soldiers arrive. Led by General Richard Franklin, Stephen Franklin's father, they are to use Babylon 5 as a staging point for a risky military operation.
33. All Alone in the Night
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mario Di Leo
Guest star: Marshall Teague (Narn), Robin Sachs (Hedronn), John Vickery (Neroon), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Jsu Garcia (Lt. Ramirez), Robert Foxworth (General William Hague)
Global rating: 8.7
While leading a Starfury squadron to investigate the disappearance of several ships, Sheridan is captured by an alien vessel. Meanwhile Delenn is summoned to appear before the Grey Council to discuss her recent change in appearance.
34. Acts of Sacrifice
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Paul Williams (Taq), Christopher Darga (Narn #1), Glenn Morshower (Franke), Ian Abercrombie (Correlilmurzon), Jennifer Anglin (Narn Second), Kat Cressida (Bartender), Sandy Grinn (Narn Captain), David Sage (Centauri Merchant), Paul Ainsley (Centauri # 1)
Global rating: 8.7
G'Kar struggles to control the Narns on Babylon 5 as he asks the different ambassadors for help in the war against the Centauri. Ivanova shows a representative from a new species around the station, so he may decide if humans are worthy of their presence.
35. Hunter, Prey
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Menachem Binetski
Guest star: Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan), Joshua Cox (Tech #1), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Bernie Casey (Derek Cranston), Tony Steedman (Dr. Everett Jacobs), Richard Moll (Max), Bryan Michael McGuire (Guard), Damon C. Reiser (Lurker), Debby Shively (Aide), Robert Silver (Merchant), Wanda De Jesus (Sarah)
Global rating: 8.6
The president's physician comes to Babylon 5 on the run from Earthforce special intelligence. They say he has classified information he plans to sell to alien governments, though Sheridan soon learns otherwise.
36. There All the Honor Lies
Writer: Peter David
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Neil Bradley (Minbari #3), Jonathan Chapman (Minbari #2), Mark Hendrickson (Human/Alien Customer), Michael McKenzie (Alien Customer), Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Julie Caitlin Brown (Guinevere Corey), Sean Gregory Sullivan (Ashan), Vincent Duvall (Centauri Envoy), Eliott Harold (Human Customer), Ossie Mair (Store Owner)
Global rating: 8.1
Sheridan is assaulted by the Minbari Lavell, and is forced to kill him in self-defense. But a Minbari who witnessed the incident claims Sheridan assaulted Lavell - and everybody knows Minbari do not lie.
37. And Now for a Word
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mario Di Leo
Guest star: Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Kim Zimmer (Cynthia Torqueman), Christopher Curry (Ronald Quantrell), Granville Ames (Psi Cop), John Christian Graas (Johnny), Leslie Wing (Mother), Jose Rey (Dock Worker)
Global rating: 8.5
We see life on Babylon 5 through the eyes of ISN, supplemented by interviews, statistics and even a few commercials.
38. In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan), Ed Wasser (Morden), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Alex Hyde-White (Pierce Macabee)
Global rating: 9.6
Sheridan is shocked to learn that one of the crew of the Icarus, a science ship that exploded with his wife aboard, is alive - namely Mr. Morden. A representative of the Ministry of Peace comes to the station to recruit personnel to the Nightwatch.
39. Knives
Writer: Larry DiTillio
Director: Stephen L. Posey
Guest star: William Forward (Lord Refa), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Carmen Argenziano (Urza Jaddo), Elisa Beth Garver (Tech #2), William Dennis Hunt (Centauri Noble)
Global rating: 8.4
Londo gets a visit from an old friend who seeks his help after being called a traitor by the Centarum. Sheridan starts hallucinating after being attacked by a dead alien.
40. Confessions and Lamentations
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Kevin G. Cremin
Guest star: Michael McKenzie (Markab Victim), Kim Strauss (Markab Ambassador), Maggie Egan (ISN Reporter) , Jim Norton (I) (Dr. Lazarenn), Diane Adair (Markab Mother), Andrew Craig (Human), Mike Manzoni (Guard), Bluejean Ashley Secrist (Markab Girl), Dan Woren (Bartender), Rosie Malek-Yonan (Doctor)
Global rating: 8.6
A 100% fatal and 100% contagious plague is killing the Markabs. Dr. Franklin tries to find a cure, but is being opposed by the Markabs themselves, who believe the plague only affect the immoral.
41. Divided Loyalties
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Guest star: Patricia Tallman (Lyta), Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Douglas Bennett (First Man), Danny De La Paz (Running Man), Jani Neuman (Med Tech), George Simms (Security Guard)
Global rating: 9.0
Lyta Alexander returns to Babylon 5 with a message from the telepath resistance - one of the command staff is a mole for PSI Corps.
42. The Long, Twilight Struggle
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: Neil Bradley (Narn #2), Jonathan Chapman (Narn Second), William Forward (Lord Refa), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , John Schuck (Draal), Rif Hutton (ISN Reporter), W. Morgan Sheppard (G'Sten), Elisa Beth Garver (Tech #2)
Global rating: 9.4
Draal reveals himself for Sheridan, while Refa and Londo set a plan in motion that will lead to the final defeat of the Narns.
43. Comes the Inquisitor
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Sebastian), Mark Hendrickson (Narn #1), Kim Strauss (Narn #2), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Jack Kehler (Mr. Chase), Diane Adair (Narn Mother), Jim Chiros (Centauri #1), Michael Francis Kelly (Guard), Craig Thomas (Human)
Global rating: 9.2
Kosh summons an inquisitor to test Delenn's motives, and G'Kar tries to maintain his position as leader of Babylon 5's Narn population while organizing an underground resistance.
44. The Fall of Night
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Robin Sachs (Na'Kal), Mark Hendrickson (Narn #1), Kim Strauss (Drazi Ambassador), Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan), Joshua Cox (Tech #1) , Roy Dotrice (Frederick Lantz), Juliana Donald (Pilot #1), Rick Hamilton (Mitch), John Vickery (Mr. Welles), Donovan Brown (Pak'Ma'Ra Ambassador), Elisa Beth Garver (Tech #2), Joshua Patton (Human/Minbari Kosh)
Global rating: 9.3
Two officials from the Ministry of Peace come to Babylon 5; one to deal with the Centauri's continued expansion, and the other to check on the local Nightwatch. Meanwhile a Narn heavy cruiser seeks sanctuary while they make repairs, and Keffer continues his search for proof that Shadow ships exist.
45. Matters of Honor
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Kevin G. Cremin
Guest star: Jonathan Chapman (Drazi Pilot), Ed Wasser (Morden), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Tucker Smallwood (David Endawi), Nils Allen Stewart (Large Man), Kitty Swink (Senator), Andrew Walker (Psi Cop)
Global rating: 9.1
An Earthforce investigator comes to B5 with Lt. Keffer's last recording, asking the ambassadors if they recognize the ship in it. Meanwhile Londo takes steps to remove himself from the Shadows, and Sheridan takes the White Star out for its first mission.
46. Convictions
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Louis Turenne (Brother Theo) , Patrick Kilpatrick (Robert Carlson), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Morishi), John Flinn (Obnoxious Man), Rick Johnson (Security Guard #1), Jason Larimore (Lurker), Gwen McGee (Med Tech), Michael McKenzie (Drazi #1), Tom Simmons (Security Guard #2)
Global rating: 8.0
A bomber is loose on Babylon 5; setting of bombs with seemingly no pattern. G'Kar blames the Centauri, Londo blames the Narn - and in it all, Lennier is critically injured. At the same time a group of monks request permission to live on the station.
47. A Day in the Strife
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Marshall Teague (Ta'Lon), Neil Bradley (Narn #1), Mark Hendrickson (Narn #2), Joshua Cox (Corwin) , Stephen Macht (Na'Far), Anne Betancourt (Dr. Gonzales), LaRita Shelby (Med Tech), John Saint Ryan (Troublemaker), Michael Bailey Smith (G'Dok)
Global rating: 8.2
The new Centauri appointed Narn government send a replacement for G'Kar while an alien probe threatens to destroy Babylon 5 unless is gets the answers for a series of complicated scientific questions.
48. Passing Through Gethsemane
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Adam Nimoy
Guest star: Louis Turenne (Brother Theo), Patricia Tallman (Lyta), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Brad Dourif (Brother Edward), Robert Keith (Malcolm), Lynn Blades (News Anchor #2), Natalie Brunt (Business Person), Mark Folger (Centauri), Steven Gonzalez (News Anchor #1)
Global rating: 8.6
One of the monks starts having disturbing visions and realizes that his past may not be how he remembers it. Meanwhile Lyta causes a bit of commotion when she returns from the Vorlon homeworld.
49. Voices of Authority
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Menachem Binetski
Guest star: Joshua Cox (Corwin) , John Schuck (Draal), Shari Shattuck (Julie Musante), James Black (Security Guard #1), Vimi Mani (ISN Anchor), Gary McGurk (Vice President Clark)
Global rating: 8.6
Delenn decides its time to try to contact some of the first ones and enlists the help of Draal, while Babylon 5 is assigned a political officer.
50. Dust to Dust
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Kim Strauss (Vizak), Walter Koenig (Bester), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Julian Neil (Lindstrom), Jim Norton (I) (Narn Image), Harry Hutchinson (Security Guard #1), John-Frederick Jones (Centauri Diplomat), S. Marc Jordan (Shop Owner), Judy Levitt (PSI Cop), Gwen McGee (Med Tech), Philip Moon (Ashi), Walter O'Neil (Crazed Man), David Shark Fralick (Man), Dani Thompson (Ombuds)
Global rating: 9.1
Bester comes to the station to track down a dealer of Dust - an illegal drug that gives normal people temporary telepathic powers. G'Kar is also interested in the drug. He sees it as a potential weapon against the Centauri, but first he has to test it...
51. Exogenesis
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Kevin G. Cremin
Guest star: Michael McKenzie (Man), Joshua Cox (Corwin) , James Warwick (Matthew Duffin), Wylie Small (Jacque Lee), Aubrey Morris (Duncan), Ross Gottstein (Vendor), Eric Steinberg (Samuel), Donald Willis (Trader), Carrie Dobro (Dr. Harrison), Kat Cressida (Kat), Roger Rook (Lurker), Leslie Pratt (Woman)
Global rating: 7.3
Marcus stars snooping around Downbelow when some of his contacts start behaving unusually and a lurker is found dead with a strange creature bonded to his spine. Ivanova investigates Corwin's loyalties when he receives a promotion.
52. Messages from Earth (1)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Nancy Stafford (Dr. Mary Kirkish), Vaughn Armstrong (Security Guard #1), Merrin Dungey (Security Guard #2), Vimi Mani (ISN Anchor), Loraine Shields (Cook)
Global rating: 9.4
An archeologist is brought Babylon 5 with a grave massage - a dormant Shadow ship has been found on Ganymede. It must be destroyed before it falls into the hands of President Clark.
53. Point of No Return (2)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jim Johnston
Guest star: Marshall Teague (Ta'Lon), Jonathan Chapman (Passing Minbari), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin), Maggie Egan (ISN Reporter #1) , Majel Barrett (Lady Morella), Vaughn Armstrong (Security Guard #1), Lewis Arquette (General Smits), Ed Trotta (Lt. General O'Reilly), Milton James (Centauri Offical), Gunther Jensen (Nightwatch Guard), Tony Rayner (Man), Richard Barnes (Centauri Official)
Global rating: 9.5
Clark has just declared martial law, and while Nightwatch prepare to take control of the station, Zack has to decide whose side he is on. In an exercise of bad timing, the prophetic widow of emperor Turhan finally comes to the station, granting Londo the visit he has been begging from her, for a long time.
54. Severed Dreams (3)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Jonathan Chapman (Religious Minbari), Kim Strauss (Narn), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin), Maggie Egan (ISN Reporter #1 (Jane)) , Kim Miyori (Sandra Hiroshi), Rance Howard (David Sheridan), Phil Morris (Bill Trainor), Bruce McGill (Major Ed Ryan), James Parks (Drakhen), Matt Gottlieb (ISN Reporter #2)
Global rating: 9.7
The renegade destroyer "Alexander" arrives at Babylon 5 and Sheridan is forced to announce the station's secession from the Earth Alliance, and prepare for an attack by Clark's forces. Meanwhile Delenn is forced to go to Minbar when the Grey Council refuses to act upon increased Shadow activity.
55. Ceremonies of Light and Dark
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: Kim Strauss (Lennan), William Forward (Lord Refa), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin), Ed Wasser (Morden) , Don Stroud (Boggs), Paul Perri (Sniper), Vincent Bilancio (Maintenance Man), Harlan Ellison (Sparky the Computer), Doug McCoy (Guard), Jim Cody Williams (Thug #1), Harlan Ellison (Sparky the Computer (voice))
Global rating: 8.8
Delenn prepares for a ceremony of rebirth, the station's computer goes through an interesting change, Londo "encourages" Refa to stop associating with the Shadows, and the remains of the Nightwatch on Babylon 5 plan to strike at Sheridan through Delenn.
56. Sic Transit Vir
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Guest star: Damian London (Centauri Official) , Carmen Thomas (Lyndisty), James Jude Courtney (Narn #1)
Global rating: 8.3
Vir returns to Babylon 5 to find that he now has a wife and that two Narns are out for his blood. Meanwhile Ivanova investigates the activities of the mysterious Centauri Abrahamo Linconi.
57. A Late Delivery from Avalon
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Michael York (Arthur), Michael Kagan (Emmett Farquaha), Roger Hampton (Merchant), Dona Hardy (Old Woman), Michael Francis Kelly (Security Guard #1), James Kiriyama-Lem (Med Tech), Robert Schuch (Lurker), Jerry D. O'Donnell (Security Guard #2)
Global rating: 7.5
A mysterious man comes to Babylon 5 dressed in chainmail and armed with a sword. His name? King Arthur - Son of Uther Pendragon, come to help when he is needed most.
58. Ship of Tears
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Walter Koenig (Bester) , Joan McMurtrey (Carolyn), Diana Morgan (Alison), Debra Sharkey (Med Tech)
Global rating: 9.3
Bester comes to Babylon 5, this time seeking help against a common enemy - the Shadows. Meanwhile G'Kar demands to be included in the War Council.
59. Interludes and Examinations
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Guest star: Jonathan Chapman (Brakiri), Ed Wasser (Morden), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Jennifer Balgobin (Dr. Lilian Hobbs), Rance Howard (David Sheridan), Jan Rabson (Vendor), Mark Ciglar (Tech), Glenn Martin (Ranger), Doug Tompos (Med Tech)
Global rating: 9.6
Morden returns to secure Londo's cooperation again, Garibaldi confronts Franklin about the stims and Kosh gives Sheridan a victory against the Shadows - but at a price.
60. War Without End (1)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Ardwight Chamberlain (Ulkesh), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin) , Tim Choate (Zathras), Time Winters (Rathenn), Michael O'Hare (Ambassador Jeffrey Sinclair), Kevin Fry (Centauri Guard), Eric Zivot (Spragg)
Global rating: 9.6
Ivanova gets a distress call from herself pleading for help as the Shadows destroy Babylon 5. It is dated eight days into the future. At the same time, on Minbar, Sinclair is given a nine-hundred-year-old letter from Valen, telling him that a drastic action must be taken to prevent that future.
61. War Without End (2)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Tim Choate (Zathras), Kent Broadhurst (Major Krantz), Bruce Morrow (B4 First Officer), Michael O'Hare (Ambassador Jeffrey Sinclair), Kevin Fry (Centauri Guard), Eddie Mui (B4 Tech)
Global rating: 9.7
While Sheridan is unstuck in time, seeing a glimpse of a future Centauri Prime in ruins, the others continue with their plan to take Babylon 4 back in time.
62. Walkabout
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Kevin G. Cremin
Guest star: Robin Sachs (Na'Kal), Michael McKenzie (Minbari Captain), Patricia Tallman (Lyta), Ardwight Chamberlain (Ulkesh) , Erica Gimpel (Cailyn), Jennifer Balgobin (Dr. Lilian Hobbs)
Global rating: 8.5
The new Vorlon ambassador arrives, Sheridan decides it's time to test just how effective telepaths are against the Shadow ships, and Franklin is on walkabout in Downbelow and falls in love with a singer.
63. Grey 17 Is Missing
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: John Vickery (Neroon) , Robert Englund (Jeremiah), Katherine Moffat (Supervisor), Eamonn Roche (First Man), Time Winters (Rathenn), Thom Barry (Maintenance Worker)
Global rating: 7.2
Garibaldi investigates an area where a maintenance worker disappeared and finds a whole floor that was forgotten after construction, including its rather strange inhabitants. Meanwhile Delenn is about to take on the role of Ranger One, but Neroon swears to stop her.
64. And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Louis Turenne (Brother Theo), Wayne Alexander (G'Dan), William Forward (Lord Refa) , Erick Avari (Rabbi Leo Meyers), Mel Winkler (Reverend Will Dexter), Francois Giroday (Virini), Paul Keith (Drigo), Marva Hicks (Singer)
Global rating: 9.4
Londo forces Vir to participate in a plan to kill G'Kar. Sheridan struggles with figuring out the Shadows' tactics.
65. Shadow Dancing
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Kim Friedman
Guest star: Jonathan Chapman (Brakiri), Mark Hendrickson (Drazi Ambassador), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin) , Shirley Prestia (Barbara), Melissa Gilbert (Anna), John Grantham (Thug #2), J. Gordon Noice (Man), Nicholas Ross Oleson (Thug #1), Doug Cox (Husband)
Global rating: 9.6
With the Shadows next target known, a massive counterattack is prepared. Ivanova and Marcus scout ahead in the White Star, while the fleet stands by in hyperspace. At the same, time Franklin finally has to face his problems as he lies fatally wounded in Downbelow.
66. Z'ha'dum
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Adam Nimoy
Guest star: Ron Campbell (Messenger), Ed Wasser (Morden), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin) , Jeff Corey (Justin), Melissa Gilbert (Anna Sheridan)
Global rating: 9.6
After he has recovered from the shock of seeing her, Anna gives Sheridan an ultimatum - come to Z'ha'dum with her, or never know what happened to her there.
67. The Hour of the Wolf
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Wortham Krimmer (Emperor Cartagia), Wayne Alexander (Lorien), Mark Hendrickson (Drazi Ambassador), Ed Wasser (Morden), Damian London (Minister), Ardwight Chamberlain (Ulkesh) , Rick Ryan (Brakiri Ambassador)
Global rating: 9.2
In the aftermath of the explosion on Z'ha'dum, Sheridan is presumed dead and Garibaldi is missing. Delenn struggles to keep the alliance against the Shadows together, and Londo takes up his new position on Centauri Prime as security advisor to the emperor.
68. What Ever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Kevin James Dobson
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Lorien), Wortham Krimmer (Emperor Cartagia), Damian London (Minister), Ardwight Chamberlain (Kosh) , Lenny Citrano (Isaac), Anthony De Longis (Harry), Rick Scarry (Centauri)
Global rating: 9.1
On Z'ha'dum, Sheridan floats somewhere in-between life and death. Meanwhile G'Kar risks imprisonment to try to find Garibaldi.
69. The Summoning
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John McPherson
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Lorien), Wortham Krimmer (Emperor Cartagia), Ron Campbell (Ambassador #1), Jonathan Chapman (Ambassador Lethke), Ardwight Chamberlain (Ulkesh) , Kris Iyer (Dome Tech), Eric Zivot (Verano), William Scudder (Ambassador #2)
Global rating: 9.3
Ivanova and Marcus take a White Star out to search for more first ones to aid in the war, while Londo tries to convince G'Kar to swallow his pride so Cartagia will find him entertaining. A mysterious spacecraft makes its way towards Babylon 5.
70. Falling Towards Apotheosis
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Lorien), Wortham Krimmer (Emperor Cartagia), Ed Wasser (Morden), Ardwight Chamberlain (Ulkesh) , Tom Billett (Guard), Terry Urdang (Young Woman), Khin-Kyaw Maung (Worker)
Global rating: 9.2
With the Vorlons destroying whole worlds, Babylon 5 is struggling to cope with the refugees. And with one Vorlon aboard, they cannot make a move without them knowing about it. So Sheridan decides to kill him. On Centauri Prime, Cartagia explains to Londo how he will become a god when the Vorlons destroy the planet.
71. The Long Night
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John Lafia
Guest star: Wortham Krimmer (Emperor Cartagia), Ron Campbell (Drazi Ambassador), Kim Strauss (G'Lorn) , Bryan Cranston (Ericsson), Mark Bramhall (Centauri #2), Carl Reggiardo (Centauri #1)
Global rating: 9.4
As reports that the Shadows are destroying planets too start to come in, Sheridan prepares for one final showdown with the Shadows and the Vorlons. Meanwhile on Narn, Londo makes everything ready - G'Kar's chains have been weakened... an undetectable weapon has been acquired... Tonight Cartagia must die.
72. Into the Fire
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Kevin James Dobson
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Lorien), Damian London (Minister), Ed Wasser (Morden) , Julian Barnes (Durano)
Global rating: 9.6
In the hours before the Shadows and the Vorlons meet Sheridan's alliance at Corriana 6, Ivanova and Lorien search the last of the First Ones, and Londo races back to Centauri Prime in hope of removing all Shadow influence before the Vorlon planetkiller arrives.
73. Epiphanies
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: Damian London (Minister), Walter Koenig (Bester) , Victor Ludlin (Psi Corps Official), Robert Patteri (EA Pilot), Lauren Sanchez (News Anchor)
Global rating: 9.1
Bester comes to Babylon 5 with information about President Clark's plans to discredit the station. But it has a price tag attached - he wants them to go to Z'ha'dum to look for any leftover technology that might help revive his lover. Garibaldi resigns his position as security chief.
74. The Illusion of Truth
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Stephen Furst
Guest star: Jeff Griggs (Randall), Henry Darrow (Dr. Indiri), Diana Morgan (Alison Higgins), Andrew Craig (Client), David A. Kimball (Parks), Albert Garcia (Ramirez)
Global rating: 8.7
A team of ISN reporters arrives at the satiation wanting to do a story about Babylon 5. Sheridan refuses at first, but finally agrees on the theory that at least a small part of their side of the conflict will be shown.
75. Atonement
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Tony Dow
Guest star: Brian Carpenter (Callenn), Reiner Schöne (Dukhat), Robin Atkin Downes (Morann)
Global rating: 9.4
When her clan has doubts about her reason for taking Sheridan as a mate, Delenn is required to go to Minbar to attend "the Dreaming". Sheridan sends Marcus and Franklin to Mars to make contact with the resistance there.
76. Racing Mars
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Guest star: Marjorie Monaghan (Number One) , Jeff Griggs (Dan Randall), Clayton Landey (Number Two), Mark Schneider (Wade), Donovan Scott (Captain Jack), Geoff Meed (Smuggler #1), Carrie Dobro (Brakiri), Timothy Starks (Guard), Brian Tahash (Smuggler #2)
Global rating: 8.7
Marcus and Franklin meet their liaison to the Mars resistance, but are greeted at gunpoint by the resistance itself. Meanwhile Sheridan confronts Garibaldi about his attitude.
77. Lines of Communication
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: Marjorie Monaghan (Number One) , Paolo Seganti (Phillipe), G.W. Stevens (Forell), Carolyn Barkin (ISN Reporter), Jean-Luc Martin (Emissary)
Global rating: 9.2
Delenn investigates attacks on ships of races allied with the Minbari, and encounters the Drakh for the first time. On Mars, Franklin rallies the resistance leaders to Sheridan's cause.
78. Conflicts of Interest
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton) , Tim Choate (Zathras), Mark Schneider (Wade), Charles Walker (Ben), Richard Horvitz (Mark), William John Murphy (Man #1), Ebony Monique Solomon (Young Woman), Wiley Pickett (Man #2), Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (voice of William Edgars (uncredited))
Global rating: 8.7
Garibaldi gets his first assignment from his new employer - helping someone getting on and off the station without having to pass through customs. He is quite surprised at who this person is. Meanwhile Ivanova makes preparations for the first broadcast of "The Voice of the Resistance".
79. Rumors, Bargains and Lies
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Ron Campbell (Drazi Ambassador), Jonathan Chapman (Brakiri Ambassador), John Vickery (Neroon) , Chard Hayward (Religious #2), Guy Siner (Religious #1)
Global rating: 8.9
Sheridan hatches an eccentric plan to convince the League to accept White Star patrols on their borders, while Delenn seeks help from Neroon to end the civil war that has broken out on Minbar.
80. Moments of Transition
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Tony Dow
Guest star: John Vickery (Neroon), Walter Koenig (Bester) , Bart McCarthy (Shakiri), Christy Noonan (Businesswoman), Scott Adams (Mr. Adams), Carl J. Pfeifer (Guard)
Global rating: 9.4
The warrior caste has surrounded the religious caste's stand in the capital city on Minbar, and demand they surrender or be destroyed. Meanwhile Bester makes Lyta an offer for her body.
81. No Surrender, No Retreat
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Neil Bradley (Philby), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin) , Marcia Mitzman-Gaven (Commander Sandra Levitt), Richard Gant (Captain Edward MacDougan), Ken Jenkins (Captain Trevor Hall), Skip Stellrecht (Guard)
Global rating: 9.5
With Clark having killed 10,000 unarmed refugees, Sheridan once again mobilizes for war. The first target is Proxima 3, which is being bombed into submission. At the same time, Londo tries to get G'Kar to partake in a joint Centauri/Narn statement in support of the war against Clark.
82. Exercise of Vital Powers
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John Lafia
Guest star: Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton) , Mark Schneider (Wade), Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (William Edgars), Shelley Robertson (Ms. Constance), Kenneth Cortland (Patient), Sandy Grinn (Patient #2)
Global rating: 9.0
As Sheridan's forces continue towards Earth, Garibaldi is finally allowed to meet his employer, William Edgars, face to face on Mars, and is, after telepath-assisted interrogation, finally told what he must do to gain Edgars's complete trust. Meanwhile Dr. Franklin discovers that Lyta can influence the Shadow-modified telepaths.
83. The Face of the Enemy
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton), Marjorie Monaghan (Number One), Walter Koenig (Bester) , Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (William Edgars), Richard Gant (Captain Edward MacDougan), Diana Morgan (Alison Higgins), David Purdham (Captain James), Ricco Ross (Captain Frank), Mark Schneider (Wade), Harlan Ellison (Psi Cop)
Global rating: 9.2
After arranging for the arrest of Sheridan's father, Garibaldi gives his former commander the news, and urges him to come to Mars to arrange a rescue operation. But Garibaldi drugs Sheridan as soon as he gets there, and hands him over to Clark's forces. Finally, Edgars reveals his plans to Garibaldi.
84. Intersections in Real Time
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John Lafia
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Drazi) , Peter Brown (Minister), Raye Birk (William), Bruce Gray (Interrogator)
Global rating: 8.8
In a bleak room, an interrogator tries to force Sheridan to admit he was under alien influence and worked to undermine Earth.
85. Between the Darkness and the Light
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Marjorie Monaghan (Number One) , Marc Gomes (Eisensen), Bruce Gray (Interrogator), David Purdham (Captain James), Musetta Vander (Felicia), Greg Poland (Guard), James Laing (First Guard), Anneliza Scott (Assistant), J.P. Hubbell (Evan)
Global rating: 9.6
Garibaldi is barely able to convince Lyta and Franklin that his recent behavior was caused by Bester, and they organize a rescue for Sheridan. Meanwhile, Ivanova gets word that a trap has been set at the fleets' next rendezvous point, by a group of completely new advanced-technology destroyers.
86. Endgame
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John Copeland
Guest star: Marjorie Monaghan (Number One), Maggie Egan (Anchor) , Ungela Brockman (Earthforce NCO), J. Patrick McCormack (General Lefcourt), David Purdham (Captain James), Carolyn Seymour (Senator Crosby), Julian Stone (Captain Mitchell), Karen Fineman (Kelley), Rick Cramer (Earthforce Officer), Kenneth Cortland (Telepath), Gary McGurk (President Clark)
Global rating: 9.7
The only obstacle remaining between Sheridan and Earth is a fleet near Mars. With the help of the resistance, Sheridan plans to smuggle Shadow modified telepaths onto the fleet, hopefully disabling it long enough from him to take Earth. Meanwhile, Marcus is determined to find a way to help Ivanova.
87. Rising Star
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Tony Dow
Guest star: Walter Koenig (Bester), Maggie Egan (Anchor) , Beata Pozniak (President Susanna Luchenko), Joey Dente (Luko), Rance Howard (David Sheridan), Michael Potter (General Foote), J.J. Boone (Med Tech), Alex Cobo (Max), Julie Ow (Med Tech), Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton Edgars)
Global rating: 9.4
Clark is dead and the civil war over, but several issues are unresolved. Ivanova is grief struck at Marcus death and Lise is missing. And Sheridan must now face the consequences of his actions. He did the right thing - but in the inconvenient way.
88. The Deconstruction of Falling Stars
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Stephen Furst
Guest star: Roy Brocksmith (Brother Alwyn Macomber), Alastair Duncan (Latimere), Eric Pierpoint (Daniel), Neil Roberts (Brother Michael), Rob Elk (Henry Ellis), Bennet Guillory (Leif Tanner), Doug Hale (Derek Mitchell), Kathleen Lloyd (Elizabeth Metarie), David Anthony Smith (Man), Joane Takahashi (Dr. Tashaki), Ken Taylor (Jim Bitterbane), Nick Toth (Exeter)
Global rating: 8.5
Far into the future, someone is archiving video clips pertaining to the fate of Earth and the Interstellar Alliance.
89. No Compromises
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Robin Atkin Downes (Byron), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin) , Mauricio Mendoza (Ranger), Anthony Crivello (John), Timothy Eyster (Simon), Tim Eyster (Simon)
Global rating: 8.2
Lochley takes command of Babylon 5 and Byron petitions her for asylum aboard the station. An assassin pledges to kill Sheridan at his inauguration.
90. The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Ross Kettle (Ruell), Akiko Morison (Med Tech)
Global rating: 9.1
Londo collapses from a heart attack, and must battle with his guilt in a dream state. Delenn learns that Lennier is planing to leave Babylon 5 to join the Rangers.
91. The Paragon of Animals
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Kim Strauss (Drazi Ambassador), Robin Atkin Downes (Byron) , Tony Abatemarco (Verchan), Daniel Bryan Cartmell (Merkat), Bart Johnson (Ranger)
Global rating: 8.2
A small world plagued by raiders begs the alliance for help. Garibaldi tries forming an intelligence unit of telepaths.
92. A View from the Gallery
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Robin Atkin Downes (Byron), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin) , Raymond O'Connor (Mac), Lawrence LeJohn (Bo)
Global rating: 8.4
We see the action from the viewpoint of two maintenance workers as a race of savage aliens attacks the station.
93. Learning Curve
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Nathan Anderson (Rastenn), Turhan Bey (Turval), Brendan Ford (Tannier), Trevor Goddard (Trace), Brian McDermott (Durhan), Dawn Comer (Security Guard), Erica Ortega (Teegarden), Mongo Brownlee (Enforcer)
Global rating: 7.9
Four rangers arrive from Minbar with a status report to Delenn. Meanwhile, a Downbelow racketeer decides it's time to get rid of Zack.
94. Strange Relations
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: Robin Atkin Downes (Byron), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin), Walter Koenig (Bester) , Clynell Jackson III (Security Guard), James Lew (Bloodhound Teep #1), Clarke Coleman (Telepath), Steve Hal Lambert (Bloodhound Teep #2)
Global rating: 8.3
Bester arrives at the station to arrest the Downbelow telepaths, and Londo barely escapes an assassination attempt when the ship he was to be aboard explodes.
95. Secrets of the Soul
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Tony Dow
Guest star: Robin Atkin Downes (Byron) , Fiona Dwyer (Kirrin), Jack Hannibal (Peter), Stuart McLean (Carl), Jana Robbins (Ambassador Tal), Roger Hewlett (Thug), Skip Stellrecht (Security Guard), William Scudder (Drazi Captain)
Global rating: 8.0
As more telepaths arrive at the station, the denizens of Downbelow start taking notice. Tensions build until one of the telepaths is assaulted, and the others decide to take revenge - against Byron's wishes. Meanwhile, Franklin tries to find out why the Hyach are hiding part of their medical history.
96. Day of the Dead
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Director: Doug Lefler
Guest star: Jonathan Chapman (Brakiri Ambassador), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin), Ed Wasser (Morden) , Penn Jillette (Reebo), Teller (Zooty), Bridget Flanery (Zoe), Marie Marshall (Dodger), Fabiana Udenio (Adira Tyree), Skip Stellrecht (Customs Officer), Ismael Kanater (Brakiri Salesman), Harlan Ellison (Voice of Zooty)
Global rating: 9.1
The Brakiri buy a part of Babylon 5 for a religious ceremony where the dead are supposed to return. Comedians Rebo and Zooty arrive to do a show on the station.
97. In the Kingdom of the Blind
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Robin Atkin Downes (Byron), Damian London (Regent) , Neil Hunt (Minister Vitari), Victor Love (Telepath), Francis X. McCarthy (Minister Vole), Ian Ogilvy (Lord Jano), David Darling (Drazi)
Global rating: 8.8
Londo starts to suspect that all is not right on Centauri Prime, when a good friend is murdered. On Babylon 5, Byron tries to force the council to give him and his telepaths a homeworld of their own.
98. A Tragedy of Telepaths
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Tony Dow
Guest star: Kim Strauss (Drazi Ambassador), Jonathan Chapman (Brakiri Ambassador), Robin Atkin Downes (Byron), Walter Koenig (Bester) , Leigh J. McCloskey (Thomas), Caroline Ambrose (Lara), Freddy Andreiuci (Worker), Tom Billett (Centauri Guard (credited as Tom Billet)), Christina Gavin (Telepath), Julie Caitlin Brown (Na'Toth)
Global rating: 8.5
The telepaths have barred themselves inside an area of Downbelow, and their telepathic tricks force Lochley to ask Bester for help. G'Kar finds an old friend locked in a cell in the Centauri palace.
99. Phoenix Rising
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: David J. Eagle
Guest star: Robin Atkin Downes (Byron), Walter Koenig (Bester) , Jack Hannibal (Peter), Victor Love (Telepath), Leigh J. McCloskey (Thomas)
Global rating: 8.6
More bloodhound units arrive and the fight with the violent faction of Byron's followers intensifies... until the rogues seize medlab - with Garibaldi and Franklin in it.
100. The Ragged Edge
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John Copeland
Guest star: Marshall Teague (Ta'Lon), Mark Hendrickson (Narn Acolyte) , John Castellanos (Tafiq Azir), Mirron E. Willis (Brannagan)
Global rating: 8.8
It looks like the Alliance will get a break in the investigation of the recent shipping line attacks, when a possible witness may have survived the latest attack and taken refuge on the Drazi homeworld. Garibaldi is sent to find him, but Intelligence Chief's alcohol problem complicates the mission. G'Kar returns to Babylon 5 to discover that his book has been published, and he is now a revered religious figure.
101. The Corps is Mother, the Corps is Father
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Stephen Furst
Guest star: Walter Koenig (Bester) , Dana Barron (Lauren Ashley), Mike Genovese (Drake), Reggie Lee (Chen Hikaru), Dex Elliot Sanders (Jonathan Harris), Brendan Ford (Gordon), Don McMillan (Bartender), Jeremy Thomas (Man), Michael Max Charles Ciano (Roommate), Michael Jeffrie Stanton (Dealer), Drew Wood (Student TEEP)
Global rating: 8.5
A telepath murders his roommate and escapes on a ship bound for Babylon 5. Bester is given the job of capturing him, and brings along two PSI Cop interns to show them how he works.
102. Meditations on the Abyss
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Mike Vejar
Guest star: Ron Campbell (Drazi Ambassador), Mark Hendrickson (Narn Acolyte) , Martin East (Findell), Richard Yniguez (Montoya), Carl Ciarfalio (Drazi Vendor), Vince Deadrick Jr. (Tough Guy)
Global rating: 8.7
Delenn reassigns Lennier to a Ranger training mission on the border of Centauri space, hoping he an find some proof regarding the Centauri involvement in the shipping line attacks. Vir undergoes some dramatic changes when he learns that he is the new Centauri ambassador to Babylon 5.
103. Darkness Ascending
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Thomas MacGreevy (Minister), Wesley Mask (Maitre D'), Edmund L. Shaff (DUPLICATE GUIDE) (Business Man), Richard Yniguez (Montoya), Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton-Edgars)
Global rating: 9.0
Lennier investigates Centauri signals that may be connected to the attacks. Lyta tries to continue Byron's dream of finding a home-world for telepaths. Lise visits Garibaldi only to discover he is drinking again.
104. And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Goran Gajic
Guest star: Kim Strauss (Drazi Ambassador), Jonathan Chapman (Brakiri Ambassador) , Tracy Scoggins (Captain Elizabeth Lochley), Thomas MacGreevy (Minister), Vince Deadrick Jr. (Brakiri)
Global rating: 9.1
The evidence collected against the Centauri is presented to the alliance council, and a boycott against them is issued. The Centauri react by receding from the alliance and making it clear that they will circumvent the blockade by force.
105. Movements of Fire and Shadow (1)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John C. Flinn III
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Drakh), Robin Sachs (Na'Tok), Neil Bradley (Dr. Literana Varda), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin), Damian London (Regent) , Josh Clark (Kulomari), Thomas MacGreevy (Minister), Bart McCarthy (Daro)
Global rating: 9.5
Sheridan finally authorizes the White Star fleet to participate in the war. Delenn travels to Minbar to start a Minbari/Earth joint project to build a prototype White Star destroyer class ship. And Vir hires Franklin and Lyta to investigate why the Drazi do not return the bodies from destroyed Centauri ships.
106. The Fall of Centauri Prime (2)
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Douglas E. Wise
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Drakh), Robin Sachs (Na'Tok), Damian London (Regent) , Simon Billig (Ranger)
Global rating: 9.4
As Centauri Prime is being bombarded, the Drakh, the real masters behind the war, reveal themselves to Londo. They force him to go along with their plan to alienate the Centauri from the alliance, and use what's left as their new home.
107. The Wheel of Fire
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Janet Greek
Guest star: Patricia Tallman (Lyta), Jeff Conaway (Zack Allan) , Phil Hawn (Docking Bay Mechanic on Ladder (uncredited)), Monique Edwards (Officer), Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton-Edgars)
Global rating: 8.9
Earthforce orders the arrest of Lyta for financing terrorism against the PSI Corp. Sheridan confronts Garibaldi about his drinking. G'Kar struggles with his growing mass of worshippers.
108. Objects in Motion
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Guest star: Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton), Neil Bradley (Tru'nil), Marjorie Monaghan (Number One) , James Hornbeck (Casey), Jeffrey James Castillo (Guard), Walter Williamson (Paretti), Denise Gentile (Lise Hampton-Edgars)
Global rating: 8.7
Tessa Holloran, former number one of the Mars resistance, arrives with a warning for Lise and Michael - an assassin has been hired to kill them. Meanwhile, G'Kar gets ready to leave, though not everybody is happy about it.
109. Objects at Rest
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: John Copeland
Guest star: Marshall Teague (Ta'Lon), Marjorie Monaghan (Number One), Joshua Cox (Lt. Corwin), Maggie Egan (ISN Reporter) , Jennifer Balgobin (Dr. Hobbs), Simon Billig (Ranger), Mike Manzoni (Employee)
Global rating: 8.8
It is near the end of 2262, and many changes are abound. Londo, G'Kar and Garibaldi have already left, and Franklin will be taking up his new position on Earth shortly. Finally, Sheridan and Delenn leave for Minbar, where the alliance's recently finished headquarters are located.
110. Sleeping in Light
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: J. Michael Straczynski
Guest star: Wayne Alexander (Lorien) , David Wells (Commander Nils), Romy Rosemont (Publicist), Sharon Annett (Mary), Dan Sachoff (Aide), Lair Torrant (Ranger), Kent Minault (Captain of the Guard), J. Michael Straczynski (Maintenance Worker (uncredited))
Global rating: 9.5
Twenty years after his death and resurrection at Z'ha'dum, Sheridan feels his life force ebbing away, and invites some old friends for a final gathering.
118. The Lost Tales : Voices in the Dark
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Director: J. Michael Straczynski, Sara Barnes
Guest star: Craig Veroni (Guard), Bruce Ramsay (Simon), Teryl Rothery (ISN reporter), Alan Scarfe (Father Kelly), Keegan MacIntosh (Prince Regent Dius Vintari)
Global rating: 8.3
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales begins with "Voices in the Dark." This is the first in a set of direct to DVD installments to the Babylon 5 franchise. In "Voices in the Dark," two parallel stories occur in a seventy-two hour period. First, Interstellar Alliance President, John Sheridan, proceeds to Babylon 5 from the headquarters on Minbar for a celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Interstellar Alliance. In the second, B5's Colonel Lochley summons a priest from Earth space to handle strange goings on Babylon 5.