Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview While exploring the ruins of a long-dead planet, the crew discovers the remains of a terrible weapon. Production number: 102 Original air date: August 11, 1999 DVD release date: December 7, 2004 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Directed by Tony Dow IMDb: Plot [...]
Racing the Night
August 4, 1999
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview The crew discovers a planet that was devastated by a plague similar to the one threatening Earth. Production number: 103 Original air date: August 4, 1999 DVD release date: December 7, 2004 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Directed by Mike Vejar IMDb: Plot [...]
Sleeping in Light
November 25, 1998
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview In Sheridan’s final days, old friends gather to celebrate. Takes place in 2281, approximately twenty years after the end of the rest of the series. P5 Rating: 9.34 Production number: 523 (see Notes) Original air date: November 25, 1998 (US) DVD release date: [...]
No Compromises
January 21, 1998
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview As the station adjusts to the arrival of a new command officer and prepares for Sheridan’s inauguration, a group of telepaths arrives looking for sanctuary. Robin Atkin Downes as Byron. P5 Rating: 7.45 Production number: 502 Original air date: January 21, 1998 DVD [...]
In The Beginning
January 4, 1998
Two-hour TV movie. Covers the Earth-Minbari War in more detail, including Delenn’s involvement and the death of Dukhat.
The Hour of the Wolf
November 4, 1996
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview Sheridan’s disappearance begins to unravel the alliance. Londo discovers that Emperor Cartagia has struck a disturbing deal. G’Kar decides to search for Garibaldi. Ivanova, Delenn, and Lyta head toward Z’ha’dum to search for Sheridan. Ed Wasser as Morden. Wortham Krimmer as Emperor Cartagia. [...]
A Day in the Strife
November 20, 1995
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview Sheridan and Ivanova try to deal with an association of cargo pilots. An alien probe makes first contact with the station. G’Kar’s position among the Narn is threatened by the arrival of a Centauri-appointed liaison. Stephen Macht as Na’Far. Marshall Teague as Ta’Lon. [...]
Convictions
November 13, 1995
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview A series of bombings threatens the station, and Ivanova calls on some unusual investigators to help solve the mystery. Patrick Kilpatrick as Robert Carlson. Louis Turenne as Brother Theo. P5 Rating: 7.75 Production number: 302 Original air week: November 13, 1995 DVD release [...]
Matters of Honor
November 6, 1995
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview While an Earth official investigates the mystery ship encountered by Lt. Keffer in hyperspace, Londo attempts to sever his ties with Morden. Sheridan receives a new tool in the fight against the Shadows. Tucker Smallwood as David Endawi. Ed Wasser as Morden. P5 [...]
The Coming of Shadows
February 1, 1995
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview When the Centauri emperor visits the station, Sheridan tries to keep G’Kar from going after him. Londo and Refa plot to expand their power. A mysterious man seeks out Garibaldi. Turhan Bey as the Centauri Emperor. Malachi Throne as the Centauri Prime Minister. [...]
A Race Through Dark Places
January 25, 1995
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview Bester asks Talia to investigate an “underground railroad” of unregistered telepaths. Walter Koenig as Bester. Sub-genre: Intrigue P5 Rating: 8.38 Production number: 207 Original air date: January 25, 1995 DVD release date: April 29, 2003 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Directed by Jim [...]
Soul Mates
December 14, 1994
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview Londo summons his three wives to Babylon 5. A mysterious man from Talia’s past reappears. Jane Carr as Timov Lois Nettleton as Daggair Blair Valk as Mariel Keith Szarabajka as Matthew Stoner (Originally titled “Pestilence, Famine and Death.”) Sub-genre: Comedy P5 Rating: 7.68 [...]
A Spider in the Web
December 7, 1994
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview Talia is caught in a treacherous web of intrigue after she witnesses a murder. Adrienne Barbeau as Amanda Carter Michael Beck as Abel Horn James Shigeta as Taro Isogi Jessica Walter as Senator Elise Voudreau (Originally titled “A Trick of the Mind”) Sub-genre: [...]
The Long Dark
November 30, 1994
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview When a cryonic sleeper is awakened, a deadly, evil force is unleashed onthe station. Anne-Marie Johnson as Mariah Cirrus Dwight Schultz as Amis Sub-genre: Horror P5 Rating: 7.64 Production number: 205 Original air date: November 30, 1994 DVD release date: April 29, 2003 [...]
A Distant Star
November 23, 1994
Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview Disaster strikes an old friend of Captain Sheridan. Dr. Franklin offers nutritional advice to some reluctant patients. Russ Tamblyn as Capt. Maynard Miguel A. Nuñez, Jr. as Orwell Daniel Beer as Patrick Art Kimbro as Ray Galus Sub-genre: Suspense P5 Rating: 7.34 Production [...]