A Race Through Dark Places

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... [Read more]

The Coming of Shadows

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. William Forward as Refa. P5 Rating:... [Read more]

Matters of Honor

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 Rating: 8.60 Production number: 301 Original... [Read more]

Convictions

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 date: August 12, 2003 Written... [Read more]

A Day in the Strife

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. Anne Betancourt... [Read more]

The Hour of the Wolf

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... [Read more]

In The Beginning

Contents: Overview – Backplot – Questions – Analysis – Notes – JMS Overview Two-hour TV movie. Covers the Earth-Minbari War in more detail, including Delenn’s involvement and the death of Dukhat. P5 Rating: 8.94 Production number: TNT MoW 2 Original air date: January 4, 1998 DVD release date: December 4, 2001 (barebones) August 17, 2004 (full-featured) Written... [Read more]

No Compromises

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 release date: April 13, 2004 Written... [Read more]

Sleeping in Light

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: April 13, 2004 Written by J. Michael... [Read more]

Racing the Night

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 Points • The Shadows used the plague in... [Read more]

The Memory of War

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 Points About a hundred years ago, one... [Read more]