Babylon 5
In the year 2258, it is ten years after the Earth-Minbari War. Commander Sinclair takes command of a giant five-mile-long cylindrical space station, orbiting a planet in neutral space. At a crossroads of interstellar commerce and diplomacy, Commander Sinclair (2nd season Captain Sheridan) must try to establish peace and prosperity between various interstellar empires, all the while fighting forces from within the Earth Alliance. It is a precarious command, particularly given that sabotage led to the destruction of Babylon stations 1, 2, and 3 and 4 vanished without trace.
- Metascore55
- 1993-1998
- 5 seasons
- TNT
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
- TV-PG
In the year 2258, it is ten years after the Earth-Minbari War. Commander Sinclair takes command of a giant five-mile-long cylindrical space station, orbiting a planet in neutral space. At a crossroads of interstellar commerce and diplomacy, Commander Sinclair (2nd season Captain Sheridan) must try to establish peace and prosperity between various interstellar empires, all the while fighting forces from within the Earth Alliance. It is a precarious command, particularly given that sabotage led to the destruction of Babylon stations 1, 2, and 3 and 4 vanished without trace.
Season 5 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1998
Episode 1
No Compromises
Wed, Jan 21, 1998 44 mins
Captain Lochley arrives just as preparations are underway for Sheridan's swearing in ceremony as the President of the newly formed Interstellar Alliance. Telepaths arrive seeking a sanctuary while they search for a home world.
Episode 2
The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari
Wed, Jan 28, 1998 44 mins
After suffering a heart attack, Londo enters a dream state and is faced with some uncomfortable truths.
Episode 3
The Paragon of Animals
Wed, Feb 4, 1998 44 mins
Military crises threaten the ongoing formation of the Interstellar Alliance but Sheridan asserts its power.
Episode 4
A View from the Gallery
Wed, Feb 11, 1998 44 mins
A day in the life of Mack and Bo, two maintenance workers on Babylon 5. As the station comes under attack from an unknown race of aliens, they encounter the command staff and the ambassadors each dealing with the crisis.
Episode 5
Learning Curve
Wed, Feb 18, 1998 45 mins
Two Minbari Rangers-in-training come to the station and learn a difficult lesson. A new underworld boss tries to take control of Downbelow.
Episode 6
Strange Relations
Wed, Feb 25, 1998 44 mins
The command crew are put in a difficult position when a unit of Psi Cops, led by Bester, comes to the station to arrest the colony of telepaths. The secret of Sheridan and Lochley's past is revealed.
Episode 7
Secrets of the Soul
Wed, Mar 4, 1998 44 mins
Lyta becomes closer to Byron and the colony of telepaths while Franklin investigates a terrible secret from the Hyach's distant past.
Episode 8
Day of the Dead
Wed, Mar 11, 1998 44 mins
It is the Brakiri Day of the Dead. They purchase a large section of the station for their holiday. That night everyone in that sector meets with people who have passed away. Most of the inhabitants of the sector are happy to see their loved ones, but Lennier's encounter leaves him with troubling news about his future.
Episode 9
In the Kingdom of the Blind
Wed, Mar 18, 1998 44 mins
Byron and other telepaths seek a homeworld of their own.
Episode 10
A Tragedy of Telepaths
Wed, Mar 25, 1998 44 mins
Lochley asks Bester for help in dealing with a group of telepaths who have locked themselves in an area of Downbelow. G'Kar is reunited with an old friend in the Centauri royal palace.
Episode 11
Phoenix Rising
Wed, Apr 1, 1998 44 mins
A group of telepaths hold Garibaldi and others hostage on Babylon 5.
Episode 12
The Ragged Edge
Wed, Apr 8, 1998 44 mins
Garibaldi is sent to retrieve a witness to the shipping line attacks from the Drazi homeworld. G'Kar becomes a figure of veneration among the Narn. Stephen comes to a difficult decision.
Episode 13
The Corps Is Mother, the Corps Is Father
Wed, Apr 15, 1998 44 mins
A day in the life of Alfred Bester, who starts his day in Psi Corps HQ, where he is well liked and respected. He gets an assignment to track down a rogue telepath. Two recruits accompany him. They follow the telepath's trail to Babylon 5, where he isn't as popular.
Episode 14
Meditations on the Abyss
Wed, May 27, 1998 44 mins
Delenn reassigns Lennier to a Ranger training mission on the border of Centauri space. Vir learns he is the new Centauri ambassador to Babylon 5.
Episode 15
Darkness Ascending
Wed, Jun 3, 1998 44 mins
Sheridan finally discovers why Delenn had Lennier assigned to the White Star Fleet, and orders his ship to return. But Lennier takes his fighter and continues his mission, where he finally gets the information the Alliance needs. Lyta contacts G'Kar and reminds him of the offer he made to her in "The Gathering." She's willing to help the Narn in exchange for money to find a home world for telepaths.
Episode 16
And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder
Wed, Jun 10, 1998 44 mins
The Alliance show the member worlds evidence of the Centauri actions, while Londo and Vir are in their room with copies of the evidence. Eventually they're let into the meeting, where they all see the evidence Lennier gathered. Sheridan comes up with a plan to peacefully enforce a blockade, but Garibaldi's issues jeopardize his plans.
Episode 17
Movements of Fire and Shadow
Wed, Jun 17, 1998 44 mins
Londo and G'Kar return to Centauri Prime to figure out who in the government started the attacks, and are put in jail. G'Kar eventually figures a way for Londo to get out, and Londo tries to gather support. Garibaldi learns of two member worlds's plans to attack Centauri Prime. He informs Sheridan, who rushes off to try and stop the attack. Delenn and Lennier head back to Minbar to convince the council to build new ships, but are attacked in hyperspace. Lyta and Franklin find out what's been controlling the Centauri attack fleet.
Episode 18
The Fall of Centauri Prime
Wed, Oct 28, 1998 44 mins
Centauri Prime has been attacked, thousands have died. Londo finds out the truth, who masterminded the war, and why they allowed the attack on Centauri Prime to happen. Londo becomes Emperor, and has to act hostile to those he once called "friend."
Episode 19
The Wheel of Fire
Wed, Nov 4, 1998 44 mins
G'Kar returns to the station to find he has become a religious icon. Sheridan confronts Garibaldi about his drinking problems. Lyta is taken into custody for planning attacks on Psi Corps. Delenn collapses, and they find out she's pregnant.
Episode 20
Objects in Motion
Wed, Nov 11, 1998 44 mins
Garibaldi and Lise are going to get married. He'll run her late husband's company. An assassin is hired to kill Lise. Zack has a plan to smoke him out, but another person wants G'Kar dead as well. Both attacks are prevented. Garibaldi deals with the people who ordered the hit on Lise. G'Kar and Lyta leave the station.
Episode 21
Objects at Rest
Wed, Nov 18, 1998 44 mins
Garibaldi forms a new Board of Directors for his company. Ta'Lon becomes the new Narn ambassador. Sheridan and Delenn leave for Minbar. An accident on board their White Star ship creates doubt/hesitation for Lennier, who fails to act appropriately. He leaves the ship, and tells Delenn he'll come back one day to atone for what he's done. Sheridan and Delenn are greeted by Londo on Minbar who has a gift for them.
Episode 22
Sleeping in Light
Wed, Nov 25, 1998 44 mins
20 years after he visited Z'Ha'Dum, Sheridan knows his time is short and gathers his old comrades together. Afterwards he takes personalized White Star to Babylon 5 where it's going to be decommissioned shortly. The final leg of his journey takes him to Coriana 6 where they ended the Shadow War, and meets with one last person. The old command staff gather on Babylon 5 to watch its decommissioning.
