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The last, best hope for peace.
Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.
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Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.
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Episode 1
Lochley takes command of Babylon 5 and Byron petitions her for asylum aboard the station. An assassin pledges to kill Sheridan at his inauguration.
Directed by Janet GreekWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Anthony Crivello, Robin Atkin Downes, Trevor Eyster, Mauricio Mendoza, Josh Coxx
Episode 2
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.
Directed by David J. EagleWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Ross Kettle, Akiko Morison
Episode 3
A small world plagued by raiders begs the alliance for help. Garibaldi tries forming an intelligence unit of telepaths.
Directed by Michael VejarWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Bart Johnson, Robin Atkin Downes, Daniel Bryan Cartwell, Kim Strauss, Tony Abatemarco
Episode 4
We see the action from the viewpoint of two maintenance workers as a race of savage aliens attacks the station.
Directed by Janet GreekWritten by J. Michael Straczynski, Harlan EllisonGuest stars Raymond O'Connor, Robin Atkin Downes, Lawrence LeJohn, Josh Coxx
Episode 5
Four rangers come from Minbar with a status report to Delenn, while a Downbelow racketeer decides it's time to get rid of Zack.
Directed by David J. EagleWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Brendan Ford, Trevor Goddard, Turhan Bey, Nathan Anderson, Erica Ortega, Brian McDermott, Mongo Brownlee, Dawn Comer
Episode 6
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.
Directed by John C. Flinn IIIWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Walter Koenig, James Lew, Robin Atkin Downes, Steven Lambert, Clarke Coleman, Clynell Jackson III, Josh Coxx
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Tony DowWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Roger Hewlett, Skip Stellrecht, Robin Atkin Downes, Fiona Dwyer, Jack Hannibal, Stuart McLean, Jana Robbins, Billy Scudder
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Doug LeflerWritten by Neil GaimanGuest stars Fabiana Udenio, Ed Wasser, Marie Marshall, Penn Jillette, Teller, Bridget Flanery, Harlan Ellison, Ismael Kanater
Episode 9
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.
Directed by David J. EagleWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Victor Love, Robin Atkin Downes, Neil Hunt, Francis X. McCarthy, Ian Ogilvy, David D. Darling, Damian London
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Tony DowWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Julie Caitlin Brown, Leigh McCloskey, Walter Koenig, Victor Love, Tom Billett, Robin Atkin Downes, Caroline Ambrose, Cristina Gavin
Episode 11
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.
Directed by David J. EagleWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Leigh McCloskey, Walter Koenig, Victor Love, Robin Atkin Downes, Jack Hannibal
Episode 12
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 the 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.
Directed by John CopelandWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars John Castellanos, Mirron E. Willis, Mark Hendrickson, Marshall R. Teague
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Stephen FurstWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Walter Koenig, Dana Barron, Reggie Lee, Dex Elliott Sanders, Vincent Riotta, Brendan Ford, Don McMillan, Michael Stanton
Episode 14
Delenn reassigns Lennier to a Ranger training mission on the border of Centauri space, hoping he can 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.
Directed by Michael VejarWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Carl Ciarfalio, Ron Campbell, Mark Hendrickson, Martin East, Vince Deadrick Jr., Richard Yniguez
Episode 15
Lennier investigates Centauri signals that may be connected to the attacks. Lyta tries to continue Byron's dream of finding a homeworld for telepaths. Lise visits Garibaldi only to discover he's drinking again.
Directed by Janet GreekWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Richard Yniguez, Ace Mask, Edmund L. Shaff, Tom McGreevy, Denise Gentile
Episode 16
The evidence collected against the Centauri is presented to the council of the Interstellar Alliance, and a boycott against the Centauri is issued. In reaction, the Centauri withdraw from the Alliance and make it clear that they will circumvent the blockade by force if necessary.
Directed by Goran GajićWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Kim Strauss, Jonathan Chapman, Vince Deadrick Jr., Tom McGreevy
Episode 17
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. Vir hires Franklin and Lyta to investigate why the Drazi don't return the bodies from destroyed Centauri ships.
Directed by John C. Flinn IIIWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Josh Clark, Tom McGreevy, Neil Bradley, Bart McCarthy, Damian London, Wayne Alexander, Robin Sachs, Josh Coxx
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Douglas E. WiseWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Simon Billig, Damian London, Wayne Alexander, Robin Sachs
Episode 19
Earth Force orders the arrest of Lyta for financing terrorism against the PSI Corps. Sheridan confronts Garibaldi about his drinking. G'Kar struggles with his growing mass of worshippers.
Directed by Janet GreekWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Monique Edwards, Denise Gentile
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Jesús Salvador TreviñoWritten by J. Michael Straczynski, Harlan EllisonGuest stars Denise Gentile, Walter Williamson, James Hornbeck, Neil Bradley, Marjorie Monaghan
Episode 21
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.
Directed by John CopelandWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Simon Billig, Jennifer Balgobin, Marjorie Monaghan, Maggie Egan, Mike Manzoni, Josh Coxx, Marshall R. Teague
Episode 22
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.
Directed by J. Michael StraczynskiWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Claudia Christian, Wayne Alexander, Romy Rosemont, J. Michael Straczynski, David Wells, Sharon Annett, Kent Minault, Dan Sachoff
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Bruce BoxleitnerJohn Sheridan
Jerry DoyleMichael Garibaldi
Claudia ChristianSusan Ivanova
Michael O'HareJeffrey Sinclair
Mira FurlanDelenn
Richard BiggsStephen Franklin
Andreas KatsulasG'Kar
Peter JurasikLondo Mollari
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