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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
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.
Directed by David J. EagleWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Robert Krimmer, Wayne Alexander, Ed Wasser, Damian London, Mark Hendrickson, Rick Ryan, Ardwight Chamberlain
Episode 2
On Z'ha'dum, Sheridan floats somewhere between life and death. Meanwhile, G'Kar risks imprisonment to try to find Garibaldi.
Directed by Kevin DobsonWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Robert Krimmer, Anthony De Longis, Wayne Alexander, Rick Scarry, Damian London, Lenny Citrano, Ardwight Chamberlain
Episode 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.
Directed by John McPhersonWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Robert Krimmer, Wayne Alexander, Jonathan Chapman, Eric Zivot, Ron Campbell, Billy Scudder, Kris Iyer, Ardwight Chamberlain
Episode 4
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.
Directed by David J. EagleWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Robert Krimmer, Wayne Alexander, Ed Wasser, Terry Walters, Tom Billett, Khin-Kyaw Maung, Ardwight Chamberlain
Episode 5
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 and an undetectable weapon has been acquired. Tonight Cartagia must die.
Directed by John LafiaWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Robert Krimmer, Bryan Cranston, Kim Strauss, Billy Scudder, Ron Campbell, Carl Reggiardo, Mark Bramhall, Tim Barron
Episode 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.
Directed by Kevin DobsonWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Wayne Alexander, Ed Wasser, Damian London, Julian Barnes
Episode 7
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.
Directed by John C. Flinn IIIWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Walter Koenig, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Damian London, Robert Patteri, Victor Lundin
Episode 8
A team of ISN reporters arrives at the station 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.
Directed by Stephen FurstWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Henry Darrow, Diana Morgan, Jeff Griggs, Andrew Craig, David A. Kimball, Albert Garcia
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Tony DowWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Reiner Schöne, Robin Atkin Downes, Brian Carpenter
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Jesús Salvador TreviñoWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Clayton Landey, Marjorie Monaghan, Donovan Scott, Geoff Meed, Jeff Griggs, Carrie Dobro, Brian Tahash, Mark Schneider
Episode 11
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.
Directed by John C. Flinn IIIWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Marjorie Monaghan, Paolo Seganti, G.W. Stevens, Carolyn Barkin, Jean-Luc Martin
Episode 12
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".
Directed by David J. EagleWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Richard Steven Horvitz, Tim Choate, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Denise Gentile, Mark Schneider, Charles Walker, Ebony Monique Solomon, William John Murphy
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Michael VejarWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars John Vickery, Guy Siner, Ron Campbell, Chard Hayward, Jonathan Chapman
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Tony DowWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars John Vickery, Walter Koenig, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bart McCarthy, Scott Adams, Carl J. Pfeifer, Christine Noonan
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Michael VejarWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Richard Gant, Ken Jenkins, Marcia Mitzman Gaven, Skip Stellrecht, Josh Coxx, Neil Bradley
Episode 16
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' complete trust. Meanwhile, Dr. Franklin discovers that Lyta can influence the Shadow modified telepaths.
Directed by John LafiaWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Denise Gentile, Mark Schneider, Shelley Robertson, Kenneth Cortland, Sandey Grinn
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Michael VejarWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Richard Gant, Walter Koenig, Marjorie Monaghan, Diana Morgan, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., David Purdham, Ricco Ross, Denise Gentile
Episode 18
In a bleak room, an interrogator tries to force Sheridan to admit he was under alien influence and worked to undermine Earth.
Directed by John LafiaWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Bruce Gray, Raye Birk, Wayne Alexander, Peter Brown
Episode 19
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 fleet's next rendezvous point by a group of completely new advanced-technology destroyers.
Directed by David J. EagleWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Bruce Gray, Marjorie Monaghan, Musetta Vander, David Purdham, Marc Gomes, J.P. Hubbell, James Laing, Greg Poland
Episode 20
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 for him to take Earth. Meanwhile, Marcus is determined to find a way to help Ivanova.
Directed by John CopelandWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Marjorie Monaghan, Carolyn Seymour, Julian Stone, David Purdham, J. Patrick McCormack, Karen Fineman, Rick Cramer, Ungela Brockman
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Tony DowWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Walter Koenig, Rance Howard, Beata Pozniak, Alex Cobo, J.J. Boone, Julie Ow, Maggie Egan, Joey Dente
Episode 22
Far into the future, someone is archiving video clips pertaining to the fate of Earth and the Interstellar Alliance.
Directed by Stephen FurstWritten by J. Michael StraczynskiGuest stars Roy Brocksmith, Eric Pierpoint, Bennet Guillory, Alastair Duncan, Neil Roberts, Rob Elk, Doug Hale, Kathleen Lloyd
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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