Babylon 5 ( Babylon 5 ) is a science fiction television series created and produced by Joseph Michael Strazinsky . In the center of the plot is the Babylon 5 space station , built as a place for diplomatic purposes, maintaining peace between space civilizations, trade and joint activities. The series has won several awards, including two Hugo awards for best dramatic production [1] [2] [3] .
The television series was produced by Babylonian Productions label, in collaboration with Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Warner Bros. Domestic Television . After the successful release on February 22, 1993 [4] of the 89-minute [5] pilot film “Babylon 5: Fees”, it was decided to produce the series [6] [7] . From January 26, 1994 to November 25, 1998, 5 seasons of 22 episodes were shown — 110 episodes in total, the average duration of which was 45 minutes [8] . Initially, the series was broadcast on the PTEN channel, and then, after the close of PTEN in 1997, on the cable channel TNT [9] . After the main series ended, six films and one spin-off series, Crusade, were released.
Description of the seasons
| Season | Episodes | Original Release Date [4] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Season finale | |||
| 1. “Prophecies and predictions” | 22 | January 26, 1994 | October 26, 1994 | |
| 2. The Invasion of Shadows | 22 | November 2, 1994 | November 1, 1995 | |
| 3. “No return” | 22 | November 6, 1995 | October 28, 1996 | |
| 4. "Do not retreat, do not give up" | 22 | November 4, 1996 | October 27, 1997 | |
| 5. The "wheel of fire" | 22 | January 21, 1998 | November 25, 1998 | |
Pilot movie
| # | Title [12] | Producer | Screenwriter | Producer | Premiere Dates [4] | DVD Edition [4] | Mfr. code [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Babylon 5: Fees Babylon 5: The Gathering | Richard Compton | J. Michael Strazinsky | Robert Latman Brown | February 22, 1993 November 28, 1997 [13] December 1, 1997 January 4, 1998 | December 4, 2001 August 17, 2004 | 0 |
| Kosh , the ambassador of Vorlon , was seriously injured in the attempt, immediately after arriving at the station. The only suspect is Commander Jeffrey Sinclair . | |||||||
Episode List
Conceived from the very beginning as a five-year story [15] , the series was created by Joseph Michael Strazinski , he, together with Douglas Netter, acted as executive producer. The screenwriter for most episodes is also Strazhinsky, and invited screenwriters, among whom were Peter David , Neil Gaiman , Catherine M. Drennan , Larry DiTillo , D.S. Fontana And David Gerrold worked within the strict framework of the overall plot to preserve the character of all the characters conceived by the creator of the series [16] . In order for the withdrawal of the actors from the series not to harm the overall plot arch , ways of removing their characters from the plot, which were used several times [17] [18] , were thought out.
Each season of the series has its own name associated with the key theme of the episode [19] . In addition to the name, each season has its own opening credits and its own main musical theme [20] .
Season 1. Prophecies and Predictions (Signs and Portents)
It was the dawn of the third era of humanity. Ten years have passed since the Earth’s war with the Minbar. The Babylon project has become the embodiment of our dreams. Its purpose is to prevent a new war through a place where people and aliens could peacefully resolve their disputes. Far from home, he became home to diplomats, adventurers, businessmen, and wanderers. Humans and aliens in the shell of two and a half million tons of rotating metal, alone in the darkness of space. It is sometimes unsafe here, but this is our last hope for peace. This is the story of the last station of the Babylon series. Action time: 2258 year. Venue: "Babylon 5".
Original textIt was the dawn of the third age of mankind - ten years after the Earth-Minbari War. The Babylon Project was a dream, given form. Its goal: to prevent another war, by creating a place where humans and aliens can work out their differences peacefully. It's a port of call - home away from home - for diplomats, hustlers, entrepreneurs, and wanderers. Humans and aliens, wrapped in two million, five hundred thousand tons of spinning metal ... all alone in the night. It can be a dangerous place, but it's our last best hope for peace. This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. The year is 2258. The name of the place is Babylon 5.- Commander Jeffrey Sinclair ( Michael O'Hara ) [21]
| No. | # | Title [12] | Producer | Screenwriter | Guest Actors | Premiere Dates [4] [22] | Mfr. code [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| one | one | Midnight on the Line of Fire Midnight on the Firing Line | Richard Compton | J. Michael Strazinsky | Paul Hampton ( Senator ) | January 26, 1994 December 2, 1997 | 103 |
| After the Narns fleet attacked the Centauri colony, tension between Ambassadors G'Kar and Londo Mollari increased. At the same time, ships located near the station are attacked by pirates. | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Souls Hunter" "Soul Hunter" | Jim Johnston | J. Michael Strazinsky | Morgan Sheppard ( Soul Hunter ) | February 2, 1994 December 3, 1997 | 102 |
| A seriously damaged ship nails to the station. It turns out to be a soul hunter, a representative of the ancient race, whose representatives collect and save the dying. | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Cunning and love" "Born to the Purple" | Bruce Seth Green | Larry DeTillio | Fabiana Udenio ( Adira Tiri ) Cleve Revill ( Trakis ) | February 9, 1994 December 4, 1997 | 104 |
| Londo’s career is threatened when a beautiful slave seduces him and steals compromising information. Michael Garibaldi investigates the unauthorized use of communication channels. | |||||||
| four | four | "Infection" "Infection" | Richard Compton | J. Michael Strazinsky | David McCallum ( Vence Hendricks ) Marshall Teague ( Nelson Drake ) | February 16, 1994 December 9, 1997 | 101 |
| A friend and mentor of Dr. Franklin , xenoarchaeologist Hendricks, arrives at the station, asking for help in studying strange artifacts of organic technology. | |||||||
| five | five | The Parliament of Dreams "The Parliament of Dreams" | Jim Johnston | J. Michael Strazinsky | Julia Nixon ( Katherine Sakai ) Thomas Kopachi ( Tu'Pari ) | February 23, 1994 December 9, 1997 | 108 |
| The longtime lover of Commander Sinclair Catherine arrives at the station during a religious festival. Attachment Na'Toth and the courier from Narna arrive at G'Kar, one of whom is a sent killer. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | “The battlefield is the mind” Mind War | Bruce Seth Green | J. Michael Strazinsky | Julia Nixon ( Katherine Sakai ) William Alan Jung ( Jason Ironhart ) Felicity Waterman ( Kelsey ) Walter König ( Bester ) | March 2, 1994 December 10, 1997 | 110 |
| At the station, psi cop Bester arrives with an assistant. They are looking for a runaway telepath hiding on Babylon 5. Katherine Sakai, ignoring G'Kar’s warnings, sets off to explore the planet in the disputed sector. | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | The Prayer of War "The War Prayer" | Richard Compton | D.S. Fountain | Tristian Rogers ( Malcolm Biggs ) Nancy Lee Gran ( Shaal Mayyan ) Rodney Eastman ( Kiron Merey ) Danica McKellar ( Aryu Tensus ) | March 9, 1994 December 11, 1997 | 107 |
| At the station, a racist group attacks the aliens, including the famous Minbari poetess. Londo is trying to solve the problem with two centauri teenagers who do not want to enter into a marriage of convenience. | |||||||
| eight | eight | “And the sky full of stars” "And the sky full of stars" | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Justin Williams ( Mitchell ) Christopher Nimes ( Knight Two ) Yudson Scott ( Knight One ) | March 16, 1994 December 15, 1997 | 106 |
| Sinclair is captured and interrogated by two people who are trying to prove his betrayal during the Battle of Boundary. | |||||||
| 9 | 9 | The Carrier of Death "Deathwalker" | Bruce Seth Green | Larry DeTillio | Sarah Douglas ( Ja'dur ) Robin Curtis ( Ambassador Kalika ) Kosi Costa ( Abbut ) Aki Aleong ( Senator Hidoshi ) | April 20, 1994 December 16, 1997 | 113 |
| Na'Thoth attacks the alien who arrives, accusing her of being Ja'dur, a war criminal known as the Deathbringer. Kosh hires Talia to negotiate with the strange man. | |||||||
| ten | ten | Fanatics "Believers" | Richard Compton | David Herrold | Tricia O'Neill ( M'ola ) Stephen Lee ( Targ ) Sylvanas Gallardo ( Maya Henandez ) | April 27, 1994 December 17, 1997 | 105 |
| An alien couple calls on Dr. Franklin to cure his son. A simple operation can save him, but this goes against alien religious norms. Susan Ivanova accompanies passenger transport through the territory of pirate activity. | |||||||
| eleven | eleven | "Survivors" "Survivors" | Jim Johnston | Mark Scott Zikri | Elaine Thomas ( Layana Kemmer ) Tom Donaldson ( Cutter ) | May 4, 1994 December 18, 1997 | 111 |
| Before the visit of the president of the Earth Alliance, an explosion occurs at the station's docks. Kemmer, the incoming presidential security major who blames Garibaldi for the death of his father, is taken for the investigation. | |||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Extreme measures" "By Any Means Necessary" | Jim Johnston | Katherine M. Drennan | Katie Boyer ( Nioma Connally ) John Snyder ( Orin Zento ) Aki Aleong ( Senator Hidoshi ) | May 11, 1994 December 22, 1997 | 114 |
| A series of incidents at the docks, including the crash of the Narns ship, are forcing workers to go on strike. G'Kar is forced to seek a replacement for the rare flower lost in the accident, necessary for a religious ritual. | |||||||
| 13 | 13 | "Prophecies and predictions" "Signs and Portents" | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Gerrit Graham ( Lord Kiro ) Freddy Alster ( Lady Ladira ) Ed Wasser ( Morden ) | May 18, 1994 December 23, 1997 | 116 |
| Representatives of the Centaurus arrive at the station to transport a unique relic to their home planet. At this time, a strange person appears - Morden , who asks all the ambassadors the question: “What do you want?” | |||||||
| 14 | 14 | “Technical knockout” [1 1] TKO | John Flynn III | Larry DiTillo | Greg McKinney ( Walker Smith ) Sun-Tech Oh ( Muta-do ) Don Stroud ( Caliban ) Theodore Bickel ( Rabbi Kozlov ) | May 25, 1994 December 24, 1997 | 119 |
| Walker Smith and Rabbi Kozlov arrive at the station, one to participate in the Mutai alien battles, and the other to help Ivanova conduct her father’s commemoration ceremony. | |||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Grail" "Grail" | Richard Compton | Christy Marx | David Warner ( Aldous Gayich ) Tom Booker ( Plague ) Jim Norton ( Ombus Wellington ) | July 6, 1994 December 25, 1997 | 109 |
| The last member of the order seeking the Grail arrives at the station. At the same time, on the lower decks of the station, gangsters create problems for the security service, erasing the memory of witnesses. | |||||||
| sixteen | sixteen | "Eyes" "Eyes" | Jim Johnston | Lawrence DiTillo | Gregory Martin ( Ari Ben Zane ) Jeffrey Combs ( Harriman Gray ) | July 13, 1994 December 29, 1997 | 122 |
| A military investigator and a telepath arrive at the station, their goal is to assess the crew's loyalty to the Earth. While the highest command is occupied by inspectors, Lennier helps Garibaldi to assemble a motorcycle of the late XX century. | |||||||
| 17 | 17 | “The Legacy of the Past” [1 1] "Legacies" | Bruce Seth Green | D.S. Fountain | John Vickery ( Nerun ) Grice Una ( Alice Beldon ) | July 20, 1994 December 30, 1997 | 115 |
| The Minbar military cruiser arrives on Babylon 5 in order to honor the memory of the deceased commander. Between Talia and Ivanova there is a struggle for the fate of the telepath girl. | |||||||
| 18 | 18 | “Voice in the desert” "A Voice in the Wilderness" | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Louis Turenne ( Draal ) [1 2] Kurt Lowens ( Varna ) Ron Canada ( Captain Ellis Pierce ) Denis Gentile ( Lisa Hampton ) Aki Aleong ( Senator Hidoshi ) | July 21, 1994 January 5, 1998 | 120 |
| nineteen | nineteen | August 3, 1994 January 8, 1998 | 121 | ||||
| From the uninhabited planet Epsilon-3, in the orbit of which is Babylon-5, strange signals begin to arrive. Riots on Mars make Garibaldi remember old love. | |||||||
| 20 | 20 | “Meeting the past” Babylon Squared | Jim Johnston | J. Michael Strazinsky | Kent Broadhurst ( Major Krantz ) Tim Chout ( Zatras ) Denis Gentile ( Lisa Hampton ) | August 10, 1994 January 9, 1998 | 118 |
| Having disappeared four years earlier, Babylon 4 appears out of nowhere, and Sinclair and Garibaldi set off to evacuate the crew. Gray Council calls Delenn and reports that she was elected the new leader. | |||||||
| 21 | 21 | “The price of mercy” "The Quality of Mercy" | Lorraine Senna Ferrara | J. Michael Strazinsky | June Lockhart ( Laura Rosen ) Mark Rolston ( Karl Muller ) Dyman London ( Senator Centauri ) Jim Norton ( Ombus Wellington ) | August 17, 1994 January 12, 1998 | 117 |
| Dr. Franklin investigates information about an unlicensed doctor on the lower decks, and Londo takes Lenier on a tour of the station's hot spots. Meanwhile, a serial killer is being sentenced to obliteration at the station. | |||||||
| 22 | 22 | Chrysalis Chrysalis | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Julia Nixon ( Katherine Sakai ) | October 26, 1994 January 13, 1998 | 112 |
| On the eve of the new year, 2259, tensions between Narn and Centaurus increase, and Londo finds a solution that promises him and his homeworld glory. Garibaldi is trying to investigate the murder of his informant. | |||||||
- ↑ 1 2 According to the author’s intention, the episodes “Technical Knockout” and “Legacy of the Past” were to be shown between the series “Price of Mercy” and “Chrysalis” [10] .
- ↑ Further, the role of Draal was played by John Shook.
Season 2: The Invasion of Shadows
The Babylon project was our last hope for peace. Unlike anything else, a special world, five miles in length in a neutral sector of space. A place of trade and diplomacy, a quarter of a million people and aliens. A sparkling lighthouse in the darkness of space. It was the dawn of the Third Era of Humanity, the year when the threat of the Great War loomed over all of us. This is the story of the last station of the Babylon series. Duration: year 2259. Venue: "Babylon 5".
Original textThe Babylon Project was our last, best hope for peace. A self-contained world five miles long, located in neutral territory. A place of commerce and diplomacy for a quarter of a million humans and aliens. A shining beacon in space, all alone in the night. It was the dawn of the Third Age of Mankind ... the year the Great War came upon us all. This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. The year is 2259. The name of the place is Babylon 5.- Captain John Sheridan ( Bruce Boxleitner ) [23]
| No. | # | Title [12] | Producer | Screenwriter | Guest Actors | Premiere Dates [4] [22] | Mfr. code [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | one | "Starting points" Points of Departure | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Richard Grove ( Kalein ) Robin Sachs ( Hedronn ) Robert Foxworth ( William Hague ) | November 2, 1994 January 14, 1998 | 201 |
| After Sinclair’s transfer , John Sheridan takes command of Babylon 5, which is approaching the rebel Minbar cruiser. | |||||||
| 24 | 2 | Revelations "Revelations" | Jim Johnston | J. Michael Strazinsky | Ed Wasser ( Morden ) Beverly Leach ( Elizabeth Sheridan ) Beth Toussin ( Anna Sheridan ) | November 9, 1994 January 15, 1998 | 202 |
| Franklin takes drastic measures to save Garibaldi , Delenn hatch from the chrysalis, Londo continues negotiations with Morden , G'Kar returns from an expedition in which he reveals traces of the resurrection of an ancient race. | |||||||
| 25 | 3 | "Geometry of Shadows" "The Geometry of Shadows" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Michelle Ansara ( Elric ) William Forward ( Lord Reef ) David L. Crowley ( Low Welch ) | November 16, 1994 January 16, 1998 | 203 |
| Londo continues to use Morden and his allies to build Centaurus strength and increase his status. Technomages arrive at the station, and Ivanova is drawn into the conflict between the two Drazi groups. | |||||||
| 26 | four | "Far star" "A Distant Star" | Jim Johnston | D.S. Fountain | Russ Tamblyn ( Jack Maynard ) Art Kimbrough ( Ray Galus ) Miguel A. Nunez Jr. ( Orwell ) | November 23, 1994 January 19, 1998 | 204 |
| Sheridan conducts a dangerous operation to rescue a research ship stuck in hyperspace . The authority of Delenn in the Minbari government is in question due to its transformation. | |||||||
| 27 | five | "From the darkness of centuries" "The Long Dark" | Mario DiLeo | Scott Frost | Anna-Maria Johnson ( Maria Sirrus ) Dwight Schultz ( Amis ) | November 30, 1994 January 20, 1998 | 205 |
| A ship with cryocapsules that set sail from Earth a hundred years before the construction of Babylon 5 and the opening of hyperspace appears near the station. On board the ship are a woman from the past, a dead body and a deadly creature. | |||||||
| 28 | 6 | "The spider on the web" "Spider in the Web" | Kevin Cremin | Larry DiTillo | Adrienne Barbo ( Amanda Carter ) James Shigeta ( Isogi Tarot ) Jeff Conway [2 1] ( Zach Allan ) Jessica Walter ( Eliza Woodrow ) | December 7, 1994 January 21, 1998 | 206 |
| An old friend of Talia Winters is killed by a man allegedly consisting in Martian resistance. However, the killer is listed as dead. | |||||||
| 29th | 7 | “Soulmates” [2 2] "Soul Mates" | John Flynn III | Peter David | December 14, 1994 January 22, 1998 | 208 | |
| His three wives arrive at Londo at the station, and her ex-husband, a telepath, who was able to get rid of his gift, arrives at Talia. With the help of Ivanova, Delen is trying to get used to her human nature. | |||||||
| thirty | eight | "Racing through the Darkness" [2 2] "A Race Through Dark Places" | Jim Johnston | J. Michael Strazinsky | Walter König ( Bester ) | January 25, 1995 January 23, 1998 | 207 |
| Bester arrives at the station to investigate the activities of the channel for the transfer of runaway telepaths, which was created by someone from the high command of the station. | |||||||
| 31 | 9 | The Invasion of Shadows [2 3] "The Coming of Shadows" | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Jeff Conway [2 1] ( Zach Allan ) Turhan Bay ( Emperor Centauri ) | February 1, 1995 January 26, 1998 | 209 |
| The Emperor Centauri arrives on a visit to the station, which leads to radical actions by both G'Kara and Londo with Lord Reef. Garibaldi is confronted with a group calling itself "rangers." | |||||||
| 32 | ten | "Landing" "Gropos" | Jim Johnston | Larry DiTillo | Paul Winfield ( Richard Franklin ) David L. Crowley ( Low Welch ) Ken Fory ( "Large" ) Marie Marshall ( Dodger ) | February 8, 1995 January 27, 1998 | 210 |
| Babylon 5 becomes the base for 25 thousand foot soldiers under the leadership of General Richard Franklin, Stephen's father. | |||||||
| 33 | eleven | "Alone in the night" "All Alone in the Night" | Mario DiLeo | J. Michael Strazinsky | Marshall Tigui ( Narn ) Robin Sachs ( Hedronn ) John Vickery ( Nerun ) Robert Foxworth ( William Hague ) | February 15, 1995 January 28, 1998 | 211 |
| During the flight, Sheridan is captured by an unknown alien ship. Delenn is summoned by the Gray Council, which is ready to make a decision on her future fate. | |||||||
| 34 | 12 | "Sacrifice" "Acts of Sacrifice" | Jim Johnston | J. Michael Strazinsky | Paul Williams ( So ) Jeff Conway [2 1] ( Zach Allan ) Ian Ebercrombie ( Correlimurzon ) | February 22, 1995 January 29, 1998 | 212 |
| G'Kar is trying to get diplomatic and military support from the Earth Alliance for his people, and Ivanova is trying to establish contact with the Lumati civilization. | |||||||
| 35 | 13 | “The hunter and the victim” "Hunter, Prey" | Minachem Binetski | J. Michael Strazinsky | Bernie Cassay ( Derek Crenston ) Jeff Conway [2 1] ( Zach Allan ) Tony Steadman ( Everett Jacobs ) Richard Mall ( Max ) | March 1, 1995 January 30, 1998 | 213 |
| The crew of Babylon 5 and the security service of the Earth Alliance, each with their own goals, are looking for a former doctor of the president who knows the secret of the death of the previous president - Luis Santiago. | |||||||
| 36 | 14 | “A matter of honor” "There All the Honor Lies" | Mike Weyar | Peter David | Julia Caitlin Brown ( Ginerva Corrie ) Jeff Conway [2 1] ( Zach Allan ) Sean Gregory Sullivan ( Auchan ) | April 26, 1995 February 2, 1998 | 215 |
| Sheridan is removed from command and faces trial for the murder of the Minbari as a result of self-defense. Ivanova was instructed to oversee the sale of station souvenirs. | |||||||
| 37 | 15 | “And now - the word” "And Now For a Word" | Mario DiLeo | J. Michael Strazinsky | Kim Zimmer ( Cynthia Torkman ) Christopher Curry ( Ronald Quantrell ) | May 3, 1995 February 3, 1998 | 214 |
| ISN correspondents spend 36 hours at the station, making a documentary about her life, its inhabitants, and also about the development of the Narod-Centauri war. | |||||||
| 38 | sixteen | “In the Shadow of Za'ha'dum” [2 4] "In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum" | David J. Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Jeff Conway [2 1] ( Zach Allan ) Alex Hyde White ( Pierce Macabee ) Ed Wasser ( Morden ) | May 10, 1995 February 4, 1998 | 217 |
| Sheridan discovers a connection between the death of his wife and the mysterious Mr. Morden. An official from the newly created Ministry of Peace, who arrived at the station, is recruiting people to the Night Guard. | |||||||
| 39 | 17 | The Blades [2 4] "Knives" | Stephen Posey | Larry DiTillo | Carmen Argensiano ( Urza Juddo ) William Forward ( Lord Reef ) | May 17, 1995 February 5, 1998 | 216 |
| With a request for help, an old friend arrives at Londo, who may soon be declared a traitor. An alien creature infuses Sheridan. | |||||||
| 40 | 18 | "Confession and lamentation" "Confessions and Lamentations" | Kevin Cremin | J. Michael Strazinsky | Jim Norton ( Dr. Lazarenn ) | May 24, 1995 February 6, 1998 | 218 |
| A deadly disease threatens the civilization of the Marcabs, and possibly everyone at the station. Dr. Franklin tries to create a cure before it is too late. | |||||||
| 41 | nineteen | "Fork of Devotion" "Divided Loyalties" | Jesus Trevino | J. Michael Strazinsky | Patricia Tollman [2 5] ( Lita Alexander ) Jeff Conway [2 1] ( Zach Allan ) | October 11, 1995 February 9, 1998 | 220 |
| Lita , who was a telepath at the station in the first year of her existence, returns with information that one of the crew is a spy of the psi corps. | |||||||
| 42 | 20 | “The Long Battle at Dusk” "The Long, Twilight Struggle" | John Flynn III | J. Michael Strazinsky | John Shook ( Draal ) William Forward ( Lord Reef ) Morgan Sheppard ( G'Sten ) | October 18, 1995 February 10, 1998 | 219 |
| The Centaur continues its advance on Narn, preparing a trap for the Narn fleet with the help of Londo's secret ally, Shadows . G'Kar seeks political asylum. Delenn represents the Sheridan Rangers. | |||||||
| 43 | 21 | Inquisitor "Comes the Inquisitor" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Wayne Alexander ( Sebastian ) Jack Kehler ( Chase ) | October 25, 1995 February 11, 1998 | 221 |
| A Vorlon envoy arrives at the station - the "Inquisitor", whose purpose is to find out the true reasons that prompted Delenn and Sheridan to fight. The Narns aboard the ship cast doubt on G'Kar's leadership. | |||||||
| 44 | 22 | "The invasion of darkness" "The Fall of Night" | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Roy Dotris ( Frederick Lenz ) Jeff Conway [2 1] ( Zach Allan ) Robin Sachs ( Na'Kal ) John Vickery ( Wells ) | November 1, 1995 February 12, 1998 | 222 |
| The command structure of the station falls between a rock and a hard place when Sheridan decides to give refuge to the Narn warship. Earth at the same time provides support to the Republic of Centauri. And the "Night Watch" begins to increase its influence. | |||||||
↑ Actors invited to the Soul Mates episode are Keith Szarbike ( Matt Stoner ), Lois Nettleton ( Dagger ), Blair Wolf ( Mariel ), David L. Crowley ( Low Welch ), Karel Streiken ( merchant ), Jain Carr ( Timov )
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 From the third season, Jeff Conway will enter the main cast of the series in the role of Zach Allan .
- ↑ 1 2 According to the author’s intention, the episode “Racing Through the Darkness” should precede the episode “Soulmates” [10] .
- ↑ The episode in 1996 received the Hugo Award for Best Performance [2] .
- ↑ 1 2 According to the author’s intention, the episode “Blades” should precede the episode “In the Shadow of Za'ha'dum” [10] .
- ↑ The heroine of Patricia Tollman - Lita Alexander , who appeared in the pilot film, returns to the series, participates in several episodes of the third season and has been a regular character since the fourth season.
Season 3. “Point of No Return”
The Babylon project was our last hope for peace. This hope collapsed. But, in the year of the war with the Shadows, it turned into something more: our last hope of victory. Action time: year 2260. Venue: "Babylon 5".
Original textThe Babylon Project was our last, best hope for peace. It failed. But, in the Year of the Shadow War, it became something greater: our last, best hope ... for victory. The year is 2260. The place: Babylon 5.- Commander Susan Ivanova ( Claudia Christian ) [24]
| No. | # | Title [12] | Producer | Screenwriter | Guest Actors | Premiere Dates [4] [22] | Mfr. code [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | one | “A matter of honor” "Matters of Honor" | Kevin Cremin | J. Michael Strazinsky | Tooker Smallwood ( David Endavy ) Ed Wasser ( Morden ) | November 6, 1995 February 13, 1998 | 301 |
| Ranger Marcus Cole arrives at the station, as well as a military intelligence spokesman looking for information about Shadow ships. | |||||||
| 46 | 2 | "Beliefs" "Convictions" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Carey Hiroyuki Tagawa ( Morisha ) Patrick Kilpatrick ( Carlson ) Louis Turenne ( Brother Theo ) | November 13, 1995 February 16, 1998 | 302 |
| There are a number of explosions at the station, one of which injured Lennier . After Sheridan’s rescue by Kos, groups of various pilgrims, including Catholic monks, led by Brother Theo, arrive at Babylon 5. | |||||||
| 47 | 3 | "Tough day" "A Day in the Strife" | David eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Stephen Macht ( Na'Far ) Marshall Tigui ( Ta'Lon ) | November 20, 1995 February 17, 1998 | 303 |
| A strange probe belonging to an unknown race is approaching Babylon 5. G'Kar is again forced to prove his right to leadership. And all this happens against the backdrop of an ongoing dispute with representatives of transporters. | |||||||
| 48 | four | "The path through the Garden of Gethsemane" "Passing Through Gethsemane" | Adam Nimoy | J. Michael Strazinsky | Brad Durif ( Brother Edward ) Patricia Tollman ( Lita Alexander ) Louis Turenne ( Brother Theo ) | November 27, 1995 February 18, 1998 | 304 |
| The monk, from a previously organized permanent mission at the station, is chased by strange signs and forgotten memories. Lita Alexander returns to the station from the Vorlon space. | |||||||
| 49 | five | “Voices of authority” [3 1] "Voices of Authority" | Menachem Binicki | J. Michael Strazinsky | John Shook ( Draal ) Shary Shattuck ( Julie Musante ) | January 29, 1996 February 19, 1998 | 305 |
| Ivanova and Marcus are looking for the Primordial, able to help in the impending war. An official from Earth, appointed by Sheridan’s political adviser, arrives at the station. | |||||||
| 50 | 6 | “Dust to dust” "Dust to Dust" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Julian Neil ( Lindstorm ) Jim Norton ( Narn ) Walter König ( Bester ) | February 5, 1996 February 20, 1998 | 306 |
| Bester arrives at the station again, this time investigating the sale of “dust” - a drug that increases telepathic abilities and is dangerous not only for the receiver, but also for those around him. | |||||||
| 51 | 7 | "Implantation" "Exogenesis" | Kevin Cremin | J. Michael Strazinsky | James Warwick ( Matthew Dufin ) Aubrey Morris ( Duncan ) | February 12, 1996 February 23, 1998 | 307 |
| Franklin and Marcus investigate the appearance of a parasite in slums. And Susan is trying to figure out how much she can trust Lieutenant Corwin. | |||||||
| 52 | eight | "News from the Earth" "Messages from Earth" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Nancy Stafford ( Mary Kirkish ) Vaughn Armstrong ( Night Watch Officer ) | February 19, 1996 February 24, 1998 | 308 |
| Information, with difficulty received from the Earth, forces Delenn and Sheridan to go on a dangerous mission to Earth. | |||||||
| 53 | 9 | “No return” "Point of No Return" | Jim Johnston | J. Michael Strazinsky | Majel Barrett ( Lady Morella ) Marshall Tigui ( Ta'Lon ) Vaughn Armstrong ( Night Watch Officer ) Lewis Arquette ( General Smith ) | February 26, 1996 February 25, 1998 | 309 |
| The President of the Earth introduces martial law, and the station’s crew is obliged to transfer command to the Night Guard. The famous fortune teller, the widow of the emperor Centauri, visits the station. | |||||||
| 54 | ten | The Rebel Station [3 2] "Severed Dreams" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Rance Howard ( David Sheridan ) Bruce McGill ( Major Rain ) | April 1, 1996 February 26, 1998 | 310 |
| President Clark is trying to take control of the station, forcing Sheridan to use weapons against his government. Delenn comes into open confrontation with the Gray Council. | |||||||
| 55 | eleven | "Ceremonies of Light and Darkness" "Ceremonies of Light and Dark" | John Flynn III | J. Michael Strazinsky | William Forward ( Lord Reef ) Don Stroud ( Boggs ) Paul Perry ( sniper ) Harlan Ellison ( Sparky, computer ) | April 8, 1996 February 27, 1998 | 311 |
| Delenn holds a Minbar religious ceremony to help the crew and ambassadors realize the events of previous days. At the same time, the remnants of the Night Watch are preparing to take revenge. | |||||||
| 56 | 12 | “Vira's Broken Dreams” [3 3] Sic Transit Vir | Jesus Trevino | J. Michael Strazinsky | Carmen Thomas ( Lindisty ) Dyman London ( Centauri representative ) | April 15, 1996 March 2, 1998 | 312 |
| Vir , pursued by the consequences of his “work” at Minbar, returns to the station to meet his bride, whom he had never seen before. | |||||||
| 57 | 13 | “Passenger from Avalon” [3 3] "A Late Delivery from Avalon" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Michael York ( Arthur ) Michael Kagan ( Emmett Farquahaha ) | April 22, 1996 March 3, 1998 | 313 |
| A strange passenger arrives at the station, considering himself King Arthur from British legends. Sheridan and Ivanova are trying to resolve the issue with the new status of Babylon 5. | |||||||
| 58 | 14 | The Ship of Sorrow "Ship of Tears" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Joan McMartray ( Carolyn ) Diana Morgan ( Alison ) Walter König ( Bester ) | April 29, 1996 March 4, 1998 | 314 |
| Bester arrives at the station with information that Clark is collaborating with the Shadows and is about to transfer weapons to them. In gratitude for the information, Bester wants Sheridan to capture a ship with cargo. | |||||||
| 59 | 15 | "Interludes and tests" "Interludes and Examinations" | Jesus Trevino | J. Michael Strazinsky | Jennifer Balgobin ( Liliana Hobbs ) Rance Howard ( David Sheridan ) Ed Wasser ( Morden ) | May 6, 1996 March 5, 1998 | 315 |
| Shadows openly attacked distant worlds - the Shadow war began, and Sheridan was forced to ask Kosh for help. Amid a growing number of patients, Franklin is becoming more and more dependent on stimulants. | |||||||
| 60 | sixteen | “War without end” [3 4] "War Without End" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Kent Broadhurst ( Major Krantz ) Time Winters ( Rathenn ) Michael O'Hara [3 5] ( Sinclair ) Tim Chout ( Zatras ) | May 13, 1996 March 6, 1998 | 316 |
| 61 | 17 | May 20, 1996 March 9, 1998 | 317 | ||||
| Jeffrey Sinclair , the first commander of the station, organizes a mission to save Babylon 5 and the entire Universe - returning to the past and hijacking Babylon 4. | |||||||
| 62 | 18 | The Tramp [3 4] "Walkabout" | Kevin Cremin | J. Michael Strazinsky | Erica Gimpel ( Cailin ) Patricia Tollman ( Lita Alexander ) Jennifer Balgobin ( Liliana Hobbs ) Robin Sachs ( Na'Kal ) | September 30, 1996 March 10, 1998 | 318 |
| Instead of the deceased Kosh, the new ambassador of Vorlon arrives at the station. Sheridan decides to take advantage of the Shadows revealed by Bester. And Dr. Stephen Franklin continues to wander around the station in search of himself. | |||||||
| 63 | nineteen | “Level 17 is not listed” "Gray 17 Is Missing" | John Flynn III | J. Michael Strazinsky | Robert Inglund ( Jeremiah ) John Vickery ( Nerun ) Time Winters ( Rathenn ) | October 7, 1996 March 11, 1998 | 319 |
| Garibaldi studies the “missing” station level. Delenn becomes the new head of the Rangers - Entil'Za, but Nerun challenges the right to lead. | |||||||
| 64 | 20 | “And the stones will cry out, not to hide” "And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Eric Avari ( Leo Myers ) William Forward ( Lord Reef ) Louis Turenne ( Brother Theo ) Mel Winkler ( Will Dexter ) | October 14, 1996 March 12, 1998 | 320 |
| Londo is preparing a plan to get rid of Lord Reef, his political rival. A delegation of religious leaders arrives at Theo’s brother. | |||||||
| 65 | 21 | "Dancing with the Shadows" "Shadow Dancing" | Kim friedman | J. Michael Strazinsky | Shirley Prestia ( Barbara ) Melissa Gilbert [3 6] ( Anna Sheridan ) | October 21, 1996 March 13, 1998 | 321 |
| Шеридан, предугадывая место следующего удара Теней, готовится дать им отпор. Бродяжничество Франклина заканчивается для него серьёзным ранением. | |||||||
| 66 | 22 | «За'Ха'Дум» «Z'ha'dum» | Адам Нимой | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Джефф Корей ( Джастин ) Рон Кампбелл ( посланник Мордена ) Эд Вассер ( Морден ) Мелисса Гильберт [3 6] ( Анна Шеридан ) | October 28, 1996 March 16, 1998 | 322 |
| Allegedly lost four years ago, Sheridan's wife persuades him to go to Za'Ha'Dum to negotiate with the Shadows. Londo receives an offer to become the emperor's adviser on planetary security and leave the station. Shadow ships begin to surround the station. | |||||||
- ↑ Initially, the episode “Voices of Authority” was supposed to precede the episode “The Path through the Garden of Gethsemane” [10] .
- ↑ The episode in 1997 won the Hugo Award for Best Performance [3] .
- ↑ 1 2 According to the author’s intention, the episode “Passenger from Avalon” should precede the episode “Broken Dreams of Vir” [10] .
- ↑ 1 2 According to the author’s intention, the episode “Tramp” should precede the double episode “War without End” [10] .
- ↑ Michael O'Hara starred in Commander Jeffrey Sinclair in the first season of the series.
- ↑ 1 2 Wife of Bruce Boxleitner (performer of the role of John Sheridan ) Melissa Gilbert was replaced by Beth Tussen, who played Anna Sheridan in the second season of the series.
Season 4. Do Not Retreat, Do Not Give Up (No Surrender, No Retreat)
It was a year of fire - a year of destruction - a year when we won back. It was a year of rebirth - a year of great sorrow - a year of pain - a year of joy. It was a new era. The end of the story. It was a year that changed everything. Year 2261. Venue: "Babylon 5".
Original textIt was the year of fire ... the year of destruction ... the year we took back what was ours. It was the year of rebirth ... the year of great sadness ... the year of pain ... and the year of joy. It was a new age. It was the end of history. It was the year everything changed. The year is 2261. The place: Babylon 5.- [25]
| No. | # | Title [12] | Producer | Screenwriter | Guest Actors | Premiere Dates [4] [22] | Mfr. code [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | one | "The hour of the wolf" "The Hour of the Wolf" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Ed Wasser ( Morden ) Wortham Krimmer ( Emperor Carthage ) Dyman London ( Centauri Minister ) Wein Alexander ( Lorien ) | November 4, 1996 April 15, 1999 | 401 |
| Ivanova , Delenn and Lita go to Za'ha'dum in search of Sheridan , and G'Kar decides to go in search of Garibaldi . Londo discovers that the new Emperor Centauri is completely insane. | |||||||
| 68 | 2 | “What happened to Mr. Garibaldi?” "Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi? " | Kevin Dobson | J. Michael Strazinsky | Wein Alexander ( Lorien ) Wortham Krimmer ( Emperor Carthage ) Dyman London ( Centauri Minister ) | November 11, 1996 April 22, 1999 | 402 |
| G'Kar, pursued by Centauri agents, and Marcus continue to search for Garibaldi. Sheridan is trying to “come back to life” with the help of the mysterious creature Lorien. | |||||||
| 69 | 3 | "Call" "The Summoning" | John MacPherson | J. Michael Strazinsky | Wein Alexander ( Lorien ) Wortham Krimmer ( Cartier ) Ron Campbell ( Ambassador Drazi ) | November 18, 1996 April 29, 1999 | 403 |
| Zach Allan goes in search of Garibaldi, Marcus and Ivanova find a hidden grouping of the forces of Vorlon , and Delenn is faced with difficulties in trying to transform the alliance against the Shadows . | |||||||
| 70 | four | “The inevitability of denouement” "Falling Toward Apotheosis" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Wein Alexander ( Lorien ) Wortham Krimmer ( Emperor Carthage ) Ed Wasser ( Morden ) | November 25, 1996 May 6, 1999 | 404 |
| As a first step toward ending the war, Sheridan decides to openly oppose Vorlon, removing the new ambassador from the station. G'Kar, in the hands of Emperor Carthage, is tortured. | |||||||
| 71 | five | "Long night" "The Long Night" | John Lafaya | J. Michael Strazinsky | Brian Cranston ( Erickson ) Wortham Krimmer ( Emperor Carthage ) Ron Campbell ( Ambassador Drazi ) | January 27, 1997 May 13, 1999 | 405 |
| Sheridan is preparing a plan for the final battle with Vorlon and Shadows, and Londo and Vir are finishing preparations for the assassination of Emperor Carthage. | |||||||
| 72 | 6 | “In the heat” "Into the Fire" | Kevin Dobson | J. Michael Strazinsky | Wein Alexander ( Lorien ) Dyman London ( Centauri Minister ) Ed Wasser ( Morden ) | February 3, 1997 May 20, 1999 | 406 |
| Sheridan leads the fleet to the final bat with Vorlon and Shadows at Korian VI. Londo is trying to save his native Centaurus from the wrath of Vorlon. | |||||||
| 73 | 7 | "Insight" "Epiphanies" | John Flynn III | J. Michael Strazinsky | Dyman London ( Centauri Minister ) Walter König ( Bester ) | February 10, 1997 May 27, 1999 | 407 |
| Arriving at the station, Bester reports about the impending provocation from the side of the Earth and aimed against the station. Garibaldi leaves the post of security chief, leaving Zach in his place. | |||||||
| 74 | eight | "The illusion of truth" "The Illusion of Truth" | Stephen Forst | J. Michael Strazinsky | Jeff Griggs ('Randall') Henry Darrow ( Indy ) Diana Morgan ( Alison ) | February 17, 1997 June 3, 1999 | 408 |
| An ISN correspondent arrives at the station, promising to make a truthful report. | |||||||
| 75 | 9 | "Redemption" "Atonement" | Tony doe | J. Michael Strazinsky | Brian Carpenter ( Cullen ) Reiner Schöne ( Ducat ) | February 24, 1997 June 10, 1999 | 409 |
| Delenn is obliged to return to the Minbar in order to explain and protect her relations with Sheridan before the Minbar people. Sheridan sends Marcus and Stephen to Mars to establish contact with local resistance. | |||||||
| 76 | ten | “Trip to Mars” "Racing Mars" | Jesus Trevino | J. Michael Strazinsky | Jeff Griggs ('Randall') Clayton Lunday ( Number Two ) Marjorie Monaghan ( Number One ) Donovan Scott ( Captain Jack ) | April 21, 1997 June 17, 1999 | 410 |
| Franklin and Marcus continue their journey to Mars. The relationship between Sheridan and Garibaldi is completely ruined, and Michael finds a new job. | |||||||
| 77 | eleven | Communication Lines "Lines of Communication" | John Flynn III | J. Michael Strazinsky | Marjorie Monaghan ( Number One ) Paolo Seganti ( Phillip ) J.V. Stevens ( Forell ) | April 28, 1997 June 24, 1999 | 411 |
| As a result of the investigation of attacks on the neighboring Minbar worlds, Delenn is faced with a new race - the Drakhs . Franklin and Marcus persuade Martian resistance to help Sheridan. | |||||||
| 78 | 12 | Conflicts of Interest "Conflicts of Interest" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Tim Chout ( Zatras ) Denis Gentile ( Lisa Hampton ) Mark Schneider ( Wade ) Richard Stephen Horowitz ( Mark ) | May 5, 1997 July 1, 1999 | 412 |
| Carrying out his first job for a new customer, Garibaldi suddenly confronts the past. The station begins broadcasting its own alternative channel - Voice of Resistance. | |||||||
| 79 | 13 | “Rumors, deals and lies” Rumors, Bargains and Lies | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Ron Campbell ( Ambassador Drazi ) Guy Siner ( Priest ) John Vickery ( Nerun ) | May 12, 1997 July 8, 1999 | 413 |
| Sheridan's trick is forcing the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to join a new alliance. Delenn enters into an alliance with Nerun to save Minbar from the Civil War. | |||||||
| 80 | 14 | "Transitional moments" "Moments of Transition" | Tony doe | J. Michael Strazinsky | John Vickery ( Nerun ) Walter König ( Bester ) | May 19, 1997 July 15, 1999 | 414 |
| The warrior caste at Minbar awaits the surrender of Delenn and the priest caste. Bester makes an offer to Lita to return to the psi corps and bequeath the body to researchers, and Sheridan finally decides to speak out against President Clark. | |||||||
| 81 | 15 | "Do not retreat, do not give up" No Surrender, No Retreat | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Marcia Mitsman Gaven ( Sandra Levitt ) Richard Gant ( Edward MacDougan ) Ked Jenkins ( Trevor Hall ) | May 26, 1997 July 22, 1999 | 415 |
| Sheridan enters into battle with the ships of President Clark with the goal of freeing the colony of Proxima 3. Londo and G'Kar jointly decide on diplomatic support for Sheridan’s actions. | |||||||
| 82 | sixteen | "Realization of vitality" "The Exercise of Vital Powers" | John Lafaya | J. Michael Strazinsky | Denis Gentile ( Lisa Hampton ) Mark Schneider ( Wade ) Ephraim Cymbalist Jr. ( Williams Edgars ) | June 2, 1997 July 29, 1999 | 416 |
| Garibaldi flies to Mars to meet his new employer, William Edgars. Franklin and Lita work with frozen telepaths, the use of which is part of Sheridan's plan. | |||||||
| 83 | 17 | "The face of the enemy" "The Face of the Enemy" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | June 9, 1997 August 5, 1999 | 417 | |
| Garibaldi is faced with the choice of whether or not to give Sheridan to the authorities. Lita and Franklin arrive on Mars with a "load" of telepaths. | |||||||
| 84 | 18 | "Gaps in real time" "Intersections in Real Time" | John Lafaya | J. Michael Strazinsky | Ray Birk ( William ) Wein Alexander ( Drazi ) Bruce Gray ( Investigator ) | June 16, 1997 August 12, 1999 | 418 |
| Sheridan is interrogated by the earthly authorities. | |||||||
| 85 | nineteen | “Between Darkness and Light” "Between the Darkness and the Light" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Bruce Gray ( Investigator ) Marjorie Monaghan ( Number One ) David Purdman ( Captain James ) Musetta Vander ( Felicia ) | October 6, 1997 August 19, 1999 | 419 |
| Sheridan is still imprisoned, Ivanova takes command, and Garibaldi is trying to prove his innocence to the Martian resistance. | |||||||
| 86 | 20 | "Endgame" "Endgame" | John copeland | J. Michael Strazinsky | Marjorie Monaghan ( Number One ) David Purdman ( Captain James ) Carolyn Seymour ( Sen. Crosby ) Julian Stone ( Captain Mitchell ) | October 13, 1997 August 26, 1999 | 420 |
| Sheridan leads the fleet into a decisive battle with President Clark. Marcus decides to sacrifice himself to save Ivanova. | |||||||
| 87 | 21 | "Rising star" "Rising Star" | Tony doe | J. Michael Strazinsky | Denis Gentile ( Lisa Hampton ) Rance Howard ( David Sheridan ) Beata Poznyak ( Suzanna Luchenko ) Walter König ( Bester ) | October 20, 1997 September 2, 1999 | 421 |
| Sheridan surrenders to the new earthly authorities and awaits the trial of his actions. Marcus saves Ivanova, but falls into a coma. Delenn, G'Kar and Londo offer different races to unite in a new Interstellar Alliance. | |||||||
| 88 | 22 | Deconstructing Shooting Stars "The Deconstruction of Falling Stars" | Stephen Forst | J. Michael Strazinsky | Roy Broxmith ( Alvin Macomber ) Alastir Duncan ( Latimer ) Eric Pierpoint ( Daniel ) Neil Roberts ( Michael ) | October 27, 1997 September 9, 1999 | 422 501 [4 1] |
| Delenn and Sheridan, having married, return to the station. The consequences of Sheridan's activity and the existence of Babylon-5 station in a year, a hundred, five hundred, a thousand and a million years are shown. | |||||||
↑ Actors invited to the episode "The Face of the Enemy" - Ephraim Cymbalist Jr. ( Williams Edgars ), Richard Gant ( Edward MacDougain ), Denis Gentile ( Lisa Hampton ), Marjorie Monaghan ( Number One ), Diana Morgan ( Alison ), David Purdman ( Captain James ), Ricco Ross ( Captain Frank ), Mark Schneider ( Wade) ), Walter Koenig ( Bester ).
- ↑ When the series was extended for the fifth season, the episode "Deconstructing the Shooting Stars" was filmed as the first (501) of the fifth season and replaced the episode "Sleep in Shine", previously filmed as the ending of the fourth season. The production code of the latter was changed from 422 to 523, and it was shown as the final of the entire series [26] .
Season 5. “The Wheel of Fire”
So, it began ... In your mind a hole ... What do you want? ... Nobody here is what it seems ... Nothing is left as before ... Commander Sinclair ... was recalled ... Why don't you destroy the whole Narn? ... I see a hand reaching out from the stars ... Who are you? ... Today President Clark signed a decree declaring a state of emergency ... These orders forced us to declare our independence ... Unless you get out of your spacesuits and do at least something ... You are the one who was ... If you fly to Za'ha ' Doom, you will perish ... Why are you here? ... Do you have anything worth living for? ... I think of my beautiful city, engulfed in flames ... Like giants in the sandbox ... GET OUT OF OUR GALAXY! ... We are here to arrest President Clark ... Year 2262. Venue: "Babylon 5."
Original textAnd so it begins. There is a hole in your mind. What do you want? No one here is exactly what he appears. Nothing's the same anymore. Commander Sinclair is being reassigned. Why don't you eliminate the entire Narn homeworld while you're at it? I see a great hand, reaching out of the stars. Who are you? President Clark has signed a decree today declaring martial law. These orders have forced us to declare independence. Weapons supplies. Unless your people get off your encounter-suited butts and do something. You are the One who was. If you go to Z'ha'dum, you will die. Why are you here, do you have anything worth living for? I think of my beautiful city in flames. Like giants in the playground. NOW GET THE HELL OUT OF OUR GALAXY. We are here to place President Clark under arrest.- [27]
| No. | # | Title [12] | Producer | Screenwriter | Guest Actors | Premiere Dates [4] [29] | Mfr. code [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | one | “No compromise” "No Compromises" | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Joshua Cox ( Corwin ) Antonio Crivello ( John ) Robin Atkin Downs ( Byron ) | January 21, 1998 April 8, 2000 | 502 |
| An attempt is being made on Sheridan , which should happen during his inauguration . A new commander arrives at the station, appointed instead of Sheridan, Captain Elizabeth Lockley . A group of runaway telepaths seeks refuge at the station. | |||||||
| 90 | 2 | "A very long night of Londo Mollari" "The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | - | January 28, 1998 April 15, 2000 | 503 |
| Londo has a heart attack and finds himself in a surreal dream in which he must face his fear in order to survive. Lennier decides to leave Assistant Delenn and retire into the rangers. | |||||||
| 91 | 3 | "The crown of all living" "The Paragon of Animals" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Robin Atkin Downs ( Byron ) Kim Strauss ( Ambassador Drazi ) | February 4, 1998 April 22, 2000 | 504 |
| Sheridan, with the help of G'Kar , draws up a declaration of principles, but friction arises during its approval by the Alliance. Anfly's isolated world seeks protection from pirates, and Garibaldi suggests using telepaths for military intelligence. | |||||||
| 92 | four | "Look from the gallery" "A View from the Gallery" | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky Harlan allison | Robin Atkin Downs ( Byron ) Joshua Cox ( Corwin ) Raymond O'Connor ( Mac ) Lawrence Legion ( Bo ) | February 11, 1998 April 29, 2000 | 505 |
| During the attack of an unknown alien race on the station, two technicians support its performance. | |||||||
| 93 | five | Learning Curve Learning Curve | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Turhan Bay ( Zeh Tarval ) Brendan Ford ( Tannier ) Trevor Goddard ( Trace ) | February 18, 1998 May 6, 2000 | 506 |
| Two Ranger recruits arrive at the station with their mentors. Zach Allan at this time investigates the murders in the Lower Levels, and Garibaldi is trying to unravel the mystery of Lockley's past. | |||||||
| 94 | 6 | "Strange relationship" "Strange Relations" | John Flynn III | J. Michael Strazinsky | Robin Atkin Downs ( Byron ) Joshua Cox ( Corwin ) Walter König ( Bester ) | February 25, 1998 May 13, 2000 | 507 |
| The station’s command and leadership of the Alliance occupy different sides when Alfred Bester arrives at the station, planning to arrest a colony of runaway telepaths. | |||||||
| 95 | 7 | "Secrets of the soul" "Secrets of the Soul" | Tony doe | J. Michael Strazinsky | Robin Atkin Downs ( Byron ) | March 4, 1998 May 20, 2000 | 508 |
| Lita Alexander is increasingly moving closer to the leader of the runaway telepaths - Byron. And Stephen is investigating the past of the Hayak race. | |||||||
| 96 | eight | “Day of the Dead” [5 1] "Day of the Dead" | Doug Lefleur | Neil Gaiman | March 11, 1998 June 17, 2000 | 511 | |
| Babylon 5 is becoming one of the venues for the bracketing “Day of the Dead," during which ghosts from their past visit people. Famous comedians Ribot and Zooti arrive at the station. | |||||||
| 97 | 9 | "In the kingdom of the blind" "In the Kingdom of the Blind" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Robin Atkin Downs ( Byron ) Dyman London ( Regent Centauri ) Ian Ogilvy ( Lord Jano ) | March 18, 1998 May 27, 2000 | 509 |
| Londo returns to the Centaurus , and he takes G'Kar as his bodyguard. Byron puts forward an ultimatum to the Interstellar Alliance. | |||||||
| 98 | ten | "The tragedy of telepaths" "A Tragedy of Telepaths" | Tony doe | J. Michael Strazinsky | Caitlin Brown [5 2] ( Na'Thot ) Robin Atkin Downs ( Byron ) Kim Strauss ( Ambassador Drazi ) Walter König ( Bester ) | March 25, 1998 June 3, 2000 | 510 |
| Telepaths are barricaded at the lower levels, and Bester is called to the station to resolve the telepathic crisis. G'Kar discovers that his former attaché, Na'Toth, is being held at Centauri, and asks Londo to help her release. | |||||||
| 99 | eleven | “Like a phoenix from the ashes” "Phoenix Rising" | David Eagle | J. Michael Strazinsky | Robin Atkin Downs ( Byron ) Walter König ( Bester ) | April 1, 1998 June 10, 2000 | 512 |
| Bester resolves the telepathic crisis, but many runaway telepaths die. | |||||||
| 100 | 12 | "Serrated Edge" "The Ragged Edge" | John copeland | J. Michael Strazinsky | Marshall Tigui (Ta'Lon) John Castellnos ( Tafik Azir ) | April 8, 1998 June 24, 2000 | 513 |
| To investigate attacks on transport ships, Garibaldi is sent to the Drazi home planet. G'Kar, returning to the station, discovers that his book has become very popular and he is recognized as the new religious leader. | |||||||
| 101 | 13 | “The corps is the mother, the corps is the father” "The Corps is Mother, the Corps is Father" | Stephen Forst | J. Michael Strazinsky | Dana Barron ( Lauren Ashley ) Reggie Lee ( Chen Hikaru ) Walter König ( Bester ) | April 15, 1998 July 1, 2000 | 514 |
| Together with two psi-cops, cadets Bester pursues a fugitive telepath-killer from Mars to Babylon 5. | |||||||
| 102 | 14 | "Meditations on the abyss" "Meditations on the Abyss" | Mike Weyar | J. Michael Strazinsky | Ron Campbell ( Ambassador Drazi ) Martin Cast ( Findell ) | May 27, 1998 July 8, 2000 | 515 |
| Delenn instructs Lennier to help find clues proving Centauri’s involvement in the attacks. Londo appoints Vir the new ambassador of the republic to Babylon 5. | |||||||
| 103 | 15 | "Darkness is approaching" "Darkness Ascending" | Janet Grick | J. Michael Strazinsky | Denis Gentile ( Lisa Hampton ) Thomas McGreevey ( Minister ) | June 3, 1998 July 15, 2000 | 516 |
| Lennier risks his life to complete Delenn's mission. Lisa arrives at Garibaldi and demands that he refuse a drink. And Lita recalls G'Kar's old offer and accepts it. | |||||||
| 104 | sixteen | “And all my dreams are torn to pieces” "And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder" | Goran Gaich | J. Michael Strazinsky | Thomas McGreevey ( Minister ) Kim Strauss ( Ambassador Drazi ) | June 10, 1998 July 22, 2000 | 517 |
| Sheridan and Delenn take sanctions against Centauri, as a result of which the Alliance and Centaurus are on the brink of war. | |||||||
| 105 | 17 | "The movement of fire and shadow" "Movements of Fire and Shadow" | John Flynn III | J. Michael Strazinsky | June 17, 1998 July 29, 2000 | 518 | |
| The conflict between the Alliance and the Centaurus escalates into war, and Lita and Franklin discover who is actually behind the attacks. | |||||||
| 106 | 18 | The Fall of Centauri Prime "The Fall of Centauri Prime" | Douglas Wise | J. Michael Strazinsky | Wein Alexander ( drakh ) Simon Billig ( ranger ) Dyman London ( Regent Centauri ) Robin Sachs ( Na'Tok ) | October 28, 1998 August 5, 2000 | 519 |
| The capital of the Centauri is bombarded by Narns and Drazi, and is practically captured. Деленн и Ленньер в результате атаки центаврианского флота оказываются дрейфующими в гиперпространстве . | |||||||
| 107 | nineteen | «Огненное колесо» «The Wheel of Fire» | Дженет Грик | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Денис Джентайл ( Лиза Хемптон ) | 4 ноября 1998 12 августа 2000 | 520 |
| Г'Кар пытается сбежать от своей славы, Деленн узнает, что она беременна, а Локли пытается помочь Гарибальди справиться с алкоголизмом. | |||||||
| 108 | 20 | «Объекты в движении» «Objects in Motion» | Хесус Тревино | Дж. Майкл Стражински Harlan allison | Денис Джентайл ( Лиза Хемптон ) Марджори Морриган ( Номер Один ) | 11 ноября 1998 19 августа 2000 | 521 |
| Г'Кар планирует покинуть станцию вместе с Литой. На Гарибальди и Лизу готовится покушение, о чем становится известно, благодаря старому союзнику. | |||||||
| 109 | 21 | «Объекты в покое» «Objects at Rest» | Джон Коупленд | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Маршалл Тигуи (Та'Лон) Симон Биллиг ( рейнджер ) Джошуа Кокс ( Корвин ) Марджори Морриган ( Номер Один ) | 18 ноября 1998 26 августа 2000 | 522 |
| Шеридан и Деленн покидают станцию, отправляясь в новую штаб-квартиру Альянса на Минбаре; Гарибальди улетает на Марс, дабы принять руководство бизнесом Лизы; Франклин получает новую работу на Земле; а Ленньер совершает ужасную ошибку. | |||||||
| 110 | 22 | «Сон в сиянии» [5 3] «Sleeping in Light» | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Дж. Майкл Стражински [5 4] ( техник ) Уэин Александер ( Лориен ) Дэвид Веллс ( коммандер Нилс ) | 25 ноября 1998 2 сентября 2000 | 523 [5 4] |
| В 2281 году срок, отпущенный Шеридану Лориеном, подходит к концу. Старые друзья — бизнесмен Майкл Гарибальди, ксенобиолог с мировым именем Стивен Франклин, генерал Сьюзан Иванова , император Вир Котто, прибывают на Минбар к Джону и Деленн, дабы попрощаться с Шериданом, вспомнить прошлое и друзей, которых уже нет с ними — Лондо Моллари, Г'Кара, Ленньера, Маркуса. Приходят последние дни и станции Вавилон-5 — принято решение о её закрытии. Последний техник ( камео создателя сериала — Джозефа Майкла Стражински) на станции выключает свет, после чего она прекращает существование во взрыве, как и было предсказано. | |||||||
↑ Актеры, приглашенные в эпизод «День мёртвых», — Пенн и Теллер ( Рибо и Зути ), Джошуа Кокс ( Корвин ), Бриджет Фланери ( Зои ), Фабиана Уденио ( Адира Тири ), Харлан Эллисон ( голос Зути ), Мари Маршалл ( Доджер ), Эд Вассер ( Морден ), Джонатан Чампан ( посол Бракири )
↑ Актеры, приглашенные в эпизод «Движения огня и тени», — Уэин Александер ( дракх ), Джош Кларк ( Куломани ), Джошуа Кокс ( Корвин ), Дайман Лондон ( регент Центавра ), Томас МакГриви ( министр ), Робин Сакс ( На'Ток ).
- ↑ Эпизод «День мертвых» размещался под номером 8 во время первоначальной трансляции сериала и на DVD. Согласно гиду по эпизодам, он должен идти после серии «Зазубренный край» [10] . По словам создателя сериала Джозефа Майкла Стражински , эпизод планировалось показать после серии «Как феникс из пепла» [30] .
- ↑ Джулия Кэйтлин Браун исполняла роль На'Тот в первом сезоне, где она входила в состав основных актеров. Роль На'Тот во втором сезоне, где она также являлась главной, исполняла Мери Кей Адамс.
- ↑ Эпизод был номинирован на премию Хьюго в номинации за лучшую постановку в 1999 году [31] .
- ↑ 1 2 Изначально эпизод "Сон в сиянии" был снят как финал четвертого сезона, поэтому в нем появляется героиня Клаудии Кристиан - Сьюзен Иванова , отсутствующая в пятом сезоне, а в титрах указан актерский состав четвертого сезона [26] . Производственный номер эпизода был изменен с 422 на 523.
Другие фильмы
| # | Title [12] | Producer | Screenwriter | Producer | Дата премьеры [4] | DVD Edition [4] | Mfr. code [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| one | « Вавилон-5: В начале » «Babylon 5: In the Beginning» | Майк Вейар | J. Michael Strazinsky | Джон Коупленд | 4 января 1998 | December 4, 2001 August 17, 2004 | TNTMoW2 |
| 2 | « Вавилон-5: Третье пространство » «Babylon 5: Thirdspace» | Хесус Тревино | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Джон Коупленд | 19 июля 1998 | 17 августа 2004 | TNTCF1 |
| 3 | « Вавилон-5: Река душ » «Babylon 5: River of Souls» | Дженет Грик | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Джон Коупленд | November 8, 1998 | 17 августа 2004 | TNTMoW3 |
| four | « Вавилон-5: Призыв к оружию » [Ф 1] «Babylon 5: A Call to Arms» | Майк Вейар | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Джон Коупленд | 3 января 1999 | 17 августа 2004 | TNTMoW4 |
| five | « Вавилон-5: Легенда о рейнджерах — Жить и умереть в сиянии звёзд » [Ф 2] «Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers — To Live and Die in Starlight» | Майк Вейар | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Рон МакЛауд | 19 января 2002 | 14 марта 2006 [32] | — |
| 6 | « Вавилон 5: Затерянные сказания — Голоса во тьме » [Ф 3] «Babylon 5: The Lost Tales — Voices in the Dark» | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Дж. Майкл Стражински | Сара Барнс | — [Ф 4] | 31 июля 2007 | 235024 |
| — | «Вавилон 5: Память теней» [Ф 5] «Babylon 5: The Memory of Shadows» | Стивен Бек | Дж. Майкл Стражински | — | — | — | — |
- ↑ Фильм является связующим звеном между оригинальным сериалом и спин-оффом « Крестовый поход ».
- ↑ Фильм предполагался как пилотный эпизод спин-оффа «Вавилон-5: Легенда о рейнджерах».
- ↑ Фильм предполагался как пилотный эпизод сериала-антологии «Вавилон 5: Затерянные сказания». Официально не был дублирован на русский язык, и название приведено условно.
- ↑ Фильм вышел в формате Direct-to-DVD
- ↑ Фильм не был снят из-за недостатка финансирования [33] . Название на русском языке приведено условно.
Крестовый поход
«Крестовый поход» ( англ. Crusade ) — спин-офф сериала « Вавилон-5 », созданный и спродюсированный Джозефом Майклом Стражински .
Действие сериала происходит в 2267 году, через несколько лет после событий, описанных в сериале « Вавилон-5 » и сразу после событий, показанных в фильме « Вавилон-5: Призыв к оружию ». Раса, называющаяся «дракхи», во время атаки на Землю вносит в её атмосферу вирус. Корабль «Экскалибур», построенный незадолго до нападения, должен найти лекарство от вируса.
Хронология сериалов и фильмов по годам действия
| Year | Сезон / фильм | |
|---|---|---|
| 2245—2248 | « В начале » | [10] [34] |
| 2257 | «Сборы» | [10] [35] |
| 2258 | 1 season | [21] [10] |
| 2259 | Season 2 | [10] [23] |
| 2260 | Season 3 в серии «Война без конца» часть действия происходит в 2278 году | [10] [24] [34] |
| 2261 | 4 сезон за исключением последней серии | [10] [25] [36] |
| « Третье пространство » параллельно 4 сезону, между сериями «Иллюзия правды» и «Искупление» | [ten] | |
| 2262 | 5 сезон за исключением последней серии | [10] [27] [37] |
| 2263 | « Река душ » | [ten] |
| 2265 | « Жить и умереть в сиянии звёзд » | [ten] |
| 2266 | « Призыв к оружию » | [ten] |
| 2267 | « Крестовый поход » | [ten] |
| 2271 | « Затерянные сказания » | [ten] |
| 2278 | «В начале» год, в котором находится рассказчик | [10] [34] |
| 2281 | заключительная серия 5-го сезона («Сон в сиянии»). Станция «Вавилон-5» ликвидирована | [10] [37] |
| 2362 | заключительная серия 4-го сезона («Деконструкция падающих звёзд») | [10] [36] |
| 2762 | ||
| 3262 | ||
| 1002262 (прибл.) |
Links
- The Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5 (англ.) . Дата обращения 4 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года. — путеводитель по эпизодам и вселенной «Вавилона-5», признанный автором сериала точным [38] .
- Эпизоды . Российский фан-клуб Вавилона-5. Дата обращения 4 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- Babylon 5 - Worldwide Schedules (англ.) . The Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5 . Дата обращения 5 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года. — даты выхода сериала в различных странах.
Notes
- ↑ Awards for "Babylon 5" (англ.) . Internet Movie Database. Дата обращения 12 ноября 2012. Архивировано 19 ноября 2012 года.
- ↑ 1 2 The Hugo Awards: 1996 Hugo Awards (англ.) . Дата обращения 24 июня 2012. Архивировано 25 июня 2012 года.
- ↑ 1 2 The Hugo Awards: 1997 Hugo Awards (англ.) . Дата обращения 27 июня 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Если не указано обратное, даты выхода и производственные коды приведены согласно [10] [11] .
- ↑ " Вавилон-5: Сборы» (англ.) на сайте Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Cynthia Lieberman. Prime Time Entertainment Network announces expansion plans and programming slate for January 1994 . PR Newswire (27 мая 1993). Дата обращения 13 ноября 2012. Архивировано 19 ноября 2012 года.
- ↑ Susan, King . Space, 2258, in the Year 1994 , Los Angeles Times (January 23, 1994), С. 4. Дата обращения 13 ноября 2012.
- ↑ " Вавилон-5» (англ.) на сайте Internet Movie Database
- ↑ `Babylon 5' Moves To Tnt (англ.) . The Hartford Courant (4 January 1998). Дата обращения 4 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Lurker's Guide: Master Episode List (англ.) . Дата обращения 20 июня 2012. Архивировано 25 июня 2012 года.
- ↑ Babylon 5 Episodes . TV Guide . Дата обращения 12 ноября 2012. Архивировано 19 ноября 2012 года.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Русские названия приводятся согласно переводу сериала, транслировавшемуся по телеканалу ТВ-6 .
- ↑ 1 2 Russian Air Dates for Babylon 5 (англ.) . The Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5 . Дата обращения 5 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- ↑ The Hugo Awards: 1994 Hugo Awards (англ.) . Дата обращения 27 июня 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- ↑ You say, "New characters and sets... (англ.) . JMSNews: The J. Michael Straczynski Message Archive (21 January 1993). Дата обращения 20 ноября 2012. Архивировано 25 ноября 2012 года.
- ↑ Brett Altschul . Straczynski, Jablokov Discuss Television, The Future (англ.) , The Tech (5 May 1998). Дата обращения 20 ноября 2012.
- ↑ JMS on Claudia Christian's departure (англ.) . Дата обращения 20 ноября 2012. Архивировано 25 ноября 2012 года.
- ↑ Straczynski, J. Michael (1996-04-24). " Re: ATTN: JMS Changes in the Story due to Actors ". rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated . (Google Groups) .
- ↑ JMS: Confirm Season 3 title? (eng.) . JMSNews: The J. Michael Straczynski Message Archive (8 November 1995). Дата обращения 20 ноября 2012. Архивировано 25 ноября 2012 года.
- ↑ Re: ATTN JMS: Why the Theme Change? (eng.) . JMSNews: The J. Michael Straczynski Message Archive (9 November 1995). Дата обращения 20 ноября 2012. Архивировано 25 ноября 2012 года.
- ↑ 1 2 Заставка серий первого сезона сериала Вавилон-5 . Телеканал PTEN. 26 января 1994 — 26 октября 1994
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 Первая дата - дата премьеры на телеканале PTEN, вторая - на телеканале ТВ-6 , согласно путеводителю по эпизодам [13] .
- ↑ 1 2 Заставка серий второго сезона сериала Вавилон-5 . Телеканал PTEN. 2 ноября 1994 — 1 ноября 1995
- ↑ 1 2 Заставка серий второго сезона сериала Вавилон-5 . Телеканал PTEN. 6 ноября 1995 — 28 октября 1996
- ↑ 1 2 Заставка серий четвертого сезона сериала Вавилон-5 . Телеканал PTEN. 4 ноября 1996 — 27 октября 1997
- ↑ 1 2 Guide page: "The Deconstruction of Falling Stars" . Дата обращения 23 июня 2012. Архивировано 25 июня 2012 года.
- ↑ 1 2 Заставка серий пятого сезона сериала Вавилон-5 . Телеканал TNT. 21 января 1998 — 25 ноября 1998
- ↑ Эпизоды . Российский фан-клуб Вавилона-5. Дата обращения 4 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- ↑ Первая дата - дата премьеры на телеканале TNT , вторая - на телеканале ТВ-6 , согласно [28] .
- ↑ Guide page: "Day of the Dead" . Дата обращения 23 июня 2012. Архивировано 25 июня 2012 года.
- ↑ The Hugo Awards: 1999 Hugo Awards (англ.) . Дата обращения 2 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- ↑ Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers - Releases - AllMovie . Дата обращения 27 июня 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- ↑ Guide page: "The Memory of Shadows" (англ.) . Дата обращения 4 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.
- ↑ 1 2 3 «Вавилон-5: В начале». Вавилон-5 . TNT . 4 декабря 2001.
- ↑ «Вавилон-5: Сборы». Вавилон-5 . PTEN. 22 февраля 1993.
- ↑ 1 2 «Деконструкция падающих звёзд». Вавилон-5 . PTEN. 27 октября 1997.
- ↑ 1 2 «Сон в сиянии». Вавилон-5 . TNT . 25 ноября 1998.
- ↑ Re: ATTN JMS: Lurker's Guide? (eng.) . JMSNews: The J. Michael Straczynski Message Archive . Дата обращения 4 июля 2012. Архивировано 5 августа 2012 года.