Babylon 5 Episode Guide

SEASON THREE

POINT OF NO RETURN

"The 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"

#45 “MATTERS OF HONOR”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Kevin Cremin

Guest Stars: Tucker Smallwood as David Endawi. Ed Wasser as Morden

Original air week: November 6, 1995

While an Earth official investigates the mystery ship encountered by Lt. Keffer in hyperspace, Londo attempts to sever his ties with Morden. Sheridan receives a new tool in the fight against the Shadows.

On assignment from an Earth Alliance Senator, Special Intelligence Commission agent David Endawi investigates the knowledge B5 personnel have of the shadow ship encountered by Lt. Keffer. The Centauri blockade of a Ranger training colony in Drazi space leads Marcus Cole to B5 for assistance. Delenn and Marcus introduce Sheridan and Ivanova to the White Star, which they use to rescue the stranded Rangers from Zagro 7. Sheridan loses an intervening Shadow ship by destroying it in the Markab jumpgate. Londo tells Morden he doesn’t need the assistance of his associates any longer, and they set up the terms of their separation. The EA Senator consults with Morden and an agent of the Psi Corps after receiving Endawi’s report.

#46 “CONVICTIONS”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Guest Stars: Patrick Kilpatrick as Robert Carlson. Louis Turenne as Brother Theo.

Original air week: November 13, 1995

A series of bombings threatens the station, and Ivanova calls on some unusual investigators to help solve the mystery.

While a group of monks take up residence on Babylon 5, a mad bomber terrorizes the station. Lennier nearly sacrifices his life to save Londo. Londo and G’Kar later share a touching moment in the transport tube.

#47 “A DAY IN THE STRIFE”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by David Eagle

Guest Stars: Stephen Macht as Na'Far. Marshall Teague as Ta'Lon. Anne Betancourt as Dr. Gonzalez.

Original air week: November 20, 1995

Sheridan and Ivanova try to deal with an association of cargo pilots. An alien probe makes first contact with the station. G'Kar's position among the Narn is threatened by the arrival of a Centauri-appointed liaison.

Sheridan and Ivanova must negotiate with the cargo pilots association. A “berserker probe” arrives and demands answers to many complicated questions in return for medical cures and advanced technology. Franklin depends on stims a little too much. Londo arranges for Vir to be transferred to the Centauri mission on Minbar.

#48 “PASSING THROUGH GETHSEMANE”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Adam Nimoy

Guest Stars: Brad Dourif as Brother Edward. Louis Turenne as Brother Theo. Patricia Tallman as Lyta Alexander.

Original air week: November 27, 1995

Lyta Alexander returns to the station at Kosh's behest. One of Theo's brothers discovers that he may have a hidden past.

Brother Edward is frightened by mysterious memories and visions. Lyta returns as a passenger of Ambassador Kosh’s Ship. She is able to share Kosh’s methane environment with the help of some new accessories: gills.

#49 “VOICES OF AUTHORITY”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Menachem Binitsky

. Guest Stars: Shari Shattuck as Julie Musante. John Schuck as Draal.

Original air week: January 29, 1996

Draal helps the crew attempt to contact more of the First Ones. Sheridan works to hide his conspiracy from the Nightwatch.

The Nightwatch sends political adviser Julie Musante to Babylon 5. Ivanova takes a turn in the machine of Epsilon 3 and uncovers some startling information about the death of President Santiago. She then pilots the White Star to contact some First Ones at Sigma 957. G’Kar lends the book of G'Quon to Garibaldi with the suggestion that he learn to read Narn.

#50 “DUST TO DUST”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by David Eagle

Guest Star: Walter Koenig as Bester.

Original air week: February 5, 1996

An addictive drug with telepathic effects is found on the station, prompting a visit by Bester. G'Kar reaches a turning point.

Bester arrives to investigate use of the telepathic drug Dust. G’Kar experiments with it and learns some dark secrets from Londo Mollari in a Dust-induced attack. He also has a “revelation” from G’Lan, which was actually manipulated by Kosh. G’Kar is jailed for his assault of Mollari.

#51 “EXOGENESIS”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Kevin Cremin

Guest Stars: Joshua Cox as Corwin. Aubrey Morris as Duncan. James Warwick as Matthew Duffin.

Original air week: February 12, 1996

Marcus and Dr. Franklin combat an invasion by parasitic aliens that attach themselves to humans. Ivanova investigates the possibility of bringing a new member into the conspiracy.

David Corwin is promoted to full lieutenant, and Ivanova is enlisted to find where his loyalties lie. A symbiotic race has been joining with some lurkers, which prompts an investigation from Marcus and Franklin.

#52 “MESSAGES FROM EARTH”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Guest Star: Nancy Stafford as Dr. Kirkish

Original air week: February 19, 1996

As the Senate continues to investigate President Clark, an archaeologist brings news of a development back home that forces Sheridan to act against the Earth government. The Nightwatch tightens its grip on the civilian population.

Garibaldi receives a package from Mars—Dr. Kirkish. She tells of the IPX discovery of shadow ships buried on Mars and Ganymede. Meanwhile, investigation of President Clark’s involvement in the death of President Santiago continues on Earth, while the Nightwatch gets more and more suspicious of Captain Sheridan. G’Kar begins writing a book about his experiences with the shadows.

#53 “POINT OF NO RETURN”

Note: this episode is more momentous than most. Think twice before reading spoilers.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Jim Johnston

Guest Stars: Majel Barrett as Lady Morella. Marshall Teague as Ta'Lon.

Original air week: February 26, 1996

As the Earth Alliance plunges toward civil war, internal strife threatens to shatter the command structure of B5. Zack's loyalties are put to the test when the Nightwatch is ordered to take over station security. Londo receives another glimpse of his destiny.

President Clark dissolves the EA Senate and declares martial law on Earth and on B5. Nightwatch subsequently receives orders to take over station security. G’Kar is released from jail three weeks early and later asks to be included in the “conspiracy of light.” Meanwhile, Lady Morella, third wife of Centauri emperor Turhan, visits B5 at Londo’s request and brings some surprising prophecies for Londo and Vir.

#54 “SEVERED DREAMS”

1997 Hugo Award Winner For Best Dramatic Presentation

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by David Eagle

Guest Stars: Bruce McGill as Major Ryan. Kim Miyori as Captain Hiroshi. James Parks as Drakhen

Original air week: April 1, 1996
When President Clark tries to seize control of Babylon 5 by force, Sheridan is faced with the prospect of severing the station's ties with Earth. Delenn receives disturbing news from a Ranger.

Several Earth Alliance colonies cede from the Alliance, and Babylon 5 is forced to join them. Delenn splits the Grey Council. Sheridan shares a vidphone call with his father. Babylon 5 is the site of a major space battle against other Earth Alliance forces.

#55 “CEREMONIES OF LIGHT AND DARK”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by John Flinn III

Guest Stars: William Forward as Refa. Paul Perri as The Sniper. Don Stroud as Boggs. Kim Strauss as Lenann.

Original air week: April 8, 1996

The Nightwatch orders its members on Babylon 5 to target Delenn in an attempt to undermine Minbari actions during the recent crisis. Londo presents Refa with an ultimatum.

Delenn attempts to arrange a Minbari religious ceremony of rebirth to help heal wounds from the recent events on B5, but it seems most everyone has plans to be somewhere else. A few of the remaining underground Nightwatch personnel attempt to assassinate Sheridan and then Delenn. Londo threatens to poison Refa if he does not break his alliance with Morden. While changing passwords to the Babylon 5 computer system, Garibaldi unlocks an early attempt at giving the station computer artificial intelligence.

#56 “SIC TRANSIT VIR”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Jesus Trevino

Guest Star: Carmen Thomas as Lyndisty.

Original air week: April 15, 1996

Londo introduces Vir to a surprising new acquaintance. A heavy influx of Narns to the station raises suspicions.

Ivanova has strange dreams. As Vir arrives from Minbar, he finds a young Centauri woman named Lyndesty who tells him they are betrothed, as arranged by his uncle and her mother. As Vir warms to the idea—and to her—he learns how she feels about Narns. Zack and Ivanova notice a certain Centauri’s name showing up frequently on Narn relocation papers.

#57 “A LATE DELIVERY FROM AVALON”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Guest Star: Michael York.

Original air week: April 22, 1996

As Sheridan and Ivanova try to gain recognition of the station's new status among the alien governments, a traveler arrives with an unbelievable story out of distant legend.

A man claiming to be Arthur, King of the Britons, arrives on B5. Ivanova and Sheridan negotiate a mutual defense treaty between many of the non-aligned worlds and Babylon 5. Garibaldi faces off against the Earth Force Postal Service.

#58 “SHIP OF TEARS”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Guest Stars: Walter Koenig as Bester. Joan McMurtrey as Carolyn

Original air week: April 29, 1996

Bester finds himself at odds with others within the Psi Corps and seeks Sheridan's help, offering information about the Shadows in return. G'Kar presses for admission to the conspiracy of light.

Psi Cop Alfred Bester travels to Babylon 5 to notify Sheridan of a shipment of weapons components from Psi Corps to the Shadows. The shipment is hundreds of reeducated telepaths who are intended to be merged with Shadow ships. When Bester discovers that one of the telepaths is his lover, he pledges support to Sheridan against the Shadows. G’Kar again asks to be included in the Army of Light, and Sheridan and Delenn agree. Garibaldi discovers a connection between Narn “mindwalkers” and G’Quon’s defeat of the Shadows in the last war 1000 years ago.

#59 “INTERLUDES AND EXAMINATIONS”

Note: this episode is more momentous than most. Think twice before reading spoilers.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Jesus Trevino

Guest Stars: Jennifer Balgobin as Dr. Hobbs. Jonathan Chapman as Brakiri. Rance Howard as David Sheridan. Ed Wasser as Morden.

Original air week: May 6, 1996

Sheridan tries to rally support for his cause as direct confrontations with the Shadows begin in earnest. Friction increases between Londo and Morden.

The Shadows begin openly attacking worlds on the rim. Sheridan requests the Vorlons’ help in convincing the rim worlds their cause is unified. Londo’s lover Adira is murdered by Morden; Morden uses this to turn Londo against Refa. Garibaldi confronts Franklin about his stim addiction. Kosh loses his life in an assault by the Shadows.

#60 “WAR WITHOUT END, PART I”

Note: this episode is more momentous than most. Think twice before reading spoilers.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Guest Stars: Michael O'Hare as Ambassador Sinclair. Tim Choate as Zathras.

Original air week: May 13, 1996

Ambassador Sinclair returns to pull Babylon 4 through time.

On Minbar, Ambassador Sinclair receives a note from 900 years ago, which is addressed to him. He leaves for Babylon 5 where the crew has been picking up a distress calls from Ivanova from eight days in the future. Sheridan, Delenn, Sinclair, Ivanova, Marcus, Lennier, and Zathras take the White Star to sector 14 where they plan to steal Babylon 4 and take it 1000 years into the past to help the Minbari win the last Shadow war. Sheridan experiences a time flash that puts him on Centauri Prime 17 years into the future.

#61 “WAR WITHOUT END, PART II

Note: this episode is more momentous than most. Think twice before reading spoilers.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Guest Stars: Michael O'Hare as Ambassador Sinclair. Tim Choate as Zathras. Kent Broadhurst as Major Krantz.

Original air week: May 20, 1996

Ambassador Sinclair returns to pull Babylon 4 through time.

As Sheridan continues to be “unstuck in time” on Centauri Prime, Marcus, Ivanova, Zathras, Delenn, and Sinclair work to prepare Babylon 4 for its travel to the past. Sinclair reveals that he will not be returning to the present, for someone has to be on Babylon 4 when they deliver it to the Minbari. He uses a Chrysalis machine provided by Zathras and undergoes a change... to become a full Minbari called Valen.

#62 “WALKABOUT”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Kevin Cremin

Guest Stars: Erica Gimpel as Cailyn. Jennifer Balgobin as Dr. Hobbs. Patricia Tallman as Lyta Alexander. Robin Sachs as Na'Kal.

Original air week: August 18, 1996 (UK), September 30, 1996 (US)

Lyta tests the limits of the Shadows' newly-discovered weakness. Dr. Franklin goes on a journey to discover his place in life, and meets a singer in Downbelow. The new Ambassador Kosh arrives on the station. Sheridan takes a spacewalk as the new Vorlon ambassador arrives on Babylon 5. The new Vorlon, who calls himself “Kosh,” accosts Lyta Alexander, looking for a “piece” of the dearly departed Kosh. Sheridan takes the White Star out to test the theory that telepaths can be used against the Shadows. Dr. Franklin meets a singer in downbelow while on Walkabout to “meet himself.”

#63 “GREY 17 IS MISSING”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by John Flinn III

Guest Stars: Robert Englund as Jeremiah. John Vickery as Neroon. Time Winters as Rathenn

Original air week: September 10, 1996 (UK), October 7, 1996 (US)

Delenn agrees to lead the Rangers, but Marcus must protect her from a deadly threat. Garibaldi investigates a secret level of the station.

Delenn and Lennier visit Minbar and retrieve the belongings from Ambassador Sinclair’s quarters. Rathenn tells Delenn that she would be the perfect leader for the Rangers now that Sinclair is gone. Neroon, however, feels otherwise and threatens Delenn if she accepts the position. Lennier brings news of the threat to Marcus, who challenges Neroon to a fight until the death. Meanwhile, a maintenance worker disappears in Grey Sector, prompting Garibaldi to investigate.

#64 “AND THE ROCK CRIED OUT, NO HIDING PLACE”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by David Eagle

Guest Stars: Louis Turenne as Brother Theo. William Forward as Lord Refa.

Original air week: September 8, 1996 (UK), October 14, 1996 (US)

Londo uses G'Kar and Vir to gain power in the Centauri Royal Court. Sheridan is consumed by his analysis of the Shadows' strategies.

A Rabbi and a Baptist minister bring information about a resistance on Earth. The minister reminds Sheridan that he needs someone to help share his personal burdens. Sheridan and Delenn find a pattern in the Shadow attacks. Refa and Londo compete for the favor of the Centauri Emperor, and Vir gets caught in the middle. Londo wins, and with the help of G’Kar Refa is killed. Delenn takes Sheridan to see a fleet of newly built White Star vessels, and they share their first kiss.

#65 “SHADOW DANCING”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Kim Friedman

Guest Stars: Shirley Prestia as Barbara. Melissa Gilbert as Anna.

Original air week: September 15, 1996 (UK), October 21, 1996 (US)

Sheridan launches a preemptive strike against the Shadows. Franklin jeopardizes his life while trying to do a good deed.

After finding a pattern to the Shadow attacks, Sheridan decides to engage them in a battle. The Captain sends Marcus and Ivanova out in the White Star as advance scouts, and en route Marcus tells Susan that he thinks she’s beautiful (but he says it in Minbari). Delenn tells Sheridan that after they come back from the fight they will spend the night together. Franklin is almost fatally wounded while trying to stop a fight in downbelow. As a result, he meets himself and realizes he doesn’t much like what he sees. He vows to change, and Sheridan tells him his old position as medlab chief is waiting for him. While Delenn watches John sleep, the door to his quarters opens and in walks John’s wife, Anna, back from the dead.

#66 “Z’HA’DUM”

Note: this episode is more momentous than most. Think twice before reading spoilers.

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Adam Nimoy

Melissa Gilbert as Anna. Ed Wasser as Morden. Jeff Corey as Justin.

Original air week: September 22, 1996 (UK), October 28, 1996 (US)

Third season finale. A face from Sheridan's past takes him on a dangerous mission to meet his Shadow counterpart. Londo receives important news about his political future. The Shadows mass a fleet against Babylon 5.

John Sheridan agrees to accompany Anna to Z’Ha’Dum. John and Delenn fight because Delenn and Kosh kept the knowledge of Anna from him. G’Kar and Ivanova examine a shipment of thermonuclear devices courtesy of the Gaim. Londo receives word that he is receiving a promotion to the Royal Court. After the Sheridans leave, a fleet of Shadow ships appears outside Babylon 5. Garibaldi and his Fury are missing after the fleet mysteriously disappears. Anna, Morden, and Shadow agent Justin explain to John the history behind the Shadows and Vorlons. John jumps into a pit beneath the Shadow city as the White Star nosedives into the city and detonates a nuclear device.

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