Episode Guide

The Babylon 5 saga continues with new adventure, new heroes and new evil. Join the crew of the starship Excalibur as they seek the cure for the terrifying biological weapon that will end all life Earth in five short years.

CAST
Gary Cole - Capt. Matthew Gideon
Daniel Dae Kim - Lt. John Matheson
David Allen Brooks - Max Eilerson
Peter Woodward - Galen
Marjean Holden - Dr. Sarah Chambers
Carrie Dobro - Dureena Nafeel

Creator: J. Michael Straczynski
Executive producers: Douglas Netter, J. Michael Straczynski
Producer: John Copeland
Co-Producer: Skip Beaudine
Associate producer: Susan Norkin
Reference Editor: Fiona Avery

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This is not the order in which these episodes originally aired; it is the suggested viewing order by series creator J. Michael Straczynski.

#8 “WAR ZONE”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Janet Greek

Original airdate: June 9, 1999

As Earth reacts to the Drakh plague, the Excalibur sets out on its mission to find a cure.

#7 “THE LONG ROAD”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Guest Stars: Scott Paetty as Lt. Meyers. Mik Scriba as Barkeep. Marshall Teague as Capt. Daniels. Edward Woodward as Alwyn.

Original airdate: June 16, 1999

A renegade technomage stands in the way of a mining operation that could save lives on Earth.

#6 “THE WELL OF FOREVER”

Written by Fiona Avery

Directed by Janet

Original airdate: June 23, 1999

Greek Galen convinces Gideon to take the Excalibur deep into hyperspace to find a mythical place of power.

#9 “THE PATH OF SORROWS”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Original airdate: June 30, 1999

The discovery of a mysterious alien causes the crew to reflect on significant events in their lives.

#10 “PATTERNS OF THE SOUL”

Written by Fiona Avery

Directed by Tony Dow

Original airdate: July 7, 1999

A group of refugees from Earth may be spreading the Drakh plague off world.

#11 “RULING FROM THE TOMB”

Written by Peter David

Directed by John Copeland

Original airdate: July 14, 1999

Gideon and Lochley clash on Mars as a group of religious zealots threatens a conference on the plague.

#12 “THE RULES OF THE GAME”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Jesus Treviño

Original airdate: July 21, 1999

Gideon attempts to negotiate for the right to land on an alien planet, but the aliens have other ideas. Jamie Rose as Cynthia. Tim Choate as Polix.

#13 “APPEARANCES AND OTHER DECEITS”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Stephen Furst

Original airdate: July 28, 1999

As a group of propaganda specialists visits the Excalibur to try to improve its image, the crew comes across a derelict alien ship. John Vickery as Mr. Welles.

#3 “RACING THE NIGHT”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Original airdate: August 4, 1999

The crew discovers a planet that was devastated by a plague similar to the one threatening Earth.

#2 “THE MEMORY OF WAR”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Tony Dow

Original airdate: August 11, 1999

While exploring the ruins of a long-dead planet, the crew discovers the remains of a terrible weapon.

#1 “THE NEEDS OF EARTH”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Mike Vejar

Original airdate: August 18, 1999

An alien refugee may hold useful secrets about the Drakh plague, but isn't willing to give up its information easily.

#4 “VISITORS FROM DOWN THE STREET”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Jerry Apoian

Original airdate: August 25, 1999

The Excalibur encounters a pair of aliens who are convinced that humans have visited their world and their government has conspired to cover the contact up.

#5 “EACH NIGHT I DREAM OF HOME”

Written by J. Michael Straczynski

Directed by Stephen Furst

Original airdate: September 1, 1999

The Excalibur is sent on a top-secret mission and faces an attack by the Drakh.

End of Series

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