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Babylon 5 Point of No Return

Babylon 5

Point of No Return

November 6, 1995 22 episodes

It is now the year 2259. Five hostile federations dominate the outermost regions of space. This season, Babylon 5's captain declares the station an independent state and forms a war council to battle the evil Shadows – and their allies on Earth.

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Matters of Honor
E1
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E1. Matters of Honor

45m Nov 6, 1995

An Earth Force investigator comes to Babylon 5 with Lt. Keffer's last recording, asking the ambassadors if they recognize the ship in it. Meanwhile, Londo takes steps to remove himself from the Shadows, and Sheridan takes the White Star out for its first mission.

Convictions
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E2. Convictions

45m Nov 13, 1995

A bomber is loose on Babylon 5; setting of bombs with seemingly no pattern. G'Kar blames the Centauri, Londo blames the Narn - and in it all, Lennier is critically injured. At the same time, a group of monks request permission to live on the station.

A Day in the Strife
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E3. A Day in the Strife

45m Nov 20, 1995

The new Centauri appointed Narn government send a replacement for G'Kar, while an alien probe threatens to destroy Babylon 5 unless it gets the answers for a series of complicated scientific questions.

Passing Through Gethsemane
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E4. Passing Through Gethsemane

45m Nov 27, 1995

One of the monks starts having disturbing visions and realizes that his past may not be how he remembers it. Meanwhile, Lyta causes a bit of commotion when she returns from the Vorlon homeworld.

Voices of Authority
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E5. Voices of Authority

45m Jan 29, 1996

Delenn decides it's time to try to contact some of the first ones and enlists the help of Draal, while Babylon 5 is assigned a political officer.

Dust to Dust
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E6. Dust to Dust

45m Feb 5, 1996

Bester comes to the station to track down a dealer of Dust - an illegal drug that gives normal people temporary telepathic powers. G'Kar is also interested in the drug. He sees it as a potential weapon against the Centauri, but first he has to test it.

Exogenesis
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E7. Exogenesis

45m Feb 12, 1996

Marcus starts snooping around Downbelow when some of his contacts start behaving unusually and a lurker is found dead with a strange creature bonded to his spine. Ivanova investigates Corwin's loyalties when he receives a promotion.

Messages from Earth
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E8. Messages from Earth

45m Feb 22, 1996

An archaeologist arrives at Babylon 5 with a grave massage: a dormant Shadow ship has been found on Ganymede. It must be destroyed before it falls into the hands of President Clark.

Point of No Return
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E9. Point of No Return

45m Feb 26, 1996

Clark has just declared martial law, and while Nightwatch prepare to take control of the station, Zack has to decide whose side he's on. In an exercise of bad timing, the prophetic widow of emperor Turhan finally comes to the station, granting Londo the visit he's been begging her for, for a long time.

Severed Dreams
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E10. Severed Dreams

45m Apr 1, 1996

The renegade destroyer "Alexander" arrives at Babylon 5 and Sheridan is forced to announce the station's secession from the Earth Alliance, and prepare for an attack by Clark's forces. Meanwhile, Delenn is forced to go to Minbar when the Grey Council refuses to act upon increased Shadow activity.

Ceremonies of Light and Dark
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E11. Ceremonies of Light and Dark

45m Apr 8, 1996

Delenn prepares for a ceremony of rebirth, the station's computer goes through an interesting change, Londo "encourages" Refa to stop associating with the Shadows, and the remains of the Nightwatch on Babylon 5 plan to strike at Sheridan through Delenn.

Sic Transit Vir
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E12. Sic Transit Vir

45m Apr 15, 1996

Vir returns to Babylon 5 to find that he now has a wife and that two Narns are out for his blood. Meanwhile, Ivanova investigates the activities of the mysterious Centauri Abrahamo Linconi.

A Late Delivery from Avalon
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E13. A Late Delivery from Avalon

45m Apr 22, 1996

A mysterious man comes to Babylon 5 dressed in chainmail and armed with a sword. His name? King Arthur - Son of Uther Pendragon, come to help when he is needed most.

Ship of Tears
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E14. Ship of Tears

45m Apr 29, 1996

Bester comes to Babylon 5, this time seeking help against a common enemy - the Shadows. Meanwhile, G'Kar demands to be included in the War Council.

Interludes and Examinations
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E15. Interludes and Examinations

45m May 6, 1996

Morden returns to secure Londo's cooperation again, Garibaldi confronts Franklin about the stims, and Kosh gives Sheridan a victory against the Shadows - but at a price.

War Without End (1)
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E16. War Without End (1)

45m May 16, 1996

Ivanova gets a distress call from herself pleading for help as the Shadows destroy Babylon 5. It is dated eight days into the future. At the same time, on Minbar, Sinclair is given a nine-hundred-year-old letter from Valen, telling him that a drastic action must be taken to prevent that future.

War Without End (2)
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E17. War Without End (2)

45m May 23, 1996

While Sheridan is unstuck in time, seeing a glimpse of a future Centauri Prime in ruins, the others continue with their plan to take Babylon 4 back in time.

Walkabout
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E18. Walkabout

45m Aug 18, 1996

The new Vorlon ambassador arrives, Sheridan decides it's time to test just how effective telepaths are against the Shadow ships, and Franklin is on walkabout in Downbelow and falls in love with a singer.

Grey 17 Is Missing
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E19. Grey 17 Is Missing

45m Sep 1, 1996

Garibaldi investigates an area where a maintenance worker disappeared and finds a whole floor that was forgotten after construction, including its rather strange inhabitants. Meanwhile, Delenn is about to take on the role of Ranger One, but Neroon swears to stop her.

And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place
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E20. And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place

45m Sep 8, 1996

Londo forces Vir to participate in a plan to kill G'Kar. Sheridan struggles with figuring out the Shadows' tactics.

Shadow Dancing
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E21. Shadow Dancing

45m Sep 15, 1996

With the Shadows next target known, a massive counterattack is prepared. Ivanova and Marcus scout ahead in the White Star, while the fleet stands by in hyperspace. At the same time, Franklin finally has to face his problems as he lies fatally wounded in Downbelow.

Z'ha'dum
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E22. Z'ha'dum

45m Sep 22, 1996

After he has recovered from the shock of seeing her, Anna gives Sheridan an ultimatum - come to Z'ha'dum with her, or never know what happened to her there.

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