Babylon 5

10 Best Episodes of Babylon 5 - Season 5

Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, it's goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.

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Babylon 5 - S5E1

#15 - No Compromises (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Lochley takes command of Babylon 5 and Byron petitions her for asylum aboard the station. An assassin pledges to kill Sheridan at his inauguration.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 240 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E9

#14 - In the Kingdom of the Blind (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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Londo starts to suspect that all is not right on Centauri Prime, when a good friend is murdered. On Babylon 5, Byron tries to force the council to give him and his telepaths a homeworld of their own.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 191 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E11

#13 - Phoenix Rising (Season 5 - Episode 11)

More bloodhound units arrive and the fight with the violent faction of Byron's followers intensifies... until the rogues seize medlab - with Garibaldi and Franklin in it.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 188 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E3

#12 - The Paragon of Animals (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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A small world plagued by raiders begs the alliance for help. Garibaldi tries forming an intelligence unit of telepaths.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 217 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E12

#11 - The Ragged Edge (Season 5 - Episode 12)

It looks like the Alliance will get a break in the investigation of the recent shipping line attacks, when a possible witness may have survived the latest attack and taken refuge on the Drazi homeworld. Garibaldi is sent to find him, but Intelligence Chief's alcohol problem complicates the mission. G'Kar returns to Babylon 5 to discover that his book has been published, and he is now a revered religious figure.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 191 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E8

#10 - Day of the Dead (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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The Brakiri buy a part of Babylon 5 for a religious ceremony where the dead are supposed to return. Comedians Rebo and Zooty arrive to do a show on the station.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 189 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E20

#9 - Objects in Motion (Season 5 - Episode 20)

Tessa Holloran, former Number One of the Mars resistance, arrives with a warning for Lise and Michael - an assassin has been hired to kill them. Meanwhile, G'Kar gets ready to leave, though not everybody is happy about it.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 182 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E4

#8 - A View from the Gallery (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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We see the action from the viewpoint of two maintenance workers as a race of savage aliens attacks the station.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 206 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E21

#7 - Objects at Rest (Season 5 - Episode 21)

It is near the end of 2262, and many changes are abound. Londo, G'Kar and Garibaldi have already left, and Franklin will be taking up his new position on Earth shortly. Finally, Sheridan and Delenn leave for Minbar, where the Alliance's recently finished headquarters are located.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 186 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E19

#6 - The Wheel of Fire (Season 5 - Episode 19)

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Earthforce orders the arrest of Lyta for financing terrorism against the PSI Corp. Sheridan confronts Garibaldi about his drinking. G'Kar struggles with his growing mass of worshippers.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 196 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E16

#5 - And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder (Season 5 - Episode 16)

The evidence collected against the Centauri is presented to the council of the Interstellar Alliance, and a boycott against the Centauri is issued. In reaction, the Centauri withdrawal from the Alliance and making it clear that they will circumvent the blockade by force if necessary.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 195 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E15

#4 - Darkness Ascending (Season 5 - Episode 15)

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Lennier investigates Centauri signals that may be connected to the attacks. Lyta tries to continue Byron's dream of finding a homeworld for telepaths. Lise visits Garibaldi only to discover he's drinking again.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 192 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E17

#3 - Movements of Fire and Shadow (Season 5 - Episode 17)

Sheridan finally authorizes the White Star fleet to participate in the war. Delenn travels to Minbar to start a Minbari/Earth joint project to build a prototype White Star destroyer class ship. And Vir hires Franklin and Lyta to investigate why the Drazi don't return the bodies from destroyed Centauri ships.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 193 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E18

#2 - The Fall of Centauri Prime (Season 5 - Episode 18)

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As Centauri Prime is being bombarded, the Drakh, the real masters behind the war, reveal themselves to Londo. They force him to go along with their plan to alienate the Centauri from the Alliance, and use what's left as their new home.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 198 votes.

Babylon 5 - S5E22

#1 - Sleeping in Light (Season 5 - Episode 22)

Twenty years after his death and resurrection at Z'ha'dum, Sheridan feels his life force ebbing away, and invites some old friends for a final gathering.

The episode was rated 8.59 from 202 votes.

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