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The Best Episodes of Babylon 5 Season 0

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Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 2 - In the Beginning
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S0:E2

    The Earth military encounters an alien race called the Minbari. Through a series of accidents and misunderstandings, a war breaks out that nearly results in the death of every human on Earth. The war and its aftermath provide the background for the TV series "Babylon 5."

    Director:Michael Vejar
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  2. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 5 - A Call to Arms
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    S0:E5

    A technomage named Galen predicts an imminent attack by the Drakh, the old allies of the Shadows. Through dreams, a thief, a captain, and a president are brought together to head them off. The president is John Sheridan. Because of his irrational behavior, Sheridan's friends begin to wonder about his sanity. It's up to all of them and two prototype battlecruisers, the Excalibur and the Victory, to stop the fleet and their planet-killer. But is there more to the Drakh's plan?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  3. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 4 - River of Souls
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S0:E4

    Captain Lochley now has solid proof that Garibaldi is a disaster magnet: when he comes to the station to meet with one of his new company's subordinates, she's being sued by the owner of an illegal virtual reality "holo-brothel" and besieged by Soul Hunters looking for one of their soul vessels, this one containing the souls of the long-lost Ralga alien species.

    Director:Janet Greek
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  4. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 7 - Voices in the Dark: Over Here
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    S0:E7

    Col. Lochley asks a Catholic priest to come to Babylon 5 a few days before President Sheridan is to arrive for the Interstellar Alliance’s tenth anniversary celebration. A crew member who recently returned from a vacation on Earth had been complaining of hearing voices before finally barricading himself in a section of the station. The crewman, Burke, is now restrained within a security cell and claiming to be possessed by a demonic spirit. The priest is skeptical at first, suspecting mental illness or some kind of hoax. But after a demonstration of the being’s power, he is convinced. He is unsure whether or not to try to perform an exorcism immediately, or summon additional help from Earth. If he calls for help, the word of the reason will spread. And while this may cause some panic, it would also lead to a renewed purpose for a Church that has been declining toward irrelevance. The demonic being claims this is, in fact, its purpose – that it was trapped in space by God so that starfaring humans would find reason to believe. The being’s apparent eagerness to be exorcised gives Lochley and the priest pause – there is another agenda here. But denying the demon’s wish would seem to condemn Burke to suffer, and that responsibility may be too much to bear.

    Director:J. Michael Straczynski
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  5. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 3 - Thirdspace
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S0:E3

    The crew of Babylon 5 discover a mysterious artifact of unknown origin. The artifact influences the minds of people aboard the station and endangers the lives of everyone aboard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  6. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 1 - The Gathering
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    S0:E1

    The Vorlon ambassador is nearly killed by an assassin shortly after arriving at the station, and Commander Sinclair is the prime suspect.

    Director:Richard Compton
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  7. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 80 - The Road Home
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    S0:E80

    Travel across the galaxy with John Sheridan as he unexpectedly finds himself transported through multiple timelines and alternate realities in a quest to find his way back home. Along the way, he reunites with some familiar faces while discovering cosmic new revelations about the history, purpose, and meaning of the universe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 6 - The Legend of the Rangers
    5.2/10(6 votes)

    S0:E6

    After being punished for retreat from combat, Ranger David Martel is given command of the Liandra, a haunted 20-year old Minbari fighting ship. He's escorting ambassadors to a secret archaeological site, the oldest city on record and a clue to a dangerous ancient race. Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers takes place in 2264 after the wars are over and a new age of space exploration has begun. The Interstellar Alliance has been organized to establish and maintain peace among its member worlds, including Earth. The Rangers are an elite military force made up of hand-picked young, smart, dedicated human and alien members who combine the high-tech elements of space travel with the idealism and honor of the knights of old. They encounter a previously unknown alien race whose lethal power is far greater than any force previously known to Earth or any other world in the Interstellar Alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  9. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 8 - Voices in the Dark: Over There
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E8

    En route to Babylon 5 for the anniversary celebration, Sheridan begrudgingly gives an interview to ISN. He mentions his regret that Londo will not be at the celebration to represent the Centauri, but that his ship will be picking up Prince Regent Vintari, third in line to the throne. The night before the rendezvous, Galen appears to Sheridan in a dream, and shows him a vision of the destruction of New York City. In 30 years, he says, Emperor Vintari will attempt to restore the Republic’s former glory by destroying an old adversary – Earth. This can all be prevented if Sheridan will simply kill Vintari now. But when Sheridan meets the young man, who already feels trapped by the political intrigues of the Republic, he begins to doubt that he can kill a man for actions he has not yet committed.

    Director:J. Michael Straczynski
    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  10. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 9 - Celestial Sound
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E9

    Douglas Netter, John Copeland, and J. Michael Straczynski talk about the wonderful music Christopher Franke created for the show. Using computers and a full orchestra, Franke created nearly 25 minutes of new music for every episode in the series.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 10 - No Surrender, No Retreat Suite
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E10

    This feature sums up the entire Fourth season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 11 - CGI Easter Egg
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 12 - Gag Reel
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E12

    Laugh along with the cast and crew as they screw up their lines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 13 - Introduction to Season 4
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E13

    An introduction to season four featuring interviews with the cast and crew

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 15 - Season 4 Gag Reel
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 16 - Introduction Season 5 Wheel of Fire
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E16

    An introduction to season five featuring interviews with the cast and crew

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 17 - Building Babylon - Blueprint Of An Episode
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E17

    Featurette that covers the writing, on set with the cast and crew, and the editing process. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 18 - Shadows And Dreams - Honors Of Babylon
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E18

    J. Michael Straczynski talks about winning the HUGO award, two years in a row. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 19 - Season 2 Gag Reel
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E19

    Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 20 - Season 2 Data Files
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E20

    Video bits on: Drafa, Ground Pounders, Interstellar Network News, Murago, Narn-Centauri War, Nightwatch, Project Lazarus, Streib, Techno-mage, and Underground Railroad. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 21 - Season 2 Personnel Files
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E21

    Video bits on the characters: Captain John Sheridan, Lieutenant Warren Keffer, Vir Cotto, Lennier, Na'Toth, Lord Refa, General Richard Franklin, Dr. Everett Jacobs, Sebastian, and Draal. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 22 - Season 2 Tech Files
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E22

    Video bits on: Copernicus, Babylon 5 Defense Grid, Icarus, Cortez, and Tragati. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 23 - Introduction to Season 3
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E23

    A series of interviews with J. Michael Straczynski and the cast and crew of the show. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 24 - Shadow Dossier
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E24

    Garibaldi's records on the Shadows. This section sums up all the information known about them. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Babylon 5 Season 0 Episode 25 - Behind the Mask: Creating the Aliens of Babylon 5
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E25

    John Vulich (make-up effects), J. Michael Straczynski (creator/executive producer), and John Copeland (producer) discuss some of the aliens on the shows. Vulich goes into detail for the show's four main alien races; the Narn, Centauri, Vorlon, and Minbari. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 0 Ratings Summary

"In the Beginning" is the best rated episode of "Babylon 5" season 0. It scored 7.5/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Michael Vejar and written by J. Michael Straczynski, it aired on 1/4/1998. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "A Call to Arms".