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Babylon 5 S5E3 — The Paragon of Animals
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Babylon 5•Season 5•Episode 3

The Paragon of Animals

7.3/10 · 646 votesFeb 4, 199845 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byMichael Vejar
Written byJ. Michael Straczynski
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Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce Boxleitner

John Sheridan

Jerry Doyle

Jerry Doyle

Michael Garibaldi

Mira Furlan

Mira Furlan

Delenn

Richard Biggs

Richard Biggs

Stephen Franklin

Andreas Katsulas

Andreas Katsulas

G'Kar

Peter Jurasik

Peter Jurasik

Londo Mollari

Stephen Furst

Stephen Furst

Vir Cotto

Bill Mumy

Bill Mumy

Lennier

Tracy Scoggins

Tracy Scoggins

Elizabeth Lochley

Patricia Tallman

Patricia Tallman

Lyta Alexander

Jeff Conaway

Jeff Conaway

Zack Allan

Crew9

J. Michael Straczynski

J. Michael Straczynski

Writer

M

Michael Vejar

Director

J

John C. Flinn III

Director of Photography

K

Kerry Rossall

Stunt Coordinator

K

Kathie Burr

Editor

P

Pamela M. Eilerson

First Assistant Director

C

Carol Henry

Script Coordinator

C

Chris Nagle

Best Boy Grip

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Leyla Monique Guzman

Assistant Camera

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Episode Summary

"The Paragon of Animals" is episode 3 of Babylon 5 season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 646 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Michael Vejar and written by J. Michael Straczynski, it aired on February 4, 1998.

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