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The Best Episodes Written By J. michael Straczynski

Every TV Episode Written by J. michael Straczynski Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

J. Michael Straczynski Ratings Summary

"Severed Dreams" is the best rated episode written by J. Michael Straczynski. It scored 9/10 based on 12 votes. It was directed by David J. Eagle. It aired on 4/1/1996 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Long, Twilight Struggle".

  • Severed Dreams
    9.0/10(12)

    #1 - Severed Dreams

    Season 3 Episode 10

    Aired 4/1/1996

    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.

    Director: David J. Eagle

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • The Long, Twilight Struggle
    8.8/10(11)

    #2 - The Long, Twilight Struggle

    Season 2 Episode 20

    Aired 8/1/1995

    Draal reveals himself to Sheridan, while Refa and Londo set a plan in motion that will lead to the final defeat of the Narns.

    Director: John C. Flinn III

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Endgame
    8.8/10(11)

    #3 - Endgame

    Season 4 Episode 20

    Aired 10/12/1997

    The only obstacle remaining between Sheridan and Earth is a fleet near Mars. With the help of the resistance, Sheridan plans to smuggle Shadow modified telepaths onto the fleet, hopefully disabling it long enough for him to take Earth. Meanwhile, Marcus is determined to find a way to help Ivanova.

    Director: John Copeland

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • No Surrender, No Retreat
    8.5/10(11)

    #4 - No Surrender, No Retreat

    Season 4 Episode 15

    Aired 5/26/1997

    With Clark having killed 10,000 unarmed refugees, Sheridan once again mobilizes for war. The first target is Proxima 3, which is being bombed into submission. At the same time, Londo tries to get G'Kar to partake in a joint Centauri-Narn statement in support of the war against Clark.

    Director: Michael Vejar

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • The Long Night
    8.5/10(13)

    #5 - The Long Night

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 1/27/1997

    As reports that the Shadows are destroying planets too start to come in, Sheridan prepares for one final showdown with the Shadows and the Vorlons. Meanwhile on Narn, Londo makes everything ready - G'Kar's chains have been weakened and an undetectable weapon has been acquired. Tonight Cartagia must die.

    Director: John Lafia

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • The Long Road (2)
    8.5/10(2)

    #6 - The Long Road (2)

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 3/3/2002

    Jeremiah and Kurdy make their way towards Thunder Mountain, hoping to find whoever Simon was working for.

    Director: Russell Mulcahy

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • The Fall of Night
    8.5/10(10)

    #7 - The Fall of Night

    Season 2 Episode 22

    Aired 8/15/1995

    Two officials from the Ministry of Peace come to Babylon 5; one to deal with the Centauri's continued expansion, and the other to check on the local Nightwatch. Meanwhile, a Narn heavy cruiser seeks sanctuary while they make repairs, and Keffer continues his search for proof that Shadow ships exist.

    Director: Janet Greek

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Point of No Return
    8.5/10(10)

    #8 - Point of No Return

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 2/26/1996

    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.

    Director: Jim Johnston

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • War Without End (2)
    8.5/10(12)

    #9 - War Without End (2)

    Season 3 Episode 17

    Aired 5/23/1996

    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.

    Director: Michael Vejar

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Z'ha'dum
    8.5/10(12)

    #10 - Z'ha'dum

    Season 3 Episode 22

    Aired 9/22/1996

    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.

    Director: Adam Nimoy

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • The Coming of Shadows
    8.4/10(9)

    #11 - The Coming of Shadows

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 2/1/1995

    The aging Centauri emperor travels to Babylon 5 despite his failing health. Refa sees this as an opportunity to have Londo publicly embarrass the emperor, while G'Kar prepares to assassinate him.

    Director: Janet Greek

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • War Without End (1)
    8.4/10(13)

    #12 - War Without End (1)

    Season 3 Episode 16

    Aired 5/16/1996

    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.

    Director: Michael Vejar

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Into the Fire
    8.3/10(10)

    #13 - Into the Fire

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 2/3/1997

    In the hours before the Shadows and the Vorlons meet Sheridan's alliance at Corriana 6, Ivanova and Lorien search the last of the First Ones, and Londo races back to Centauri Prime in hope of removing all Shadow influence before the Vorlon planetkiller arrives.

    Director: Kevin Dobson

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Intersections in Real Time
    8.3/10(11)

    #14 - Intersections in Real Time

    Season 4 Episode 18

    Aired 6/16/1997

    In a bleak room, an interrogator tries to force Sheridan to admit he was under alien influence and worked to undermine Earth.

    Director: John Lafia

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • The Fall of Centauri Prime (2)
    8.2/10(9)

    #15 - The Fall of Centauri Prime (2)

    Season 5 Episode 18

    Aired 10/28/1998

    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.

    Director: Douglas E. Wise

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Interludes and Examinations
    8.2/10(9)

    #16 - Interludes and Examinations

    Season 3 Episode 15

    Aired 5/6/1996

    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.

    Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Between the Darkness and the Light
    8.2/10(10)

    #17 - Between the Darkness and the Light

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 10/6/1997

    Garibaldi is barely able to convince Lyta and Franklin that his recent behavior was caused by Bester, and they organize a rescue for Sheridan. Meanwhile, Ivanova gets word that a trap has been set at the fleet's next rendezvous point by a group of completely new advanced-technology destroyers.

    Director: David J. Eagle

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place
    8.2/10(11)

    #18 - And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place

    Season 3 Episode 20

    Aired 9/8/1996

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

    Director: David J. Eagle

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Shadow Dancing
    8.1/10(10)

    #19 - Shadow Dancing

    Season 3 Episode 21

    Aired 9/15/1996

    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.

    Director: Kim Friedman

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Rising Star
    8.1/10(10)

    #20 - Rising Star

    Season 4 Episode 21

    Aired 10/20/1997

    Clark is dead and the civil war over, but several issues are unresolved. Ivanova is grief-struck at Marcus death and Lise is missing, and Sheridan must now face the consequences of his actions. He did the right thing - but in the inconvenient way.

    Director: Tony Dow

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Who Am I?
    8.1/10(30)

    #21 - Who Am I?

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 5/5/2017

    Will and Whispers each race to piece together the other's location, while Lito heads to his first movie premiere since the photos leaked.

    Director: Lana Wachowski

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Messages from Earth
    8.1/10(11)

    #22 - Messages from Earth

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 2/22/1996

    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.

    Director: Michael Vejar

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Night Fears
    8.0/10(1)

    #23 - Night Fears

    Season 8 Episode 2

    Aired 9/22/1991

    Former policeman Wallace Evans, now a professor, challenges Jessica to a race to solve a series of muggings on campus, and the muggings soon escalate to murder.

    Director: Anthony Pullen Shaw

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • Lines of Excellence
    8.0/10(1)

    #24 - Lines of Excellence

    Season 8 Episode 5

    Aired 11/3/1991

    Teaching a computer class seems tame, but not when Jessica is one of the students.

    Director: Walter Grauman

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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  • The Committee
    8.0/10(1)

    #25 - The Committee

    Season 8 Episode 9

    Aired 12/1/1991

    The governing committee of an exclusive men's club commissions Jessica to identify a rogue member's killer--who likely serves on the committee.

    Director: Jerry Jameson

    Writer: J. Michael Straczynski

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