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Babylon 5

  • TV Series
  • 1993–19981993–1998
  • K-11K-11
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
30K
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Bruce Boxleitner, Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, Jerry Doyle, and Andreas Katsulas in Babylon 5 (1993)
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In the mid 23rd century, the Earth Alliance space station Babylon 5, located in neutral territory, is a major focal point for political intrigue, racial tensions and various wars over the co... Read allIn the mid 23rd century, the Earth Alliance space station Babylon 5, located in neutral territory, is a major focal point for political intrigue, racial tensions and various wars over the course of five years.In the mid 23rd century, the Earth Alliance space station Babylon 5, located in neutral territory, is a major focal point for political intrigue, racial tensions and various wars over the course of five years.

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
30K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
543
47
  • Creator
    • J. Michael Straczynski
  • Stars
    • Mira Furlan
    • Richard Biggs
    • Stephen Furst
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  • Creator
    • J. Michael Straczynski
  • Stars
    • Mira Furlan
    • Richard Biggs
    • Stephen Furst
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 237User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 18 wins & 26 nominations total

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    Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan
    • Delennas Delenn…
    111 episodes111 eps • 1993–1998
    Richard Biggs
    Richard Biggs
    • Dr. Stephen Franklinas Dr. Stephen Franklin
    110 episodes110 eps • 1994–1998
    Stephen Furst
    Stephen Furst
    • Vir Cottoas Vir Cotto
    110 episodes110 eps • 1994–1998
    Andreas Katsulas
    Andreas Katsulas
    • G'Karas G'Kar
    111 episodes111 eps • 1993–1998
    Peter Jurasik
    Peter Jurasik
    • Londo Mollarias Londo Mollari
    111 episodes111 eps • 1993–1998
    Jerry Doyle
    Jerry Doyle
    • Michael Garibaldias Michael Garibaldi
    111 episodes111 eps • 1993–1998
    Bill Mumy
    Bill Mumy
    • Lennieras Lennier
    110 episodes110 eps • 1994–1998
    Bruce Boxleitner
    Bruce Boxleitner
    • Capt. John Sheridanas Capt. John Sheridan…
    88 episodes88 eps • 1994–1998
    Claudia Christian
    Claudia Christian
    • Cmdr. Susan Ivanovaas Cmdr. Susan Ivanova…
    87 episodes87 eps • 1994–1998
    Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway
    • Zack Allanas Zack Allan…
    74 episodes74 eps • 1994–1998
    Patricia Tallman
    Patricia Tallman
    • Lyta Alexanderas Lyta Alexander
    47 episodes47 eps • 1993–1998
    Andrea Thompson
    Andrea Thompson
    • Talia Wintersas Talia Winters
    44 episodes44 eps • 1994–1995
    Jason Carter
    Jason Carter
    • Marcus Coleas Marcus Cole…
    45 episodes45 eps • 1995–1998
    Josh Coxx
    Josh Coxx
    • Tech David Corwinas Tech David Corwin…
    36 episodes36 eps • 1994–1998
    Ardwight Chamberlain
    Ardwight Chamberlain
    • Koshas Kosh…
    28 episodes28 eps • 1993–1997
    Michael O'Hare
    Michael O'Hare
    • Cmdr. Jeffrey Sinclairas Cmdr. Jeffrey Sinclair…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1993–1996
    Julie Caitlin Brown
    Julie Caitlin Brown
    • Na'Tothas Na'Toth…
    23 episodes23 eps • 1994–1998
    Robert Rusler
    Robert Rusler
    • Warren Kefferas Warren Keffer…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1994–1995
    • Creator
      • J. Michael Straczynski
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    In the year 2258, it is ten years after the Earth-Minbari War. Commander Sinclair takes command of a giant five-mile-long cylindrical space station, orbiting a planet in neutral space. At a crossroads of interstellar commerce and diplomacy, Cmdr Sinclair (2d season Captain Sheridan) must try to establish peace and prosperity between various interstellar empires, all the while fighting forces from within the Earth Alliance. It is a precarious command, particularly given that sabotage led to the destruction of Babylon stations 1, 2, and 3 and 4 vanished without trace. —Tony Lammens <lammens@connexus.apana.org.au>
    space operaspace stationalien technologyspacecraftcomputer generated imagery37 more
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • K-11
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      J. Michael Straczynski made television history by becoming the first person to write an entire 22-episode season of a television series, this show's third season. He also wrote the fourth season and all but one episode of the fifth season.
    • Goofs
      Multiple people state that the Vorlon's quarters contain a lethal combination of gases that would kill humans. However, no one decontaminates or changes their uniform immediately after they leave. No one even wears gloves inside, even though toxic gases could settle upon their skin, or be absorbed through it.

      These gases would kill humans (or other species) *if breathed*. Not simply by exposing the skin to them.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Morden: What do YOU want?

      Ambassador Vir Cotto: I'd like to live just long enough to be there when they cut off your head and stick it on a pike as a warning to the next ten generations that some favors come with too high a price. I want to look up into your lifeless eyes and wave like this.

      [waves]

      Ambassador Vir Cotto: Can you and your associates arrange that for me, Mr. Morden?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening narration and musical theme changed with every season.
    • Alternate versions
      The Region 1 DVDs are cropped to Widescreen with fuzzy CGI effects as well as some redone narration and alternate theme song openings for select episodes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #3.4 (2007)

    User reviews237

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    Top review
    10/10
    TV as good as it gets
    I just finished watched the 1st year on DVD. What a treat to see this series again, in a version mastered properly for the widescreen with surround sound to boot. I remember enough from the series to know that the 1st season was both unique and uneven in more ways than the other 4 years, and yet it lets out all the plot threads that play out over the ensuing years. I, for one, liked M. O'hare and it was too bad he couldn't have had a recurring role in subsequent seasons. Even so, this is a great series, possibly the best ever Sci Fi TV series that I've ever seen. Great CGI work that was employed for the 1st time ever, multiple engaging plots, good acting, writing, etc... it goes on and on. My only regret is that no one's figured out a good way to resurrect the B5 fictional world. I'd love to see another good series like this. If you haven't seen it lately, watch it again to remember how good it was. If you've never seen it then you don't know what you're missing.
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    • May 6, 2004

    FAQ9

    • How do the various movies fit into the series timeline?
    • Why did Sinclair leave so suddenly? Was this planned?
    • Why is Claudia Christian not in season five? Why is she not credited in the season four finale but is credited in the season five finale?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 1997 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • B5
    • Filming locations
      • Sun Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Home Video
      • AOL Time Warner
      • Babylonian Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original broadcast)
      • 1.78 : 1

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