Babylon 5 - Specials

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The Gathering

1 - The Gathering

Air Date: February 22, 1993

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

In the Beginning

2 - In the Beginning

Air Date: January 4, 1998

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."

Thirdspace

3 - Thirdspace

Air Date: July 19, 1998

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.

River of Souls

4 - River of Souls

Air Date: November 8, 1998

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.

A Call to Arms

5 - A Call to Arms

Air Date: January 3, 1999

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?

The Legend of the Rangers

6 - The Legend of the Rangers

Air Date: January 19, 2002

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.

Voices in the Dark: Over Here

7 - Voices in the Dark: Over Here

Air Date: July 31, 2007

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.

Voices in the Dark: Over There

8 - Voices in the Dark: Over There

Air Date: July 31, 2007

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.

Celestial Sound

9 - Celestial Sound

Air Date: August 4, 2007

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.

No Surrender, No Retreat Suite

10 - No Surrender, No Retreat Suite

Air Date: August 5, 2007

This feature sums up the entire Fourth season.

CGI Easter Egg

11 - CGI Easter Egg

Air Date: August 6, 2007

Gag Reel

12 - Gag Reel

Air Date: August 7, 2007

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

Introduction to Season 4

13 - Introduction to Season 4

Air Date: August 11, 2007

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

Season 3 Gag Reel

14 - Season 3 Gag Reel

Air Date: November 5, 1995

Season 4 Gag Reel

15 - Season 4 Gag Reel

Air Date: November 4, 1996

Introduction Season 5 Wheel of Fire

16 - Introduction Season 5 Wheel of Fire

Air Date: January 21, 1998

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

Building Babylon - Blueprint Of An Episode

17 - Building Babylon - Blueprint Of An Episode

Air Date: April 29, 2003

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

Shadows And Dreams - Honors Of Babylon

18 - Shadows And Dreams - Honors Of Babylon

Air Date: April 29, 2003

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

Season 2 Gag Reel

19 - Season 2 Gag Reel

Air Date: April 29, 2003

Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.

Season 2 Data Files

20 - Season 2 Data Files

Air Date: April 29, 2003

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.

Season 2 Personnel Files

21 - Season 2 Personnel Files

Air Date: April 29, 2003

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.

Season 2 Tech Files

22 - Season 2 Tech Files

Air Date: April 29, 2003

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

Introduction to Season 3

23 - Introduction to Season 3

Air Date: August 12, 2003

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

Shadow Dossier

24 - Shadow Dossier

Air Date: August 12, 2003

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

Behind the Mask: Creating the Aliens of Babylon 5

25 - Behind the Mask: Creating the Aliens of Babylon 5

Air Date: August 12, 2003

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.

Building a Better Narn

26 - Building a Better Narn

Air Date: August 12, 2003

John Vulich (make-up effects) takes us through the process of applying make-up to Marshall Teague (Ta'lon), a Narn. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.

Designing Tomorrow: The Look of Babylon 5

27 - Designing Tomorrow: The Look of Babylon 5

Air Date: August 12, 2003

John Iacovelli (production designer) explains how many of the sets on the show came together. Also features interviews with J. Michael Straczynski (creator/executive producer), Jason Howard (set decorator), Douglas Netter (executive producer), John Copeland (producer), and Ann Bruice Aling (costume designer). Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.

Episode 28

28 - Episode 28

Air Date: January 4, 1998

Season 3 Data Files

29 - Season 3 Data Files

Air Date: August 12, 2003

Video bits on: White Star, Battle For Babylon 5, Thunderbolt, Grey 17, and Mindwipe. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.

Season 3 Personnel Files

30 - Season 3 Personnel Files

Air Date: August 16, 2003

Video bits on the characters: Zack Allan, Marcus Cole, David Corwin, Alfred Bester, and Zathras. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.

Season 4 Data Files

36 - Season 4 Data Files

Air Date: January 6, 2004

Video bits on: Voice of Resistance, Proxima 3, Edgars Industries, Mars Resistance, and Battle For Earth. Special Feature on Season 4 DVD.

Season 4 Personnel Files

37 - Season 4 Personnel Files

Air Date: January 6, 2004

Video bits on the characters: Lyta Alexander, Kosh II, Neroon, Lorien, and Cartagia. Special Feature on Season 4 DVD.

Digital Tomorrow

39 - Digital Tomorrow

Air Date: April 13, 2004

A featurette on the animation and special effects producer for the series. Features interviews with J. Michael Straczynski, Douglas Netter, John Copeland, George Johnsen, Mitch Suskin, John Teska, and Shant Jordan. Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.

Beyond Babylon 5

40 - Beyond Babylon 5

Air Date: April 13, 2004

Various cast and crew members talk about the fans, the universe, conventions, and merchandise. Features interviews with John Copeland, Douglas Netter, Patricia Tallman, Jason Carter, J. Michael Straczynski, Jerry Doyle, Kathryn Drennan, Peter Jurasik, Bruce Boxleitner, Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, and Robin Atkin Downes. Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.

Marcus Cole: Dead or Frozen

41 - Marcus Cole: Dead or Frozen

Air Date: April 13, 2004

Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.

Additional and Extended Scenes from "Sleeping in Light"

42 - Additional and Extended Scenes from "Sleeping in Light"

Air Date: April 13, 2004

"Commander Sick in Bed," "Sheridan's Last Look," "General Ivanova," Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.

Season 5 Data Files

44 - Season 5 Data Files

Air Date: April 13, 2004

Video bits on: Drakh, Interstellar Alliance, Book of G'Kar, Day of the Dead, and the fall of the Centauri Republic. Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.

Season 5 Personnel Files

45 - Season 5 Personnel Files

Air Date: April 13, 2004

ideo bits on the characters: Elizabeth Lochley, Byron, Ta'Lon, Minister Virini, Mack, and Bo. Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.

Creating the Future

46 - Creating the Future

Air Date: August 17, 2004

J. Michael Straczynski, John Iacovelli (production designer), Douglas Netter (executive producer), Luc Mayrand (concept designer) and John Copeland (producer) talk about how they decided on certain aspects of the show; from the doors, to the jumpgate technology, and the operation of the station. Special Feature on The Movies Collection DVD.

Straczynski Diaries

47 - Straczynski Diaries

Air Date: July 31, 2007

A multi-part series of vignettes as filmed by J. Michael Straczynski as he documents every phase of pre-production, production and post-production for The Lost Tales. Viewers are given a first person, inside look at the creative process of making Voices In The Dark. Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.

Andreas Katsulas Memorial

48 - Andreas Katsulas Memorial

Air Date: July 31, 2007

JMS and the cast reflect on the passing of Andreas Katsulas. Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.

Richard Biggs Memorial

49 - Richard Biggs Memorial

Air Date: July 31, 2007

JMS and the cast reflect on the passing of Richard Biggs. Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.

Interview with J. Michael Straczynski & Bruce Boxleitner

50 - Interview with J. Michael Straczynski & Bruce Boxleitner

Air Date: July 31, 2007

Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.

Interview with Tracy Scoggins

51 - Interview with Tracy Scoggins

Air Date: July 31, 2007

Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.

Interview with J. Michael Straczynski & Peter Woodward

52 - Interview with J. Michael Straczynski & Peter Woodward

Air Date: July 31, 2007

Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.

Fireside Chats

53 - Fireside Chats

Air Date: July 31, 2007

Profiling the people of the B5 Universe. Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.

The Guide to Babylon 5

54 - The Guide to Babylon 5

Air Date: December 26, 1997

A 30-min behind-the-scenes special to initiate the uninitiated produced and aired the week prior to TNT's Babylon 5 launch of In the Beginning. Hosted by Bruce Boxleitner.

Interview with J. Michael Straczynski

55 - Interview with J. Michael Straczynski

Air Date: May 13, 2013

Nearly 3-1/2 hour interview with J. Michael Straczynski covering his career and conducted by the Archive of American Television on May 13, 2013.

CNN Documents Babylon 5

56 - CNN Documents Babylon 5

Air Date: April 6, 2016

Nearly 2 hours of interviews and behind the scenes footage shot by CNN between December 16, 1993 and July 1, 1998 during the filming of "By Any Means Necessary", "Legacies", "A Distant Star", "Objects and Rest" and "River of Souls." Includes a nearly one hour picture in picture video commentary by Claudia Christian and Jerry Doyle reflecting on some of the footage. Released on DVD by B5Books.

Season 1 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

57 - Season 1 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

Air Date: December 15, 1993

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Christmas Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 1 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

58 - Season 1 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

Air Date: April 15, 1994

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Wrap Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 2 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

59 - Season 2 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

Air Date: December 15, 1994

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Christmas Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 2 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

60 - Season 2 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

Air Date: April 15, 1995

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Wrap Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 3 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

61 - Season 3 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

Air Date: December 15, 1995

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Christmas Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 3 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

62 - Season 3 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

Air Date: April 15, 1996

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Wrap Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 4 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

63 - Season 4 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

Air Date: December 15, 1996

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Christmas Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 4 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

64 - Season 4 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

Air Date: April 15, 1997

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Wrap Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 5 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

65 - Season 5 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1)

Air Date: December 15, 1997

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Christmas Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

Season 5 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

66 - Season 5 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2)

Air Date: April 15, 1998

Produced by the Babylon 5 Post-Production team for viewing by the cast and crew at the annual Wrap Party and later shown to fans at conventions.

"Danger Zone" Music Video

67 - "Danger Zone" Music Video

Air Date: July 7, 1994

First music video created by John Hudgens for fun before J. Michael Straczynski hired him to create a series of them for showing at conventions.

"I Need a Hero" Music Video

68 - "I Need a Hero" Music Video

Air Date: May 15, 1995

The first "official" music video created by John Hudgens that was commissioned by J. Michael Straczynski in spring of 1995.

"Requiem" Music Video

69 - "Requiem" Music Video

Air Date: July 27, 1995

Produced near the end of season two, and debuted at the 1995 Comic-Con.

"Nobody's Side" Music Video

70 - "Nobody's Side" Music Video

Air Date: June 20, 1996

Produced near the end of the third season debuting at DragonCon.

"Welcome to the Third Age" Music Video

71 - "Welcome to the Third Age" Music Video

Air Date: June 26, 1997

Produced in Spring of 1997, used by J. Michael Straczynski to sell Season 5 to the TNT executives in May 1997 and publicly debuting at DragonCon.

"Keep Yourself Alive" Music Video

72 - "Keep Yourself Alive" Music Video

Air Date: September 3, 1998

Produced in the summer of 1998 and debuting at DragonCon.

"The Phantom B5 Video" Music Video

73 - "The Phantom B5 Video" Music Video

Air Date: September 7, 1998

Debuted at DragonCon.

"Third Age 2K" Music Video

74 - "Third Age 2K" Music Video

Air Date: June 29, 2000

Debuted at DragonCon.

"In Memory of Richard Biggs" Music Video

75 - "In Memory of Richard Biggs" Music Video

Air Date: May 22, 2004

First memorial music video produced by John Hudgens to remember Richard Biggs.

"In Memory of Andreas Katsulas" Music Video

76 - "In Memory of Andreas Katsulas" Music Video

Air Date: February 13, 2006

Memorial video produced by John Hudgens to remember Andreas Katsulas.

"20th Anniversary Convention Memorial" Music Video

77 - "20th Anniversary Convention Memorial" Music Video

Air Date: May 25, 2013

Memorial video produced by John Hudgens for the 20th Anniversary Convention to remember the cast and crew of the show that had been lost.

"In Memory of Jerry Doyle" Music Video

78 - "In Memory of Jerry Doyle" Music Video

Air Date: August 8, 2016

Memorial video produced by John Hudgens to remember Jerry Doyle.

"In Memory of Mira Furlan"

79 - "In Memory of Mira Furlan"

Air Date: January 25, 2021

Memorial video produced by John Hudgens to remember Mira Furlan.

The Road Home

80 - The Road Home

Air Date: August 15, 2023

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.

Intro by J. Michael Straczynski

109 - Intro by J. Michael Straczynski

Air Date: November 5, 2002

A short introduction to the show by its creator. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.

The Making of Babylon 5

110 - The Making of Babylon 5

Air Date: January 15, 1994

Hosted by Walter Koenig (Chekov from "Star Trek"), this is a behind-the-scenes look at Babylon 5 that was used to promote the show when it first came out. Included as a Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.

Back to Babylon 5

111 - Back to Babylon 5

Air Date: November 5, 2002

A new documentary looking back at the production of Babylon 5. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.

Season 1 Data Files

112 - Season 1 Data Files

Air Date: November 5, 2002

Video bits on: Grey Council, Psi Corps, Soul Hunters, Home Guard, Mutai, Battle of the Line, Babylon 1-4, Epsilon 3, Alien Races, and Shadows. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.

Season 1 Personnel Files

113 - Season 1 Personnel Files

Air Date: November 5, 2002

Video bits on: Jeffrey Sinclair, Susan Ivanova, Michael Garibaldi, Dr. Stephen Franklin, Talia Winters, Delenn, G'Kar, Londo Mollari, and Kosh Naranek. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.

Season 1 Tech Files

114 - Season 1 Tech Files

Air Date: November 5, 2002

Video bits on: Starfury, Jumpgate, Earth Alliance Vessels, Alien Vessels, and Raiders. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.

Station Tour

115 - Station Tour

Air Date: November 5, 2002

Video bits on: General Information, Brown Sector, Red Sector, Yellow/Grey Sectors, Blue Sector, and Green Sector. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.

Introduction to Season 2

116 - Introduction to Season 2

Air Date: April 29, 2003

A series of interviews with the cast and crew of the show. Every main actor, and most secondary actors, are interviewed for the piece. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.