Babylon 5

The Coming of Shadows

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In season two, Babylon 5 gets a controversial new leader as the station prepares to serve as the last defense against a terrifying race known as the Shadows.

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22 Episodes

Points of Departure
E1
Points of DepartureAs Captain John Sheridan assumes command of Babylon 5, he learns the reason why the Minbari inexplicably surrendered to Earth in the Earth-Minbari War while a renegade Minbari ship seeks to restart it.
Revelations
E2
RevelationsSheridan's sister comes to visit him at his new command, G'Kar returns with grave tidings from the rim of known space, Dr. Franklin tries to wake Gribaldi from the coma with the alien healing device obtained from Dr. Rosen, and something is happening in Delenn's quarters.
The Geometry of Shadows
E3
The Geometry of ShadowsA mysterious group known as "techno-mages" take up temporary residence at Babylon 5 and Londo is very eager to get an audience with them. Meanwhile, the Drazi cause problems for the newly promoted Commander Ivanova with their rather unusual election process.
A Distant Star
E4
A Distant StarA giant explorer class ship comes to Babylon 5 for re-supply - its captain an old friend of Sheridan. Dr. Franklin gets on the command staff's nerves when he starts handing out "food plans".
The Long Dark
E5
The Long DarkA 100-year-old space exploration ship appears near Babylon 5 with two passengers - a woman in cryogenic sleep, the corpse of her husband, and something sinister that has unfinished business with a half mad lurker.
Spider in the Web
E6
Spider in the WebA friend of Talia comes to Babylon 5 to negotiate a deal to help Mars become more self-sufficient, when a man calling out "Free Mars!" electrocutes him.
Soul Mates
E7
Soul MatesLondo summons his three wives to Babylon 5 so he can divorce two of them, Talia gets a visit from her obnoxious ex-husband - the only man ever to leave the PSI Corps, and Delenn has her first bad hair day.
A Race Through Dark Places
E8
A Race Through Dark PlacesBester returns to Babylon 5 to shut down an underground organization that smuggles rogue telepaths out of the PSI Corps' reach. Meanwhile, Sheridan has some disagreements with Earth Force over the rent of his quarters.
The Coming of Shadows
E9
The Coming of ShadowsThe 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.
GROPOS
E10
GROPOSBabylon 5 gets considerable space problems when 25,000 Earth Force soldiers arrive. Led by General Richard Franklin, Stephen Franklin's father, they are to use Babylon 5 as a staging point for a risky military operation.
All Alone in the Night
E11
All Alone in the NightWhile leading a Starfury squadron to investigate the disappearance of several ships, Sheridan is captured by an alien vessel. Meanwhile, Delenn is summoned to appear before the Grey Council to discuss her recent change in appearance.
Acts of Sacrifice
E12
Acts of SacrificeG'Kar struggles to control the Narns on Babylon 5 as he asks the different ambassadors for help in the war against the Centauri. Ivanova shows a representative from a new species around the station, so he may decide if humans are worthy of their presence.
Hunter, Prey
E13
Hunter, PreyThe president's physician comes to Babylon 5 on the run from Earth Force special intelligence. They say he has classified information he plans to sell to alien governments, though Sheridan soon learns otherwise.
There All the Honor Lies
E14
There All the Honor LiesSheridan is assaulted by the Minbari Lovell, and is forced to kill him in self-defense. But a Minbari who witnessed the incident claims Sheridan assaulted Lovell - and everybody knows Minbari do not lie.
And Now for a Word
E15
And Now for a WordISN arrives on Babylon 5 to film a documentary about the station, its crew and its mission. During the filming of the documentary, Babylon 5 must deal with a skirmish between the Narn and the Centauri on its doorstep.
In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum
E16
In the Shadow of Z'ha'dumSheridan is shocked to learn that one of the crew of the Icarus, a science ship that exploded with his wife aboard, is alive - namely Mr. Morden. A representative of the Ministry of Peace comes to the station to recruit personnel to the Nightwatch.
Knives
E17
KnivesLondo gets a visit from an old friend who seeks his help after being called a traitor by the Centarum. Sheridan starts hallucinating after being attacked by a dead alien.
Confessions and Lamentations
E18
Confessions and LamentationsA 100% fatal and 100% contagious plague is killing the Markabs. Dr. Franklin tries to find a cure, but is being opposed by the Markabs themselves, who believe the plague only affects the immoral.
Divided Loyalties
E19
Divided LoyaltiesLyta Alexander returns to Babylon 5 with a message from the telepath resistance: one of the command staff is a mole for PSI Corps.
The Long, Twilight Struggle
E20
The Long, Twilight StruggleDraal reveals himself to Sheridan, while Refa and Londo set a plan in motion that will lead to the final defeat of the Narns.
Comes the Inquisitor
E21
Comes the InquisitorKosh summons an inquisitor to test Delenn's motives, and G'Kar tries to maintain his position as leader of Babylon 5's Narn population while organizing an underground resistance.
The Fall of Night
E22
The Fall of NightTwo 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.