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Babylon 5: Specials

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86 episodes · premiered Feb 22, 1993

Special installments of the series.

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  1. Episode 1: The Gathering Feb 22, 1993 · 1h 30m The Vorlon ambassador is nearly killed by an assassin shortly after arriving at the station, and Commander Sinclair is the prime suspect.
  2. Episode 2: In the Beginning Jan 4, 1998 · 1h 34m 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…
  3. Episode 3: Thirdspace Jul 19, 1998 · 1h 34m 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.
  4. Episode 4: River of Souls Nov 8, 1998 · 1h 33m 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…
  5. Episode 5: A Call to Arms Jan 3, 1999 · 1h 33m 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…
  6. Episode 6: The Legend of the Rangers Jan 19, 2002 · 1h 29m 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…
  7. Episode 7: Voices in the Dark: Over Here Jul 31, 2007 · 36m 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…
  8. Episode 8: Voices in the Dark: Over There Jul 31, 2007 · 33m 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…
  9. Episode 9: Celestial Sound Aug 4, 2007 · 6m 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…
  10. Episode 10: No Surrender, No Retreat Suite Aug 5, 2007 · 7m This feature sums up the entire Fourth season.
  11. Episode 11: CGI Easter Egg Aug 6, 2007 · 45m
  12. Episode 12: Gag Reel Aug 7, 2007 · 3m Laugh along with the cast and crew as they screw up their lines.
  13. Episode 13: Introduction to Season 4 Aug 11, 2007 · 6m An introduction to season four featuring interviews with the cast and crew
  14. Episode 14: Season 3 Gag Reel Nov 5, 1995 · 3m
  15. Episode 15: Season 4 Gag Reel Nov 4, 1996 · 3m
  16. Episode 16: Introduction Season 5 Wheel of Fire Jan 21, 1998 · 7m An introduction to season five featuring interviews with the cast and crew
  17. Episode 17: Building Babylon - Blueprint Of An Episode Apr 29, 2003 · 13m Featurette that covers the writing, on set with the cast and crew, and the editing process. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.
  18. Episode 18: Shadows And Dreams - Honors Of Babylon Apr 29, 2003 · 9m J. Michael Straczynski talks about winning the HUGO award, two years in a row. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.
  19. Episode 19: Season 2 Gag Reel Apr 29, 2003 · 3m Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.
  20. Episode 20: Season 2 Data Files Apr 29, 2003 · 45m 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…
  21. Episode 21: Season 2 Personnel Files Apr 29, 2003 · 45m 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…
  22. Episode 22: Season 2 Tech Files Apr 29, 2003 · 45m Video bits on: Copernicus, Babylon 5 Defense Grid, Icarus, Cortez, and Tragati. Special Feature on Season 2 DVD.
  23. Episode 23: Introduction to Season 3 Aug 12, 2003 · 45m A series of interviews with J. Michael Straczynski and the cast and crew of the show. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.
  24. Episode 24: Shadow Dossier Aug 12, 2003 · 3m Garibaldi's records on the Shadows. This section sums up all the information known about them. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.
  25. Episode 25: Behind the Mask: Creating the Aliens of Babylon 5 Aug 12, 2003 · 8m 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…
  26. Episode 26: Building a Better Narn Aug 12, 2003 · 7m 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.
  27. Episode 27: Designing Tomorrow: The Look of Babylon 5 Aug 12, 2003 · 10m 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…
  28. Episode 28: Episode 28 Jan 4, 1998 · 1h 35m
  29. Episode 29: Season 3 Data Files Aug 12, 2003 · 45m Video bits on: White Star, Battle For Babylon 5, Thunderbolt, Grey 17, and Mindwipe. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.
  30. Episode 30: Season 3 Personnel Files Aug 16, 2003 · 45m Video bits on the characters: Zack Allan, Marcus Cole, David Corwin, Alfred Bester, and Zathras. Special Feature on Season 3 DVD.
  31. Episode 36: Season 4 Data Files Jan 6, 2004 · 45m Video bits on: Voice of Resistance, Proxima 3, Edgars Industries, Mars Resistance, and Battle For Earth. Special Feature on Season 4 DVD.
  32. Episode 37: Season 4 Personnel Files Jan 6, 2004 · 45m Video bits on the characters: Lyta Alexander, Kosh II, Neroon, Lorien, and Cartagia. Special Feature on Season 4 DVD.
  33. Episode 39: Digital Tomorrow Apr 13, 2004 · 6m 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…
  34. Episode 40: Beyond Babylon 5 Apr 13, 2004 · 7m 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…
  35. Episode 41: Marcus Cole: Dead or Frozen Apr 13, 2004 · 2m Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.
  36. Episode 42: Additional and Extended Scenes from "Sleeping in Light" Apr 13, 2004 · 5m "Commander Sick in Bed," "Sheridan's Last Look," "General Ivanova," Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.
  37. Episode 44: Season 5 Data Files Apr 13, 2004 · 45m 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.
  38. Episode 45: Season 5 Personnel Files Apr 13, 2004 · 45m ideo bits on the characters: Elizabeth Lochley, Byron, Ta'Lon, Minister Virini, Mack, and Bo. Special Feature on Season 5 DVD.
  39. Episode 46: Creating the Future Aug 17, 2004 · 9m J. Michael Straczynski, John Iacovelli (production designer), Douglas Netter (executive producer), Luc Mayrand (concept designer) and John Copeland (producer) talk about how they decided…
  40. Episode 47: Straczynski Diaries Jul 31, 2007 · 21m 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…
  41. Episode 48: Andreas Katsulas Memorial Jul 31, 2007 · 8m JMS and the cast reflect on the passing of Andreas Katsulas. Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.
  42. Episode 49: Richard Biggs Memorial Jul 31, 2007 · 5m JMS and the cast reflect on the passing of Richard Biggs. Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.
  43. Episode 50: Interview with J. Michael Straczynski & Bruce Boxleitner Jul 31, 2007 · 6m Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.
  44. Episode 51: Interview with Tracy Scoggins Jul 31, 2007 · 5m Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.
  45. Episode 52: Interview with J. Michael Straczynski & Peter Woodward Jul 31, 2007 · 7m Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.
  46. Episode 53: Fireside Chats Jul 31, 2007 · 19m Profiling the people of the B5 Universe. Special Feature on The Lost Tales DVD.
  47. Episode 54: The Guide to Babylon 5 Dec 26, 1997 · 45m 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.
  48. Episode 55: Interview with J. Michael Straczynski May 13, 2013 · 45m 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.
  49. Episode 56: CNN Documents Babylon 5 Apr 6, 2016 · 45m 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…
  50. Episode 57: Season 1 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1) Dec 15, 1993 · 45m 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.
  51. Episode 58: Season 1 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2) Apr 15, 1994 · 45m 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.
  52. Episode 59: Season 2 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1) Dec 15, 1994 · 45m 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.
  53. Episode 60: Season 2 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2) Apr 15, 1995 · 45m 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.
  54. Episode 61: Season 3 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1) Dec 15, 1995 · 45m 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.
  55. Episode 62: Season 3 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2) Apr 15, 1996 · 45m 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.
  56. Episode 63: Season 4 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1) Dec 15, 1996 · 45m 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.
  57. Episode 64: Season 4 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2) Apr 15, 1997 · 45m 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.
  58. Episode 65: Season 5 Uncensored Blooper Reel (1) Dec 15, 1997 · 45m 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.
  59. Episode 66: Season 5 Uncensored Blooper Reel (2) Apr 15, 1998 · 45m 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.
  60. Episode 67: "Danger Zone" Music Video Jul 7, 1994 · 45m 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.
  61. Episode 68: "I Need a Hero" Music Video May 15, 1995 · 45m The first "official" music video created by John Hudgens that was commissioned by J. Michael Straczynski in spring of 1995.
  62. Episode 69: "Requiem" Music Video Jul 27, 1995 · 45m Produced near the end of season two, and debuted at the 1995 Comic-Con.
  63. Episode 70: "Nobody's Side" Music Video Jun 20, 1996 · 45m Produced near the end of the third season debuting at DragonCon.
  64. Episode 71: "Welcome to the Third Age" Music Video Jun 26, 1997 · 45m 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.
  65. Episode 72: "Keep Yourself Alive" Music Video Sep 3, 1998 · 45m Produced in the summer of 1998 and debuting at DragonCon.
  66. Episode 73: "The Phantom B5 Video" Music Video Sep 7, 1998 · 45m Debuted at DragonCon.
  67. Episode 74: "Third Age 2K" Music Video Jun 29, 2000 · 45m Debuted at DragonCon.
  68. Episode 75: "In Memory of Richard Biggs" Music Video May 22, 2004 · 45m First memorial music video produced by John Hudgens to remember Richard Biggs.
  69. Episode 76: "In Memory of Andreas Katsulas" Music Video Feb 13, 2006 · 45m Memorial video produced by John Hudgens to remember Andreas Katsulas.
  70. Episode 77: "20th Anniversary Convention Memorial" Music Video May 25, 2013 · 45m Memorial video produced by John Hudgens for the 20th Anniversary Convention to remember the cast and crew of the show that had been lost.
  71. Episode 78: "In Memory of Jerry Doyle" Music Video Aug 8, 2016 · 45m Memorial video produced by John Hudgens to remember Jerry Doyle.
  72. Episode 79: "In Memory of Mira Furlan" Jan 25, 2021 · 45m Memorial video produced by John Hudgens to remember Mira Furlan.
  73. Episode 80: The Road Home Aug 15, 2023 · 1h 19m 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…
  74. Episode 81: Introduction to The Gathering May 3, 2003 · 4m
  75. Episode 82: Introduction to In the Beginning May 3, 2003 · 4m
  76. Episode 83: Introduction to Thirdspace May 3, 2003 · 4m
  77. Episode 84: Introduction to The River of Souls May 3, 2003 · 4m
  78. Episode 85: Introduction to A Call to Arms May 3, 2003 · 4m
  79. Episode 109: Intro by J. Michael Straczynski Nov 5, 2002 · 1m A short introduction to the show by its creator. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.
  80. Episode 110: The Making of Babylon 5 Jan 15, 1994 · 19m 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…
  81. Episode 111: Back to Babylon 5 Nov 5, 2002 · 13m A new documentary looking back at the production of Babylon 5. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.
  82. Episode 112: Season 1 Data Files Nov 5, 2002 · 45m 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.
  83. Episode 113: Season 1 Personnel Files Nov 5, 2002 · 45m 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.
  84. Episode 114: Season 1 Tech Files Nov 5, 2002 · 45m Video bits on: Starfury, Jumpgate, Earth Alliance Vessels, Alien Vessels, and Raiders. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.
  85. Episode 115: Station Tour Nov 5, 2002 · 45m Video bits on: General Information, Brown Sector, Red Sector, Yellow/Grey Sectors, Blue Sector, and Green Sector. Special Feature on Season 1 DVD.
  86. Episode 116: Introduction to Season 2 Apr 29, 2003 · 6m 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.