Claudia Christian Movies

Captain Sheridan and the crew of Babylon 5 are joined by the First Ones and the White Star fleet in an all-out battle against the Shadows and Vorlons on Corianus 3. With his emperor out of the way, Londo attempts to purge Centauri prime of all vestiges of the Shadows. And the Vorlon planetkiller continues its inexorable approach. Originally broadcast during the week of February 3, 1997, "Into the Fire" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Assuming the mantle of "The Voice of the Resistance," Susan Ivanova delivers her first newscast. Garibaldi accepts a new job on Mars, only to come face to face with an old --- and not altogether fond--acquaintance. And Franklin is forced to make several unpleasant executive decisions. Denise Gentile appears as Lise Hampton, a key figure in the life of one of the series' major characters. First telecast during the week of May 5, 1997, "Conflicts of Interest" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Captain Sheridan takes Garibaldi to task over the latter's inexplicably contrary behavior. Marcus and Franklin arrive on Mars, but their plan to link up with the Resistance hits a snag. Can this setback have anything to do with their eccentric travelling companion Captain Jack (Donovan Scott)? A disturbing plot twist caps J. Michael Straczynski's teleplay. "Racing Mars" was originally broadcast in America during the week of April 21, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This unusual comedy-drama, set in an experimental psychiatric institute, is a departure for genre director Philippe Mora, whose usual oeuvre is science fiction, horror, and low-budget action films. Rene Auberjonois stars as Dr. Sam Cohen, director of the Temporal Displacement Foundation. Cohen's highly-offbeat but well-funded mission is to treat psychotic patients whose particular dysfunction is the belief that they are famous historical figures, with the chief therapy being psychodrama, the reenactment of passages from that figure's life. Although he has some patients who believe themselves to be artists or religious icons (Mick Fleetwood as Pablo Picasso and Jesse Grey Walken as Jesus Christ), Cohen's star patient (Angus MacFadyen) believes himself to be Adolf Hitler. The clever, mentally ill genius has inexorably drawn several fellow patients into his delusion, including Tessa (T.C. Warner), who now believes herself to be Eva Braun. Enacting the part of Hitler's father, Cohen hopes for a breakthrough with the group. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Robert Townsend stars as a businessman in this soldier-for-hire story. Look for lots of bad guys, racist thugs, and femme fatales. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide

Ambassador Draal (John Schuck) is invited back to B5, this time to help Sheridan and the crew make further contact with the First Ones. It is hoped that this ancient and venerable race will assist the crew in their confrontations with the Shadows. Meanwhile, Sheridan must withhold a potentially volatile secret from his new political officer, Night Watch representative Julie Musante (Shari Shattuck). Debuting in America the week of January 29, 1996, "Voices of Authority" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

As conditions on Earth deteriorate, the population is placed under martial law by the Nightwatch, and the government steels itself for an all-out civil war. The loyalties of B5 crewman Zack --- and his friendship with Garibaldi --- are strained to the breaking point when the Nightwatch takes charge of the station's security. And Londo is given a peek into his future by the prognosticating widow of the Centauri Emperor. Star Trek perennial Majel Barrett guest-stars as Lady Morella. Originally shown in America during the week of February 26, 1996, "Point of No Return" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Marcus Cole and Dr. Fraklin investigate the recent curious behavior of a group of Lurkers. The two men discover the presence of an alien parasite, which threatens to take over B5's human population. And while recruiting potential Rangers, Ivanova is saddled with a would-be sweetheart (Joshua Cox) whose misinterprets her intentions. Originally syndicated in America during the week of February 12, 1996, "Exogenesis" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Michael York guest-stars as a bedraggled space traveller who claims to be King Arthur. Meanwhile, Sheridan defends B5 against the forces of Earth. Crucial to the strategy devised by Sheridan and Ivanova is an alliance with the Centauri government ---something that Londo can not and will not tolerate. This is the episode in which G'Kar is willingly cast in the role of "The Red Knight." First shown in America during the week of April 22, 1996, "A Late Delivery from Avalon" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Delenn is kidnapped by renegade mebers of the Nightwatch. Her captors threaten to kill Delenn unless the Minbari forces leave immediately. It is up to Sheridan and Garibaldi to devise a ruse that will enable them to rescue their comrade without depleting their defenses. This episode is highlighted by a B5 ceremony honoring the recent war dead, and by a surprise "cosmetic change" at the end of the story. First seen in America during the week of April 8, 1996, "Ceremonies of Light and Dark" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second half of the two-part Babylon 5 adventure "War Without End", Ambassador Sinclair's explanation concerning the fate of Babylon 4 may be the key to victory over the Shadow Forces. But first, a bit of time-hopping is in order. Sheridan is thrust 17 years into the future for a suprising confrontation with an imperious but curiously fearful Londo, and a backward journey is prepared to alter the outcome of a crucial battle that occured one thousand years ago. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Part Two of "War Without End" first aired in the US during the week of May 23, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

After several weeks of cat-and-mouse, the Shadows finally make an open attack. Hoping to rally support against the aggressors, Sheridan turns to Kosh for help. And Londo's efforts to patch up his differences with Morden (Ed Wasser) only makes a bad situation worse. Rance Howard, the father of actor/director Ron Howard, shows up briefly as David Sheridan, the Captain's father (it would spoil things to explain the elder Sheridan's surprise appearance). First telecast in America during the week of May 6, 1996, "Interludes and Examinations" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide