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Walter Koenig returns as B5's pesky nemesis, Psi Cop Bester. On this occasion, Bester and the crew are obliged to form an uncomfortable alliance. The mission: to capture and neutralize Lindstrom (George Gerdes), the dealer of a dangerous telepathic drug. Main complication: G'Kar may be on the verge of becoming addicted to the deadly "dust." Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Dust to Dust" was first syndicated during the week of February 5, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Appalled by the civil unrest on Earth, Sheridan declares Babylon 5 as an independent state. As President Clark summons his forces to seize control of B5, Delenn asks Minbari for help. A Ranger arrives with news that throws Delenn for a loss. And that is all that can be said without giving away the many plot surprises in "Severed Dreams." Written J. Michael Straczynski, this episode won the 1997 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation. In America, it was first made available for syndication during the week of April 1 , 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Sheridan receives distressing news from archaeologist Dr. Kirkish (Nancy Stafford): The Earth had formed an alliance with the Shadows. Rushing to Ganymede, Sheridan hopes to destroy a downed Shadow vessel before its technology can be used for evil purposes. Meanwhile, the civilian population of the Earth is under the thumb of the Nightwatch. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Messages from Earth" debuted the week of February 19, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Psi Cop Bester (Walter Koenig) again solicits the help of his erswhile foe Captain Sheridan. This time, Best wants to stop a transport ship which is smuggling Shadow weapons. While Bester faces possible censure from his own colleagues, G'Kar faces a different challenge when he asks to join the Conspiracy of Light. And the Interstellar Network News returns to the air despite opposition from President Clark. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Ship of Tears" first aired the week of April 29, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Vir returns to Babylon 5 for an arranged marriage with Centauri woman Lyndisty (Carmen Thomas). His surprise at this development is nothing compared to his dismay upon learning that he has been targetted for assassination by the Narn. And Sheridan asks Delenn out for a date, which doesn't quite go as planned. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Sic Transit Vir" was first broadcast in the US during the week of April 15, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The final five episodes of Babylon 5's third season were originally shown in England from August 19 to September 22, 1996, but the American syndication service PTEN did not wish to "throw away" these episodes during the low-rated late summer months. Thus, viewers in the US did not see the season's final story arc until September, beginning with the telecast of "Walkabout" during the week of September 30, 1996. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Walkabout" finds Captain Sheridan and telepath Lyta Alexander (Patricia Tallman) preparing to exploit the Shadows' newly-discovered "achilles' heel" to mount a counteroffensive against the enemy. Meanwhile, Dr. Franklin heads DownBelow to determine his true purpose in life. Erica Gimpel appears as Cailyn, a beautiful singer who will have a profound effect on the introspective Franklin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

"War Without End" was one of the few two-part stories in the Babylon 5 canon. In Part One, Michael O'Hare returns as Ambassador Sinclair, who pays a final visit to B5 for the purpose of revealing the fate of Babylon 4 (last seen in the 1994 episode "Babylon Squared"). In the course of the story, Delenn makes a confession that ties a number of dangling plot strands from previous episodes --- but there are even more suprises still to come. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, Part One of "War Without End" was first made available to American television during the week of May 13, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Having finally figured out the Shadows' strategy, Sheridan launches a pre-emptive strike against the enemy forces. Dr. Franklin has an epiphany and tries to do a good deed -- nearly losing his life in the process. And Delenn gains a valuable ally on behalf of the Rangers. Melissa Gilbert makes a significant guest appearance. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Shadow Dancing" first aired in America during the week of October 21, 1996, some six weeks after its British TV bow on September 15. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Having agreed to take charge of the Rangers, Delenn risks death at the hands of a unknown adversary. And while exploring the inner regions of B5, Garibaldi stumbles across a secret level that has been sealed off for years. Robert Englund of "Freddy Kruger" fame is cast as cult leader Jeremiah. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Grey 17 is Missing" made its TV debut in the United Kingdom on August 26, 1996. The episode's American release was held up until October 7 of that same year. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Zack Allen joins in the ongoing search for Mr. Garibaldi, still missing in the wake of the Z'ha'dum explosion. Meanwhile, Ivanova and Marcus seek out additional First Ones to help them in the war against the Shadows. And G'Kar, reeling from torture at the hands of Centauri Emperor Cartagia (Wortham Krimmer), reluctantly takes advice from Londo. J. Michael Straczynski's teleplay ends with a long-awaited revelation. "The Summoning" first aired during the week of November 18, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

"No Surrender, No Retreat" was the overall title of Babylon 5's fourth season. The first chapter of this saga, "The Hour of the Wolf," aired in America during the week of November 4, 1996. Picking up where Season Three ("Point of No Return") left off, a thermonuclear explosion has rocked the Z'ha'dum, homeworld of the hated Shadows. In the aftermath of the detonation, B5 security chief Garibaldi is missing, and Captain Sheridan is presumed dead. As a result, the Alliance is shattered, despite the strenuous efforts of Delenn to keep it together. As Delenn, Ivanova and Lyta search for Sheridan, G'Kar combs the skies for Garibaldi. And on the Centauri front, Londo learns that Emperor Cartagia (Wortham Krimmer) has entered into a potentially disastrous deal. "The Hour of the Wolf" was written by series producer J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

An unflinching drama of frustrated ambition and troubled siblings, Georgia examines the relationship between a self-destructive, would-be rock singer and her sister, a successful folk musician. Sadie (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is the younger, more troubled sister, a wild child with a taste for reckless behavior, from her dangerous romances to her attachments to drugs and alcohol. Hopping between low-rent clubs, Sadie struggles to make it from gig to gig, delivering rawly emotional performances that lack technical skill. Her repeated career failures drive her further into addiction, sending her life into a downward spiral. Ultimately, she is forced to seek help from her sister Georgia (Mare Winningham), who is everything Sadie is not: married, financially secure, and blessed with a smooth voice that has won her popular success. A clash of seemingly opposite personalities follows, as Georgia attempts to help Sadie without becoming damaged herself. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

With G'Kar having returned to civilian life, he is replaced on B5 by Na'Far (Stephen Macht), a Narn representative of the ruling Centauri. While contending with an association of cargo pilots, Sheridan and Ivanova make contact with an alien probe, which offers B5 a daunting choice: All the combined knowledge of the universe --- or total destruction. And Londo's strained relationship with Vir bodes ill for everyone concerned. First telecast during the week of November 20, 1995, "A Day in the Strife" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide