Mira Furlan Movies
- 1998
Dr. Franklyn tries to find out the secret behind the medical history of the Hyach. Telepaths Byron and Lyta reach a tentative understanding. And tensions mount between Downbelow and the rest of Babylon 5. In addition to the usual plot complications, this episode also includes subtle echoes of several previous adventures (imperceptible to the casual viewer, but eminently appetizing to the Babylon 5 aficionado). First telecast on March 4, 1998, "Secrets of the Soul" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Tracy Scoggins, (more)
- 1998
Four Rangers arrive on Babylon 5, preparing to begin their training. At least two of those Rangers are in for a valuable lesson before the episode is over. Meanwhile, Zack is targetted for extinction during a Downbelow power struggle. The venerable Turhan Bey makes his second Babylon 5 appearance, this time in the role of Turval. First telecast on February 18, 1998, "Learning Curve" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Tracy Scoggins, (more)
- 1998
Summoned by Captain Lochley, Psi Cop Bester (Walter Koenig) attempts to bring the telepath crisis under control. Garibaldi's unexpected response to Bester's presence becomes a moot issue when he and Franklin are trapped by Byron's more violent disciples. This is one of those Babylon 5 episodes which asks far more questions than it answers. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Phoenix Rising" was originally telecast on April 1, 1998. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Tracy Scoggins, (more)
- 1998
The already strained relationship between the Alliance and Byron's telepaths break down completely, forcing Lochley to seek the aid of Psi Cop Bester. The mysterious attacks on the Alliance ships intensify. And deep within the bowels of the Centauri palace, Londo and G'Kar stumble upon an old friend. The return appearance of first-season regular Julie Caitlin Brown was supposed to be a surprise, but was tipped off by an obscure Screen Actors Guild ruling. Originally titled "Cat and Mouse", "A Tragedy of Telepaths" was written by J. Michael Straczynksi; the episode first aired on March 25, 1998. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Tracy Scoggins, (more)
- 1998
Sheridan finds himself at odds with the League ambassadors over G'Kan's proposed Interstellar Alliance Declaration of Principles. A small planet solicits the help of the Alliance in fending off raiders. And Garibaldi tries to align with refugee Telepaths by forming a new intelligence unit. The title of this episode is lifted from the "What a piece of work is a man" speech from Shakespeare's amlet. First telecast on February 4, 1998, "The Paragon of Animals" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Tracy Scoggins, (more)
- 1998
On January 21, 1998, Babylon 5 joined the weekly lineup of the TNT cable network. Subtitled "Wheel of Fire," the series' fifth season got under way with the episode titled "No Compromises." While preparing for the inauguration of the former skipper Sheridan as first president of the New Interstellar Alliance, the crew of Babylon 5 welcomes their new commanding officer, Captain Elizabeth Lochley (Tracy Scoggins). Amidst all the hustle and bustle, a group of Telepaths, headed by Byron (Robin Atkin Downes), arrives at the station seeking sanctuary. And unbeknownst to all but one person on board B5, there's a plan afoot to murder Sheridan before he can take the oath of office. "No Compromises" was written by series producer J. Michael Straczynski). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Tracy Scoggins, (more)
- 1998
During the three-month interim between the Babylon 5 cliffhanger "Movements of Fire and Shadow" and its payoff episode "The Fall of Centauri Prime," the popular TNTnetwork science-fiction series was represented by a two-hour TV "movie", Babylon 5: Thirdspace. Set during the final months of the Shadow war, the film gets under way as B5 officer Ivanova (Claudia Christian discovers a huge artifact in hyperspace. In order to bring the object back to the station for analysis, the B5 crew must accept the assistance of IPX, a corporation specializing in often dangerously experimental technology. The plot thickens when the artifact begins profoundly affecting the subconscious thoughts of the combined crews, producing dreams that threaten to become deadly at any moment. Though Babylon 5 purists complained that this film was more appropriate to the series' fourth season than the continuity of Season 5, the ratings were quite good, especially for a basic-cable telecast. Written by . Michael Straczynski, and later novelized by Peter David, Babylon 5: Thirdspace premiered on July 19, 1998. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Warrior leader Shakiri (Bart McCarthy) intensifies his aggression in the Minbari civil war. Hoping to resolve the crisis, Delenn prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice. And Psi Cop Bester (Walter Koening) tries to strike up an unusual bargain with telepath Lyta. Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip "Dilbert," makes a cameo appearance. Originally telecast during the week of May 19, 1997, "Moments of Transition" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Using methods that could be described as unethical, Captain Sheridan manipultes the League to accept the presence of White Star patrols. Delenn again heads for Minbar, hoping to civil strife on her homeworld with with the aid of Neroon (John Vickery). But the plans of both Sheridan and Delenn may be foredoomed if the behavior of those involved does not proceed according to plan. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Rumors, Bargains and Lies" first aired during the week of May 12, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Lyta makes telepathic contact with an unconscious Shadows victim. Garibaldi hopes to gain the complete trust of his new boss, pharmaceutical mogul William Edgars (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) And Captain Sheridan races against the clock as his guides his troops towards the Earth. Harlan Ellison makes a brief onscreen appearance as a Psi Cop. Originally telecast during the week of June 2, 1997, "The Exercise of Vital Powers" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
This Babylon 5 episodes takes its title from the name of the series' fourth-season saga. The world of Proxima 3 is the battleground for a crucial confrontation between Captain Sheridan and Earth President Clark. Meanwhile, Londo hopes to arrange a joint effort between the Centauri and the Narn to resist the vainglorious Clark. But to do this, Londo needs the cooperation of the understandably recalcitrant G'Kar. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "No Surrender, No Retreat" made its US television debut during the week of May 26, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Thanks to the misguided efforts of Garibaldi, Captain Sheridan has been captured by the Earth forces. Using extreme measures, an interrogator named William (Raye Birk) tries to force Sheridan into confessing that he was under alien influence during his attack on President Clark's forces. J. Michael Straczynski's teleplay is so constructed to blur the distinction between fantasy and reality --- and as a result, the viewer is often as disoriented as the hapless Sheridan. "Intersections and Real Time" was originally broadcast during the week of June 19, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Garibaldi hatches a scheme to capture Sheridan, using the Captain's father as bait. Pharameutical baron William Edgars (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) then startles Garibaldi by explaining his true motivations. And Lyta agonizes about the future of Telepaths. Written by . Michael Straczynski, "The Face of the Enemy" first aired during the week of June 9, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Captain Sheridan launches his final strike against the forces of President Clark. His biggest remaining obstacle is a huge fleet of Earth warships, converging near Mars. Meanwhile, Marcus makes a crucial decision that will have long-ranging effects on Ivanova --- and an immediate impact on his own life. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Endgame" was first telecast in the United States during the week of October 13, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
As in past years, the final four episodes of Babylon 5's 1996-97 season were broadcast in the United Kingdom before making their first American TV appearances. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Between the Darkness and the Light" is a surprisingly low-key episode, despite all that occurs within its 48-minute timeframe. Captured by the Mars Resistance, Garibaldi tries to convince Franklin and Lyta that he was not entirely responsible for his previous actions. As plans are drawn to rescue Captain Sheridan from President Clark's minions, Ivanova, armed with vital information, launches her own counterratack against Clark --- with devastating results. "Between the Darkness and the Light" made its American TV debut during the week of October 6, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
President Clark is dead, and the civil war on Earth is over. Delenn triumphantly stage-manages the convergence of the Earth, the Minbari and the Narn into a new alliance. Captain Sheridan's role in the Alliance must, however, wait until the Earthgov decides his ultimate fate. Elsewhere, Ivanova grieves over the apparent death of Marcus --- and what has become of Lise? First seen in America during the week of October 20, 1997, "Rising Star" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Walter Koenig returns in his familiar Babylon 5 role as the reboubtable Psi Cop Bester. Somewhat surprisingly, Bester offers to work with Sheridan against the megalomanic Earth President Clark. But there's a price tag attarched: Sheridan must return to Z'ha'dum to resolve a personal crisis in Bester's life. Meanwhile, Garibaldi resigns as B5's security head. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Epiphanies" made its American TV bow during the week of February 10, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
An ISN camera crew pays another visit to Babylon 5, this time accompanied by the far-from-unbiased reporter Dan Randall (Jeff Griggs). At first reluctant to welcome the newscasters, Sheridan agrees to give the ISN a free hand on the condition that he be allow to refute the claims of President Clark. But will the truth be served this time around? And how can one explain the disturbing about-face of the previously loyal Garibaldi? First seen in America during the week of February 17, 1997, "The Illusion of Truth" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Captain Sheridan and Delenn summon their forces for a final showdown with both the Vorlons and the Shadows. Londo's ruthlessness pays off when he receives a promotion in the Royal Court of Centauri. And as G'Kar struggles to escape, Centauri Emperor Cartagia (Wortham Kimmer) has his own rendezvous with destiny. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "The Long Night" was syndicated to American television during the week of January 27 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
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
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Babylon 5's fourth-season saga "No Surrender, No Retreat" reached the halfway mark during the week of April 28, 1997 with the episode titled "Lines of Communications." As always, several separate plotlines converge in a dramatically startling fashion. Franklin and Marcus finally touch base with the Resistance on Mars; Ivanova prepares to launch her broadcasting career as "The Voice of the Resistance;" and Delenn discovers the motivation behind the attacks upon the allies of the Minbari. "Lines of Communications" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
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
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Delenn returns to her home world of Minbar, hoping to convince the people to accept her relationship with Captain Sheridan. Upon arrival, she is required to undergo The Dreaming, a ritual that literally burrows into her soul. And in another development, Marcus and Franklin are sent to Mars, there to link up with the Resistance forces. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Atonement" was first telecast in the US during the week of February 24, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
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
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
