Jerry Doyle Movies
- 1995
The ongoing war between the Narn and Centauri threatens to escalate throughout the universe. G'Kar implores Sheridan to fight on the side of the Narns. Elsewhere, Ivanova must negotiate with the Lumati, a hostile alien species, and Londo begins to allow his newly acquired power to supercede his good judgment. Paul Williams guest-stars as Taq. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Acts of Sacrifice" first aired on February 22, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1995
Sheridan is kidnapped by aliens, just as General Hague (Robert Foxworth) arrives for an important conference with the B5 Commander. Left in charge, Ivanova is forced to make a fateful decision--and a potentially fatal journey towards an unknown source of "bright light and turbulence". Meanwhile, the "new" Delenn is expelled from the Grey Council. Originally telecast on February 15, 1995, "All Alone in the Night" was written by J. Michael Straczunski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1995
Babylon 5 plays reluctant host to 25,000 ground-pounding Earth troops, who, acting under secret orders, have been assigned to snuff out a rebellion. Exacerbating an already unpleasant situation is the fact that the troop's leader (Paul Winfield is Dr. Franklin's long-estranged father. The title of this episode refers to a vindictive alien race, from whom Delenn can expect no good. Written by Lawrence G. DiTillio, "Gropos" was originally broadcast on February 8, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1995
On the verge of death, the Emperor of Centauri (Turhan Bey) hopes to negotiate honorable peace with the Narn. Instead, a power struggle blossoms into an all-out war, with Nondo in the middle. And former B5 Commander Sinclair makes unexpected contact with Garibaldi, delivering a message which could well determine the fate of everyone on the space station. First telecast on February 1, 1995, "The Coming of Shadows" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1995
Sheridan learns that Morden (Ed Wasser) survived the explosion that supposedly killed the Commander's wife. Pumping Morden for details, Sheridan inadvertently endangers everyone on board B5. Meanwhile, the station is besieged by both Narn refugees and a recruiter from a new Earth Alliance Agency. To reveal any more of the plot would, in this case, be unthinkable. Originally broadcast on May 10, 1995, "In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1995
An ISN TV crew covers a "typical" 36 hours in the life of Babylon 5. The crew's visit unexpectedly coincides with a dangerous upsurge in Narn hostilities against Centauri. As written by J. Michael Straczynski, this episode deliberately invokes memories of CNN's coverage of the Persian Gulf War, with Kim Zimmer bringing a slyly satiric spin to the role of commentator Cynthia Torqueman. "And Now for a Word" was originally telecast on May 3, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1995
After killing a Minbari warrior in self defense, Sheridan is charged with murder. The fate of both the Earth and Minbari is in the hands of a hostile self-proclaimed eyewitness. Caitlin Brown who previously appeared on Babylon 5 as Na'Toth, is here cast as Guinevere Corey -- and billed as Julie Caitlin Brown. Written by Peter David (who managed to include an amusing spoof of TV-series merchandising), "There All the Honor Lies" first aired on April 26, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1995
A fugitive from the Security Force, Dr. Everett Jacobs (Anthony Steadman). has evidence pertaining to the assassination of the Earth President. Sheridan would like to protect him, but may overstep his authority in doing so. And some pertinent facts about Ambassador Kosh are revealed. Bernie Casey guest-stars as Special Intelligence Agent Derek Cranston, who might be pursuing his own agenda while chasing after Dr. Jacobs. First broadcast on March 1, 1995, "Hunter, Prey" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1995
Walter Koenig returns as Psi Cop Bester, who is investigating reports of an underground railroad specializing in smuggling unregistered telepaths to freedom. Bester's vesit places Talia in the unenviable position of either remaining loyal to her B5 duties or aiding her fellow telepaths. Meanwhile, Sheridan rebels against a proposed "space rent." Written by J.Michael Straczynski, "A Race Through Dark Places" first aired on January 26, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Babylon 5 plays host when the representatives of different alien religions gather for a conference. Just before the conference gets under way, G'Kar learns that he has been targeted for assassination, literally from beyond from the grave. Meanwhile, Sinclair has a reunion with his ex-sweetheart Catherine Sakai (Julie Nickson). Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "The Parliament of Dreams" (alternate title: "Carnival") earned Babylon 5 its second Emmy for makeup design. The episode first aired on February 23, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
David Warner guest-stars as Aldous Gajic, a futuristic "King Arthur" who has spent all his life searching for the Holy Grail. His arrival on B5 coincides with a plot hatched by Downbelow hoodlum Deuce (William Sanderson) to gain control of other people's minds. And what has all this to do with the erratic behavior of Ambassador Kosh? Written by Christy Marx, "Grail" first aired July 6, 1994, after nearly six weeks' worth of rerun episodes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Londo sparks an intergalactic crisis when he locates "The Eye", a long-lost sacred Centauri relic. Lord Kiro (Gerrit Graham), ambassador of Centauri, arrives to take possession of the icon, just when a band of pirates converges upon B5 for the same purpose. And who is that mysterious stranger asking cryptic questions of everyone on board? Originally titled "Raiding Party," "Signs and Portents" (which also served as the blanket title of Babylon 5's inaugural season) was written by J. Michael Straczynski, and first telecast on May 18, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Garibaldi is forced to become a fugitive from justice when he is framed on charge of causing a tragic explosion in one of the fighter bays. His chief persecutor is Elaine Thomas (Lianna Kemmer), head of the President's security, who vengefully hopes to settle an old score. Will the experience push Garibaldi into hitting the bottle again? Originally titled "A Knife in the Shadows", "Survivors" was written by Marc Scott Zicree, author of the essential TV-history volume The Twilight Zone Companion. The episode was originally telecast on May 4, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Londo neglects an important series of legislations with the Narn when he falls in love with nightclub dancer Adira Tyree (Fabiana Udenio). Things get dicey when it develops that the dancer is a reluctant spy, assigned to get top-secret information which could topple the Centauri government. Meanwhile, Garibaldi discovers that someone is using the Gold Channels without permission. Mary Woronov receives onscreen credit as Narn envoy Ko D'Ath, even though Woronov was replaced just before filming by Caitlin Brown as envoy Na'Toth. First telecast February 9, 1994, "Born to the Purple" was written by Lawrence G. DiTillio. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Nearly a full year after the first telecast of the two-hour pilot, the weekly, 60-minute Babylon 5 series proper began on January 26, 1994 with "Midnight on the Firing Line." It is now 2258 AD; the Babylon 5 has become the target of increased attacks from enemy pirates, a situation exacerbated by a personal feud between Londo and G'Kar. Making matters even worse, a Narn attack on the peaceful agricultural colony of Ragesh 3 threatens to explode into all-out warfare unless Sinclair can put a lid on the crisis. Watch for cameo appearances by executive producer Douglas Netter and costume designer Ann Bruce. "Midnight on the Firing Line" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Amidst protests from all corners of the universe, Cmdr. Sinclair is ordered to protect Dilgar war criminal Jha'Dur (Sarah Douglas). Notorious for performing experiments on helpless alien prisoners, Jha'Dur claims to have developed an immortality serum. But she may never get the opportunity to use it: Narn envoy Na'Toth has sworn to kill Jha'Dur, orders or no orders. "Deathwalker" made its American TV bow on April 20, 1994; the episode was written by Lawrence G. DiTillio. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Susan discovers that her ex-lover Malcolm Biggs (Tristan Rogers) is a member of the Homeguard, a radical pro-Earth terrorist group. The Homeguard intends to rekindle old prejudices by assassinating Minbari poet/ambassador Shaal Mayan (Nancy Lee Grahn). Meanwhile, a young Centauri (Rodney Eastman) balks at the prospect of a tradtional arranged marriage. Written by Star Trek fixture D.C. Fontana, "The War Prayer" first aired on March 9, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
David McCallum guest-stars as xeoarcheologist Dr. Vance Hendricks, Dr. Franklin's mentor. Hendricks recelessly endangers the lives of everyone on B5 by smuggling aboard some deadly biotechnological samples from the long-dead planet Ikarra 7. The far-from-dormant samples infect Hendrick's assistant Drake (Marshall Teague), turning him into a unwitting--and indestructable--assassin. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Infection" was originally broadcast on February 16, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
The crew of Babylon 5 is thrown into a state of panic when Cmdr. Sinclair rescues an alien Soul Hunter (W. Morgan Sheppard). It is well known that the alien's avowed purpose is to capture people's souls at the moment of death. Thus, each crew member is terrified that he or she will be targeted as the alien's next "catch." Also known as "Amaranth", "Soul Hunter" was written by J. Michael Stracynski; the episode first aired on February 2, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Two strange men (Judson Scott, Christopher Neame) abduct Cmdr. Sinclair and place him in a state of computerized reality. Using a mind-probe device, the strangers try to reconstruct Sinclair's activities during Battle of the Line, when he experienced an inexplicable 24-hour blackout -- and may have betrayed the Earth. Outside of its somber main plotline, this episode features a terrific pop-culture joke involving the 23nd century periodical Universe Today (which boasts such headlines as "Is There Somthing Living In Hyberspace?") First seen on March 16, 1994, "And the Sky Full of Stars" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Talia's former teacher and lover, rogue telepath Jason Ironheart (William Allen Young, arrives on B5 with the Psi Cops hot on his trail. The victim of a secret experiment, Ironheart now possesses artifically enhanced "psi" skills, enabling him to "think" people into oblivion. And in another development, Catherine Sakai (Julia Nickson) ignores G'Kar's warnings and heads for Sigma 957. Star Trek stalwart Walter Koening appears as Psi Cop Bester. First telecast on March 2, 1994, "Mind War" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
An on-the-job tragedy prompts the Shuttle Dock workers to call a strike. Despite their legitimate grievance, Earth Central negotiator Orin Zento (John Snyder) will not give in to their demands under any circumstances. Meanwhile, G'Kar causes a crisis of his own by making an unintentional blunder during preparations for a Narn religious ceremony. First broadcast on May 11, 1994, "By Any Means Necessary" (original title: "Raiding Party") was written by Kathryn M. Drennan. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Jonathan Charles Kaplan portrays an ailing alien youngster who desperately needs an operation. But the boys' parents (Tricia O'Neil and Stephen Lee) refuse to give Dr. Franklin permission to operate, citing their religious beliefs. Elsewhere on B5, Ivanova prepares to undertake a dangerous escort mission. "Believers" was written by science-fiction maestro David Gerrold, who manages to make brief but significant references to his own novels Under the Eye of God and Covenant of Justice. The episode first aired on April 27, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael O'Hare, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Londo's political ambitions nearly prove to be his downfall when he manages to alienate a visiting Techno-Mage (a humanoid wizard) named Elric (Michael Ansara). Newly promoted to a diplomatic post, Ivanova arbitrates an ancient rivalry. And Garibaldi, at last recovered from his wound, makes a fateful decision. First broadcast on November 16, 1994, "The Geometry of Shadows" was written by J. Michael Straczynski. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1994
Russ Tamblyn guest-stars as Capt. Maynard, an old war buddy of Captain Sheridan's. Maynard's arrival prompts Sheridan to realign his priorities --- and then disaster strikes. On other fronts, Delenn runs afoul of the Delenn hierarchy, while Dr. Franklin tries to administer nutritional advice to some unwilling patients. The episode rushes to a conclusion with a desperate rescue mission, launched from hyperspace. Written by D.C. Fontana, "A Distant Star" was originally telecast on November 23, 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
