Andreas Katsulas Movies

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

Lyta Alexander (Patricia Tallman), B5's first telepath, makes another return visit, this time at the invitation of Koth. Having spent a great deal of time on the Vorlon homeworld, Lyta has enjoyed a resurgence of health and vitality. But for every bit of good news, there's a bit of bad --- especially for Brother Edward (Brad Dourif), who has been experienced flashbacks to a possible previous life as a murderer. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Passing Through Gethsemane" first aired during the week of November 27, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In this action drama a police officer with martial arts expertise is sent undercover into a gang of arms smugglers. There, he and the ring leader form an unexpected alliance. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Lyta Alexander (Patricia Tallman, B5's first telepath, pays a return visit to the station. But it isn't a social visit: Now the head of a resistance movement, Lyta is determined to expose a Psi Corps "sleeper" spy, who has the power to recruit other spies without their conscious knowledge. Sheridan gives Lyta a free hand in her investigation, but Ivanova offers unexpected resistance. Another surprising development occurs when Lyta comes face to face with Vorlon ambassador Kosh. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "Divided Loyalties" made its TV debut in the United Kingdom on July 2, 1995, but was held back from American release until October 12 of that year. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Captain Sheridan is subject to bizarre hallucinations while visiting the Gray Corridor. Seeking solutions to these strange visions, both Dr. Franklin and Garibaldi risk their own lives. And Londo plays host to Urza Jaddo (Carmen Argenziano), an old friend who has been accused of treason by the Centauri government. Written by Lawrence G. DiTillio, "Knives" made its first American TV appearance on May 17, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

"Point of No Return" was the blanket title for the third-season episodes of Babylon 5. The first installment in this saga, "Matters of Honor," was written by series creator J. Michael Straczynski, who went on to script every episode during the 1995-96 season. Things get under way as Captain Sheridan heads to Vorlon, there to thank Ambassador Kosh for saving his life. Back on B5, Earthforce Special Intelligence officer Endwai (Tucker Smallwood) investigates the strange ship encountered by Lt. Keffer, while a rift delevops in the relationship between Londo and Morden. As the episode rushes to its conclusion, Sheridan mans a Minbari-Vorlon vessel to confront a dangerous new enemy: the Shadows. Jason Carter joins the cast as Ranger Marcus Cole. "Matters of Honor" first aired the week of November 6, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide