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Babylon 5: The Coming of Shadows

22 episodes · first aired Nov 2, 1994

In season two, Babylon 5 gets a controversial new leader as the station prepares to serve as the last defense against a terrifying race known as the Shadows.

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1 Points of Departure Nov 2, 1994 · 44m Sheridan arrives at Babylon 5 to replace Sinclair and deal with a renegade Minbari Cruiser.
2 Revelations Nov 9, 1994 · 44m Sheridan's sister comes to visit him at his new command, G'Kar returns with grave tidings from the rim of known space, Dr. Franklin tries to wake Gribaldi from the coma with the alien…
3 The Geometry of Shadows Nov 16, 1994 · 44m A mysterious group known as "techno-mages" take up temporary residence at Babylon 5 and Londo is very eager to get an audience with them. Meanwhile, the Drazi cause problems for the newly…
4 A Distant Star Nov 23, 1994 · 44m A giant explorer class ship comes to Babylon 5 for re-supply - its captain an old friend of Sheridan. Dr. Franklin gets on the command staff's nerves when he starts handing out "food plans".
5 The Long Dark Nov 30, 1994 · 44m A 100-year-old space exploration ship appears near Babylon 5 with two passengers - a woman in cryogenic sleep, the corpse of her husband, and something sinister that has unfinished…
6 Spider in the Web Dec 7, 1994 · 44m A friend of Talia comes to Babylon 5 to negotiate a deal to help Mars become more self-sufficient, when a man calling out "Free Mars!" electrocutes him.
7 Soul Mates Dec 14, 1994 · 44m Londo summons his three wives to Babylon 5 so he can divorce two of them, Talia gets a visit from her obnoxious ex-husband - the only man ever to leave the PSI Corps, and Delenn has her…
8 A Race Through Dark Places Jan 25, 1995 · 44m Bester returns to Babylon 5 to shut down an underground organization that smuggles rogue telepaths out of the PSI Corps' reach. Meanwhile, Sheridan has some disagreements with Earth Force…
9 The Coming of Shadows Feb 1, 1995 · 44m The aging Centauri emperor travels to Babylon 5 despite his failing health. Refa sees this as an opportunity to have Londo publicly embarrass the emperor, while G'Kar prepares to…
10 GROPOS Feb 8, 1995 · 44m Babylon 5 gets considerable space problems when 25,000 Earth Force soldiers arrive. Led by General Richard Franklin, Stephen Franklin's father, they are to use Babylon 5 as a staging point…
11 All Alone in the Night Feb 15, 1995 · 44m While leading a Starfury squadron to investigate the disappearance of several ships, Sheridan is captured by an alien vessel. Meanwhile, Delenn is summoned to appear before the Grey…
12 Acts of Sacrifice Feb 22, 1995 · 44m G'Kar struggles to control the Narns on Babylon 5 as he asks the different ambassadors for help in the war against the Centauri. Ivanova shows a representative from a new species around…
13 Hunter, Prey Mar 1, 1995 · 44m The president's physician comes to Babylon 5 on the run from Earth Force special intelligence. They say he has classified information he plans to sell to alien governments, though Sheridan…
14 There All the Honor Lies Apr 26, 1995 · 44m Sheridan is assaulted by the Minbari Lovell, and is forced to kill him in self-defense. But a Minbari who witnessed the incident claims Sheridan assaulted Lovell - and everybody knows…
15 And Now for a Word May 3, 1995 · 44m We see life on Babylon 5 through the eyes of ISN, supplemented by interviews, statistics and even a few commercials.
16 In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum May 10, 1995 · 44m Sheridan is shocked to learn that one of the crew of the Icarus, a science ship that exploded with his wife aboard, is alive - namely Mr. Morden. A representative of the Ministry of Peace…
17 Knives May 17, 1995 · 44m Londo gets a visit from an old friend who seeks his help after being called a traitor by the Centarum. Sheridan starts hallucinating after being attacked by a dead alien.
18 Confessions and Lamentations May 24, 1995 · 44m A 100% fatal and 100% contagious plague is killing the Markabs. Dr. Franklin tries to find a cure, but is being opposed by the Markabs themselves, who believe the plague only affects the…
19 Divided Loyalties Jul 25, 1995 · 44m Lyta Alexander returns to Babylon 5 with a message from the telepath resistance: one of the command staff is a mole for PSI Corps.
20 The Long, Twilight Struggle Aug 1, 1995 · 44m Draal reveals himself to Sheridan, while Refa and Londo set a plan in motion that will lead to the final defeat of the Narns.
21 Comes the Inquisitor Aug 8, 1995 · 44m Kosh summons an inquisitor to test Delenn's motives, and G'Kar tries to maintain his position as leader of Babylon 5's Narn population while organizing an underground resistance.
22 The Fall of Night Aug 15, 1995 · 44m Two officials from the Ministry of Peace come to Babylon 5; one to deal with the Centauri's continued expansion, and the other to check on the local Nightwatch. Meanwhile, a Narn heavy…