Babylon 5: Season 2
1994 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.5
The Coming of Shadows
What Season 2 of Babylon 5
Season two begins in 2259 with the station in a state of uncertainty. Sinclair has been removed from command, Garibaldi remains in a coma, and Delenn is still in her chrysalis. G'Kar has disappeared, and a rogue Minbari warcruiser, the Trigati, shows up near Babylon 5. John Sheridan makes his entrance in this opening. The conflict between the Narn and the Centauri escalates, and clashes between civilians of both races multiply on board. Meanwhile, the technomages gather at the station before leaving the known galaxy, which sparks the interest of Earth and Londo.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 Points of Departure
Sheridan arrives at Babylon 5 to replace Sinclair and deal with a renegade Minbari Cruiser.
Directed by: Janet Greek · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Robin Sachs, Robert Foxworth, Jennifer Anglin, Richard Grove
2x02 Revelations
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 healing device obtained from Dr. Rosen, and something is happening in Delenn's quarters.
Directed by: Jim Johnston · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Beverly Leech, Ed Wasser, James Kiriyama-Lem, Beth Toussaint
2x03 The Geometry of Shadows
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 promoted Commander Ivanova with their rather unusual election process.
Directed by: Michael Vejar · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Michael Ansara, Edward Conery, Warren Tabata, William Forward
2x04 A Distant Star
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".
Directed by: Jim Johnston · Written by: D.C. Fontana · Starring: Russ Tamblyn, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Patty Toy, Daniel Beer
2x05 The Long Dark
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 business with a half mad lurker.
Directed by: Mario DiLeo · Written by: Scott Frost · Starring: Dwight Schultz, Anne-Marie Johnson, James Kiriyama-Lem, Warren Tabata
2x06 Spider in the Web
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.
Directed by: Kevin G. Cremin · Written by: Larry DiTillio · Starring: Jeff Conaway, Michael Beck, James Shigeta, Adrienne Barbeau
2x07 Soul Mates
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 first bad hair day.
Directed by: John C. Flinn III · Written by: Peter David · Starring: Jane Carr, Keith Szarabajka, Carel Struycken, Lois Nettleton
2x08 A Race Through Dark Places
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 over the rent of his quarters.
Directed by: Jim Johnston · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Walter Koenig, William Allen Young, Kat Cressida, Brian Cousins
2x09 The Coming of Shadows
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 assassinate him.
Directed by: Janet Greek · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Michael O'Hare, Jeff Conaway, Malachi Throne, Fredric Lehne
2x10 GROPOS
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 for a risky military operation.
Directed by: Jim Johnston · Written by: Larry DiTillio · Starring: Paul Winfield, Ken Foree, Ryan Cutrona, Morgan Hunter
2x11 All Alone in the Night
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 Council to discuss her recent change in appearance.
Directed by: Mario DiLeo · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: John Vickery, Robin Sachs, Robert Foxworth, Jsu Garcia
2x12 Acts of Sacrifice
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 the station, so he may decide if humans are worthy of their presence.
Directed by: Jim Johnston · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Jeff Conaway, Glenn Morshower, Ian Abercrombie, Kat Cressida
2x13 Hunter, Prey
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 soon learns otherwise.
Directed by: Menachem Binetski · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Jeff Conaway, Richard Moll, Wanda De Jesus, Tony Steedman
2x14 There All the Honor Lies
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 Minbari do not lie.
Directed by: Michael Vejar · Written by: Peter David · Starring: Jeff Conaway, Julie Caitlin Brown, Sean Sullivan, Neil Bradley
2x15 And Now for a Word
We see life on Babylon 5 through the eyes of ISN, supplemented by interviews, statistics and even a few commercials.
Directed by: Mario DiLeo · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Kim Zimmer, Leslie Wing, José Rey, Christopher Curry
2x16 In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum
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 comes to the station to recruit personnel to the Nightwatch.
Directed by: David J. Eagle · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Jeff Conaway, Ed Wasser, Alex Hyde-White, Ardwight Chamberlain
2x17 Knives
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.
Directed by: Stephen L. Posey · Written by: Larry DiTillio · Starring: Carmen Argenziano, William Forward, Elisa Beth Garver, William Dennis Hunt
2x18 Confessions and Lamentations
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 immoral.
Directed by: Kevin G. Cremin · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Dan Woren, Rosie Malek-Yonan, Kim Strauss, Jim Norton
2x19 Divided Loyalties
Lyta Alexander returns to Babylon 5 with a message from the telepath resistance: one of the command staff is a mole for PSI Corps.
Directed by: Jesús Salvador Treviño · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Patricia Tallman, Jeff Conaway, Douglas Bennett, Danny De La Paz
2x20 The Long, Twilight Struggle
Draal reveals himself to Sheridan, while Refa and Londo set a plan in motion that will lead to the final defeat of the Narns.
Directed by: John C. Flinn III · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: John Schuck, Rif Hutton, William Forward, Elisa Beth Garver
2x21 Comes the Inquisitor
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.
Directed by: Michael Vejar · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Jack Kehler, Wayne Alexander, Diane Adair, Jim Chiros
2x22 The Fall of Night Season Finale
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 cruiser seeks sanctuary while they make repairs, and Keffer continues his search for proof that Shadow ships exist.
Directed by: Janet Greek · Written by: J. Michael Straczynski · Starring: Jeff Conaway, Roy Dotrice, Juliana Donald, Elisa Beth Garver
Season 2 Cast
Jerry DoyleMichael Garibaldi22 episodes
Claudia ChristianSusan Ivanova22 episodes
Mira FurlanDelenn22 episodes
Richard BiggsStephen Franklin22 episodes
Andreas KatsulasG'Kar22 episodes
Peter JurasikLondo Mollari22 episodes
Stephen FurstVir Cotto22 episodes
Bill MumyLennier22 episodes
Robert RuslerWarren Keffer22 episodes
Mary Kay AdamsNa'Toth22 episodes
Jeff ConawayZack Allan8 episodes
Kim StraussMarkab Ambassador7 episodes
Michael McKenzieMarkab Victim4 episodes
David L. CrowleyLou Welch4 episodes
Robin SachsHedronn3 episodesAll Seasons
Season 11994 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.1
Season 31995 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.6
Season 41996 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.8
Season 51998 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.3Where to Watch Season 2 of Babylon 5
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Babylon 5 Season 2?
Babylon 5 Season 2 has 22 episodes.
When Did Season 2 of Babylon 5 Premiere?
Aired on November 2, 1994.
Where to Watch Babylon 2 Season 5?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 2x20, «The Long, Twilight Struggle», with a 8.7.