Babylon 5: Season 3

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Syndicated | Other | SYN | Season Premiere Date: November 9, 1995

Starring: Jason Carter, Jeff Conaway, Jerry Doyle

Summary: The Emmy-winning Babylon 5 brought many exciting innovations to science fiction television. Computer-generated effects, five-year story arcs, and elaborate mythology made this series stand apart from what came before and point the next generation of sci-fi/fantasy series in bold new directions. This show realized creator J. MichaelThe Emmy-winning Babylon 5 brought many exciting innovations to science fiction television. Computer-generated effects, five-year story arcs, and elaborate mythology made this series stand apart from what came before and point the next generation of sci-fi/fantasy series in bold new directions. This show realized creator J. Michael Straczynski's vision of creating a five-season novel for television. Its stories proved that one person can make a difference, that the choices we make (right or wrong, good or bad) have far-reaching consequences, and that humanity is far greater and nobler than given credit for being.Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, it's goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Mimbari Federation, Centarui Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travellers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers. A floating city home to a quarter of a million humans and aliens is bound to experience problems; Babylon 5 has problems in abundance. Its senior staff of Earth Alliance officers - along with the most prominent members of the diplomatic community - deal with personal problems, cultural differences, threats to station security, and interstellar crises on a regular basis. Old prejudices and unresolved issues leftover from the Earth-Mimbari War and the Centauri occupation of Narn lead to unexpected developments. Pro-Human groups and a corrupt government make the Earth of the future far from paradise. Telepaths seek refuge from the militant Psi Corps while the Mars colony desires support in its bid for independence. And then there is the growing presence of Shadows in regions close by and on the Outer Rim of known space. Fate has decreed that Babylon 5 be crucial to deciding the outcome of all of these conflicts.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Suspense, Science Fiction

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E22. Z'ha'dum
Air Date: October 31, 1996
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S3:E21. Shadow Dancing
Air Date: October 24, 1996
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S3:E20. And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place
Air Date: October 17, 1996

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Thradar

May 3, 2011

The most epic of the 5 seasons of Babylon 5. This season ends in a HUGE cliffhanger. The balance of power in the galaxy is teetering between dark and light...which way will it fall?

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Kai82

Oct 22, 2021

Season 3 is named „Point of no Return“ and I say it is a fitting description. From now on there is no turning back and there will be escalations, old and new conflicts emerging and developments that cant be undone. Lets start with a set up: At the end of the last season the secret of theSeason 3 is named „Point of no Return“ and I say it is a fitting description. From now on there is no turning back and there will be escalations, old and new conflicts emerging and developments that cant be undone. Lets start with a set up: At the end of the last season the secret of the Shadows existence was revealed by a video recording to the galaxy. However not many people know the truth behind this or what to make out of this information. Also Kosh has reveled his presence too in a way that cant be hidden. Meanwhile the Centauri and Earth Alliance have made a non aggression pact. The Centauri after conquering the Narn homeworld start an aggressive campaign for more power and territory against the Non Aligned Worlds while Earth seems to become more and more leaning to become an authoritarian regime. Babylon 5 is caught in the middle of the events as are the characters. With this I end the set up. I always praise that they did a multi season storyline for the show. In this season the set ups pay off a lot. The already great overall arc gains momentum and there are a lot of really good developments and episodes. Again I must praise Joseph Michael Straczynski for this. He can be called the Tolkien of science fiction and with more works he would have created something that has the same worldbuilding and legacy. Again I will praise the whole cast. Bruce Boxleitner, Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, of cause Andreas Katsulas and Peter Jurasic, Bill Mumy, Claudia Christiansen and all the other. New is Jason Carter as Marcus Cole and Patricia Tallman returns. Good additions to a great cast. Lets continue with my favorite episodes and this will be most of the season: “Matters of Honor” introduces Marcus Cole, the Rangers and has some developments. “Convictions” alone for Londo and G’Kar in this situation but I would be lying if it was not also an intense story outside of this too. “Passing through Gethsemane” is something I did not expect and truly one of the best emotional episodes in any show. Deep story with moral and philosophical dilemmas. So much to think and discuss. The ending is bold and fits perfectly. “Dust to Dust” as it is always interesting when Bester visits the station. Even more with this set up and the beginning of G’Kar’s journey. “Exogenesis” for a good example in how to subvert expectations. Rian Johnson can learn a lot out of this. “Point of no Return” is exactly what it is named after. After this the course is set. It is intense and continues also other developments. It is continued with “Severed Dreams” that is the game changer for the status quo with an awesome battle and resolve. Also Minbar will never be the same too. “Sic Transit Vir” is Vir’s episode and shame on me that I did not praise him more. He is sneakingly but an awesome character. “A Late delivery from Avalon” is again something unexpected and great. I wont spoil more. “Ship of Tears” for big reveals and Bester who got some developments. “Interludes and Examinations” will have huge and multiple ramifications and those will be major. Nothing will be the same. “War without End Part 1 and 2” will close the cycle and give a hint of what might come and what have been. “And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place” for the plot and conclusion. A masterpiece and I am so sorry that I cant say more because of spoilers. “The final episodes “Shadows Dancing” and “Z’ha’dum” for an epic conclusion of the season. It ends with a bang and the story, battles and twist are well working. Overall nearly all episodes end in my favorites list which is a testament for the show. With this it cemented its status and hardly another science fiction show reached this level. An easy must see recommendation for me.… Expand

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Apr 10, 2018

Matters Of Honor B+. Convictions C+. A Day In The Strife C+.
Passing Through Gethsemane B+. Voices Of Authority B.
Dust To Dust B+. Exogenesis C-. Messages From Earth A-. Point Of No Return A. Severed Dreams A. Ceremonies Of Light And Dark B. Sic Transit Vir B-. A Late Delivery FromMatters Of Honor B+. Convictions C+. A Day In The Strife C+.
Passing Through Gethsemane B+. Voices Of Authority B.
Dust To Dust B+. Exogenesis C-. Messages From Earth A-.
Point Of No Return A. Severed Dreams A.
Ceremonies Of Light And Dark B. Sic Transit Vir B-.
A Late Delivery From Avalon C. Ship Of Tears B+.
Interludes And Examinations A-. War Without End Part One A.
War Without End Part Two A. Walkabout C.
Grey 17 Is Missing D+.
And The Rock Cried Out No Hiding Place B+.
Shadow Dancing A-. Z'ha'dum A.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: January 21, 1998
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: November 7, 1996
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 9, 1995
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  S3:E22. Z'ha'dum
  Air Date: October 31, 1996
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  S3:E21. Shadow Dancing
  Air Date: October 24, 1996
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  S3:E20. And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place
  Air Date: October 17, 1996
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  S3:E19. Grey 17 Is Missing
  Air Date: October 10, 1996
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  S3:E18. Walkabout
  Air Date: October 3, 1996
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  S3:E17. War Without End (2)
  Air Date: May 23, 1996
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  S3:E16. War Without End (1)
  Air Date: May 16, 1996
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  S3:E15. Interludes and Examinations
  Air Date: May 9, 1996
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  S3:E14. Ship of Tears
  Air Date: May 2, 1996
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  S3:E13. A Late Delivery from Avalon
  Air Date: April 25, 1996
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  S3:E12. Sic Transit Vir
  Air Date: April 18, 1996
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  S3:E11. Ceremonies of Light and Dark
  Air Date: April 11, 1996
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  S3:E10. Severed Dreams (3)
  Air Date: April 4, 1996
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  S3:E9. Point of No Return (2)
  Air Date: February 29, 1996
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  S3:E8. Messages from Earth (1)
  Air Date: February 22, 1996
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  S3:E7. Exogenesis
  Air Date: February 15, 1996
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  S3:E6. Dust to Dust
  Air Date: February 8, 1996
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  S3:E5. Voices of Authority
  Air Date: February 1, 1996
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  S3:E4. Passing Through Gethsemane
  Air Date: November 30, 1995
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  S3:E3. A Day in the Strife
  Air Date: November 23, 1995
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  S3:E2. Convictions
  Air Date: November 16, 1995
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  S3:E1. Matters of Honor
  Air Date: November 9, 1995
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 2, 1994
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 24, 1994