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Every TV Episode Written by J. michael Straczynski Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Severed Dreams
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    S3:E10

    The renegade destroyer "Alexander" arrives at Babylon 5 and Sheridan is forced to announce the station's secession from the Earth Alliance, and prepare for an attack by Clark's forces. Meanwhile, Delenn is forced to go to Minbar when the Grey Council refuses to act upon increased Shadow activity.

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - The Long, Twilight Struggle
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    S2:E20

    Draal reveals himself to Sheridan, while Refa and Londo set a plan in motion that will lead to the final defeat of the Narns.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - No Surrender, No Retreat
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    S4:E15

    With Clark having killed 10,000 unarmed refugees, Sheridan once again mobilizes for war. The first target is Proxima 3, which is being bombed into submission. At the same time, Londo tries to get G'Kar to partake in a joint Centauri-Narn statement in support of the war against Clark.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Endgame
    8.7/10(14 votes)

    S4:E20

    The only obstacle remaining between Sheridan and Earth is a fleet near Mars. With the help of the resistance, Sheridan plans to smuggle Shadow modified telepaths onto the fleet, hopefully disabling it long enough for him to take Earth. Meanwhile, Marcus is determined to find a way to help Ivanova.

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Z'ha'dum
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S3:E22

    After he has recovered from the shock of seeing her, Anna gives Sheridan an ultimatum - come to Z'ha'dum with her, or never know what happened to her there.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - War Without End (2)
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S3:E17

    While Sheridan is unstuck in time, seeing a glimpse of a future Centauri Prime in ruins, the others continue with their plan to take Babylon 4 back in time.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - War Without End (1)
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    S3:E16

    Ivanova gets a distress call from herself pleading for help as the Shadows destroy Babylon 5. It is dated eight days into the future. At the same time, on Minbar, Sinclair is given a nine-hundred-year-old letter from Valen, telling him that a drastic action must be taken to prevent that future.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Coming of Shadows
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - The Long Night
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    S4:E5

    As reports that the Shadows are destroying planets too start to come in, Sheridan prepares for one final showdown with the Shadows and the Vorlons. Meanwhile on Narn, Londo makes everything ready - G'Kar's chains have been weakened and an undetectable weapon has been acquired. Tonight Cartagia must die.

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Point of No Return
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    S3:E9

    Clark has just declared martial law, and while Nightwatch prepare to take control of the station, Zack has to decide whose side he's on. In an exercise of bad timing, the prophetic widow of emperor Turhan finally comes to the station, granting Londo the visit he's been begging her for, for a long time.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  11. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - The Wind Around the Tower
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S9:E4

    While visiting an estate in Ireland, Jessica and her friend Sean are convinced that their host's demise is not from natural causes.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Into the Fire
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S4:E6

    In the hours before the Shadows and the Vorlons meet Sheridan's alliance at Corriana 6, Ivanova and Lorien search the last of the First Ones, and Londo races back to Centauri Prime in hope of removing all Shadow influence before the Vorlon planetkiller arrives.

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - The Fall of Night
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    S2:E22

    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.

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Between the Darkness and the Light
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S4:E19

    Garibaldi is barely able to convince Lyta and Franklin that his recent behavior was caused by Bester, and they organize a rescue for Sheridan. Meanwhile, Ivanova gets word that a trap has been set at the fleet's next rendezvous point by a group of completely new advanced-technology destroyers.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - Rising Star
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S4:E21

    Clark is dead and the civil war over, but several issues are unresolved. Ivanova is grief-struck at Marcus death and Lise is missing, and Sheridan must now face the consequences of his actions. He did the right thing - but in the inconvenient way.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - The Fall of Centauri Prime (2)
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S5:E18

    As Centauri Prime is being bombarded, the Drakh, the real masters behind the war, reveal themselves to Londo. They force him to go along with their plan to alienate the Centauri from the Alliance, and use what's left as their new home.

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Sleeping in Light
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S5:E22

    Twenty years after his death and resurrection at Z'ha'dum, Sheridan feels his life force ebbing away, and invites some old friends for a final gathering.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Messages from Earth
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S3:E8

    An archaeologist arrives at Babylon 5 with a grave message: a dormant Shadow ship has been found on Ganymede. It must be destroyed before it falls into the hands of President Clark.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S3:E20

    Londo forces Vir to participate in a plan to kill G'Kar. Sheridan struggles with figuring out the Shadows' tactics.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Shadow Dancing
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    S3:E21

    With the Shadows' next target known, a massive counterattack is prepared. Ivanova and Marcus scout ahead in the White Star, while the fleet stands by in hyperspace. At the same time, Franklin finally has to face his problems as he lies fatally wounded in Downbelow.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  21. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - The Committee
    8.2/10(2 votes)

    S8:E9

    The governing committee of an exclusive men's club commissions Jessica to identify a rogue member's killer--who likely serves on the committee.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Babylon Squared
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S1:E20

    Babylon 4 reappears at the same place it disappeared four years before, and Sinclair and Garibaldi lead an expedition to evacuate its crew. Meanwhile, Delenn is summoned by the Grey council. They inform her that they have selected a new leader - her.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Intersections in Real Time
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S4:E18

    In a bleak room, an interrogator tries to force Sheridan to admit he was under alien influence and worked to undermine Earth.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Interludes and Examinations
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S3:E15

    Morden returns to secure Londo's cooperation again, Garibaldi confronts Franklin about the stims, and Kosh gives Sheridan a victory against the Shadows - but at a price.

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    Writer:J. Michael Straczynski

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - Objects in Motion
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S5:E20

    Tessa Holloran, former Number One of the Mars resistance, arrives with a warning for Lise and Michael: an assassin has been hired to kill them. Meanwhile, G'Kar gets ready to leave, though not everybody is happy about it.

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J. Michael Straczynski Ratings Summary

"Severed Dreams" is the best rated episode written by J. Michael Straczynski. It scored 8.8/10 from 18 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on April 1, 1996. It is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Long, Twilight Struggle".