Babble On

(00:00:00) Zocalo

(00:38:29) Grey Council

A 900-year-old message, the return of Jeffrey Sinclair, and the mystery of Babylon 4 send the crew headfirst into time travel. This week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Gus, Ali, and special guest Andrew Rappo discuss Babylon 5 Season 3 Episode 16, “War Without End, Part One.”

We break down the payoff to “Babylon Squared,” Sinclair’s return, why Garibaldi is left behind, Zathras and “the One,” Sheridan’s glimpse of the future, and just how much long-term setup Babylon 5 is suddenly bringing together. Plus: Jenny and Jenn enter the Grey Council full-spoiler section after the warning.

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(00:00:00) Zocalo

(01:06:08) Grey Council

The Shadow War erupts into the open as Sheridan pushes Kosh and the Vorlons to finally take action, while Franklin’s stimulant dependency forces Garibaldi to confront his friend. This week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Gus, and Ali discuss Babylon 5 Season 3 Episode 15, “Interludes and Examinations.”

We break down the cost of the Vorlons entering the war, Franklin’s denial and Garibaldi’s intervention, Morden’s manipulation of Londo, the episode’s devastating losses, and how the hero’s journey helps explain one major turning point. Plus: Jenny and Jenn enter the Grey Council spoiler section after the warning.

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(00:00:00) Zocalo

(00:56:25) Grey Council

Alfred Bester returns to Babylon 5 with information about the Shadows, forcing Sheridan and the crew into an alliance with one of their most dangerous enemies. This week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Gus, and Ali discuss Babylon 5 Season 3 Episode 14, “Ship of Tears.”

We break down Bester’s uneasy role as the enemy of our enemy, Psi Corps ideology, Earth’s increasingly blatant propaganda, the horrifying connection between telepaths and Shadow vessels, Delenn and G’Kar’s powerful conversation, and how the episode answers major questions while setting up an even larger story. Plus: Jenny and Jenn enter the Grey Council spoiler section after the warning.

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(00:00:00) Zocalo

(00:40:39) Grey Council

A mysterious stranger arrives on Babylon 5 claiming to be King Arthur, launching one of Season 3’s strangest and most divisive stories. This week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Gus, and Ali discuss Babylon 5 Season 3 Episode 13, “A Late Delivery from Avalon.”

We break down Michael York’s performance, the episode’s themes of guilt and forgiveness, its Arthurian mythology, G’Kar’s turn as a knight of the Round Table, Dr. Franklin’s questionable treatment decisions, Garibaldi’s pizza delivery crisis, and whether this standalone episode arrived at the wrong point in the season.Plus: Jenny and Jenn enter the Grey Council spoiler section after the warning.

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(00:00:00) Zocalo

(00:54:33) Grey Council

Vir gets the spotlight in one of Babylon 5's funniest, strangest, and ultimately most disturbing episodes. This week on Babble On, Jenny, Jenn, Ean, Gus, and Ali break down Babylon 5 Season 3 Episode 12, "Sic Transit Vir." 

We discuss Vir's impossible romance, Centauri culture, Londo's complicated morality, Sheridan and Delenn's almost-kiss, the episode's insect metaphor, Babylon 5's commentary on racism and dehumanization, behind-the-scenes production trivia, first-time watcher reactions, and an unusually chaotic recording session featuring mysterious microphone failures, accidental muting, and far more technical difficulties than anyone asked for.

Plus: The Grey Council spoiler section with Ean, Jenny and Jenn after the warning.

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