Babylon 5 Season 1 Episode 1
Babylon 5
Season 1

Ep 1. Midnight on the Firing Line

  • TV-NR
  • January 26, 1994
  • 43 min
  • 7.2  (1,103)

In the opening episode of Babylon 5, titled "Midnight on the Firing Line," the year is 2257 and the setting is the titular space station, located in neutral territory in the midst of a brewing intergalactic conflict. Humans, Minbari, Narn, and Centauri are just a few of the alien races that call the station home, and tensions are high as the hope for peace hangs in the balance.

The episode opens with an attack on a Narn outpost, which prompts Ambassador G'Kar (played by Andreas Katsulas) to appeal to the humans on Babylon 5 for assistance in retaliation against the Centauri, whom the Narn believe to be responsible. Meanwhile, Commander Jeffrey Sinclair (played by Michael O'Hare) is dealing with his own troubles as he tries to uncover an underground gambling ring on the station. But when he receives word of an alien ship headed straight for Babylon 5, he must put aside his personal problems and focus on protecting the station at all costs.

As tensions rise between the different factions, various characters are introduced, including Dr. Stephen Franklin (played by Richard Biggs), the station's chief medical officer, and Lt. Commander Susan Ivanova (played by Claudia Christian), Sinclair's second-in-command. We also meet Londo Mollari (played by Peter Jurasik), the Centauri ambassador who is harboring a dark secret, and Delenn (played by Mira Furlan), the enigmatic Minbari ambassador who holds the key to the fate of the universe.

As the alien ship arrives, Sinclair and his team must act quickly to determine the intentions of the mysterious visitors. The tension builds as they face off against the unknown force, unsure of whether they come in peace or war. Meanwhile, G'Kar and the Narns prepare to strike back against the Centauri, leading to a climactic battle that will have repercussions for the rest of the season.

"Midnight on the Firing Line" sets the stage for the rest of the series, introducing the complex political and personal relationships that will drive the story forward. With stunning visual effects, intricate world-building, and a talented ensemble cast, Babylon 5 is a sci-fi epic that explores universal themes of peace, war, and balance. The first episode is a thrilling ride that will leave viewers eager to see what happens next.

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  • First Aired
    January 26, 1994
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (1,103)