Interludes and Examinations
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| Babylon 5 episode | |
| "Interludes and Examinations" | |
 Sheridan and Kosh |
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| Season | 3 |
|---|---|
| Episode no. | 15 |
| Prod. code | 315 |
| Airdate | 6 May 1996 |
| Writer(s) | J. Michael Straczynski |
| Director | Jesus Trevino |
| Guest star(s) | Jennifer Balgobin (Dr. Lilian Hobbs) Rance Howard (David Sheridan) Jan Rabson (Vendor) Ed Wasser (Morden) |
| Year | 2260 |
| Episode chronology | |
| Previous episode | Ship of Tears |
| Next episode | War Without End |
Interludes and Examinations is an episode from the third season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5.
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[edit] Plot synopsis
Sheridan convinces Kosh to launch an attack against the Shadows. Dr. Franklin confronts his addiction to stims.
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The shadows have started openly attacking the galaxy, beginning with the Brakiri.
Morden arrives back on the station, and Londo is expecting Adira back on the station too. The Brakiri ambassador asks Sheridan for help fighting the shadows, as they can't manage on their own. Sheridan has already asked the Gaim ambassador to help the Brakiri, but has been turned down, as they don't want to be attacked next.
In Medlab, Dr Franklin is losing his patience and not being very effective. Garibaldi takes him to task telling him he is not coping well, but Franklin is not receptive. Garibaldi makes preparations to dig deeper into this situation.
Vir has prepared a suite for Londo to receive Adira in.
Delenn looks over the shadow attack reports, and tells Sheridan they follow the same non-pattern that was used a thousand years ago. Sheridan hopes to organise the worlds into an alliance to fight the shadow threat. Sheridan goes to see Kosh and asks for his support in the war, which he (rather cryptically) refuses to give. Sheridan finally loses his temper and shouts at Kosh, telling him the Vorlons need to pull their weight too. They have a brief exchange where Kosh throws him against the wall with a force field. Sheridan keeps coming back though, and finally Kosh agrees to do something. He warns however that there will be a price to pay for his help later.
The Shadows attack the Brakiri again, but this time jump points appear and Vorlon ships come into the fight. Several shadow vessels are destroyed, and some Vorlon casualties occur.
Londo waits for Adira to disembark from an incoming ship, but she doesn't appear. Finally a team of medics arrive with her body. Londo suspects Lord Refa and poison.
Sheridan is asleep but has a dream in which his father appears to talk to him. Meanwhile Kosh is being attacked by Shadows in his quarters. Sherdians' father tells him he was afraid to do what was required, and its not easy when you have lived a long life to give it up, but he has to go now, just as Kosh is dealt a mortal blow. Sheridan wakes screaming Kosh's name.
Garibaldi searches Kosh quarters but can find no evidence of forced entry. His effects are collected and place on his ship.
Londo talks to Morden about Adira poisoning, and asks for his help. Morden put himself at Londo's service.
Sheridan talks with Franklin, and Franklin admits to overwork and taking too many stims. He resigns his post as head of Medlab.
Finally Kosh's ship with his remains on board departs, and heads into the system's sun.
[edit] Arc significance
- The last war with the Shadows, 1,000 years ago, followed a similar pattern to this one.
- The Vorlons have reluctantly intervened on behalf of Babylon and its allies.
- The Vorlon ambassador Kosh has been killed by the Shadows in retaliation.
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