We have parallel story lines building in this episode — the Hyach/Hyach-do problems give perspective to the growing divide between “normals” and telepaths. We also learn about the Vorlons’ role in the growth of telepaths, Franklin’s new purpose and Byron’s mission-turned-crusade.

We’re on full “cult stuff” alert in this episode as Byron’s martyr vibes are on full display — and Lyta’s buying into it. We also dip into history — Byron and Bester have it, Lochley and Sheridan have it, G’Kar and Londo have it… and Char pairs up two characters on the station for ‘shipping.

A cliffhanger at the end of the episode has us speculating on the connection between Sheridan and Lochley. We also speculate what side of the war Lochley was on — and what that means for B5 leadership. Also, Zack Allan isn’t a complete moron as he deals with roving gangs in Down Below, and we see a bit more of the Rangers in action.

Our friends Mack and Bo lead us through this week’s Babylon 5 storyline. Through their eyes, we see a bit more into how the station runs as the commanders prepare for, and fight, a battle. We also see Franklin’s origins, Sheridan’s hypocrisy and Lochley’s commitment.

The big question of this episode: Should the Interstellar Alliance have a baseline standard for decency? We debate legislating morality, the peeks into the “slice of life” moments with Sheridan and Delenn, the growing (but not shipping) relationship between Byron and Lyta, the seeds being sown for a telepath war, and a budding theory about a fight in the Zocalo.

Char has fallen in love with Babylon 5… and this episode was the key. G’Kar’s wisdom, Londo’s struggles and Vir’s outburst made this episode just that memorable to an impressionable teenager. Now, though, Patrick struggles with heart attack dreams, Lennier the wussy and a missing captain.

A new season, a new captain. Captain Locktite — er, Lochley — is on board, and already her decision-making is being questioned by Sheridan. It’s not a good look for any of them. On top of that, we meet Byron and his group of telepaths, who still want to stay on Babylon 5 even after one of their group dies. All that, plus discussions on Garibaldi’s place in a new regime and Delenn and Sheridan’s weird marital living arrangements.

Now that we've babbled our way through season four of Babylon 5, it's time for our one-hour LIVE wrap-up show. Join us live at 11 a.m. Pacific on June 21, 2020, where we will discuss the fourth season as a whole. We’d love to know what you thought about B5 season 4, our five-minute recaps, and we’d love to answer any questions you might have.

We learn plenty about the future — several times — in the final episode of season 4. We learn that punditry isn’t dead (even though maybe it should be). We learn that records are fleeting (and are targets for destruction). We learn how humans’ legacy lives on (even after the solar system dies). And, maybe most importantly, we learn how little we’ve learned.

Yet another series finale comes our way on Babylon 5, as lots of stories wind toward resolution. Ivanova survives, Marcus doesn’t; Sheridan takes on a new role, Londo thinks twice about his; Garibaldi fans an old flame, Delenn fails to extinguish another. All of that in five minutes?