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Survivors (Babylon 5)
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"Survivors" is an episode from the first season of the science fiction television series Babylon 5
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's past catches up with him as he is framed in an attempt to sabotage a visit by the Earth Alliance President Luis Santiago
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Babylon 5
Babylon 5 is an American science fiction television series created, produced and largely written by J. Michael Straczynski. The show centers on a space station named Babylon 5: a focal point for politics, diplomacy, and conflict during the years 2257–2262...
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Synopsis
GaribaldiMichael Garibaldi
Michael Garibaldi is a lead fictional character in the universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Jerry Doyle.-Overview:...
's past catches up with him as he is framed in an attempt to sabotage a visit by the Earth Alliance President Luis Santiago
Luis Santiago
Luis Santiago is a fictional character in the universe of the science fiction television drama Babylon 5, portrayed by a still photo of Douglas Netter...
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Arc significance
- Garibaldi is shown to have suffered alcoholismAlcoholismAlcoholism is a broad term for problems with alcohol, and is generally used to mean compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of the drinker's health, personal relationships, and social standing...
in the past, and is capable of being pushed back into it.
- The Homeguard show up again.
- There is an attempt on President Santiago's life showing that he has made enemies that wish to see him dead.
Production details
- "Survivors" was originally titled "A Knife in the Shadows."
- The character of General Netter, played by Rod PerryRod Perry (actor)Rod Perry is an American actor best known for his role as Sgt. David "Deacon" Kay in the 1970s TV series S.W.A.T.....
, is a reference to Babylon 5 executive producer Douglas NetterDouglas NetterDouglas Netter is a United States television industry executive, his credits largely being in the field of science fiction. He is first credited as associate producer of the 1967 Matt Helm movie The Ambushers which involved a US-government built flying saucer.Between 1970 and 1975 Netter was the...
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External links
- Survivors at The Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5The Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5The Lurker's Guide to Babylon 5 is a fan-run website that includes detailed episode guides and analyses, production history notes, background materials, references, and other information related to the science fiction epic, Babylon 5...
- Survivors at IMDB