Babylon 5: Survivors

"Seventeen years ago, we both died inside. But somehow we survived. For better or worse, that's all we can do. Survive, and maybe one day, forget how much it can hurt to be human."

- Michael Garibaldi

"Survivors" is the eleventh episode of season one of the syndicated science fiction television series Babylon 5. It was directed by Jim Johnston and written by Marc Scott Zicree. It first aired on Wednesday, May 4th, 1994. In this episode, an explosion in one of the fighter bays on Babylon 5 causes no small measure of controversy and Michael Garibaldi is held accountable. As things spiral out of control, he returns to his old drinking habits and gets into a good old fashioned knuckleduster with a group of pissed off aliens.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is included in the Babylon 5: The Complete Universe DVD boxset collection and disc three of the Babylon 5: The Complete First Season DVD collection.


 * The original title for this episode is "A Knife in the Shadows".


 * Production code number: 111


 * The events of this episode take place in June, 2258.


 * This is the third episode of Babylon 5 directed by Jim Johnston. He previously directed "The Parliament of Dreams". His next episode is "By Any Means Necessary".


 * This is the only episode of Babylon 5 written by Marc Scott Zicree.


 * This is the second appearance of ISN news anchor Jane. She appeared last in "Midnight on the Firing Line".


 * This is the tenth appearance of Marianne Robertson as the Dome tech (credited as Tech #1 in this episode).


 * This is the sixth episode of Babylon 5 featuring extra Mark Hendrickson. He has played a different alien character in all five previous appearances.


 * The character of General Netter is likely named for producer Douglas Netter, who also provides the voice for President Luis Santiago in this episode.

Quotes

 * G'Kar: The universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest.

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 * Michael Garibaldi: Boy, I need a drink. Water, straight up.

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 * Susan Ivanova: You are going to resist, I hope?

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 * Michael Garibaldi: Ularos?
 * Londo Mollari: Goddess of luck, patron of gamblers. She and I have had a long and rather dubious relationship.

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 * Michael Garibaldi: If you ask me, this whole damned luau is a waste of time and money!