Babylon 5 Season 1, Episode 14. Written by
Larry DiTillio, directed by
John Flynn. Originally aired on
May 25, 1994.
Primary Plot: An old friend of
Garibaldi tries to take part in an alien combat sport known as the
Mutai.
Secondary Plot: Ivanova's childhood
rabbi comes aboard to try to get her to come to terms with her
father's
death.
Commentary: This is considered one of only two episodes (along with
Grail) to have absolutely nothing to do with the overall story arc. JMS
claims it does have some relevence, in the form of a line ("You never did know how to watch your back") Smith says to Garibaldi--foreshadowing Garibaldi getting shot in the back in
Chrysalis. It's a pretty weak link, if you ask me.
On another note, the meddling
rabbi reminded me way too much of my own childhood. :)
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