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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