Episode 22: Z'ha'dum May 2026

Sheridan ultimately rejects the Shadows' offer, realizing it is a trap designed to break the alliance he has built. In a desperate move to strike a blow against his enemies, he uses a remote command to bring his starship, the White Star , crashing into the Shadows' underground capital city. The ship is armed with two massive nuclear devices, which detonate upon impact.

: The Captain is presumed dead, leaving the station without its primary leader. Episode 22: Z'Ha'Dum

The episode centers on Captain John Sheridan’s fateful decision to travel to , the home world of the ancient and malevolent Shadows. He is lured there by his wife, Anna Sheridan, who was previously believed to have died years earlier in the Icarus expedition. Sheridan ultimately rejects the Shadows' offer, realizing it

: While the Shadows' capital is devastated, the cost to the Babylon 5 crew is immense, setting a dark and uncertain tone for the beginning of season four. : The Captain is presumed dead, leaving the

Upon arriving, Sheridan discovers that Anna has been "reprogrammed" by the Shadows to serve as their emissary. The Shadows attempt to persuade Sheridan to join their cause, arguing that their philosophy of promoting evolution through conflict and chaos is necessary for the galaxy's long-term survival.