The Exercise of Vital Powers

From The Babylon Project

THE EXERCISE OF VITAL POWERS
Babylon 5, Episode 4x16 Production number: 416 First aired: 2 June 1997 82nd Babylon 5 episode to be aired
Production Credits
Written By: J. Michael Straczynski Directed By: John Lafia Executive Producer: Douglas Netter & J. Michael Straczynski Producer: John Copeland Production Designer: John Iacovelli Director of Photography: John C. Flinn, III A.S.C. Editor: Suzanne Sternlicht Music By: Christopher Franke
Episode Chronology
Story Date: September 6th - 8th, 2261
Chronological Order
Preceded by: No Surrender, No Retreat
Followed by: The Face of the Enemy
Broadcast Order
Preceded by: No Surrender, No Retreat
Followed by: The Face of the Enemy

Contents 1 Cast 1.1 Starring 1.2 Special Guest Star 1.3 Guest Starring 1.4 Co-Starring 1.5 Featuring 2 Cast Notes 3 Summary 3.1 Intro 3.2 Act I 3.3 Act II 3.4 Act III 3.5 Act IV 3.6 Act V 4 Memorable quotes 5 DVD release 6 External Links

[edit] Cast

[edit] Starring

• Bruce Boxleitner as Captain John Sheridan
• Claudia Christian as Commander Susan Ivanova
• Jerry Doyle as Michael Garibaldi
• Mira Furlan as Ambassador Delenn
• Richard Biggs as Dr. Stephen Franklin
• Stephen Furst as Vir Cotto
• Bill Mumy as Lennier
• Andreas Katsulas as Ambassador G'Kar
• Peter Jurasik as Ambassador Londo Mollari
• Jeff Conaway as Security Chief Zack Allan
• Jason Carter as Marcus Cole
• Patricia Tallman as Lyta Alexander

[edit] Special Guest Star

• Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as William Edgars

[edit] Guest Starring

• Denise Gentile as Lise Hampton-Edgars
• Mark Schneider as Wade

[edit] Co-Starring

• Shelly Robertson as Ms. Constance

[edit] Featuring

• Kenneth Cortland as Patient #1
• Sandey Grinn as Patient #2

[edit] Cast Notes

• This episode marks William Edgars' first appearance in person. His voice was previously heard in Conflicts of Interest and Moments of Transition.

[edit] Summary

[edit] Intro

[edit] Act I

[edit] Act II

[edit] Act III

[edit] Act IV

[edit] Act V

[edit] Memorable quotes

[edit] DVD release

This episode, along with the other episodes from season four, has been released on DVD with extensive special features.

[edit] External Links

• Episode guide page for The Exercise of Vital Powers at the Lurker's Guide

Babylon 5 Season 4 "No Surrender, No Retreat"
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