This shows a rarely seen facet of Sinclair's personality. Not only did Sinclair not object to the prank, he was an accomplice!

@tmofee

3 жыл бұрын

She would have known it was set up by garabaldi.

@jefftappan3091

Жыл бұрын

Refer back to the transmitter he claimed to have tricked G'kar into swallowing.

@Wirrn

Жыл бұрын

Accomplice? He was the main instigator! I like to think they know Ivanova won't say or imply anything against him as her superior, but Garibaldi? Him she can kill.

@RobertWilke

Жыл бұрын

@@jefftappan3091 This is a trait MJS has with his characters. They can be the most upstanding people you'd know. Yet if needed they could be even more devious than the villains they were facing.

@LordTalax

Жыл бұрын

Yeah he was usually so wooden.

All these years later, and "Garibaldi! You're a dead man!" still makes me laugh!

I always liked Michael O'Hare and this was one of his best quiet scenes. So calm and even in the show. You never suspected the turmoil that man was suffering all the way through.

@ConstitutionalCrank708

5 жыл бұрын

So sad to learn about it all. You kind of see it in his eyes.

@laozdruni6856

5 жыл бұрын

I also always liked him he seemed like a great guy may be rest in peace Micheal O hare

@SenileOtaku

4 жыл бұрын

@@laozdruni6856 Oh, he was. Met him twice (once at a local SF club meeting, we had taken him to dinner beforehand) and again when he was the media guest at a convention I used to work on. Soft-spoken, friendly, down-to-earth guy. At dinner he was talking about spending the day with his ex-girlfriend's son (no, not his kid, from her prior marriage), sort of like a big brother.

@erikkaye1114

3 жыл бұрын

I always thought this scene in particular played off Michael O'Hare's unique character. Some folks say he wasn't an exciting actor; so he played off that and had Ivanova fall asleep. Perfect! Rest in in power, Michael,!

@danielboatright8887

3 жыл бұрын

He was perfect in the role, besides he was supposer to be the commander of a diplomatic station.

I just realized that in order for this to happen, Ivanova pretty much has to complain about mornings every morning. It's a cereal conversation.

@CaptainJellyBS

3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@JeghedderThomas

Жыл бұрын

I shall now groan appropriately and also applaud. Have a thumbs up!

@RobertWilke

Жыл бұрын

Yes I see you've really milked that conversation.

@robertnett9793

Жыл бұрын

Ha. The least I could do to punish you for that awful pun, was to break that nice and shiny 100 upvotes.

@mazack00

Жыл бұрын

*facepalm

Babylon 5 may not have the high price sets of TNG, but the stories are what makes the show. I will miss Babylon 5.

@jonnyb70

2 жыл бұрын

I hope the remake has half as much panache.

@ryancute22

Жыл бұрын

star trek stole bb5 and create DS9

A memory of a quieter time when Babylon 5 was just there. It wasn't the lynchpin in a galactic war between ancient beings, Earth, or a place holder for the Alliance. It was just a place that people lived and worked, where the commanding officers were average men and women who got up in the morning, at breakfast and joked around. Later on, things would get heavier. But for now, things were lighter and somewhat happier.

@robertbusek30

Жыл бұрын

But even when things “got heavier” in later seasons, there was still humor. Babylon 5 was a well-balanced show that way.

Oh, I loved that scene! Watched it over and over again. Sinclair was a great commander. Rest in Peace, Michael O'Hare.

@jamesspring4610

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Minden One of my favourite scenes. Especially Garabaldi's countdown, followed by Ivanova screaming he's a dead man. :)

None can resist the soothing power of the Sinclair baritone.

@y_fam_goeglyd

6 жыл бұрын

You are so right. I was fuming when they wrote him out at the end of S1 (as I thought - and probably everyone else did at the time). Best, and sexiest voice on TV was between him and Sir Patrick :-D

@MelissaHash

Жыл бұрын

Early ASMR seriously

People rarely talk about the humor in B5 but I think every comedic moment was spot on and often laught out loud hilarious.

@truefanforum3273

Жыл бұрын

They are gems and neccesary to keep the show from getting too dark or depressing. It's a perfect balance, kind of like Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis. I love all three shows.

@whitleypedia

Жыл бұрын

show was great!

Sinclair: Some kind of hot cereal with berries. Garibaldi: Belgian waffles with whipped cream. Ivanova: An empty plate with a side of VENGEANCE...

@andrewpestotnik5495

7 жыл бұрын

Da Comrade, only thing missing is vodka

@gajustempus

6 жыл бұрын

classic russian breakfast for Ivanova ;)

@Minotaur1975

6 жыл бұрын

Served cold, no doubt

@g00gleminus96

5 жыл бұрын

Look carefully at the lower right quarter of the screen, under her face, right next to the two cups. You can see it's a green salad with cucumbers. WHo the hell eats a green salad for breakfast? o_0

@JamaicanCastle

5 жыл бұрын

Ivanova does. In the episode where Franklin puts them all on food plans, she's the only one upset that he's telling her to eat _more_ (because she was recently shot, and needs the nutrients). "Now, I *am* the expanding Russian frontier!"

Michael O'Hare has such a nice voice! Very calming, indeed.

And this is one of the many reasons why Jeffrey Sinclair will always have a special place in my heart. (RIP, Michael O'Hare...)

@MelissaHash

Жыл бұрын

I am with you Rosie! #RIPMichaelOHare!

I love the little backwards glance Sinclair gives at the end. He knows the spoo's going to hit the fan!....

perfect example of why this show was so great, touch of humour in the action and chaos

"I'll notify your next of kin" :D xD

@toddkes5890

6 жыл бұрын

You notice how as he left, Sinclair still looked behind in case Garibaldi's timing was off

@danielhaire6677

5 жыл бұрын

"GARIBALDI, YOU'RE A DEAD MAN!!"

@Wenchework

5 жыл бұрын

Love how G just casualy with a evil grinn on his face starts eating agen,its like he has death wish😂😂😂

@Spookssga

4 жыл бұрын

If the breakfast doesn't kill him, Ivanova will.

@seand.g423

4 жыл бұрын

@@Spookssga _or..._ she kills him _using_ said breakfast... or at least the tableware...

Oh man, O'Hare had an extraordinary beautiful voice. RIP Michael..

I don't know what's more funny, Sinclair's cheeky little look behind as he escapes, or the fact that Garibaldi only started eating Ivanova's breakfast AFTER she yelled at him. :D

@ariaflame-au

3 жыл бұрын

It wasn't Ivanova's breakfast, it was his that he had hidden.

@oneproudbrowncoat

Жыл бұрын

I dunno, the way the pair of them just looked at each other to go to work was pretty good, too.

I could listen to O'Hare saying "Breathing In. Breathing Out" for hours.

@mayra3277

3 жыл бұрын

Someone should create a meditation tape by just looping these few seconds for an hour or so

@ariaflame-au

2 жыл бұрын

This tactic actually worked on my sister's cranky toddler.

It those little moments which made this show truly memorable and awesome.

@themisspultone

5 жыл бұрын

Its what brought it to life.

Garibaldi "4...3...2...1" Ivanova "Oh...Garibaldi your a dead man!" Garibaldi just smiles as he eats his breakfast "So worth it"

@demonknight7965

3 жыл бұрын

Such great talent on this show too many of them have now passed beyond the rim

@Lightingwarrior

3 жыл бұрын

@@demonknight7965 indeed

@jordanpeterson5140

3 жыл бұрын

Well you can only play a prank on God every so often. You have to take the opportunity when it arises.

@Lawcoom

3 жыл бұрын

If she had it her way it would have been his meal and he knew that so he was going to enjoy it lol

@Lightingwarrior

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lawcoom I think you mean "his last meal" instead of "his meal"

RIP Jerry Doyle, Michael O'Hare

@andrewpestotnik5495

7 жыл бұрын

Ivanova secretly killed them

BB5 a show beyond it's time amazing story and such chemistry with each character. Sadly many many have passed on but know you will be loved and remembered RIP.

One more beyond the rim. Rest in Peace Garibaldi

@ServantOfOdin

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, right now as of 2020, the only one of them not yet gone beyond is Ivanova/Christian

@Futonghost

4 жыл бұрын

@@ServantOfOdin Peter Jurasik, our lovely Londo still breathes.

@ServantOfOdin

4 жыл бұрын

@@Futonghost ah, good, I thought I had seen something about him in 2018...

@crucisnh

3 жыл бұрын

I guess Ivanona finally made good on her threats. (just kidding)

@Zologore

3 жыл бұрын

Ivanova(Claudia Christian), Bill Mumy (Lennier), Bruce Boxlietner (Sheridan) and Mira Furlan (Delenn). There are a few others who are still around. Don't know how many though

Read the description. First thought that came to mind: "Pranking Ivanova would probably be a fatal mistake..."

@GreenFenril

9 жыл бұрын

Spartan111 Which is why Sinclair said "I'll notify your next of kin". He agreed with you

@Optimusprime240

9 жыл бұрын

GreenFenril We all thought the same thing I am sure XD

@KrautGoesWild

9 жыл бұрын

GreenFenril In the German version, Sinclair says "Wir treffen uns auf Deiner Beerdigung" / "We´ll meet again at your funeral" xD xD xD ....

@KrautGoesWild

9 жыл бұрын

GreenFenril In the German version, Sinclair says "Wir treffen uns auf Deiner Beerdigung" / "We´ll meet again at your funeral" xD xD xD ....

@dikon0172

3 жыл бұрын

Except you are Garibaldi.

At first, I was wonder how could anybody be so dumb to fall for the prank...then I fall for it myself a few years later. I accidentally fall asleep for about 5 minutes, before the class began. My friend team up to trick me into believing that the whole class has passed, and I have to run to the next class to catch up...you know what happen next...

@TheonlyWelc0mematt

8 жыл бұрын

My engineering teacher did the opposite to a freshman. The "frosh" fell asleep during class and slept through his class period and the next one. 5 minutes before the end of the second class we woke him up and pretended that class was starting. He got up and was sleepily walking to the door when the period ended.

@Platyfurmany

8 жыл бұрын

You just reminded me of a time when I was in high school. My history teacher stood at the door of the classroom promising an F for the day for any student who woke up the freshman who was sound asleep at his desk. In the middle of class, the young man slowly woke up, looked to either side and didn't recognize any of the students in the class. Then it hit him that he was in the wrong class! He tried to get up and sneak out of the class, but by that time, we were all laughing our heads off. Good times!

@Bluzephere

7 жыл бұрын

Easy, once I fell asleep after a very hard day at work and when I woke up it was 7.00, I panicked and I thought I was late for work, I quickly showered and dressed and decided that before I walked out the door I would call my employers and let them know I would be late. When I called them they thought it was hilariously funny because it was 7pm that night, not 7 am the next morning.

@alaskancoppertop

5 жыл бұрын

@@Bluzephere I had this in Alaska. It was December and was dark 24/7. My ex and I got home from work, took off our uniforms and fell asleep. 9:00 our phone rings and he answers it, "Shit, we overslept, we're on our way!" When he finally passes the phone to me it's my squad leader laughing so hard he can barely breathe and telling me it's still evening, go back to bed after I put out the correct uniform for morning.

@laozdruni6856

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

I really love the way Sinclair says "Something Lt Commander". To me the way he says it and the look on his face just sells the whole thing, imo.

There's a real undercurrent of melancholy watching this scene in the present.

I´m very sad as I heard last night he passed away. I loved him as Sinclair. He will be missed. Rest in peace Michael. My thoughts with his family and friends. :-(

So, Sinclair pulled the whole thing off, but Susan's pissed at Garibaldi? Nice dodge there, Commander.

@Adameia_

3 жыл бұрын

Garabaldi started the line of topic, and was the one who told her she was 'late'

@tauridborn2777

2 жыл бұрын

Well, are you going to yell at your boss or your coworker?

Oh I love that voice of Sinclair.

You'll notice that after this episode, Garibaldi went bald. Coincidence? I think not.

@amaris27

4 жыл бұрын

I believe it was implied that one of the criminal elements of B5 did something to Garabaldi which caused the hair loss. It may have been a passing joke but Im pretty sure it was in universe real

@amaris27

4 жыл бұрын

I believe it was tampering with hair products or something

@Ruosteinenknight

4 жыл бұрын

@@amaris27 Season 5 one of Garibaldi's friends actually asks "What happened to your hair?" when he meets him after several years.

@darkleome5409

4 жыл бұрын

Well he's GariBALDi :)

Honestly Bruce Topping this Micheal O'Hare is really just pure talent. It would have been so hard for anyone to replace a well established captain in season 2 but he just nailed it and now we love both in their own ways.

Garibaldi just HAPPENED to have a couple empty dishes next to him on the bench. Always prepared, that Garibaldi.

orcsheaddriller I fully agree, however the series never tried to imply that Bruce's character had that same presence. It even went to great length to show that while he was capable, he was a very different kind of man, more military and diplomat.

I just realized now that the call waking Ivanova up an hour early wasn't an accident, and was likely done by Garibaldi just for this moment....

I think I'd rather poke a hibernating bear than prank Ivanova.

It's sad that so many of the cast from B5 have passed away, it's getting easier to count the ones that are still alive vs the ones that have died! May they all RIP!!

@lyncat

3 жыл бұрын

And now Mira Furlan (Delenn).

@belisariussmith9095

Жыл бұрын

The light that burns twice as bright, burns half as long

And this was the one moment where Jeffrey Sinclair learned about the powers of ASMR.

@lyncat

3 жыл бұрын

ASMR? I know RHIP (Rank Has its Privileges), but not that.

@ZeraSeraphim

3 жыл бұрын

@@lyncat oh it means Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response where one uses sound to relax the intended patient (victim) into a state near sleep. Lots of youtube artists do this, advertising their videos as sleep aides for the troubled and/or insomniac.

This is good. I'll grant you that. But the best was the man suing an alien for abducting his great-grandfather.

She's only mad at Garibaldi. Of course Sinclair would never be a party to such a thing!

@tscream80

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's interesting that she goes off on Garibaldi when it was clear that Sinclair was at least in on it, if not the instigator. I guess being a officer of higher rank has it privileges.

@dynamicworlds1

5 жыл бұрын

Let's be honest, while Sinclair was obviously in on it, we all (including Ivonova) know who's idea it was

@xxlCortez

3 жыл бұрын

Sinclair was her superior, she can't just shout threats to him in public.

this was one of the funniest pranks on the show

@turtlelover5988

8 жыл бұрын

I'm swear imma do that to my sister later

Always loved this scene. So cool. RIP Michael O'Hare.

This is one of the reasons Babylon 5 was so much better than Star Trek: B5 got the human interactions right. Even when the people involved were not exactly human.

@samsonguy10k

3 жыл бұрын

Except TOS. The characters had their light moments where they did let their hair down, so to speak. But in TNG they were very stiff. I got tired of LaForge real quick. He was more boring than a Vulcan. Even they knew how to have a certain amount of fun. Fortunately the fun was rediscovered in DS9. I think one of my most favorite episodes in that series was where Sisko and Son built and flew the solar sailer. They felt most relatable then, and it really felt like a father and son trip for the weekend.

@mtjoy747

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, for all we know, any alien race we will come across have days like that, someone pranks you during breakfast, but not during a war, right, cos that would be inappropriate!!

@JohnJ469

3 жыл бұрын

@@mtjoy747 Not if their SOH is close ours. During the siege of Tobruk every time the Australians had new aircraft arrive the Germans would bomb them the next day. So the Aussies had the bright idea of building wooden fake aircraft for the Germans to bomb. The next day the German raid dropped fake wooden bombs.

@Devin-O

3 жыл бұрын

Each have their own good with the bad but I enjoy the character progression in B5 and DS9. I do not think one is better then the other but I enjoy them both.

@Moondog2010A

3 жыл бұрын

Not even close! Both are excellent in their own ways! Sure glad we have both! Sorry for your loss! Lol

"A well fed dead man."

This is by far the funniest scene in Babylon 5. The timing was perfect in this scene.

Yes, Sinclair's actor, Michael O'Hare, passed away on 28 September 2012. :(

The best tricks, are often the oldest that yet..don't age. That is what makes them CLASSIC..not simply merely...old.

I forgot how much fun this show was. Unfortunately I don't have high hope for the remake. The cast on Babylon 5 was just prefect.

@BLZ231

2 жыл бұрын

Well the original creator is behind it, so we’ll have to wait and see.

"I will notify your next of kin" lol

I really loved how Babylon 5 also managed to catch how everyday life in this universe looks like. (with lower decks being the pinnacle of this)

@MythicFox

Жыл бұрын

The Orville does that very well also.

And thus ASMR was born and we all did not notice it.

This cospiracy to pervert the course of my BREAKFAST IN THE 1st degree! Space him!

I still like the look on Sinclair's face looking the way Ivanova went. The look of, "Must get away from the Wrath of Ivanova.

One of the funniest moments ever on Babylon 5, including the bloopers.

Garibaldi. the only being on that show who held no fear of Ivanova

Micheal O'Hare and Jerry Doyle -- Especially Doyle -- were masters of the facial expression. It's really evident in the elevator opener from 1x18, but even here, you can truly see Garabaldi thinking "I'm gonna die. Worth it."

Sinclair: I'll notify your next of kin. I agree, Garibaldi can be a real asshole at time, but man this was one of the more comedic scenes of this series

I have a number of favorite scenes in Season 1 but I have to say that this tops it.

5…4…3…2…1… GARIBALDI

@andrewpestotnik5495

7 жыл бұрын

Angry Russian Chick incoming

This reminds me of the time I was giving my dad a massage. He was sitting in his chair and had his soup in front of him. He relaxed further, and further. Leaning forward more and more. His face was so close that I couldn't help it. I gave him a little extra push and put his face into his soup. lols.

This was one of my all-time favourite episodes for a lot of reasons, starting with this prank, then the music cutting in after Ivanova shouting, and timing of the discovery of the missing Babylon station, and of course the real start of the Galen arc. best sci-fi series ever....

Still funny! "I'll inform your next of kin"

SINCLAIR (grinning): I'll notify your next of kin. GARIBALDI: 4...3...2...1 IVANOVA (offscreen): Ah--! GARIBALDI!! YOU'RE A DEAD MAN!!

Bits like this are what makes B5 great sci-fi.

She can't do anything to Sinclair but she absolutely outranks Garibaldi so he'll have to pay.

So how did Sinclair and Garabaldi just happen to have clean plates handy? Sounds like they were planning an ambush on someone they knew woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Clever tactics!

@KaitouKenshiro

7 жыл бұрын

They're military men, clever tactics is there bread and butter.

@scottkamps1270

6 жыл бұрын

Add in that they're best buddies, and you have a deadly comedic duo...

@JamaicanCastle

5 жыл бұрын

You'll note that Ivanova is tired because CNC had her working early. Most likely one or the other of them heard about that and decided it was a golden opportunity.

The jokes we played on oneanother in the Army were brutal, happy days.

RIP Garibaldi !

This $#! T is funny....... What a hoot. I got a big bellylaugh out of that one. I don't think I've ever seen this scene. I also didn't know that Michael O'Hare was dead. I missed that. He was a good actor. May he Rest in peace.

@NateSean

9 жыл бұрын

Ty Nash Richard Biggs (Doctor Franklin)also passed away in 1998. Andreas Katsulus (G'Kar) died in 2006.

@NateSean

9 жыл бұрын

***** I stand corrected.

@roguelead72

8 жыл бұрын

+Nathanielle Crawford And Jeff Conaway died in 2011.

@NateSean

8 жыл бұрын

Wedge Antilles I feel like I remember that, but my mind has blocked it out. So many people have died recently that I almost hate living in the Information Age.

@ShaunRF

7 жыл бұрын

And now Jerry Doyle :( Man this cast has been hit hard.

My favourite scene in the whole of Babylon 5. RIP Michael O'Hare & Jerry Doyle.

Talking someone through the first meditation lesson without their knowledge is always an awesome prank - because EVERYONE falls asleep during their first meditation lesson, even if they're well-rested!

Sinclair just ASMRd Ivanova to sleep. ;-)

I remember the joy of tuning in... Now I don't even watch TV...

One of the funniest moments of Babylon 5. Rest in Peace...

"I'll notify your next in kin." Epic.

This shows what made Micheal O'hare great and why he was a perfect choice got Valen. He had the mellifluous stage voice. It gave him a presence that was perfect for the part of a religious leader, know who he was going to be has to be why they cast O'Hare in the first place. And here, he weaponized it. Honestly, splitting the main character into 2 was one of the best choices they made. Neither O'Hare or Boxleitner could have nailed a combined Sinclair/Sheridan character. But as I said, O'Hare was perfect as Sinclair and Boxleinter was perfect as the much more fiery Sheridan.

Priceless RIP Jerry Doyle you too Mr O'Hare x

Planned by one Michael Garibaldi and executed to prefection by one Jeffrey Sinclair. Yet poor Garibaldi getting all the blame. Still the withdrawal executed by Sinclair is excellent. "I'll notify your next of kin."

I adored Sinclair.

Damn, Ivanovich got me through many a young mans dream nights....

After guard duty, my roommate feel asleep and I advanced the clocks five hours and let him think he had slept the day away.

Rest in peace, Sinclair and Garibaldi now. :( Your like will not be seen on this Earth again. :(

Office life is filled to the brim with practical jokes; "prank-wars" if you please... it's one way stress is relieved.

This is still one of my favorite scenes from the show

I've watched this a few times and it still makes me laugh.

*perfect makeup and hair* "you look like hell" wut

@andrewpestotnik5495

7 жыл бұрын

Ivanova is gorgeous, even when she "Looks like Hell"

2023. My dog barked at “Garibaldi you’re a dead man!”. Dog is a Great Pyrenees. They don’t like mornings either.

I was a Star Trek guy. Voyager was my first love. TNG was my second. Then during the pandemic I discovered Babylon 5. Just like Sinclair, my life was changed forever.

Also, I have only just noticed - midway through Garabaldi's countdown, Sinclair looks behind himself!

I remember watching the re-runs 20 years ago. The show is still good.

The funniest thing about it is that even though Sinclair was the one who lulled her into dozing, she immediately pegs Garabaldi as the one responsible

@Mis7erSeven

9 ай бұрын

Because you can't talk like that to your commanding officer :)

I regret missing this episode when it first aired.

"I'll notify your next of kin" AHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Oh I'd love to see her face when she realized it was a prank :D :D It would worth anything :D

@loka7783

5 жыл бұрын

I am fond of trying to picture C&C's confusion and response to Ivonnova's frantic communique. "Umm Commander? Um, what are you talking about it's only (6:30?) You've got plenty of time." (lol) :)

@dkerris lol!! "Frankly, Your Honor; We want damages."

That's just plain wrong!!! Love that scene. I do believe I'm getting the jones for a B5 marathon...

Live fast, troll the death incarnate

That smile... 😆 Great cast. Great chemistry.

Babylon 5: Serious show about issues Also Babylon 5: Let's troll one of our coworkers for the giggles.

And now i want to know HOW MANY takes that took XD They died laughing multiple times making that joke and even i was on the floor by that. May those actors rest in peace. Earth lost some of their best with them.