15 ‘Babylon 5’ Facts That Are Out of This World

13. All the Emmys

While the show never got an Emmy for its dramatic aspects (though it did win two Hugos), its visual effects were award-wining. Babylon 5 was one of the first shows on television to forego the use of miniatures in its visual effects in favor of computer technology.

14. A Little Help From ‘Tron’

When O’Hare exited the show, he was replaced by Bruce Boxleitner, who brought a certain sci-fi cred to the show. Boxleitner previously etched his way into the hearts of nerds everywhere playing Alan Bradley and Tron in, you guessed it, Tron.

15. Christian Is Number 2

The show’s female lead, Claudia Christian has since filled her time with interesting pastimes. Not only is she an advocate for reported alcoholism cure, the Sinclair Method, she also created her own convention in 2011 called … wait for it … Claudia Con UK. It only happened once, for some reason.