# You have no reason not to watch Babylon 5 now that it’s free on YouTube

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- Published: 2026-08-05T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo: The Babylon 5 cast speaking at the 2013 Phoenix Comicon Babylon 5 panel at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona – May 25, 2013. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore via Flickr. CC BY-SA 2.0. Article by Daniel Cooper. Engadget – August 4, 2026. I’ve always believed the sorts of broadcast TV shows that get dumped on YouTube aren’t worth your time. Giving the episodes away for free, supported by the pittances paid by the platform, is a sign the production company sees no more value in the series. It’s why I’m a little surprised Warner Bros. is putting Babylon 5 out, episode by episode, on YouTube. It may not be as well known or as well-loved as its ostensible (Star Trek) rivals, but it’s also absolutely brilliant. And while being released for free on YouTube is no guarantee of quality, let me speak in its defense. […] Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com Video: Midnight on the Firing Line | S1 E1 – Babylon 5 Curated by John Wysocki See Full Bio