"Learning Curve" weaves together two compelling storylines that explore leadership, duty, and personal growth.

On Babylon 5, Michael Garibaldi grows increasingly suspicious of Captain Elizabeth Lochley, Sheridan’s unexpected choice to command the station especially given her past opposition to him during the Earth Civil War. Determined to uncover her secrets, Garibaldi digs into Lochley’s background, questioning her true motives and Sheridan’s trust in her.

Meanwhile, the episode shifts focus to the Ranger training program, where two young Minbari initiates, one from the Religious Caste and one from the Warrior Caste, face a major test. When they attempt to help a stranger, they are ambushed in a brutal fight. One initiate is severely wounded and overwhelmed by fear, forcing him to confront his deepest doubts before he can truly embrace the Ranger’s path.