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Follows 

Version of 

Remake of 

Battlestar Galactica (1978)
This is a remake of the original series.

Spin-off 

Battlestar Galactica: The Face of the Enemy (2008)
This is an Internet (and eventually, DVD) based set of episodes spun off from the new series.
Caprica (2009)
The Plan (2009)

Referenced in 

Jeopardy!: 2005 College Championship Quarterfinal 3 (2005)
correct response in "Podcast Incorporated" category
The Office: E-Mail Surveillance (2005)
Dwight's line
Bones: The Superhero in the Alley (2006)
Hodgins mentions Battlestar Galactica when he's talking of graphic novels
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
poster seen outside
Veronica Mars: Welcome Wagon (2006)
Veronica meets a guy who uses the word "frak", and he explains it's the typical swear word from "Battlestar Galactica". Later, Veronica says "frak" when she's talking to Mac.
Gilmore Girls: That's What You Get, Folks, for Makin' Whoopee (2006)
T.J. Cites his watching the show as evidence of his intelligence.
The O.C.: The Cold Turkey (2006)
Seth asks the homeless guys who among them has seen the show.
Heroes: Chapter Nine 'Homecoming' (2006)
One of the "unpopular voters" wears a "Battlestar Galactica" t-shirt
The Office: The Return (2007)
One of Dwight's shirts has the logo from this show on it.
Veronica Mars: Poughkeepsie, Tramps and Thieves (2007)
Veronica is hired by a guy who met the women he loved in a Battlestar Galactica convention. The Cylons, their raiders, the Six character, the word "frak" and the famous quote "So say we all" are mentioned.
Screenwipe: Episode #3.1 (2007)
Reviewed.
Primeval: Episode #1.4 (2007)
Open reference by a character
Robson Arms: Mr. Lonely (2007)
Fred and Alicia compare the series remake to the original.
Sydney White (2007)
Character refers to Admiral Adama being a Cylons
The Big Bang Theory: Pilot (2007)
Sheldon wants to watch the Season 2 DVDs "with commentary"
The Office: Survivor Man (2007)
Michael wears a sweatshirt with this show's logo
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
Mentioned once.
Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard (2007)
Edward James Olmos calles Deckard a Cylon instead of a Replicant
Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers (2007)
Cylons are mentioned as being influenced by Blade Runner
Scrubs: My Number One Doctor (2007)
The "Battlestar Galactica" episode guide
Robson Arms: Positivity (2008)
Sault mentions the show by name.
The House Bunny (2008)
natalie mentions this to colby while eating a hot dog
The Venture Bros.: The Family That Slays Together, Stays Together: Part 2 (2008)
General Treister tells the O.S.I. agents not to use one of the tv monitors because it is programmed to record Battlestar Galactica.
Troldspejlet: Episode #40.5 (2008)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions the tv-series in his review of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008) (VG)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.12 (2008)
Subject of a $2,000 question
The Big Bang Theory: The Barbarian Sublimation (2008)
Howard says, "Oh, Frak!"
The Office: Business Ethics (2008)
Jim talks about Battlestar Galactica with Andy
Saints Row 2 (2008)
When going through "Apollo's" fast-food drive-through, the cashier says "Enjoy your meal! So say we all!"
The Big Bang Theory: The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem (2008)
Ramona does not allow Sheldon to watch BSG on TV.
NCIS: Cloak (2008)
McGee calls Agent Lee a Cylon.
Heroes Unmasked: Action! (2008)
Referenced by name
Robot Chicken: Help Me (2008)
Ronald D. Moore is said to be the creator of Battlestar Galatica, appears
The Music of 'Battlestar Galactica' (2009)
This is a documentary about the original score to 'Battlestar Galactica'
The Big Bang Theory: The Terminator Decoupling (2009)
Leonard teases Sheldon by saying, "We'll just erase the first season of 'Battlestar.'"
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Predator (2009)
The "eye" of the Predator Drone swishes back and forth just like the Cylon Raiders. The front of the drone even resembles the raiders.
The Big Bang Theory: The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition (2009)
Penny offers to watch it with the boys.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: A Space Oddity (2009)
the dark "Astro Quest Redux" is stylistically similar and provoked a similar fanboy backlash; in-joke as its producer Ronald D. Moore is the first to condemn the remake
30 Rock: The Ones (2009)
Elisa wears a T-shirt with "What The Frak?" on the front and the Colonial seal on the back.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.142 (2009)
Included in an $8,000 question
The WorSub Films Variety Hour (2009)
In episode three, Tim uses the word "Frack", the made-up swear word from the Battlestar universe.
Dancing with the Stars: Round Ten: Final Results (2009)
Jeffrey Ross refers to the series regarding a costume
Atop the Fourth Wall: The Marriage of Hercules and Xena (2009)
Linkara imitating Lucy Lawless: "I could get a job on Battlestar Galactica."
Evolution of a Cue (2009)
Describes the music of the show
Eureka: It's Not Easy Being Green (2009)
Fargo says "Frak!" upon seeing he's been turned green.
King of the Hill: The Boy Can't Help It (2009)
Boomhauer says that Spongy's contraption of four shopping carts is "Like a dang ol' Battlecart Galactica, man."
Gossip Girl: The Freshmen (2009)
Indie Nerd #1 says that "Battlestar kicks TNG's ass."
American Dad!: Moon Over Isla Island (2009)
mentioned by steve
Saturday Night Live: Drew Barrymore/Regina Spektor (2009)
Seth Myers mentions a Battlestar Galactica nightie on Weekend Update
The Big Bang Theory: The Cornhusker Vortex (2009)
Sheldon has a toaster that draws Cylon centurion faces on the bread
Jeopardy!: 2009 Teen Tournament Quarterfinal 2 (2009)
Subject of a $400 clue in the category "TV for Short"
The Big Bang Theory: The Vengeance Formulation (2009)
mentioned by Howard when he says he wants Katee Sackhoff
Heroes: Chapter Twelve 'Upon This Rock' (2010)
Hiro says, "Citizens of Caprica, you are saved. The Cylon has been defeated."
The Big Bang Theory: The Psychic Vortex (2010)
Leonard angrily lasers a Cylon centurion action figure
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Nacho Sampler (2010)
Battlestar Galactica is mentioned in dialogue, and Sarah wears a "Frak Off" T-shirt
Big Bang Theory: A XXX Parody (2010)
Sheldon suggests a BSG marathon specifically, "the continuing saga of the Battlestar Galactica weekly episodes airing from 2004 to 2009"
Criminal Minds: Exit Wounds (2010)
When the satellite system goes down, Garcia utters the word "Frak" which was a common explicative used on the reimagined "Battlestar Galactica (2004)" series.
Hiccups: You Shmooze, You Lose (2010)
Stan asks Anna to tape "Battlestar Galactica" for him while he's at the award show.
Warehouse 13: Mild Mannered (2010)
The comic book shop owner says, "Boo frakking hoo!"
Eureka: The Ex-Files (2010)
James Callis' character mentions a tall, leggy blonde in a red dress.
Warehouse 13: Vendetta (2010)
Claudia says "I have no frakking idea."
The Big Bang Theory: The Hot Troll Deviation (2010)
Actress Katee Sackhoff is wearing Starbuck's flightsuit and asks "Why am I wearing my Battlestar Galactica flightsuit in bed?" She also uses the word "frak" when talking with George Takei
The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010)
Stephen puts up a photo of Six as part of his reasons to be fearful
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Fracked (2010)
The reporter asks Langston if he has heard of "fracking". He then states that it "sounds like a sci-fi expletive". Note also that Det. Reed is played by Katee Sackhoff who plays Starbuck in BSG.
Misfits: Episode #2.3 (2010)
Simon tells Nathan that he just bought the Battlestar Galactica DVD box set.
No Ordinary Family: No Ordinary Anniversary (2010)
mentioned in dialogue from Katie
The Cinema Snob: Star Odyssey (2011)
"At least they took a break from ripping off Star Wars to rip off Battlestar Galactica."
Pastewka: Der Antrag (2011)
Pastewka wants to watch it, Anne gives Pastewka the DVD Box as present
The Nostalgia Critic: Rad (2011)
"...where the bikers put on their finest Battlestar Galactica attire."
Warehouse 13: Shadows (2011)
Claudia uses the expletive made famous by that show
American Dad!: A Ward Show (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
Conan: The Illiterate Merderer (2011)
Title mentioned by Chris Hardwick during his interview
Leverage: The Last Dam Job (2012)
Chaos demands Parker to dress up as Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica for him to join the group, but would also accept Sophie as Counselor Troi.

Featured in 

Troldspejlet: Episode #36.10 (2006)
DVD release of Season 1 reviewed + footage used
Screenwipe: Episode #3.1 (2007)
Clips shown.
Bionic Woman: Paradise Lost (2007)
Battlestar Galactica is on the television in the house where the survivor is found.
Mister President (2008)
clips shown and discussed
United States of Tara: Transition (2009)
heard playing on TV
30 Rock: Stone Mountain (2009)
Jenna joins the writers in watching this show
Portlandia: One Moore Episode (2012)
watched on TV

Spoofed in 

Robot Chicken: Rabbits on a Roller Coaster (2007)
"Frakking Galactica" sketch.

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