Epiphanies (20 Jan. 2006)

President Roslin, who is about to die, believes Sharon's baby is dangerous and orders it must die. Meanwhile, a terrorist group inside the fleet starts to ask for a peace negotiation with the cylons.

Director:

Rod Hardy

Writers:

Ronald D. Moore (developed by), Joel Anderson Thompson,

Stars:

Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Edward James Olmos	...	Admiral William Adama
Mary McDonnell	...	President Laura Roslin
Katee Sackhoff	...	Cpt. Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace
Jamie Bamber	...	Cpt. Lee 'Apollo' Adama
James Callis	...	Dr. Gaius Baltar
Tricia Helfer	...	Number Six / Gina
Grace Park	...	Lt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii
Michael Hogan	...	Colonel Saul Tigh
Aaron Douglas	...	Chief Galen Tyrol
Tahmoh Penikett	...	Lt. Karl 'Helo' Agathon
Paul Campbell	...	Billy Keikeya
Nicki Clyne	...	Crewman Specialist Cally Henderson
Alessandro Juliani	...	Lt. Felix Gaeta (credit only)
Kandyse McClure	...	Officer Anastasia Dualla
Colm Feore	...	President Richard Adar

Storyline

President Roslin is in the final stage of her cancer and about to die. On her death bed she has memories of Caprica. Just before the Cylon attack she opposed president Adar on striking down a violent protest of teachers. As one of her last decisions she orders the death of Boomer's baby. She sees it as a danger to the fleet. Dr. Baltar tries to think of a way to prevent the abortion. Number Six reminds him he will be president soon. Meanwhile a firing test with vipers goes awry. Cally finds out the rounds of ammunition were tampered with. Apollo and Starbuck arrest Asha Janik. She tells she is part of a group that wants to negotiate with the Cylons about peace. Apollo finds out an attack is planned on a tylium refinery vessel.

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Plot Keywords:

heroine | terminal illness | space opera | spacecraft | space western | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Vancouver Film Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

R&D TV, NBC Universal Television, David Eick Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Opening credits say there are 49,598 human survivors.

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Goofs

When Gina receives the nuclear warhead in her cabin on Cloud Nine, a Bang & Olufsen telephone can be clearly seen on her desk.

User Reviews

This show ROCKS!!

Really still shaking myself when I see how good this show is and the type of television it is creating! At long last, Sci Fi with an adult theme, with little restrictions and no holds barred!! With Laura Roslin lying on her death bed having visions, she comes to believe that Sharon's unborn baby is a danger to the fleet. When Helo tells Sharon that the foetus is to be aborted Grace Park puts on one of her best performances of the show. As any mother would when her child is threatened! When the baby turns out to be the saving of Laura Roslin the abortion plans are terminated. Leaving the viewer to wonder about the future of the hybrid baby and what part it will play in the future of the fleet.....