"Battlestar Galactica" Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down (2004)

Director:

Edward James Olmos

Writers:

Ronald D. Moore (developer)
Jeff Vlaming (written by)

TV Series:

"Battlestar Galactica" (2004)

Original Air Date:

13 December 2004 (Season 1, Episode 9)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

Plot:

After the interrogated Cylon gave Roslin the idea that Adama might be a Cylon, Roslin becomes suspicious of him. Unexpectedly, Colonel Tigh's estranged wife Ellen turns up alive in the fleet, apparently miraculously, raising the possibility that she might be a Cylon.

Plot Keywords:

Suspicion | Terminal Illness | Space Western | Spacecraft | Starfighter

Cast

Edward James Olmos	...	Commander William Adama
Mary McDonnell	...	President Laura Roslin
Katee Sackhoff	...	Lt. Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace
Jamie Bamber	...	Captain Lee 'Apollo' Adama
James Callis	...	Dr. Gaius Baltar
Tricia Helfer	...	Number Six
Grace Park	...	Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii
Michael Hogan	...	Colonel Saul Tigh
Aaron Douglas	...	Chief Galen Tyrol
Tahmoh Penikett	...	Lt. Karl 'Helo' Agathon
Kandyse McClure	...	Officer Anastasia Dualla
Paul Campbell	...	Billy Keikeya
Alessandro Juliani	...	Lt. Felix Gaeta
Kate Vernon	...	Ellen Tigh
Matthew Bennett	...	Aaron Doral

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | Italian

Color:

Color

Certification:

Netherlands:12

Company:

British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB)

Trivia:

This episode was originally called "Secrets and Lies" and was a dark story, but since the previous episode was really dramatic, the producers decide to change it into a comedy.

Quotes:

Doctor Gaius Baltar: Look, it's not magic, it's science. If you want my result, you're gonna have to wait a while.
Commander William Adama: I gave you her sample this morning.
Doctor Gaius Baltar: I have started and stopped the test twice already now so I'm running a little behind.
Commander William Adama: Twice?
President Laura Roslin: My fault... Long story.
Commander William Adama: Your fault?
Doctor Gaius Baltar: Yes, I probably shouldn't have mentioned that.
President Laura Roslin: No, you probably shouldn't have.

Movie Connections:

References ¡Átame! (1990)

Soundtrack:

Battlestar Operatica

The Cylon Detector

When Dr. Baltar finishes his Cylon detector, President Roslin that suspects that Commander Adama may be a Cylon suggests the commander to be the first to be tested. Further, she asks Billy to get information about behavior dating Dualla. She finds that Adama has sent classified messages and has flown in a Raptor in secret missions. When a Cylon raider suddenly approaches Galactica with erratic flight and Adama vanishes, President Roslin increases her suspicion. However, Adama return with Colonel Tigh's missing unfaithful wife Ellen Tigh, who was unconscious on board of the Rising Star, raising the suspicion that she could be a Cylon. Meanwhile in occupied Caprica, Boomer is in love with Helo and escaping to save his life.

In this episode, the Machiavellian character of President Laura Roslin uses all the despicable political tricks, inclusive a date of her minion Billy and a secret conversation with Colonel Tigh, to investigate Commander Adama. It is amazing how the despicable Dr. Gaius Baltar gives the information he wants with his detector. I do not understand why his information is not double-checked, since it is dependable on colors only. Kate Vernon is great in her performance of the unfaithful Ellen Tigh. The unexpected romance of the Cylon Sharon and Helo is one of the best moments of this show. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "O Retorno" ("The Return")