Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol by the Cylons, a rag-tag fugitive fleet of the last remnants of mankind flees the pursuing Cylons while simultaneously searching for their true home: Earth.
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Complete series cast summary:
Edward James Olmos ...  Commander Adama 2 episodes, 2003
Mary McDonnell ...  President Laura Roslin 2 episodes, 2003
Katee Sackhoff ...  Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace 2 episodes, 2003
Jamie Bamber ...  Lee 'Apollo' Adama 2 episodes, 2003
James Callis ...  Gaius Baltar 2 episodes, 2003
Tricia Helfer ...  Number Six 2 episodes, 2003
Callum Keith Rennie ...  Leoben Conoy 2 episodes, 2003
Grace Park ...  Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii 2 episodes, 2003
Michael Hogan ...  Col. Tigh 2 episodes, 2003
Matthew Bennett ...  Doral 2 episodes, 2003
Paul Campbell ...  Billy 2 episodes, 2003
Aaron Douglas ...  Crew Chief Tyrol 2 episodes, 2003
Barclay Hope ...  Transport Pilot 2 episodes, 2003
Lorena Gale ...  Elosha 2 episodes, 2003
Kandyse McClure ...  Dualla 2 episodes, 2003
Connor Widdows ...  Boxey 2 episodes, 2003
John Mann ...  CAG / ... 2 episodes, 2003
Alessandro Juliani ...  Gaeta 2 episodes, 2003
Nicki Clyne ...  Cally 2 episodes, 2003
Michael Eklund ...  Prosna 2 episodes, 2003
Tahmoh Penikett ...  Lt. Karl Agathon 2 episodes, 2003
Ginger Page ...  Cami 2 episodes, 2003
Alonso Oyarzun Alonso Oyarzun ...  Socinus 2 episodes, 2003
Ty Olsson ...  Capt. Kelly 2 episodes, 2003
Ron Blecker ...  Launch Officer 2 episodes, 2003
Ryan Robbins ...  Armistice Officer 2 episodes, 2003
Tim Henry ...  Doctor 2 episodes, 2003
Kwesi Ameyaw ...  Liner Captain 2 episodes, 2003
Brenda McDonald Brenda McDonald ...  Old Woman 2 episodes, 2003
Suleka Mathew ...  Reporter / ... 2 episodes, 2003
Erin Karpluk ...  Woman #1 2 episodes, 2003
Jenn Griffin ...  Woman #2 2 episodes, 2003
BJ Harrison ...  Woman #3 2 episodes, 2003
Moneca Delain ...  Blonde Woman 2 episodes, 2003
Zahf Paroo ...  Man #1 2 episodes, 2003
Robert Lewis ...  Man #2 2 episodes, 2003
Denzel Sinclaire Denzel Sinclaire ...  Man #3 2 episodes, 2003
Nadine Wright ...  Chantara 2 episodes, 2003
Michael Soltis ...  Chantara's Husband 2 episodes, 2003
Fred Keating ...  Jr. Reporter 2 episodes, 2003
Lymari Nadal ...  Giana 2 episodes, 2003
Biski Gugushe ...  Pilot #1 2 episodes, 2003
Nahanni Arntzen Nahanni Arntzen ...  Pilot #2 2 episodes, 2003
Nigel Vonas ...  Pilot #3 2 episodes, 2003
Ryan Nelson Ryan Nelson ...  Pilot #4 2 episodes, 2003
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It's been 40 years since the 12 colonies of mankind have heard from their progeny, the Cylons -- robotic creatures who rose up and declared war on their masters, then disappeared. In a sudden, devastating strike, the Cylons return and lay waste to the colonies, aided by human-looking Cylon variants and an unwitting fifth columnist. The attack forces Commander William Adama to call into action his museum-piece warship, the Battlestar Galactica, and soon its company of hotshot fighter pilots is blasting away at the invaders. But their best efforts can't prevent the colonies' obliteration. Fleeing the Cylon genocide, the Galactica leads a rag-tag fleet of survivors on a lonely quest to find humanity's fabled 13th colony -- a planet known as Earth. Written by ahmetkozan

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Glen A. Larson was given "Creator" and "Consulting Producer" credits, ensuring him substantial royalty payments for this miniseries and the follow-on series. However, other than the original series material, Larson did not provide, and was not asked to provide, any input whatsoever in the new shows. See more »

Goofs

Just as Boomer brings in the fuel ship to the civilian fleet, there is a brief external view (at around 1h 55 mins) which shows three Viper Mk VII's flying in formation from right to left. The only Viper available was Apollo's, and it was disabled in the cargo bay of Colonial One. See more »

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[his decommissioning speech]
Adama: The Cylon War is long over, yet we must not forget the reasons why so many sacrificed so much in the cause of freedom. The cost of wearing the uniform can be high, but...
[very long pause]
Adama: sometimes it's too high. You know, when we fought the Cylons, we did it to save ourselves from extinction. But we never answered the question "Why?" Why are we as a people worth saving? We still commit murder because of greed and spite, jealousy, and we still visit all of our sins ...
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Crazy Credits

The stop-motion/cut-out animation R&D TV logo has Ronald D. Moore and David Eick taking turns to kill each other every week, with one partner making a proposal in gibberish and the other attacking him using items from a gorilla to a lance. See more »

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Fabulously Brilliant!
3 November 2006 | by mag911See all my reviews

I love everything about Battlestar Galactica. I used to watch the original as a kid but this is so much better due to quantum leaps in special effects since then. You feel as if you are right there on the flight deck or in the cockpit or in the command centre. Its easy to believe that Galactica exists somewhere 'out there'. I love the characters, they are so gutsy and real, the plot is excellently portrayed and leaves you gasping for more. I want to be a cross between Starbuck, Six and Laura and who wouldn't want to be mates (and more) with Apollo, Helo and Baltar. Such brilliant and realistic escapism is not always easy to find. The producers, writers and stars should be congratulated but I guess their reward is working on such an excellent project and knowing that they get to touch the lives of so many people.Even though we don't all get to fly vipers out amongst the stars we can pretend we do when we turn on BSG.


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