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Battlestar Galactica

  • TV Series
  • 2004–20092004–2009
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
163K
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POPULARITY
531
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Mary McDonnell, Edward James Olmos, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Aaron Douglas, Michael Hogan, Grace Park, Katee Sackhoff, and Tricia Helfer in Battlestar Galactica (2004)
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When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fab... Read allWhen an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
163K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
531
53
  • Creators
    • Glen A. Larson(based on the series "Battlestar Galactica" created by)
    • Ronald D. Moore
  • Stars
    • Edward James Olmos
    • Mary McDonnell
    • Jamie Bamber
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Glen A. Larson(based on the series "Battlestar Galactica" created by)
    • Ronald D. Moore
  • Stars
    • Edward James Olmos
    • Mary McDonnell
    • Jamie Bamber
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 823User reviews
    • 101Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #90
    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 42 wins & 101 nominations total

    Episodes74

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    "Battlestar Galactica" Mashup
    Clip 1:01
    "Battlestar Galactica" Mashup
    Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.0
    Trailer 0:16
    Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.0
    Battlestar Galactica Season 2.0
    Trailer 0:36
    Battlestar Galactica Season 2.0
    Battlestar Galactica Season 2.5
    Trailer 0:56
    Battlestar Galactica Season 2.5
    Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5
    Trailer 1:28
    Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5
    The Epic Journey
    Promo 1:36
    The Epic Journey
    Battlestar Galactica
    Featurette 8:31
    Battlestar Galactica
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    Katee Sackhoff on Her Love of Sci-Fi
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    Katee Sackhoff on Her Love of Sci-Fi

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    Mary McDonnell, Edward James Olmos, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Grace Park, Katee Sackhoff, and Tricia Helfer in Battlestar Galactica (2004)
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    Richard Hatch and Tricia Helfer in Battlestar Galactica (2004)
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    Top cast

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    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Admiral William Adamaas Admiral William Adama…
    74 episodes74 eps • 2004–2009
    Mary McDonnell
    Mary McDonnell
    • President Laura Roslinas President Laura Roslin
    74 episodes74 eps • 2004–2009
    Jamie Bamber
    Jamie Bamber
    • Cpt. Lee 'Apollo' Adamaas Cpt. Lee 'Apollo' Adama…
    74 episodes74 eps • 2004–2009
    James Callis
    James Callis
    • Dr. Gaius Baltaras Dr. Gaius Baltar…
    74 episodes74 eps • 2004–2009
    Tricia Helfer
    Tricia Helfer
    • Number Sixas Number Six…
    74 episodes74 eps • 2004–2009
    Grace Park
    Grace Park
    • Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valeriias Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii…
    74 episodes74 eps • 2004–2009
    Katee Sackhoff
    Katee Sackhoff
    • Captain Kara 'Starbuck' Thraceas Captain Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace…
    72 episodes72 eps • 2004–2009
    Michael Hogan
    Michael Hogan
    • Colonel Saul Tighas Colonel Saul Tigh
    70 episodes70 eps • 2004–2009
    Aaron Douglas
    Aaron Douglas
    • Chief Galen Tyrolas Chief Galen Tyrol
    67 episodes67 eps • 2004–2009
    Tahmoh Penikett
    Tahmoh Penikett
    • Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathonas Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathon…
    65 episodes65 eps • 2004–2009
    Alessandro Juliani
    Alessandro Juliani
    • Lt. Felix Gaetaas Lt. Felix Gaeta
    59 episodes59 eps • 2004–2009
    Kandyse McClure
    Kandyse McClure
    • Officer Anastasia Duallaas Officer Anastasia Dualla…
    54 episodes54 eps • 2004–2009
    Bodie Olmos
    Bodie Olmos
    • Lt. Brendan 'Hot Dog' Constanzaas Lt. Brendan 'Hot Dog' Constanza…
    38 episodes38 eps • 2004–2009
    Donnelly Rhodes
    Donnelly Rhodes
    • Dr. Cottleas Dr. Cottle…
    37 episodes37 eps • 2004–2009
    Michael Trucco
    Michael Trucco
    • Ensign Samuel Andersas Ensign Samuel Anders…
    37 episodes37 eps • 2005–2009
    Nicki Clyne
    Nicki Clyne
    • Crewman Specialist Cally Hendersonas Crewman Specialist Cally Henderson…
    36 episodes36 eps • 2004–2008
    Leah Cairns
    Leah Cairns
    • Racetrackas Racetrack…
    35 episodes35 eps • 2005–2009
    Rekha Sharma
    Rekha Sharma
    • Tory Fosteras Tory Foster
    32 episodes32 eps • 2006–2009
    • Creators
      • Glen A. Larson(based on the series "Battlestar Galactica" created by)
      • Ronald D. Moore
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    The second war against the Cylons is over, and The Twelve Colonies have been destroyed. Now Commander Adama of the Battlestar Galatica and President Laura Roslin lead a ragtag fleet of refugees in a supposed search for the fabled lost thirteenth colony, Earth. However, the dangers they face are many, which compound an already difficult situation. In addition to the Cylons hunting and attacking the fleet in space and their infiltrator units carrying out sabotage--even as their former unwitting pawn, Gaius Baltar, helps in the hunt for them while hiding both his own guilt and the strange presence that haunts his every thought--the fleet also faces internal political conflict in which the rabble-rousing figure Tom Zarek is merely the loudest dissenting voice, not to mention recurring shortages of food, water, and even oxygen. In the midst of these trials, however, clues begin to appear to suggest that Adama's bluff about finding Earth might hold more truth than anyone could have guessed. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    • human in outer space
    • nuclear weapon
    • totalitarianism
    • prophecy
    • space opera
    • 146 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The fight to save humanity rages on.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The phrase "so say we all", which is used as a ceremonial affirmation in the series, was ad-libbed by Edward James Olmos in a speech given by Commander Adama in the mini-series.
    • Goofs
      The colony called Sagittarion in the miniseries is called Sagittaron throughout the series.
    • Quotes

      Commander William Adama: There's a reason you separate military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people.

    • Crazy credits
      The second season added the line "47,875 survivors in search of a home called Earth" in the opening sequence starting with Episode #2.1 "Scattered" and decremented it in every subsequent episode based on how many characters were killed off in the previous episode (or occasionally, as when the Pegasus returned, increasing it when the population increases).
    • Alternate versions
      For the first season, the British and American versions had different opening credit themes, and in certain American-version episodes, the episode title was shown after the previous episode's recap while in the British version it was not.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Departed/Open Season/The Guardian/The Last King of Scotland/The Queen/School for Scoundrels/Beerleague (2006)

    User reviews823

    Review
    Top review
    Sci-fi for Grown-Ups
    Before I proceed, I'll just add a quick comment for those slating the series without seeing it: please, stop it. Instead, wait and see what the new show is about and give it a chance. Unless of course, you want to miss one of the best dramas currently airing...

    BSG is a very human story. Yet unlike Star Trek, they're not resolved by the end of the episode. Here the characters are real people who make mistakes, grow and learn from their errors. Or maybe they don't...

    The point is that in the new BSG, the impact of the loss of the Colonies is something everybody must deal with, be it on a resource-management level to dealing with the loss of their families. The impact of the Cylon attack - never explored in the original series - is a major emphasis in the show and the viewer genuinely does get the feeling of the "rag tag fleet."

    Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the original series as much as anybody, but it was a product of its time and audience-slot. The new BSG is a much more adult production, both in terms of the writing and performances and the intended audience.

    Additionally, the show is very non-sci-fi, but in a good way. Whenever any "science" turns up, it's integrated in such a way as to have minimal impact on the plot and, unlike Star Trek, it isn't used as a Deus Ex Machina to simply resolve the "crisis of the week." In fact, I'd go as far as to say the show is closer to 24 or The West Wing than it is Star Trek or Babylon 5, with the focus being much more on the people and their individual actions, rather than a wide-scale "space opera."

    Performances are all strong, with James Callis being the real star. His tortured performance as the guilt-stricken Baltar are a joy to watch as he flips from near-hysterical lunatic to scheming toad to smooth womaniser. Olmos has the presence to give Adama the air of authority required. Sackhoff's performance as Starbuck is "subtly obvious" - she plays the brash, cocky pilot a little too well, something that's explained in later episodes. And Bamber's Apollo is a mix of heroic action and self-doubt which balances well. Mention must also go to McDonnell's President Roslin who, over the course of the series, has grown in stature and presence in a very subtle manner.

    Quite simply, Battlestar Galactica is one of the most consistently strong shows I've ever seen. Considering this is only the first of (hopefully) many seasons, it's amazing to see how the show has "hit the ground running," with each episode being an improvement on the last. And considering the high standard of the first one, that's quite the achievement.

    Watch it. You won't be disappointed.
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    • Dec 10, 2004

    FAQ9

    • Is it "frak", "frakk", "frack", or "fraak"? I never could figure out what the correct spelling of that expletive was.
    • does the action ever pick up? ive only watched the first 2 episodes but i found them pretty slow and boring
    • What order to watch?

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Sci-Fi Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • BSG
    • Filming locations
      • 140 Tidewater Way, Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB)
      • David Eick Productions
      • NBC Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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