Battlestar Galactica 

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.

Creators:

Glen A. Larson, Ronald D. Moore

Stars:

Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber

Top Rated TV #111 | Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 39 wins & 101 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Edward James Olmos	...	Admiral William Adama / ... 74 episodes, 2004-2009
Mary McDonnell	...	President Laura Roslin 74 episodes, 2004-2009
Jamie Bamber	...	Cpt. Lee 'Apollo' Adama / ... 74 episodes, 2004-2009
James Callis	...	Dr. Gaius Baltar / ... 74 episodes, 2004-2009
Tricia Helfer	...	Number Six / ... 74 episodes, 2004-2009
Grace Park	...	Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii / ... 74 episodes, 2004-2009
Katee Sackhoff	...	Captain Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace / ... 72 episodes, 2004-2009
Michael Hogan	...	Colonel Saul Tigh 70 episodes, 2004-2009
Aaron Douglas	...	Chief Galen Tyrol 67 episodes, 2004-2009
Tahmoh Penikett	...	Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathon / ... 65 episodes, 2004-2009
Alessandro Juliani	...	Lt. Felix Gaeta 60 episodes, 2004-2009
Kandyse McClure	...	Officer Anastasia Dualla / ... 55 episodes, 2004-2009
Bodie Olmos	...	Lt. Brendan 'Hot Dog' Constanza / ... 36 episodes, 2004-2009
Donnelly Rhodes	...	Dr. Cottle / ... 37 episodes, 2004-2009
Michael Trucco	...	Ensign Samuel Anders / ... 36 episodes, 2005-2009
Nicki Clyne	...	Crewman Specialist Cally Henderson / ... 35 episodes, 2004-2009
Leah Cairns	...	Racetrack / ... 34 episodes, 2005-2009
Rekha Sharma	...	Tory Foster 32 episodes, 2006-2009

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

human in outer space | nuclear weapon | totalitarianism | prophecy | space opera | 

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Taglines:

Destiny is not what it seems.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The characters Tarn and Selix, who first appear in "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 2", were named at the behest of Aaron Douglas, who plays Chief Petty Officer Tyrol. Douglas noted that the two were originally listed in the script generically (Technician 1 and 2) and, recognizing the potential of the two characters, consulted with others in the cast to give them proper names. Douglas then inserted their new names into his lines on every take.

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Goofs

In the miniseries pilot, Colonel Tigh says no one has attempted a jump in 20 or 22 years, yet, a few minutes later, just as they execute the jump, Cally observes that she "hates this part".

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Quotes

[last lines]
Commander William Adama: [Cain has not given Tyrol and Helo the courts martial that she promised she would, and has sentenced them to death. Adama argues over the radio] You told me they'd get a fair trial. What kind of trial could they have possibly had?
Admiral Helena Cain: I assure you I heard them out. I weighed their statements against those of the guards and I took into consideration their service records and commendations. It was a difficult decision Commander, but I dare say it was a fair one.
Commander William Adama: They have the right to have ...
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Crazy Credits

Scattered: 47,875 Valley of Darkness: 47,874 Fragged: 47,862 Resistance: 47,861 The Farm: 47,857 Home (Part 1): 47,858 Home (Part 2): 47,855 Final Cut: 47,853 Flight of The Phoenix: 47,853 Pegasus: 49,605 Resurrection Ship (Part 1): 49,604 Resurrection Ship (Part 2): 49,604 Epiphanies: 49,598 Black Market: 49,597 Scar: 49,593 Sacrifice: 49,590 The Captain's Hand: 49,584 Downloaded: 49,579 Lay Down Your Burdens (Part 1): 49,579 Lay Down Your Burdens (Part 2): 49,550 Survivors after Lay Down Your Burdens (Part 2): 39,192

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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.

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Connections

Featured in Shattered Stars: A Deepness Within (2019)

User Reviews

A Cult Classic, I'd choose over GoT

This is a cult classic, that I believe everyone should watch. I was in the middle of the third season when GoT final season aired, and I couldn't put this down long enough to watch GoT!

It's intense, deeply philosophical, and felt like something I was willing to commit more energy into than into any relationship I've had, ever! (While that says a thing or two about me, it definitely says A LOT about this series)

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Sci-Fi Channel

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

BSG

Filming Locations:

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB), David Eick Productions, NBC Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1