Pegasus

Episode aired Sep 23, 2005
TV-14
58m

IMDb RATING

9.0/10

2.6K

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James Callis, Fulvio Cecere, and Tricia Helfer in Battlestar Galactica (2004)

Artificial Intelligence Sci-Fi Epic Space Sci-Fi Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi

Gallactica meets Pegasus, and Adama's command is threatened when the captain of Pegasus outranks him. A joyous celebration turns sour at some of the secrets emerging out of the differences o... Read allGallactica meets Pegasus, and Adama's command is threatened when the captain of Pegasus outranks him. A joyous celebration turns sour at some of the secrets emerging out of the differences of the two crews, and Baltar meets a familiar Cylon prisoner aboard Pegasus.Gallactica meets Pegasus, and Adama's command is threatened when the captain of Pegasus outranks him. A joyous celebration turns sour at some of the secrets emerging out of the differences of the two crews, and Baltar meets a familiar Cylon prisoner aboard Pegasus.

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IMDb RATING

9.0/10

2.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
At 8:14 when Cain shakes Adama's hand, she turns her hand counterclockwise to put her hand over his. In body language terms, this is a dominance display. Cain does not do this when shaking Roslin's hand, however.

Goofs
After the Battlestar Pegasus is identified and Commander Adama speaks with Admiral Caine, he orders the alert to be stepped down to "condition one". One might think that he would order "condition three", which is the lowest alert level. There is no reason why he should do this. As far as he knows, the cylons might have taken over the Pegasus. By keeping things on full alert, Adama is allowing for that possibility.

Quotes
Lieutenant Alastair Thorne: [Dr. Baltar has been asked aboard the Battlestar Pegasus to examine their "Cylon prisoner"] Don't get too close. It killed seven of my crew. Do you want my guards to come in with you?
Number Six: Feeling scared, Gaius? Want the big, bad soldiers to protect you from the mean old Cylon prisoner?
Doctor Gaius Baltar: No, I think we'll be just fine. Thank you.
[the Cylon Prisoner is shackled to the floor]
Number Six: Oh, my God.
[the Cylon comes into full view]
Number Six: My God, Gaius, it's me! Look at what they've done to her!
Doctor Gaius Baltar: Open the door, now, please.
Computer Voice: ID confirmed. Lieutenant Thorne.
[the door opens and Baltar instantly covers his face with a handkerchief]
Doctor Gaius Baltar: [Baltar examines the other Number Six: she is in a catatonic state] She must have struggled. She must have fought back.
Number Six: [crying] That doesn't justify this!

Alternate versions
In the extended version, most of the additional material involves lengthening scenes without changing their content (i.e. tacking extra material onto the beginning or end). The glaring exception is the assault on Sharon Valerii. In the original, aired version, events are sequenced and framed in such a way to make it clear that Helo and Tyrol *prevented* the rape completely. In the extended version, the rape is graphically in progress when they charge into the cell and stop it.

Connections
Referenced in Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2007)

Soundtracks
Lords of Kobol
(uncredited)
Words and Music by Bear McCreary
Performed by Raya Yarbrough

User reviews9

Featured review

Trigger Warning: Sexual Violence

Deeply disturbing episode that will be especially hard for those affected by sexual violence.

Cheap, cliche tactic used on TV and in movies to ramp up drama and toy with our emotions. Literally does nothing to further the plot or story, adds nothing to the quality of the show. Lazy.