Each episode of Battlestar Galactica is 42-48 minutes running length, with the exception of the season finale which is extended to 90 minutes. Further, an extended cut of "Pegasus" was made available on home video releases. The dates shown are their first-run U.S. airdates.
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01 | Scattered (Talk) | July 15, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary Chaos is rampant as paramedics try to save Commander Adama's life after he is shot, and the Galactica is separated from the fleet. Quote |
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02 | Valley of Darkness (Talk) | July 22, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary After rediscovering The Fleet, Cylon Centurions board Galactica and wreak havoc, and Lee Adama and a rag-tag group of pilots and marines attempt to thwart the Cylon's methodical plans. Quote |
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03 | Fragged (Talk) | July 29, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary Colonel Tigh must deal with the Quorum of Twelve and the press over Roslin's removal from the presidency, while Cylon Centurions are preparing to hinder any rescue attempt on Kobol by setting up an anti-aircraft battery. Quote |
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04 | Resistance (Talk) | August 5, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary Riots break out in The Fleet over Tigh's declaration of martial law, and a group of Galactica crewmembers led by Lee Adama smuggle Laura Roslin out of the brig and into Tom Zarek's hands. Meanwhile, Kara Thrace and Karl Agathon fall in with a group of humans who have survived on Caprica and started a resistance movement. Quote |
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05 | The Farm (Talk) | August 12, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary Kara Thrace is shot and wakes up in a remote hospital facility on Caprica, and learns that her friendly doctor has his own plans for her future. Quote |
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06 | Home, Part I (Talk) | August 19, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary The refugee fleet splits into two factions: one led by Roslin and Zarek, the other by William Adama. However, Apollo is less than enthusiastic to be working with Zarek. Quote |
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07 | Home, Part II (Talk) | August 26, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary Adama leads a mission to Kobol to find President Roslin and her team of tomb-hunters, reconcile with his son, and reunite the divided fleet. Quote |
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08 | Final Cut (Talk) | September 9, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary In an effort to stem the Fleet's growing resentment toward the military, Commander Adama and President Roslin allow an outspoken anti-military journalist complete access to Galactica and its crew. Quote
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09 | Flight of the Phoenix (Talk) | September 16, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary Chief Tyrol throws himself into the task of constructing a new Viper from scratch, despite the Galactica crew's misgivings and apprehension. Helo must deal with the repercussions of his relationship with Sharon Valerii on Caprica. A Cylon computer virus begins to manifest itself in Galactica's computers, putting the ship and the crew in danger. Quote |
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10 | Pegasus (Talk) | September 23, 2005 | Gallery |
Summary The Fleet discovers that the Battlestar Pegasus survived the destruction of the Colonies, only to have Admiral Cain take command of Galactica and enforce her own draconian military doctrine on the Fleet. Quote
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11 | Resurrection Ship, Part I (Talk) | January 6, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary A potential battle between Galactica and Pegasus is only averted by Lt. Thrace's return from her recon mission with important tactical information on the unknown Cylon ship. Quote |
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12 | Resurrection Ship, Part II (Talk) | January 13, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary Galactica and Pegasus engage in an all-out battle to destroy the Cylon “Resurrection” ship. Quote |
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13 | Epiphanies (Talk) | January 20, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary Admiral William Adama questions whether or not Sharon Valerii's pregnancy should be aborted. Meanwhile Roslin's health declines rapidly as a pro-Cylon peace group attempts to sow violence and discontent within the Fleet. Quote |
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14 | Black Market (Talk) | January 27, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary Captain Lee Adama, battling haunting demons of his own from a spurned love lost on Caprica, investigates the murder of new Pegasus commander Jack Fisk, and uncovers a black market that strains the resources of the Fleet. Quote |
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15 | Scar (Talk) | February 3, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary An ace Cylon Raider, nicknamed "Scar" by the Viper pilots, has been causing problems for the Fleet. Starbuck and Kat compete to hunt it down while Starbuck pines for "a dead guy". Quote
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16 | Sacrifice (Talk) | February 10, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary Cloud 9's lounge is under attack by terrorists who are convinced that Sharon Valerii is playing the military. The leader of this quartet, Sesha Abinell, demands that the invaluable Valerii be brought to her—otherwise Ellen Tigh, Anastasia Dualla, Lee Adama, Billy Keikeya and others will be executed. Quote |
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17 | The Captain's Hand (Talk) | February 17, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary When two Raptors go missing after a training mission, new Pegasus commander Barry Garner challenges Admiral Adama's orders by sending his battlestar directly into the rescue zone — and a trap. Quote |
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18 | Downloaded (Talk) | February 24, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary Cylon society is revealed when a Cylon's consciousness is downloaded into a new body following her death. The conquerors of occupied Caprica hail two "heroes of the Cylon," who both resist their new celebrity status. Quote |
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19 | Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I (Talk) | March 3, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary As the presidential election looms just weeks away, the accidental discovery of a habitable planet sparks debate in the Fleet: Colonize? Or keep seeking Earth? Meanwhile, Starbuck leads a rescue mission of Raptors back to Caprica to save Anders and his resistance. Quote
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20 | Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II (Talk) | March 10, 2006 | Gallery |
Summary Everything turns on its head as the survivors vote for a new president—and vote for their fate. Quote |
Re-imagined Series definition: in military parlance, directive to continue the attack; otherwise used to refer to journalists (TRS: "Maelstrom")
Re-imagined Series definition: "rookie," typically refers to those on their first tour of duty after initial training (TRS: "Miniseries"), q.v. nugget
Re-imagined Series definition: battlestar landing bay mechanism that arrests a landing Viper, Raptor or other small craft (TRS: "Final Cut")