Portal:Caprica/Episode Guide - Season 1 Guide

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Each episode of Caprica is 42-48 minutes running length. Dates shown are their original U.S. airdates and not the reruns.

Nine episodes aired on the Syfy Channel from Jan 2010 to March 2010. The remaining episodes were originally scheduled to air beginning Jan 2011, however in fall of 2010 Syfy announced it would resume Caprica beginning Oct 5, 2010. Syfy aired 4 of the remaining 9 episodes and then announced the series would be canceled. The final 5 episodes were scheduled to air on Jan 4, 2011 back to back on Syfy. In Canada, the Space channel chose to continue the final 5 episodes in November 2010. DVD Season 1.0 contains the first 9 episodes (up to "End of Line") and the DVD Season 1.5 contains the remaining 9 episodes 10-18 (release date Dec 21, 2010).

Episode #	Title	Airdate
01	Caprica pilot (Talk)	January 22, 2010
Summary In the wake of the tragedy experienced by the Adama and Graystone families, a scientific breakthrough is about to occur—the invention of the Cylons. Note: This episode is the two-hour pilot for the Caprica TV series, the spin-off of the Re-imagined Series produced by Remi Aubuchon, Ronald D. Moore, David Eick for the Syfy Channel. It was released on DVD prior to being aired on television. Quote Joseph Adama: I want you to know who you are. We come from a long, proud line of Tauron peasants who knew how to work the land and still stand proud. You're named after your grandfather. Did I ever tell you that? Willie Adama: Nope. Joseph Adama: William. He was killed during the Tauron uprising. Our last name isn't Adams. I changed it after I arrived here on Caprica. Our family name is Adama. Adama. And it's a good, honorable Tauron name.
02	Rebirth (Talk)	January 29, 2010
Summary Zoe's attachment to the Cylon Prototype makes it difficult for Daniel and his company to duplicate success with other U-87 units. Amanda looks into her daughter's life and finds that she barely knew the real Zoe. Sister Clarice invites Lacy for dinner, as Sam begins to exert a bad influence on his nephew. Quote Drew: Great piece of engineering. Philomon: Yeah, I know. She gives me the chills. Drew: [glares at Philomon] "She?" Dude, stop feminizing it. It's weird. It's unnatural. Philomon: I don't think there's anything wrong with feminizing it. Drew: Nothing wrong with it? It's not a person. It's useful. Just a tool.
03	Reins of a Waterfall (Talk)	February 5, 2010
Summary Daniel Graystone attempts damage control in light of his wife's false revelation that their daughter was one of the suicide bombers of Maglev 23. Meanwhile, Joseph Adama continues his pursuit of seeing the Tamara avatar again while Willie Adama and Sam Adama continue to bond. Quote Daniel Graystone: Scandals are sunburns, Cyrus; they fade. Cyrus Xander: "--or they give you cancer."
04	Gravedancing (Talk)	February 19, 2010
Summary Daniel readies himself for his appearance on Backtalk with Baxter Sarno. The GDD carry out searches on the Athena Academy and the Graystone home. Sam waits patiently for his moment to kill Amanda, but Joseph is slowly overcome with regret for calling in the hit on her. Quote Ruth: You think you only get things from friends? You get the best things from enemies, because they're scared of you.
05	There is Another Sky (Talk)	February 26, 2010
Summary Tamara is forced to participate in a game in a trade with those who can help her return to reality. Joseph tries to reconnect with his son. Daniel keeps himself from being removed by his own company by introducing the U-87. Quote Not yet available.
06	Know Thy Enemy (Talk)	March 5, 2010
Summary Tomas Vergis comes to Caprica to seek vengeance on Daniel Graystone for two workers who were killed during the theft of his meta-cognitive processor. Sister Clarice tries to steal Zoe's avatar, a move that will reveal her plan and gain attention amidst the Soldiers of the One who are under the reckless leadership of Barnabas Greeley. Quote Not yet available.
07	The Imperfections of Memory (Talk)	March 12, 2010
Summary To continue her goal of obtaining Zoe's avatar, Clarice carries on her friendship with Amanda who is being haunted by visions of her dead brother. Heracles guides Joseph through the hazards of New Cap City. Zoe and Lacy continues their respective efforts to get the U-87 to Gemenon while Daniel is still being pressured by Vergis to sell the Caprica Buccaneers to help work on the meta-cognitive processor. Quote Amanda: Do you remember that old saying? "All this has happened before, and all this will happen again"?
08	Ghosts in the Machine (Talk)	March 19, 2010
Summary Daniel highly suspects that the Zoe avatar he thought was lost is still in the Cylon Prototype, so he puts the robot through a series of tests, hoping that it will lead Zoe to reveal herself to him. Joseph ventures further into the gritty world of New Cap City to find Tamara. Quote Cerberus: As the gods overthrew the titans, so has man overthrown the gods. But when man visits his sins upon his children, how shall he be repaid?
09	End of Line (Talk)	March 26, 2010
Summary When the demand for the Cylon production is dramatically changed to just a week, Daniel calls the order to clean the MCP, which will destroy the Zoe avatar in the process and forces her to take drastic actions to escape. Barnabas puts Lacy's allegiance to the STO to a test, as Clarice plans a trip to Gemenon. Amanda is haunted by visions of her brother and the allegations made by Vergis against her husband push her to the brink. Emmanuelle finds Tamara so as to finally take Joseph's quest to an end. Quote Not yet available.
10	Unvanquished (Talk)	October 5, 2010
Summary Three weeks after a series of devastating events, different paths are followed: Daniel Graystone seeks an alliance with the Ha'la'tha in order to retake his company, Sister Clarice Willow arrives on Gemenon to ask for supreme leadership of the Soldiers of the One, and Lacy Rand and Zoe continue their new lives.
11	Retribution (Talk)	October 12, 2010
Summary Barnabas Greeley's leadership of the STO on Caprica is challenged by a failed bombing and the return of Clarice Willow. Jordan Duram solicits Amanda Graystone for help in his investigation of the STO. Daniel Graystone begins a blackmail campaign against members of the Graystone Industries board as part of his attempt to reclaim the corporation.
12	Things We Lock Away (Talk)	October 19, 2010
Summary Zoe-A finds Tamara-A, bringing them both to new insights. Daniel Graystone learns that ousting Tomas Vergis will not be enough to satisfy his Ha'la'tha partners. Lacy Rand is imprisoned by Clarice Willow, who is herself being spied upon by Amanda Graystone.
13	False Labor (Talk)	October 26, 2010
Summary Sam Adama's attempts to aid anti-government rebels on Tauron create new conflicts on Caprica. Amanda Graystone tries to get closer to the Willow family. Daniel Graystone struggles to create a realistic avatar of his wife. Evelyn and Joseph Adama grow closer. Quote Then may I suggest that you re-shoot it. And this time use the actual Dr. Graystone. After all, there's no substitute for the real thing. — Guatrau
14	Blowback (Talk)	January 4, 2011^[1]^[2]
Summary Lacy Rand's training as a soldier in the STO takes an unexpectedly violent turn. Jordan Duram is pushed to reveal the identity of his confidential informant. The Guatrau becomes a danger to Daniel Graystone--and puts serious doubts into the minds of Sam and Joseph Adama.
15	The Dirteaters (Talk)	January 4, 2011^[1]^[2]
Summary Joseph and Sam Adama reflect on the horrors of their childhood and their loyalty to the Guatrau. Zoe-A and Tamara-A come to understand the extent of their power in V-World. Agent Duram's investigation is thwarted from within the GDD itself.
16	The Heavens Will Rise (Talk)	January 4, 2011^[1]^[2]
Summary As Tamara and Zoe continue to reshape New Cap City, Daniel seeks the help of Sam to enter the dangerous game. The Willows plot their plan for apotheosis. Duram's investigation is plagued with more problems. Lacy becomes a threat to the STO after it is discovered that the U-87 units recognize her commands.
17	Here Be Dragons (Talk)	January 4, 2011^[1]^[2]
Summary While Daniel and Amanda make contact with Zoe in V-world, Clarice and her husbands attack the Graystone compound, and the Ha'la'tha target Joseph and Sam, with unexpected consequences. Quote Not yet available.
18	Apotheosis (Talk)	January 4, 2011^[1]^[2]
Summary Daniel, Amanda and Zoe rush to prevent Clarice's planned attack on Atlas Arena. Quote Not yet available.