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	As a result, an [[Pegasus (Extended Version)\|extended version]] of this mid-season cliffhanger episode was created and released in the [[Season 2.5 DVD]] set (RC1) and Season 2 (RC 2,4) sets, which actually has these deleted scenes re-edited into the course of the episode. Because of this, none of the deleted scenes from "Pegasus" were released on the [[Season 2.0 DVD]] set, as were deleted scenes from other episodes in that collection. These restored scenes on the extended cut of "Pegasus" are as canonical as if they actually aired.		As a result, an [[Pegasus (Extended Version)\|extended version]] of this mid-season cliffhanger episode was created and released in the [[Season 2.5 DVD]] set (RC1) and Season 2 (RC 2,4) sets, which actually has these deleted scenes re-edited into the course of the episode. Because of this, none of the deleted scenes from "Pegasus" were released on the [[Season 2.0 DVD]] set, as were deleted scenes from other episodes in that collection. These restored scenes on the extended cut of "Pegasus" are as canonical as if they actually aired.

	The same is also for the episode "[[Unfinished Business]]", "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]", and "[[Daybreak]]," which had scenes cut for broadcast time, but re-integrated into extended versions that were made available via digital and home video.		The same is also for the episode "[[Unfinished Business]]," "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]," and "[[Daybreak]]," which had scenes cut for broadcast time, but re-integrated into extended versions that were made available via digital and home video.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	There are some deleted scenes, like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]," which are necessary to fully understand content seen in the final cut.		There are some deleted scenes, like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]," which are necessary to fully understand content seen in the final cut.

	Further, there are story plots that happen "off camera," and at least one deleted scene involves a major development from a recurring character: a scene cut from "[[The Road Less Traveled]]" in which [[Gaius Baltar]]'s "[[Messenger Six]]" says farewell to Baltar and fades away; the character reappears during the [[Battle of the Colony]] in "[[Daybreak, Part II]]" alongside [[Messenger Baltar]] at the end of the [[Season 4\|final season]] to both Gaius Baltar and [[Caprica Six]].		Further, there are story plots that happen "off camera," and at least one deleted scene involves a major development from a recurring character: a scene cut from "[[The Road Less Traveled]]" in which [[Gaius Baltar]]'s "[[Messenger Six]]" says farewell to Baltar and fades away; the character reappears during the [[Battle of the Colony]] in "[[Daybreak, Part II]]" alongside [[Messenger Baltar]] at the end of the [[Season 4\|final season]] to both Gaius Baltar and [[Caprica-Six]].

	== "Extended Version" Exceptions ==		== "Extended Version" Exceptions ==

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			{{disline\|This entry talks about deleted scenes in general. For lists of deleted scenes by series, [[#See also\|click here]].}}
	~~: ''~~This entry talks about deleted scenes in general. For ~~a comprehensive list~~ of deleted scenes ~~from the ''~~[[~~Battlestar Galactica (RDM)~~\|~~Re-imagined Series]]'', see [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)~~]]. ~~For deleted scenes from the [[Original Series]], see [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)]].''~~



	'''Deleted scenes''' are scenes from an episode that were already filmed, but removed during post-production of an episode.		'''Deleted scenes''' are scenes from an episode that were already filmed, but removed during post-production of an episode.
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	The [[canon\|"official"]] status of these scenes is debatable. Many were removed from the final version simply because the episode ran long. As [[Ronald Moore]] has explained in the [[List of Podcasts\|podcasts]], the shooting scripts are almost always too long because the writers try to cram as much storyline into an episode as possible. These scenes might be thought of as completely valid, and the writers usually consider them to have actually happened. Again, a future writer might generate an episode and might feel free to contradict information in a deleted scene, which would invalidate their content.		The [[canon\|"official"]] status of these scenes is debatable. Many were removed from the final version simply because the episode ran long. As [[Ronald Moore]] has explained in the [[List of Podcasts\|podcasts]], the shooting scripts are almost always too long because the writers try to cram as much storyline into an episode as possible. These scenes might be thought of as completely valid, and the writers usually consider them to have actually happened. Again, a future writer might generate an episode and might feel free to contradict information in a deleted scene, which would invalidate their content.

	Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included them even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. ~~Some~~ scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]") are necessary to fully understand the ~~aired~~ version. ~~Scenes~~ which ~~are completely alternate versions contradicted by~~ the ~~aired version~~ are ~~definitely not~~ canonical.		== Abandoned Subplots ==

			Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included them even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show.

			Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical, such is the case of the "Sagittaron arc" where scenes exist only a deleted scenes (e.g. "[[The Woman King]]" featuring [[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]]).

			== Danglers / Untold Connecting Stories ==

			There are some deleted scenes, like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]," which are necessary to fully understand content seen in the final cut.

			Further, there are story plots that happen "off camera," and at least one deleted scene involves a major development from a recurring character: a scene cut from "[[The Road Less Traveled]]" in which [[Gaius Baltar]]'s "[[Messenger Six]]" says farewell to Baltar and fades away; the character reappears during the [[Battle of the Colony]] in "[[Daybreak, Part II]]" alongside [[Messenger Baltar]] at the end of the [[Season 4\|final season]] to both Gaius Baltar and [[Caprica Six]].

			== "Extended Version" Exceptions ==

			A special case in regards to deleted scenes began with the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]" from [[Season 2]]. Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.

			As a result, an [[Pegasus (Extended Version)\|extended version]] of this mid-season cliffhanger episode was created and released in the [[Season 2.5 DVD]] set (RC1) and Season 2 (RC 2,4) sets, which actually has these deleted scenes re-edited into the course of the episode. Because of this, none of the deleted scenes from "Pegasus" were released on the [[Season 2.0 DVD]] set, as were deleted scenes from other episodes in that collection. These restored scenes on the extended cut of "Pegasus" are as canonical as if they actually aired.

	~~At least one deleted scene has involved a major development involving a recurring character: a scene cut from~~ "[[~~The Road Less Traveled~~]]" ~~in which~~ [[~~Gaius Baltar~~]]'s "[[~~Virtual Six~~]]" ~~says farewell to Baltar and fades away; the character has not appeared in any subsequent episode so far~~ and ~~her absence in lieu of the deleted scene has not been explained~~.		The same is also for the episode "[[Unfinished Business]]", "[[Islanded in a Stream of Stars]]", and "[[Daybreak]]," which had scenes cut for broadcast time, but re-integrated into extended versions that were made available via digital and home video.

	A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.		== See also ==

	~~As a result, an~~ [[~~Pegasus~~ (~~Extended Version~~)\|~~extended version~~]] ~~of this mid-season cliffhanger episode was created and released in the~~ [[~~Season 2.5 DVD~~]] ~~set~~ (~~RC1~~) ~~and Season 2 (RC 2,4) sets, which actually has these deleted~~ scenes re-~~edited into the course~~ of ~~the episode. Because of this, none of the deleted~~ scenes from ~~"Pegasus" were released on the [[Season 2.0 DVD~~]] ~~set, as were deleted scenes from other episodes in that collection. These restored scenes on the extended cut of "Pegasus" are as canonical as if they actually aired.~~		* [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)\|Deleted scenes from the Original Series]]
			* [[List of Deleted Scenes (1980)\|Deleted scenes from ''Galactica 1980'']]
			* [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)\|Deleted scenes from the Re-imagined Series]]
			* [[List of Deleted Scenes (Caprica)\|Deleted scenes from ''Caprica'']]

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: Behind the Scenes]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: Behind the Scenes]]

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	: ''This entry talks about deleted scenes in general. For a comprehensive list of deleted scenes from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]]'', see [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)]]. For deleted scenes from the [[Original Series]], see [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)]].''		: ''This entry talks about deleted scenes in general. For a comprehensive list of deleted scenes from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]]'', see [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)]]. For deleted scenes from the [[Original Series]], see [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)]].''

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	: ''This entry talks about deleted scenes in general. For a comprehensive list of deleted scenes from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]]'', see [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)]]. For deleted scenes from the [[Original Series]], see [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)]].''		: ''This entry talks about deleted scenes in general. For a comprehensive list of deleted scenes from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]]'', see [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)]]. For deleted scenes from the [[Original Series]], see [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)]].''

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	Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included them even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.		Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included them even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.

			At least one deleted scene has involved a major development involving a recurring character: a scene cut from "[[The Road Less Traveled]]" in which [[Gaius Baltar]]'s "[[Virtual Six]]" says farewell to Baltar and fades away; the character has not appeared in any subsequent episode so far and her absence in lieu of the deleted scene has not been explained.

	A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.		A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.

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	There are other reasons, such as contractual disputes, studio orders, or the like that can cause a scene to be deleted from the final cut.		There are other reasons, such as contractual disputes, studio orders, or the like that can cause a scene to be deleted from the final cut.

	The [[canon\|"official"]] status of these scenes is debatable. Many were removed from the final version simply because the episode ran long. As [[~~Ron D.~~ Moore]] has explained in the [[List of Podcasts\|podcasts]], the shooting scripts are almost always too long because the ~~BSG~~ writers try to cram as much storyline into an episode as possible. These scenes might be thought of as completely valid, and the writers usually consider them to have actually happened. Again, a future writer might generate an episode and might feel free to contradict information in a deleted scene, which would invalidate their content.		The [[canon\|"official"]] status of these scenes is debatable. Many were removed from the final version simply because the episode ran long. As [[Ronald Moore]] has explained in the [[List of Podcasts\|podcasts]], the shooting scripts are almost always too long because the writers try to cram as much storyline into an episode as possible. These scenes might be thought of as completely valid, and the writers usually consider them to have actually happened. Again, a future writer might generate an episode and might feel free to contradict information in a deleted scene, which would invalidate their content.

	Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.~~<br>~~		Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included them even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.

	A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.		A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.

	As a result, an "[[Pegasus (Extended Version)\|extended version]] of this mid-season cliffhanger episode was created and released in the [[Season 2.5 DVD]] set (RC1) and Season 2 (RC 2,4) sets, which actually has these deleted scenes re-edited into the course of the episode. Because of this, none of the deleted scenes from "Pegasus" were released on the [[Season 2.0 DVD]] set, as were deleted scenes from other episodes in that collection. These restored scenes on the extended cut of "Pegasus" are as canonical as if they actually aired.		As a result, an [[Pegasus (Extended Version)\|extended version]] of this mid-season cliffhanger episode was created and released in the [[Season 2.5 DVD]] set (RC1) and Season 2 (RC 2,4) sets, which actually has these deleted scenes re-edited into the course of the episode. Because of this, none of the deleted scenes from "Pegasus" were released on the [[Season 2.0 DVD]] set, as were deleted scenes from other episodes in that collection. These restored scenes on the extended cut of "Pegasus" are as canonical as if they actually aired.

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: Behind the Scenes]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: Behind the Scenes]]

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	The [[canon\|"official"]] status of these scenes is debatable. Many were removed from the final version simply because the episode ran long. As [[Ron D. Moore]] has explained in the [[List of Podcasts\|podcasts]], the shooting scripts are almost always too long because the BSG writers try to cram as much storyline into an episode as possible. These scenes might be thought of as completely valid, and the writers usually consider them to have actually happened. Again, a future writer might generate an episode and might feel free to contradict information in a deleted scene, which would invalidate their content.		The [[canon\|"official"]] status of these scenes is debatable. Many were removed from the final version simply because the episode ran long. As [[Ron D. Moore]] has explained in the [[List of Podcasts\|podcasts]], the shooting scripts are almost always too long because the BSG writers try to cram as much storyline into an episode as possible. These scenes might be thought of as completely valid, and the writers usually consider them to have actually happened. Again, a future writer might generate an episode and might feel free to contradict information in a deleted scene, which would invalidate their content.

	Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.<br>		Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.<br>

	A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.		A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.

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	* the scene may be unnecessary, as it does not		* the scene may be unnecessary, as it does not
	** add anything to the story,		** add anything to the story,
	** add anything to character development;		** add anything to character development
	* the scene makes an episode too long (a one-hour episode ~~nornally~~ cannot exceed approximately 44 minutes to allow for commercials);		* the scene makes an episode too long (a one-hour episode normally cannot exceed approximately 44 minutes to allow for commercials)
	* an alternate version was filmed, thus rendering the scene unusable.		* an alternate version was filmed, thus rendering the scene unusable.

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	Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.<br>		Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.<br>

	A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the [[Pegasus (~~Extended Version~~)\|"Pegasus~~: Director's Cut."~~]] Most episodes have 4 acts, while the ~~season~~ 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special. However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.		A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.

	As a result, an extended ~~edition~~ of this mid-season cliffhanger episode was created and released in the [[Season 2.5 DVD]] set (RC1) and Season 2 (RC 2,4) sets, which actually has these deleted scenes re-edited into the course of the episode. Because of this, none of the deleted scenes from "Pegasus" were released on the [[Season 2.0 DVD]] set, as were deleted scenes from other episodes in that collection. These restored scenes on the extended cut of "Pegasus" are as canonical as if they actually aired.		As a result, an "[[Pegasus (Extended Version)\|extended version]] of this mid-season cliffhanger episode was created and released in the [[Season 2.5 DVD]] set (RC1) and Season 2 (RC 2,4) sets, which actually has these deleted scenes re-edited into the course of the episode. Because of this, none of the deleted scenes from "Pegasus" were released on the [[Season 2.0 DVD]] set, as were deleted scenes from other episodes in that collection. These restored scenes on the extended cut of "Pegasus" are as canonical as if they actually aired.

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: Behind the Scenes]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: Behind the Scenes]]

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	: ''This entry talks about deleted scenes in general. For a comprehensive list of deleted scenes from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]]'', see [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)]].''		: ''This entry talks about deleted scenes in general. For a comprehensive list of deleted scenes from the ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]]'', see [[List of Deleted Scenes (RDM)]]. For deleted scenes from the [[Original Series]], see [[List of Deleted Scenes (TOS)]].''



	'''Deleted scenes''' are scenes from an episode that were already filmed, but removed during post-production of an episode.		'''Deleted scenes''' are scenes from an episode that were already filmed, but removed during post-production of an episode.

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	The [[canon\|"official"]] status of these scenes is debatable. Many were removed from the final version simply because the episode ran long. As [[Ron D. Moore]] has explained in the [[List of Podcasts\|podcasts]], the shooting scripts are almost always too long because the BSG writers try to cram as much storyline into an episode as possible. These scenes might be thought of as completely valid, and the writers usually consider them to have actually happened. Again, a future writer might generate an episode and might feel free to contradict information in a deleted scene, which would invalidate their content.		The [[canon\|"official"]] status of these scenes is debatable. Many were removed from the final version simply because the episode ran long. As [[Ron D. Moore]] has explained in the [[List of Podcasts\|podcasts]], the shooting scripts are almost always too long because the BSG writers try to cram as much storyline into an episode as possible. These scenes might be thought of as completely valid, and the writers usually consider them to have actually happened. Again, a future writer might generate an episode and might feel free to contradict information in a deleted scene, which would invalidate their content.

	Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.<br>		Other scenes contain subplots that were abandoned (i.e. most of [[Boxey (RDM)\|Boxey]]'s appearances in the [[Re-imagined Series]]) and the writers wouldn't have included even if they did have the time. The veracity of these scenes is dubious, though it provides insight into the writing process on the show. Some scenes (like [[Galen Tyrol\|Tyrol]] freeing [[Socinus]] from the brig in "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]") are necessary to fully understand the aired version. Scenes which are completely alternate versions contradicted by the aired version are definitely not canonical.<br>

	A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.		A special case in regards to deleted scenes is the episode "[[Pegasus (episode)\|Pegasus]]". Most episodes have 4 acts, while the Season 2 finale "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]" was a 6 act, 90 minute special (including ads). However, "Pegasus" ran so long in production that there was enough material for 5 acts, but this was too short to make a 6 act special.