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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Act 2 */ fixing Cy link from disambig

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	* Starbuck explains, rather wanly, that after three days alone, he decided he needed a friend. "We are enemies," the Cylon states. "We're cultural dissidents," Starbuck rationalizes, since there are only the two of them on this planet.		* Starbuck explains, rather wanly, that after three days alone, he decided he needed a friend. "We are enemies," the Cylon states. "We're cultural dissidents," Starbuck rationalizes, since there are only the two of them on this planet.

	* Starbuck offers to teach the Cylon everything he knows about humans, in the process names the hulking machine "[[Cyrus\|Cy]]." He also asks the Cylon if he's ever heard of a Colonial card game called [[pyramid (TOS)\|pyramid]]. Cy replies in the negative and Starbuck comments that Cy has all the makings of a perfect companion.		* Starbuck offers to teach the Cylon everything he knows about humans, in the process names the hulking machine "[[Cyrus (Cylon)\|Cy]]." He also asks the Cylon if he's ever heard of a Colonial card game called [[pyramid (TOS)\|pyramid]]. Cy replies in the negative and Starbuck comments that Cy has all the makings of a perfect companion.

	* As Cy and Starbuck create a table outside the encampment, Cy and Starbuck discuss the Cylon Empire and its quest for perfection. Starbuck asks how the Cylons can have an empire without love and the two different sexes. Cy notes that in the Cylons' studies of humans, they noted that women were weaker then men. Starbuck replies that they have other strengths and tend to live longer than men.		* As Cy and Starbuck create a table outside the encampment, Cy and Starbuck discuss the Cylon Empire and its quest for perfection. Starbuck asks how the Cylons can have an empire without love and the two different sexes. Cy notes that in the Cylons' studies of humans, they noted that women were weaker then men. Starbuck replies that they have other strengths and tend to live longer than men.

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	[[fr:Épisode:Le Retour de Starbuck]]		[[fr:Épisode:Le Retour de Starbuck]]

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	\| director= [[Ron Satlof]]		\| director= [[Ron Satlof]]
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	\| US airdate= 1980-05-04		\| US airdate= 1980-05-04
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	== Noteworthy Dialogue ==		== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

			=== Starbuck's Last Battle ===
	* {{audio\|TROS gonna give up and die huh.mp3\|''Starbuck's comment after reversing thrust, thus allowing the Cylons to shoot past him:''}}		* {{audio\|TROS gonna give up and die huh.mp3\|''Starbuck's comment after reversing thrust, thus allowing the Cylons to shoot past him:''}}
	: '''[[Starbuck (1980)\|Starbuck]]:''' Goodbye. Thought I was going to give up and die, huh?		: '''[[Starbuck (1980)\|Starbuck]]:''' Goodbye. Thought I was going to give up and die, huh?
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	: '''Centurion Commander:''' That is a small consolation. We are going to crash.		: '''Centurion Commander:''' That is a small consolation. We are going to crash.

			=== No Going Back ===
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	* {{audio\|TROS can't turn back.mp3\|''Adama is forced to leave Starbuck behind:''}}		* {{audio\|TROS can't turn back.mp3\|''Adama is forced to leave Starbuck behind:''}}
	:'''[[Boomer (1980)\|Boomer]]''': But sir, we can't just leave him there!		:'''[[Boomer (1980)\|Boomer]]''': But sir, we can't just leave him there!

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Script */

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	== Script ==		== Script ==

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	== References ==		== References ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Get The Script */

2025-05-25T21:55:29Z

Get The Script

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	* [[Gary Owens]] as [[Cyrus\|"Cy"]] (voice, uncredited)		* [[Gary Owens]] as [[Cyrus\|"Cy"]] (voice, uncredited)

	== ~~Get The~~ Script ==		== Script ==

	*[http:~~//www.mediafire.com/?cpwjkpof2c6xiot To download a free PDF file of this script, click here.]~~		{{#widget:Video\|id=8xLnQc7X5}}

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* When the task is complete, the Cylon activates and immediately threatens to kill Starbuck. Starbuck manages to win over the huge robot soldier with a combination of persuasion and threats to turn off his power.		* When the task is complete, the Cylon activates and immediately threatens to kill Starbuck. Starbuck manages to win over the huge robot soldier with a combination of persuasion and threats to turn off his power.
	[[~~Image~~:ROSstarbuck.jpg\|thumb\|Starbuck in ''The Return of Starbuck'']]		[[File:ROSstarbuck.jpg\|thumb\|Starbuck in ''The Return of Starbuck'']]
	[[~~Image~~:ROScy.jpg\|thumb\|Cy in ''The Return of Starbuck'']]		[[File:ROScy.jpg\|thumb\|Cy in ''The Return of Starbuck'']]
	* After the Cylon has managed to convince Starbuck not to switch him off for good, he asks why Starbuck reconstructed him.		* After the Cylon has managed to convince Starbuck not to switch him off for good, he asks why Starbuck reconstructed him.

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	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	~~==External Links==~~

	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULcVa2KJJvo=related The Return of Starbuck full episode on YouTube]

	*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/ReturnOfStarbuckFanReview.htm The Return of Starbuck full episode review and analysis on Sheba's Galaxy]

	*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/MissingStarbuck.htm The Return of Starbuck deleted scenes]

	*[http://galactica1981.tripod.com/Hermitage.htm Hermitage One, Two, and Three - three fan fiction shorts that each give a different fate for Starbuck and also give a nice sense of closure to Galactica 1980.]

	{{Episode List (1980)}}		{{Episode List (1980)}}

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	\| next= ''[[Galactica 1980#Short life\|(Series Cancellation)]]''		\| next= ''[[Galactica 1980#Short life\|(Series Cancellation)]]''
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Brnocesar: /* Other Notes */

2022-02-15T08:09:04Z

Other Notes

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	* Starbuck uses Earth time instead of Colonial time when he tells Cy he has "the mentality of a two-year old." The correct term should have been "a two-[[yahren]] old."		* Starbuck uses Earth time instead of Colonial time when he tells Cy he has "the mentality of a two-year old." The correct term should have been "a two-[[yahren]] old."
	* One of the reasons this episode has achieved such a classic status is because for many years it was unavailable as it rarely if ever aired in reruns. Around 1990, it was released by Good Times Home Video.		* One of the reasons this episode has achieved such a classic status is because for many years it was unavailable as it rarely if ever aired in reruns. Around 1990, it was released by Good Times Home Video.
			* This story may have inspire to [[Battlestar_Galactica_(RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] episode of "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]"

	== Analysis ==		== Analysis ==

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	* Starbuck notes that she's alive. Cy comically replies that he believed that Starbuck would have preferred her that way. Starbuck adds that she's a living breathing human being, believing Cy abducted her. Cy replies that since he feels he's betrayed his beliefs already, what is helping another human to that end.		* Starbuck notes that she's alive. Cy comically replies that he believed that Starbuck would have preferred her that way. Starbuck adds that she's a living breathing human being, believing Cy abducted her. Cy replies that since he feels he's betrayed his beliefs already, what is helping another human to that end.

	* Starbuck notes that the woman is different, with Cy replying that there "wasn't much of a selection", and tells the Cylon that she's pregnant. After explaining that she's about to birth a child, Cy notes that he is "rapidly being surrounded" by humans.		* Starbuck notes that the woman is different, with Cy replying that there "wasn't much of a selection," and tells the Cylon that she's pregnant. After explaining that she's about to birth a child, Cy notes that he is "rapidly being surrounded" by humans.

	* Starbuck asks Cy to fetch some water where Starbuck's laser opened an underground stream. Cy replies "[[by your command]]", but notes that Starbuck has no authority over him. Cy goes off to get water.		* Starbuck asks Cy to fetch some water where Starbuck's laser opened an underground stream. Cy replies "[[by your command]]," but notes that Starbuck has no authority over him. Cy goes off to get water.

	* Starbuck tends to Angela, who is still unconscious.		* Starbuck tends to Angela, who is still unconscious.
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	* The episode was originally titled "Starbuck's Greatest Journey". Then it was changed to "Starbuck's Last Journey".		* The episode was originally titled "Starbuck's Greatest Journey". Then it was changed to "Starbuck's Last Journey".
	* By the time the episode aired, ''Galactica 1980'' had already been cancelled by ABC.		* By the time the episode aired, ''Galactica 1980'' had already been cancelled by ABC.
	* The events leading up to Starbuck's landing on "[[Planet Starbuck]]" nearly mirror the events of the teaser for "[[The Young Lords]]". This is because the majority of the scenes concerning [[Starbuck (1980)\|Starbuck]] and [[Boomer (1980)\|Boomer]]'s battle with [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] in the first act of this episode are taken from "[[The Young Lords]]", spliced with new scenes. A telltale sign that differentiates these scenes is the use of the two-seater [[Viper (1980)\|Viper]] canopy in the scenes specifically shot for this episode.		* The events leading up to Starbuck's landing on "[[Planet Starbuck]]" nearly mirror the events of the teaser for "[[The Young Lords]]". This is because the majority of the scenes concerning [[Starbuck (1980)\|Starbuck]] and [[Boomer (1980)\|Boomer]]'s battle with [[Cylons (TOS)\|Cylons]] in the first act of this episode are taken from "[[The Young Lords]]," spliced with new scenes. A telltale sign that differentiates these scenes is the use of the two-seater [[Viper (1980)\|Viper]] canopy in the scenes specifically shot for this episode.
	* Had the series been permitted to live on, an episode called "[[The Wheel of Fire]]" would reveal that Starbuck was rescued by the [[Beings of Light]] to become one of their rank.		* Had the series been permitted to live on, an episode called "[[The Wheel of Fire]]" would reveal that Starbuck was rescued by the [[Beings of Light]] to become one of their rank.
	* Much of "The Return of Starbuck" was filmed [http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=631 in Red Rock Canyon State Park], 25 miles northeast of Mojave, California on Highway 14, near Cantil.		* Much of "The Return of Starbuck" was filmed [http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=631 in Red Rock Canyon State Park], 25 miles northeast of Mojave, California on Highway 14, near Cantil.
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	* For all his vaunted knowledge, [[Zee]] did not know of his origins, at least until these were confirmed by [[Adama (1980)\|Adama]].		* For all his vaunted knowledge, [[Zee]] did not know of his origins, at least until these were confirmed by [[Adama (1980)\|Adama]].
	* [[Starbuck (1980)\|Starbuck]]'s use of the word [[frack]] during the battle scene is the first and only instance that the word is used in a ''Galactica 1980'' episode. The milder Galactican vulgarism [[Felgercarb (TOS)\|felgercarb]] (also from the Original Series) is used sparingly in ''1980'' episodes, mainly by Lieutenant [[Dillon]], himself patterned after Starbuck.		* [[Starbuck (1980)\|Starbuck]]'s use of the word [[frack]] during the battle scene is the first and only instance that the word is used in a ''Galactica 1980'' episode. The milder Galactican vulgarism [[Felgercarb (TOS)\|felgercarb]] (also from the Original Series) is used sparingly in ''1980'' episodes, mainly by Lieutenant [[Dillon]], himself patterned after Starbuck.
	* The episode is deliberately patterned after "[[w:Hell in the Pacific\|Hell in the Pacific]]", a story [[Glen Larson]] very much admired according to story editor [[Allan Cole]].<ref name="cole">{{cite_web\|url=http://www.battlestargalactica.com/outside_docs/bg_outdoc0030.htm\|title=Interview with Galactica 1980 story editor Allan Cole\|date=28 Feburary 2005\|accessdate=11 August 2007\|last=Larocque\|first=John\|format=\|language=English}}</ref>		* The episode is deliberately patterned after "[[w:Hell in the Pacific\|Hell in the Pacific]]," a story [[Glen Larson]] very much admired according to story editor [[Allan Cole]].<ref name="cole">{{cite_web\|url=http://www.battlestargalactica.com/outside_docs/bg_outdoc0030.htm\|title=Interview with Galactica 1980 story editor Allan Cole\|date=28 Feburary 2005\|accessdate=11 August 2007\|last=Larocque\|first=John\|format=\|language=English}}</ref>
	* This story cleverly manages to insert the required educational dialogue in a way that is relevant to the plot.		* This story cleverly manages to insert the required educational dialogue in a way that is relevant to the plot.

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	* While not explicitly stated, this episode takes place between "[[The Hand of God (TOS)\|The Hand of God]]" and "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]". Assuming Doctor Zee is ten years of age in ''Galactica 1980'', this episode is set around 1970.		* While not explicitly stated, this episode takes place between "[[The Hand of God (TOS)\|The Hand of God]]" and "[[Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I]]". Assuming Doctor Zee is ten years of age in ''Galactica 1980'', this episode is set around 1970.
	** This also slightly contradicts [[Dillon]]'s comment in "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]", where he says that the Cylons haven't attacked in a generation. However, Galacticans may consider a generation to be as little as 10 years, not the 20 or 30, which is an average timespan for a generation.		** This also slightly contradicts [[Dillon]]'s comment in "[[The Super Scouts, Part I]]," where he says that the Cylons haven't attacked in a generation. However, Galacticans may consider a generation to be as little as 10 years, not the 20 or 30, which is an average timespan for a generation.
	* Both {{TOS\|Athena}} and [[Cassiopeia]] are still alive during the events of this episode, though unseen. The whereabouts of other [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] regulars, such as [[Sheba]], {{TOS\|Jolly}}, [[Salik]] and even [[Muffit]] remain unstated.		* Both {{TOS\|Athena}} and [[Cassiopeia]] are still alive during the events of this episode, though unseen. The whereabouts of other [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] regulars, such as [[Sheba]], {{TOS\|Jolly}}, [[Salik]] and even [[Muffit]] remain unstated.

	=== The Cylons ===		=== The Cylons ===

	* Despite the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]] depicted in "The Hand of God", the Cylons still pursue the Fleet ruthlessly and seem to have only extended their sphere of influence.		* Despite the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]] depicted in "The Hand of God," the Cylons still pursue the Fleet ruthlessly and seem to have only extended their sphere of influence.
	* As Starbuck discovers in his talks with [[Cy]], Centurions have major flaws:		* As Starbuck discovers in his talks with [[Cy]], Centurions have major flaws:
	** They are incapable of acting independently. According to Cy, the Cylons were reviewing a manual and ''voting'' to determine the next steps in avoiding a dangerous crash before the crash finally occurred.		** They are incapable of acting independently. According to Cy, the Cylons were reviewing a manual and ''voting'' to determine the next steps in avoiding a dangerous crash before the crash finally occurred.
	** Centurions work as a team, each one equal to the other.		** Centurions work as a team, each one equal to the other.
	*** This is a ''slight'' contradiction of information provided in "[[The Hand of God (TOS)\|The Hand of God]]", where [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] explains that one Cylon acts as a gunner, another as a pilot, and another as the [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]]'s commander. ''However'' it should be noted that the Cylons ''voted'' on what to do, thus the third Cylon would be needed to avoid a 50/50 split in voting.		*** This is a ''slight'' contradiction of information provided in "[[The Hand of God (TOS)\|The Hand of God]]," where [[Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo]] explains that one Cylon acts as a gunner, another as a pilot, and another as the [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]]'s commander. ''However'' it should be noted that the Cylons ''voted'' on what to do, thus the third Cylon would be needed to avoid a 50/50 split in voting.
	** The Cylons have very limited knowledge of humanity, aside from their study of human women, who they found to be "weaker than man, less durable".		** The Cylons have very limited knowledge of humanity, aside from their study of human women, who they found to be "weaker than man, less durable".
	* In addition to their flaws, the Cylon Centurions are much more developed in this episode than previous episodes. From dialogue between Starbuck and Cy, the viewer discovers that:		* In addition to their flaws, the Cylon Centurions are much more developed in this episode than previous episodes. From dialogue between Starbuck and Cy, the viewer discovers that: