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| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| writer= [[Glen A. Larson]]
| story=
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| director= [[Sigmund Neufeld Jr.]]
| director= [[IMDB:nm0626872|Sigmund Neufeld Jr.]]
| production= 55114
| production= 1.5
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| US airdate= 1980-03-23
| US airdate= 1980-03-23
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| prev= [[The Super Scouts, Part I]]
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| next= [[Spaceball]]
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== Overview ==


:''[[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]] and [[Doctor Zee|Dr. Zee]] must use an experimental [[anti-gravity ship]] to save a group of seriously ill [[Super Scouts|children]] who are stranded on [[Earth (1980)|Earth]].''
:''[[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]] and [[Doctor Zee|Dr. Zee]] must use an experimental [[anti-gravity ship]] to save a group of seriously ill [[Super Scouts|children]] who are stranded on [[Earth (1980)|Earth]].''
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* They run to a tree and begin jumping up into it. They activate their invisibility fields.
* They run to a tree and begin jumping up into it. They activate their invisibility fields.
* The police cars arrive at the spot where the Super Scouts had camped. They only find the remnants of a burned campfire. Upon hearing the voices of the children, Sheriff [[Ellsworth]] asks Deputy [[Collins]] if he said something. Collins replies in the negative, but notes the campfire, which is neatly doused. Ellsworth, who believes that they're merely acting like scouts, makes a sarcastic comment about their acting like good scouts in regards to their treatment of the campfire.  
* The police cars arrive at the spot where the Super Scouts had camped. They only find the remnants of a burned campfire. Upon hearing the voices of the children, Sheriff [[Ellsworth]] asks Deputy [[Collins]] if he said something. Collins replies in the negative, but notes the campfire, which is neatly doused. Ellsworth, who believes that they're merely acting like scouts, makes a sarcastic comment about their acting like good scouts in regards to their treatment of the campfire.  
[[File:TV Guide Advertisement - The Super Scouts 2.jpg|thumb|right|TV Guide Ad for ''The Super Scouts''.]]
* When Ellsworth mentions that he'll eat his hat if they are boy scouts, an apple is dropped on his head. Ellsworth comments that it's too early in the season for apples to be falling out a tree; Collins adds that the tree isn't an apple tree at all. He makes the assumption that one of the scouts probably left it up there.  
* When Ellsworth mentions that he'll eat his hat if they are boy scouts, an apple is dropped on his head. Ellsworth comments that it's too early in the season for apples to be falling out a tree; Collins adds that the tree isn't an apple tree at all. He makes the assumption that one of the scouts probably left it up there.  
* Ellsworth mentions that he's going to seal off the entire county. After this is said, the officers are deluged by half-eaten apples.  
* Ellsworth mentions that he's going to seal off the entire county. After this is said, the officers are deluged by half-eaten apples.  
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* In his lab, Dr. [[Spencer]] is reviewing the blood samples under a microscope. He is interrupted by [[Jamie Hamilton]], who asks when the children could be discharged. She claims that their parents are getting concerned, to which Spencer replies that he isn't surprised. He mentions that they may never leave, noting the they're not improving. He adds that the children were never "normal" to begin with, allowing her to see a blood sample from one of the children.  
* In his lab, Dr. [[Spencer]] is reviewing the blood samples under a microscope. He is interrupted by [[Jamie Hamilton]], who asks when the children could be discharged. She claims that their parents are getting concerned, to which Spencer replies that he isn't surprised. He mentions that they may never leave, noting the they're not improving. He adds that the children were never "normal" to begin with, allowing her to see a blood sample from one of the children.  
* Spencer says that he can't identify any cells in that sample. Hamilton tries to gloss over the facts that Spencer presents to her, but he continues, mentioning that the [[w:Mayo Clinic|Mayo Clinic]] would love to get the hands on the children and the findings would make all the medical journals in the world.
* Spencer says that he can't identify any cells in that sample. Hamilton tries to gloss over the facts that Spencer presents to her, but he continues, mentioning that the [[w:Mayo Clinic|Mayo Clinic]] would love to get the hands on the children and the findings would make all the medical journals in the world.
* Hamilton pointedly asks if making journals is what's important to him, but he claims that he's interested in saving their lives.  He segues into the pollution problems, which he's tried to fix since getting back from medical school. He asks her to make her story on a real problem, not "flying saucers," believing that the town is better off "broke than dead".  
* Hamilton pointedly asks if making journals is what's important to him, but he claims that he's interested in saving their lives.  He segues into the pollution problems, which he's tried to fix since getting back from medical school. He asks her to make her story on a real problem, not "flying saucers", believing that the town is better off "broke than dead".  
* Ellsworth summons Colonel Sydell to the [[Paradise Valley Sheriff's Office|Sheriff's Office]]. Ellsworth closes the door to his office and, off the record, says there's something going on in [[Paradise Valley]]. Sydell encourages Ellsworth to tell him all about it.
* Ellsworth summons Colonel Sydell to the [[Paradise Valley Sheriff's Office|Sheriff's Office]]. Ellsworth closes the door to his office and, off the record, says there's something going on in [[Paradise Valley]]. Sydell encourages Ellsworth to tell him all about it.
* Meanwhile, Spencer drives Hamilton to a stream near the plant. As they walk toward it from his car, Spencer tells Hamilton he first recognized the problem when he treated a bunch of kids who started an accidental fire, which happened when they were throwing stones at an old riverbed.  The kids were enamored with the fact that they can get sparks from the soil by hitting at it with stones. He says that the chemicals in the soil cause the effect. He goes on to say that the wheels of a bike wear out in a matter of weeks, tennis shoes wear down even faster; the chemicals, he contends, are literally "burning the shoes off our kids' feet". He mentions that the same happened near Niagara Falls and in Virginia as a four-door Ford truck pulls up and a six workers from the plant pour out from it.  
* Meanwhile, Spencer drives Hamilton to a stream near the plant. As they walk toward it from his car, Spencer tells Hamilton he first recognized the problem when he treated a bunch of kids who started an accidental fire, which happened when they were throwing stones at an old riverbed.  The kids were enamored with the fact that they can get sparks from the soil by hitting at it with stones. He says that the chemicals in the soil cause the effect. He goes on to say that the wheels of a bike wear out in a matter of weeks, tennis shoes wear down even faster; the chemicals, he contends, are literally "burning the shoes off our kids' feet". He mentions that the same happened near Niagara Falls and in Virginia as a four-door Ford truck pulls up and a six workers from the plant pour out from it.  
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* Denver orders Hamilton to march her "little fanny outta here". When she stands her ground, Denver pushes her, which almost causes the situation to deteriorate into fisticuffs, except that Troy and Dillon arrive.  
* Denver orders Hamilton to march her "little fanny outta here". When she stands her ground, Denver pushes her, which almost causes the situation to deteriorate into fisticuffs, except that Troy and Dillon arrive.  
* Denver reacts pleasantly to this new development, as Troy and Dillon were who they were after in the first place. When Denver's posse approaches the Warriors, Dillon mentions that it's only fair to warn him that he's used to a much denser climate. "Consequently, I'm capable of retaliating in a way that would be grossly unfair to you."  
* Denver reacts pleasantly to this new development, as Troy and Dillon were who they were after in the first place. When Denver's posse approaches the Warriors, Dillon mentions that it's only fair to warn him that he's used to a much denser climate. "Consequently, I'm capable of retaliating in a way that would be grossly unfair to you."  
* The posse chuckles at this. Denver points to a lackey ([[Lum]]) to his left, telling him to take Dillon; Denver will take Troy. The lackey throws his fist a Dillon, but Galactican one-handedly throws Lum into a pile of brush. Dillon turns to Troy after Lum lands, telling him he picked the spot deliberately for a soft landing.  
* The posse chuckles at this. Denver points to a lackey to his left, telling him to take Dillon; Denver will take Troy. The lackey throws his fist a Dillon, but the Galactican one-handedly throws the lackey into a pile of brush. Dillon turns to Troy after the lackey lands, telling him he picked the spot deliberately for a soft landing.  
* Denver assures his people that they can take the two of them, but they are hesitant to do so. He uses an "us versus them argument," saying they need to shut them down before they can do likewise.  
* Denver assures his people that they can take the two of them, but they are hesitant to do so. He uses an "us versus them argument", saying they need to shut them down before they can do likewise.  
* A van screeches to a halt and its driver, [[John Stockton]], tells his workers to stop or every one of them are fired. He chastises his men that he'll handle the "scoutmasters" his way. Denver points out Hamilton and her status as a journalist, but Stockton rebuffs this, telling them to go back to the plant. He assures them that Ellsworth will take care of the trespassers, thus removing the possibility of a story being told. Stockton barks at them to go, and they head back to their vehicle.  
* A van screeches to a halt and its driver, [[John Stockton]], tells his workers to stop or every one of them are fired. He chastises his men that he'll handle the "scoutmasters" his way. Denver points out Hamilton and her status as a journalist, but Stockton rebuffs this, telling them to go back to the plant. He assures them that Ellsworth will take care of the trespassers, thus removing the possibility of a story being told. Stockton barks at them to go, and they head back to their vehicle.  
* As the posse moves off, Stockton orders the trespassers into the vehicle, saying that they're going to head to Ellsworth's.  Stockton makes it clear that they either follow him to the police station, or he gets on the C.B. radio and summons the police.  
* As the posse moves off, Stockton orders the trespassers into the vehicle, saying that they're going to head to Ellsworth's.  Stockton makes it clear that they either follow him to the police station, or he gets on the C.B. radio and summons the police.  
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* In the vehicle, Troy tells Stockton to turn to a road, which leads up to an old, abandoned Nike base.  
* In the vehicle, Troy tells Stockton to turn to a road, which leads up to an old, abandoned Nike base.  
* At the C.B. radio in the clinic, Ellsworth puts out an APB on a Stanford Chemical van, and mentions that bank robbers are holding children as hostages.  
* At the C.B. radio in the clinic, Ellsworth puts out an APB on a Stanford Chemical van, and mentions that bank robbers are holding children as hostages.  
* Stockton becomes cynical, ranting about "you and your gab about helping people and stopping pollution," and calling the Warriors bank robbers and kidnappers. Troy scoffs the claim and Stockton retorts that, if the charges aren't true, then he's free to turn around and check it out.  
* Stockton becomes cynical, ranting about "you and your gab about helping people and stopping pollution", and calling the Warriors bank robbers and kidnappers. Troy scoffs the claim and Stockton retorts that, if the charges aren't true, then he's free to turn around and check it out.  
* Stockton stops the car, saying that it's his turn to be a good Samaritan and says he's going to get a police escort. As he moves to do so, Troy stuns him, and the Warrior takes the wheel, hoping that no one saw them make the last turn.  
* Stockton stops the car, saying that it's his turn to be a good Samaritan and says he's going to get a police escort. As he moves to do so, Troy stuns him, and the Warrior takes the wheel, hoping that no one saw them make the last turn.  
* They reach the gates to the government installation. They use their lasers to destroy the lock and open the gates.
* They reach the gates to the government installation. They use their lasers to destroy the lock and open the gates.
* Down the road, Ellsworth and Sydell drive towards their location, apparently alerted to their whereabouts by a trucker or someone with a C.B. radio. While driving, Ellsworth says that he doesn't believe in extraterrestrials, but believes the "answer to all this is little green dollars".
* Down the road, Ellsworth and Sydell drive towards their location, apparently alerted to their whereabouts by a trucker or someone with a C.B. radio. While driving, Ellsworth says that he doesn't believe in extraterrestrials, but believes the "answer to all this is little green dollars".
* Dillon drives the van forward well past the gates as Troy runs behind it. After the van is clear, he trains his laser on a tree and brings it down to obstruct the passage. After this, Troy makes contact with ''Galactica''.
* Dillon drives the van forward well past the gates as Troy runs behind it. After the van is clear, he trains his laser on a tree and brings it down to obstruct the passage. After this, Troy makes contact with ''Galactica''.
* Major [[Harvey Jensen]] tells Sydell over the C.B. radio that they're picking up high-beam transmissions coming from his area. When asked about what it sounds like, Jensen claims he's never heard anything like it in his life noting that "it's positively eerie." No one from the Army to the CIA—to even commercial radio—can make heads or tails of the transmission. He mentions that they can track the signal, but also adds that the signal is being beamed from Earth and ''to'' Earth from a galactic source.  
* Major [[Harvey Jensen]] tells Sydell over the C.B. radio that they're picking up high-beam transmissions coming from his area. When asked about what it sounds like, Jensen claims he's never heard anything like it in his life noting that "it's positively eerie." No one from the Army to the CIA -- to even commercial radio -- can make heads or tails of the transmission. He mentions that they can track the signal, but also adds that the signal is being beamed from Earth and ''to'' Earth from a galactic source.  
* Sydell questions this, but Jensen adds that they've localized the signal to a mountain peak in the [[San Angelo Mountains]], the land to thus being owned by the government.  Sydell is pleased and tells Ellsworth to get his dispatcher to contact [[w:Vandenburg Air Force Base|Vandenburg Air Force Base]].
* Sydell questions this, but Jensen adds that they've localized the signal to a mountain peak in the [[San Angelo Mountains]], the land to thus being owned by the government.  Sydell is pleased and tells Ellsworth to get his dispatcher to contact [[w:Vandenburg Air Force Base|Vandenburg Air Force Base]].
* The van stops in an open area atop the San Angelo Mountain. Troy and Dillon get out of the vehicle as Stockton recovers from the stun. He exits the vehicle and, much to his bewilderment, he sees that the two begin shooting lasers up to the sky, which act as beacons for Galactican rescue craft. He goes to join by their side and asks about the laser pistols.  
* The van stops in an open area atop the San Angelo Mountain. Troy and Dillon get out of the vehicle as Stockton recovers from the stun. He exits the vehicle and, much to his bewilderment, he sees that the two begin shooting lasers up to the sky, which act as beacons for the Galactican rescue craft. He goes to join by their side and asks about the laser pistols.  
* Ellsworth's car makes it to the gates, but is obstructed by the tree. Upon investigating the tree, which Ellsworth initially believed to be knocked down by lightning, but discovers that the tree is still hot to the touch.  Sydell notes that the "lightning" is fresh, yet there's not a cloud in the sky.  
* Ellsworth's car makes it to the gates, but is obstructed by the tree. Upon investigating the tree, which Ellsworth initially believed to be knocked down by lightning, but discovers that the tree is still hot to the touch.  Sydell notes that the "lightning" is fresh, yet there's not a cloud in the sky.  
* Sometime later, [[Jay Johnson]] from the National Guard arrives with two trucks loaded with people an ordnance. Sydell orders that the tree be cleared and notes he doesn't care how it happens. Johnson orders the anti-tank weaponry be unloaded.
* Sometime later, [[Jay Johnson]] from the National Guard arrives with two trucks loaded with people an ordnance. Sydell orders that the tree be cleared and notes he doesn't care how it happens. Johnson orders the anti-tank weaponry be unloaded.
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* Adama comes out from the craft and he meets with Troy. Adama assures Troy that he did well.
* Adama comes out from the craft and he meets with Troy. Adama assures Troy that he did well.
* Having passed the obstruction, the vehicles make their way up the road.  
* Having passed the obstruction, the vehicles make their way up the road.  
* Still afraid, Stockton tells Dillon to take the kid then come back for the last kid. While Stockton claims that he isn't "afraid or anything," Dillon replies that the "glory of the universe is intelligence" and to never be afraid of discovery.
* Still afraid, Stockton tells Dillon to take the kid then come back for the last kid. While Stockton claims that he isn't "afraid or anything", Dillon replies that the "glory of the universe is intelligence" and to never be afraid of discovery.
* Stockton follows Dillon, hoping that they didn't tell the other Galacticans that he personally hurt the kids.  
* Stockton follows Dillon, hoping that they didn't tell the other Galacticans that he personally hurt the kids.  
* Ahead of them, off into the distance, Sydell and Ellsworth see a bright light.  
* Ahead of them, off into the distance, Sydell and Ellsworth see a bright light.  
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* The computer sounds the alert that intruders are approaching: it's Sydell, Ellsworth and the National Guardsmen, with their weapons drawn. Adama tells Stockton and the Warriors that they have to leave, but Stockton is now concerned for the future of both his son and the town. Zee replies that if his instructions are followed, the fate may be averted. Stockton pledges to do his best, to which Zee replies: "That is all anyone can do."
* The computer sounds the alert that intruders are approaching: it's Sydell, Ellsworth and the National Guardsmen, with their weapons drawn. Adama tells Stockton and the Warriors that they have to leave, but Stockton is now concerned for the future of both his son and the town. Zee replies that if his instructions are followed, the fate may be averted. Stockton pledges to do his best, to which Zee replies: "That is all anyone can do."
* The computer intones that the stations prepare for ascent. Adama tells the Warriors to escort Mr. Stockton.  
* The computer intones that the stations prepare for ascent. Adama tells the Warriors to escort Mr. Stockton.  
* As the computer factors coordinates for "sixty [[micron]]s and counting," Troy asks Adama about the children. Adama informs him that the "inevitability of a Cylon holocaust" grows stronger every hour, and addresses Troy by his childhood nickname when beseeching him to "find a place for all our young," claiming that they will be safe on Earth.  
* As the computer factors coordinates for "sixty [[micron]]s and counting", Troy asks Adama about the children. Adama informs him that the "inevitability of a Cylon holocaust" grows stronger every hour, and addresses Troy by his childhood nickname when beseeching him to "find a place for all our young", claiming that they will be safe on Earth.  
* Troy asks when he'll see his grandfather again. Adama replies that he'll see him when the time is right.  
* Troy asks when he'll see his grandfather again. Adama replies that he'll see him when the time is right.  
* Sydell is running up the road, while Ellsworth complains about his age and that Sydell's going to kill him if they keep on running.  
* Sydell is running up the road, while Ellsworth complains about his age and that Sydell's going to kill him if they keep on running.  
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* The next morning, Ellsworth and Sydell enter the sheriff's office. Ellsworth asks Collins to get him and the Colonel a cup of coffee, then get the state police on the phone. Collins tells Ellsworth that before he does that, he may want to look at the lock box on the desk.  
* The next morning, Ellsworth and Sydell enter the sheriff's office. Ellsworth asks Collins to get him and the Colonel a cup of coffee, then get the state police on the phone. Collins tells Ellsworth that before he does that, he may want to look at the lock box on the desk.  
* Collins opens the lock box, which reveals a box of [[cubit]]s. As Ellsworth palms a few of them, Collins explains that the note that came with it says that there's more than enough gold to repay the bank for its losses. Collins had it checked out, and it's twice as much as was stolen.  
* Collins opens the lock box, which reveals a box of [[cubit]]s. As Ellsworth palms a few of them, Collins explains that the note that came with it says that there's more than enough gold to repay the bank for its losses. Collins had it checked out, and it's twice as much as was stolen.  
* When asked where this came from, Collins replies that it was on the front seat of Ellsworth's car. He found the vehicle on the highway along with the other vehicle. Sydell asks that they be analyzed. An irate Ellsworth asks what he intends to prove by analyzing them, to which Sydell replies that he'll find a "lot more than you'll find with the state police". Sydell tells Ellsworth to give up the search, as they are long gone. Ellsworth laughs, asking if Sydell believes that "them people went up in the air," Sydell mockingly replies, "Of course not, Sheriff. We know that's impossible, don't we?"  
* When asked where this came from, Collins replies that it was on the front seat of Ellsworth's car. He found the vehicle on the highway along with the other vehicle. Sydell asks that they be analyzed. An irate Ellsworth asks what he intends to prove by analyzing them, to which Sydell replies that he'll find a "lot more than you'll find with the state police". Sydell tells Ellsworth to give up the search, as they are long gone. Ellsworth laughs, asking if Sydell believes that "them people went up in the air", Sydell mockingly replies, "Of course not, Sheriff. We know that's impossible, don't we?"  
* Sydell adds that he has to take a raincheck on the coffee and leaves. Collins asks whether or not Ellsworth believes anything Sydell said, to which he replies, "What stuff?"
* Sydell adds that he has to take a raincheck on the coffee and leaves. Collins asks whether or not Ellsworth believes anything Sydell said, to which he replies, "What stuff?"
* In a restaurant, the Super Scouts are attempting to figure out what the plate-sized waffles are. Hamilton explains that they're waffles and that "you put some syrup on it and they taste real good". One of them notes that they "look like the floor of ''Galactica''," which elicits the laugh from fellow scouts, attracting the attention of a nearby patron. Starla comments that the waffles look "used". Hamilton looks over to Dillon, who encourages the children that the waffles look good. Dillon begins to tell them that they have to get used to the food on Earth, but covers this when he attracts the interest of the same nearby patron.  
* In a restaurant, the Super Scouts are attempting to figure out what the plate-sized waffles are. Hamilton explains that they're waffles and that "you put some syrup on it and they taste real good". One of them notes that they "look like the floor of the ''Galactica''", which elicits the laugh from fellow scouts, attracting the attention of a nearby patron. Starla comments that the waffles look "used". Hamilton looks over to Dillon, who encourages the children that the waffles look good. Dillon begins to tell them that they have to get used to the food on Earth, but covers this when he attracts the interest of the same nearby patron.  
* Dillon encourages the children to say a silent prayer "on behalf of Starla, Moonstone, and [[Wellington|Jason]]". When a girl scout asks if they are all right, Troy, who is walking behind the three now-healthy scouts, answers that they are all right. The three children join the rest of the scouts while Troy, Dillon and Hamilton go to an adjacent booth.  
* Dillon encourages the children to say a silent prayer "on behalf of Starla, Moonstone, and [[Wellington|Jason]]". When a girl scout asks if they are all right, Troy, who is walking behind the three now-healthy scouts, answers that they are all right. The three children join the rest of the scouts while Troy, Dillon and Hamilton go to an adjacent booth.  
* Hamilton broaches the topic of what will happen now. Troy replies that the Warriors have to go, noting that he's received a communique from ''Galactica'' and have to go on a special mission. Hamilton asks about the children; Dillon assures her that they won't prove to be too much trouble. They essentially dump the children on her, which overwhelms her. Troy thanks Hamilton then kisses the tips of his hand and places his hand on Hamilton's forehead. Dillon and Troy leave the booth and announce to the children that they have to leave for a few days. Dillon tells the children how proud the two Warriors are about their conduct, which is interrupted by a young Super Scout who flicks a syrup-laden waffle piece at Dillon's cheek. The children giggle incessantly, and Troy and Dillon chuckle.
* Hamilton broaches the topic of what will happen now. Troy replies that the Warriors have to go, noting that he's received a communique from ''Galactica'' and have to go on a special mission. Hamilton asks about the children; Dillon assures her that they won't prove to be too much trouble. They essentially dump the children on her, which overwhelms her. Troy thanks Hamilton then kisses the tips of his hand and places his hand on Hamilton's forehead. Dillon and Troy leave the booth and announce to the children that they have to leave for a few days. Dillon tells the children how proud the two Warriors are about their conduct, which is interrupted by a young Super Scout who flicks a syrup-laden waffle piece at Dillon's cheek. The children giggle incessantly, and Troy and Dillon chuckle.
==Notes==
* The strong consequences-and-responsibility subplot, especially in the second half of the episode, is borrowed directly from the "[[w:Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come|Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come]]" section of ''[[w:A Christmas Carol|A Christmas Carol]]'' by [[w:Charles Dickens|Charles Dickens]].
* Adama is so impressed with the potential of the anti-grav ship in this episode that he wonders "with a force of anti-gravity ships such as these, we could retake our planets!"  Clearly, Adama has not given up on the Twelve Colonies after all these years.
* In keeping with the mandate of programs in the early evening time slots to have educational value, the theme of this two-part episode is environmental conservation, which also comes up in "[[Space Croppers]]".
* The sick Super Scouts are identified by [[Dillon]] as being [[Starla]], [[Moonstone]] and [[Wellington|Jason]]. However, the girl scout is ''not'' Starla and Jason is later identified in "[[Spaceball]]" as [[Wellington]].
* Furthermore [[Jay Johnson]], the leader of the National Guard detachment, is identified by three different first names by Sheriff [[Ellsworth]]: Jay, John and Joe. The "Joe" error is also present in the [[bsp:The Super Scouts, Part II|script]] on page 62, scene 122.
* Adama steps foot on the planet Earth for the first time. This should be a big deal, but neither Adama nor the script make it out to be.
* This is the first appearance of [[Galactica 1980#Closing disclaimer|the UFO disclaimer]] before the end credit roll, which makes it appearance through the remainder of the series' episodes, with the exception of "[[The Return of Starbuck]]".
* There is a misspelling in the title cards; the "Directed by" card is spelled "'''''Dire<u>ce</u>td by'''''".
=== Changes From Script to Screen ===
There are a few differences between the script and the finished product. These include:
* Scene number 58 is trimmed down to the first two bits of dialogue between Sheriff [[Ellsworth]] and Colonel [[Sydell]] (misspelled "Sydel" in the script). In the scripted version, the conversation is extended: Ellsworth comments on how Sydell takes "all this flying saucer stuff real serious," which leads to a conversation that reveals a flashback scene (Scene 59) where Sydell has an apparent encounter with an extraterrestrial craft untold years back.<ref>[[bsp:The Super Scouts, Part II|Script for "The Super Scouts, Part II"]], p. 40-1</ref>
* A scene with Captain [[Riddle]] in a helicopter dispatched from Vandenburg Air Force Base is cut.<ref>Ibid, p. 47-8</ref>
* In the script, [[Jimmy Lee Stockton]]'s first name was "Jamie" before it was revised on 5 March 1980.<ref>Ibid, p. 59 (pink colored page).</ref>
* In the filmed version, at the end of the story, Troy and Dillon tell [[Jamie Hamilton]] and the [[Super Scouts]] that they need to leave to another part of Earth to complete a mission. In the script, it is specified that [[Xaviar]] has returned into their time frame and is located in New York City.<ref>Ibid, p. 67-8</ref>
== Get The Script ==
A free pdf copy of the script is available [http://media.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/File:The_Super_Scouts_-_Part_2_-_Galactica_1980.pdf here.]


==Questions==
==Questions==


* Why wouldn't the Colonials make use of time travel to prevent the [[Battle of Cimtar|destruction of the Colonies]] in the first place?
* Why wouldn't the Colonials make use of time travel to prevent the [[Battle of Cimtar|destruction of the Colonies]] in the first place?
* Where did the Galacticans get the materials to build the [[anti-gravity ship]]? How long has the ship been under construction?


== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
==Notes==


* ''Colonel Sydell talking to Troy, Dillon and the kids at the scout camp:''
* Adama is so impressed with the potential of the anti-grav ship in this episode that he wonders "with a force of anti-gravity ships such as these, we could retake our planets!"  Clearly, Adama has not given up on the Twelve Colonies after all these years.
: '''Sydell:''' I used to be an eagle myself.
* In keeping with the mandate of programs in the early evening time slots to have educational value, the theme of this two-part episode is environmental conservation, which also comes up in "[[Space Croppers]]".
: '''Boy:''' (looking at his computer watch) Eagle - a large bird.
: '''Starla:''' He used to be a bird?


* ''When Troy and Dillon are threatened by the hard hat plant workers...''
== Noteworthy Dialogue ==
: '''[[Dillon]]:''' I feel it's only fair to warn you that I'm used to a much denser climate. Consequently, I'm capable of retaliating in a way that would be grossly unfair to you.


* ''Ellsworth gives Sydell his theory on what he believes is the real motivator for what's happening in his town:''
* ''Ellsworth gives Sydell his theory on what he believes is the real motivator for what's happening in his town:''
: '''[[Ellsworth]]:''' No... don't believe in little green men. I'll bet the answer to all this is little green dollars.
: '''[[Ellsworth]]:''' No... don't believe in little green men. I'll bet the answer to all this is little green dollars.


* ''Dillon encourages Stockton to board the [[anti-gravity ship]]:''
* ''Dillon encourages Stockton to board the ''[[Disco Volante]]'':''
: '''[[Dillon]]:''' The glory of universe is intelligence; never be afraid of discovery.
: '''[[Dillon]]:''' The glory of universe is intelligence. Do not be afraid of discovery.


* ''Stockton meets Adama and attempts to abscond from his responsibility:''
* ''Stockton meets Adama and attempts to abscond from his responsibility:''
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== Guest Stars ==
== Guest Stars ==
*[[James Patrick Stuart|&#91;James&#93; Patrick Stuart]] as [[Doctor Zee]]
*[[James Patrick Stuart|Patrick Stuart]] as [[Doctor Zee]]
*[[Allan Miller]] as Colonel [[Jack Sydell]]
*[[imdb:nm0587863|Allan Miller]] as Colonel [[Jack Sydell]]
*[[George Del Hoyo|George DeLoy]] as Dr. [[Spencer]]
*[[imdb:nm0215602|George DeLoy]] as Dr. [[Spencer]]
*[[imdb:nm0702723|John Quade]] as Sheriff [[Ellsworth]]
*[[imdb:nm0702723|John Quade]] as Sheriff [[Ellsworth]]
*[[Mike Kellin]] as [[John Stockton]]
*[[imdb:nm0446037|Mike Kellin]] as [[John Stockton]]
*[[imdb:nm0841613|Michael Swan]] as [[Collins]]
*[[imdb:nm0841613|Michael Swan]] as [[Collins]]
*[[Carlene Watkins]] as Nurse [[Valerie]]
*[[imdb:nm0914266|Carlene Watkins]] as Nurse [[Valerie]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Michael Brick|Michael Brick]] as [[Lancer]] (credited as "Super Scout")
*[[imdb:nm0108558|Mike Brick]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Nicholas Davies|Nicholas Davies]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*Nicholas Davies as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Ronnie Densford|Ronnie Densford]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*Ronnie Densford as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Mark Everett|Mark Everett]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[imdb:nm0263553|Mark Everett]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Georgi Irene|Georgi Irene]] as [[Sunshine (1980)|Sunshine]] (credited as "Super Scout")
*[[imdb:nm0409901|Georgi Irene]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Tracy Justrich|Tracy Justrich]] as [[Starla]] (credited as "Super Scout")
*[[imdb:nm0433239|Tracy Justrich]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Lindsay Kennedy|Lindsay Kennedy]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[imdb:nm0448181|Lindsay Kennedy]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#D.G. Larson|David Larson]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[imdb:nm1856932|David Larson]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Eric Larson|Eric Larson]] as [[Moonstone]] (credited as "Super Scout")
*[[imdb:nm0488982|Eric Larson]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Michelle Larson|Michelle Larson]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*Michelle Larson as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Jerry Supiran|Jerry Supiran]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[imdb:nm0839481|Jerry Supiran]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*[[The Super Scouts (cast)#Eric Taslitz|Eric Taslitz]] as [[Wellington]] (credited as "Super Scout")
*[[imdb:nmnm0850940|Eric Taslitz]] as [[The Super Scouts|Super Scout]]
*Uncredited as [[Jay Johnson]]
*Uncredited as [[Jay Johnson]]
*Uncredited as [[Denver]]
*Uncredited as [[Lum]]
== References ==
{{reflist}}


{{Episode List (1980)}}
{{Episode List (1980)}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Glen A. Larson]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Glen A. Larson]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Sigmund Neufeld Jr.]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Sigmund Neufeld Jr.]]
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[[Category:1980]]
[[fr:Épisode:Les Super Scouts, 2e partie]]

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