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{{disline|For the extended cut released on DVD in North America, see [[Unfinished Business (Extended Version)]].}}
:''For the extended cut released on DVD in North America, see [[Unfinished Business (Extended Version)]].''
 
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== Overview ==
:''Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] re-institutes a military tradition onboard Colonial warships, in which crewmembers disregard rank and fight each other in a boxing ring to relieve tensions aboard ship—tensions which have existed since ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]'' discovered [[New Caprica]].''
:''Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] re-institutes a military tradition onboard Colonial warships, in which crewmembers disregard rank and fight each other in a boxing ring to relieve tensions aboard ship—tensions which have existed since ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' discovered [[New Caprica]].''


== Summary ==  
== Summary ==  
   
   
*The episode begins on ''[[Galactica (TRS)|Galactica]]'' in a boxing ring, where {{callsign|Karl Agathon}} and [[Lee Adama]] are exchanging blows.  Agathon has the advantage, but comments that the major is giving him a rough fight.
*The episode begins on ''[[Galactica]]'' in a boxing ring, where [[Helo]] and [[Lee Adama]] are exchanging blows.  Helo has the advantage, but comments that the major is giving him a rough fight.
*Several flashbacks occur in which Lee wakes up on a planetary surface, bare chested; he sits up slightly, looking around with a confused look on his face.
*Several flashbacks occur in which[[Lee Adama]] wakes up on a planetary surface, bare chested; he sits up slightly, looking around with a confused look on his face.
*[[Kara Thrace]] and [[Samuel Anders]] finish making love, but when Anders broaches the subject of repairing their marriage, she rebuffs him and leaves her officer's [[duty locker]], throwing the "in use" boots back inside the locker's door.
*[[Kara Thrace]] and [[Samuel Anders]] finish making love, but when Anders broaches the subject of repairing their marriage, she rebuffs him and leaves her officer's [[duty locker]], throwing the "in use" boots back inside the locker's door.
*Thrace is seen in a flashback, lying outside, her head on a man's bare chest, suddenly startled and frightened.
*Thrace is seen in a flashback, lying outside, her head on a man's bare chest, suddenly startled and frightened.
*Lee is losing his fight as he is distracted by memories of seventeen months ago, or eight months prior to [[New Caprica]]'s [[Cylon Occupation Authority|occupation]].  Eventually, Dr. [[Sherman Cottle]], who has been enjoying the fight while monitoring the damage of each boxer, removes Lee from the fight, leaving Agathon with the win as [[Saul Tigh]], acting as the referee, calls the match.
*[[Lee Adama]] is losing his fight as he is distracted by memories of seventeen months ago, or eight months prior to New Caprica's [[Cylon Occupation Authority|occupation]].  Eventually, Dr. [[Cottle]], who has been enjoying the fight while monitoring the damage of each boxer, removes Adama from the fight, leaving Helo with the win as [[Saul Tigh]], acting as the referee, calls the match.
*Flashbacks show Lee boarding a [[Raptor]] and passionately kissing [[Anastasia Dualla]].
*Flashbacks show Lee Adama boarding a [[Raptor]] and passionately kissing [[Anastasia Dualla]].
*Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] arrives to watch the match, as does Thrace, from separate sides of the ring.  Thrace comments that a couple of months ago you would have had to roll Lee into the ring.
*Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]] arrives to watch the match, as does Thrace, from separate sides of the ring.  Thrace comments that a couple of months ago you would have had to roll Apollo into the ring.
*[[Laura Roslin]] greets Admiral Adama and happily tells him of her father's love of [[w:Boxing|boxing]], which she has inherited.
*[[Laura Roslin]] greets Admiral Adama and happily tells him of her father's love of [[w:Boxing|boxing]], which she has inherited.
*Another flashback occurs, with [[Admiral Adama]] sitting on [[New Caprica]], his uniform tunic open.  He is relaxed and enjoying the moment.  Roslin appears and sits by him.  Adama compliments her on the color of her dress, while obviously observing her figure as well.  She smiles and notices his relaxation, with the sand between his toes.  While he corrects her that the soil was "alluvial deposits" from a former river mouth, not sand, Roslin corrects herself but not without another joke about Adama letting his guard down in the beauty of the moment.  She says it is good to see him, and he returns the compliment as she squeezes his arm.
*Another flashback occurs, with [[Admiral Adama]] sitting on [[New Caprica]], his uniform tunic open.  He is relaxed and enjoying the moment.  Roslin appears and sits by him.  Adama compliments her on the color of her dress, while obviously observing her figure as well.  She smiles and notices his relaxation, with the sand between his toes.  While he corrects her that the soil was "alluvial deposits" from a former river mouth, not sand, Roslin corrects herself but not without another joke about Adama letting his guard down in the beauty of the moment.  She says it is good to see him, and he returns the compliment as she squeezes his arm.
*Roslin and Adama, in the present, appear to show the same look of a close friendship while the boxing transitions to {{callsign|Hot Dog}}, who unwisely challenges Thrace to a match.  Hot Dog initially lands a few blows before Thrace KO's the cocky pilot.
*Roslin and Adama, in the present, appear to show the same look of a close friendship while the boxing transitions to [[Brendan Costanza|Hot Dog]], who unwisely challenges Thrace to a match.  Hot Dog initially lands a few blows before Thrace KO's the cocky pilot.
*Several flashbacks occur where Thrace, Lee Adama, and Dualla are seen at a dance.
*Several flashbacks occur where Thrace, Lee Adama, and Dualla are seen at a dance.
*Another flashback shows Saul Tigh enjoying time with his wife, [[Ellen Tigh]].
*Another flashback shows Saul Tigh enjoying time with his wife, [[Ellen Tigh]].
*Another flashback with Roslin and Adama, who are drinking alcohol, [[New Caprican leaf|smoking a psychoactive native plant]], and relaxing together. Their conversation continues.
*Another flashback with Roslin and Adama, who are drinking alcohol, [[New Caprican leaf|smoking a psychoactive native plant]], and relaxing together. Their conversation continues.
*[[Anthony Figurski]] comes up and informs [[Galen Tyrol]] that he's having trouble with a gyro on a Raptor. He then asks for permission to stay and watch since he's the only person left on the hangar deck. Adama overhears the conversation and asks Tyrol if he has a ship down. Tyrol brushes off the Admiral's concern stating that they'll "get it tomorrow" and that his crew needs the R&R.
*[[Anthony Figurski]] comes up and informs [[Galen Tyrol|Chief Tyrol]] that he's having trouble with a gyro on a Raptor. He then asks for permission to stay and watch since he's the only person left on the hangar deck. Adama overhears the conversation and asks Tyrol if he has a down ship. Tyrol brushes off the Admiral's concern stating that they'll "get it tomorrow" and that his crew needs the R&R.
*Adama recalls when Chief Tyrol requests that he and [[Cally Tyrol|his wife]] muster out of the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)|ship's fleet]] to have their [[Nicholas Tyrol|child]] on New Caprica.  Adama flatly denies the request, citing Tyrol's obligation to the fleet.
*Adama recalls when Chief Tyrol requests that he and [[Cally Tyrol|his wife]] muster out of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|ship's fleet]] to have their [[Nicholas Tyrol|child]] on New Caprica.  Adama flatly denies the request, citing Tyrol's obligation to the fleet.
*A later flashback shows Tyrol attempting to convince his wife that staying on ''Galactica'' would not be so bad, while the scene changes to Adama and Roslin on the planet, as she discusses how important it was for many people to get on with a regular life.
*A later flashback shows Tyrol attempting to convince his wife that staying on ''Galactica'' would not be so bad, while the scene changes to Adama and Roslin on the planet, as she discusses how important it was for many people to get on with a regular life.
*Adama changes his mind and accepts Tyrol's request to muster from the service, but appears hurt behind the smile he presents.
*Adama changes his mind and accepts Tyrol's request to muster from the service, but appears hurt behind the smile he presents.
*Admiral Adama hands his glasses to Roslin, steps into the ring, and looks at the crowd, which becomes silent. He challenges Tyrol to a match:  "Chief, get your fat, lazy ass up here."
*Admiral Adama hands his glasses to Roslin, steps into the ring, and looks at the crowd, which becomes silent. He challenges Tyrol to a match:  "Chief, get your fat, lazy ass up here."
*Flashing back, Adama and Roslin lie together outside, watching the night sky.  Later, she snuggles closer to his shoulder, her hand on his chest.  Both are quite comfortable, and Adama notes briefly how comfortable he was with Roslin so physically close and with the stars overhead.
*Flashing back, Adama and Roslin lie together outside, watching the night sky.  Later, she snuggles closer to his shoulder, her hand on his chest.  Both are quite comfortable, and Adama notes briefly how comfortable he was with Roslin so physically close and with the stars overhead.
*Roslin questions whether if this will all last—the colony, and their respite from the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons']] chase.  She happily resigns herself to the fact that, no matter what the future holds, the present is good to have.
*Roslin questions whether if this will all last -- the colony, and their respite from the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons']] chase.  She happily resigns herself to the fact that, no matter what the future holds, the present is good to have.
*Admiral Adama's boxing match gets ugly when Adama cold-cocks Tyrol (who has his back turned) as soon as the horn sounds to start the match.  Adama appears very edgy.
*Admiral Adama's boxing match gets ugly when Adama cold-cocks Tyrol (who has his back turned) as soon as the horn sounds to start the match.  Adama appears very edgy.
*The match continues, but Tyrol's anger and youth begins to edge over Adama's experience. During the round's break, Roslin enters the ring, trying to get Adama to quit, but when he refuses, gives him no-nonsense boxing advice.  Adama states that he can't win this fight, but doesn't necessarily imply that trying to win is his objective.
*The match continues, but Tyrol's anger and youth begins to edge over Adama's experience. During the round's break, Roslin enters the ring, trying to get Adama to quit, but when he refuses, gives him no-nonsense boxing advice.  Adama states that he can't win this fight, but doesn't necessarily imply that trying to win is his objective.
*Another flashback, with Thrace and Lee Adama, who are both drunk.  Dualla is aboard ship, and Thrace has literally drunk Anders, now unconscious, under a nearby table.  The two former [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilots exchange intimate words and soon find themselves outside of camp, getting very intimate.
*Another flashback, with Thrace and Lee Adama, who are both drunk.  Dualla is aboard ship, and Thrace has literally drank Anders, now unconscious, under a nearby table.  The two former [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] pilots exchange intimate words and soon find themselves outside of camp, getting very intimate.
*Lee Adama and Kara Thrace have a gratifying sexual encounter.  Afterwards, Adama suggests that they each break up with their respective lovers to become a couple themselves.  Adama gets up and happily yells into the nighttime sky that he loves Thrace.  Adama urges the giggling and embarrassed Thrace to return the gesture into the sky and that he will continue to yell until she does.  In less than full volume, Thrace finally somewhat hesistantly yells that "Kara Thrace loves Lee Adama."  They then return to lovemaking.
*Lee Adama and Kara Thrace have a gratifying sexual session.  Afterwards, Adama suggests that they each break up with their respective lovers to become a couple themselves.  Adama gets up and happily yells into the nighttime sky that he loves Thrace.  Adama urges the giggling and embarrassed Thrace to return the gesture into the sky and that he will continue to yell until she does.  In less than full volume, Thrace finally somewhat hesistently yells that "Kara Thrace loves Lee Adama."  They then return to lovemaking.
*Thrace awakens, confused, and leaves the area, leaving Adama to awaken some time later, alone.
*Thrace awakens, confused, and leaves the area, leaving Adama to awaken some time later, alone.
*Lee Adama returns to camp, where his father tells him that Thrace had found a [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#The Clergy|priest]] and married Anders earlier that morning.  The younger Adama is visibly shaken.
*Lee Adama returns to camp, where his father tells him that Thrace had found a [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#The Clergy|priest]] and had married Anders earlier that morning.  The young Adama is visibly shaken.
*Lee Adama encounters Thrace and Anders.  Adama is still visibly upset but hides it long enough to shake hands with Anders in congratulation and to wish him luck, saying "You're going to need it."
*Lee Adama encounters Thrace and Anders.  Adama is still visibly upset but hides it long enough to shake hands with Anders in congratulation and to wish him luck, saying "You're going to need it."
*Recalling the reason for Lee Adama's passion, viewers see Adama and Dualla kissing on the Raptor once more.
*Recalling the reason for Lee Adama's passion, viewers see Adama and Dualla kissing on the Raptor once more.
*In the present in the boxing ring, Admiral Adama is overcome by Tyrol's fight and is knocked to the mat.  Everyone watching is silent in concern, and Tyrol helps the admiral up.  With blood streaming down both cheeks, Adama speaks to the crowd, saying that over the last year he had let his crew, his family, become too close, relaxing their mandate and responsibility to the safety of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]].  He notes that his weakness led to the loss of lives.  Adama wearily informs the crowd that such lax operations will now cease, and leaves the ring, escorted by Dr. Cottle, Roslin, and her entourage.
*In the present in the boxing ring, Admiral Adama is overcome by Tyrol's fight and is knocked to the mat.  Everyone watching is silent in concern, and Tyrol helps the admiral up.  With blood streaming down both cheeks, Adama speaks to the crowd, saying that over the last year he had let his crew, his family, become too close, relaxing their mandate and responisibility to the safety of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]].  He notes that his weakness led to the loss of lives.  Adama wearily informs the crowd that such lax operations will now cease, and leaves the ring, escorted by Dr. Cottle, Roslin, and her entourage.
*The enthusiasm for boxing has been extinguished by Adama's speech, and Tigh calls it off and dismisses the group.  Regardless, Thrace challenges Lee Adama to a match by name-calling and an exchange of blows.
*The enthusiasm for boxing has been extinguished by Adama's speech, and Tigh calls it off and dismisses the group.  Regardless, Thrace challenges Lee Adama to a match by name-calling and an exchange of blows.
*In the ring, with no referee, Major Adama initially takes it easy, but a few well placed blows from Thrace dispatch Adama's reticence.  The two begin to bludgeon each other, Thrace adding a kickboxing element to kick Adama and keep him off-balance.
*In the ring, with no referee, Major Adama initially takes it easy, but a few well placed blows from Thrace dispatch Adama's reticence.  The two begin to bludgeon each other, Thrace adding a kickboxing element to kick Adama and keep him off-balance.
*Anders shows up at the boxing ring to see his wife, Thrace, fighting Adama.  As soon as he arrives he asks Dualla, who looks very upset, "What are they doing?"  Dualla answers with "What does it look like they're doing?"  Anders responds, "It looks like they're trying to kill each other."
*Anders shows up at the boxing ring to see his wife, Thrace, fighting Adama.  As soon as he arrives he asks Dualla, who looks very upset, "What are they doing?"  Dualla answers with "What does it look like they're doing?"  Anders comments, "It looks like they're trying to kill each other."
*The match soon degenerates into something that the crowd does not enjoy, and many begin to leave.  Anders and Dualla stand together, watching the match with no small amount of disappointment, aware of the dark mood between Adama and Thrace, and its history.  Anders tells Dualla: "I'm outta here," and leaves.
*The match soon degenerates into something that the crowd does not enjoy, and many begin to leave.  Anders and Dualla stand together, watching the match with no small amount of disappointment, aware of the dark mood between Adama and Thrace, and its history.  Anders tells Dualla "I'm outta here," and leaves.
*Too tired and beaten to fully continue fighting, Thrace and Adama fall together in a boxer's hug.  Thrace whispers into Adama's ear, "I've missed you," and Adama returns the message in kind.
*Too tired and beaten to fully continue fighting, Thrace and Adama fall together in a boxer's hug.  Thrace whispers into Adama's ear, "I missed you," and Adama returns the message in kind.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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*The fights shown (and the winners) are: Helo vs. Apollo (Helo), Starbuck and Hot Dog (Starbuck), Kat and Racetrack (Kat), Tyrol and William Adama (Tyrol; albeit it is a strong possibility that Adama deliberately threw the fight), Apollo and Starbuck (draw). One other fight is shown with Sergeant [[Omar Fischer|Fischer]] fighting a member of the crew portrayed by mixed martial artist [[imdb:nm1342807|Paul Lazenby]] (Fischer).<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast|episode=Unfinished Business|act=1|id=boxerid|timestamp=11:42|totalrunning=49:09}}</ref>
*The fights shown (and the winners) are: Helo vs. Apollo (Helo), Starbuck and Hot Dog (Starbuck), Kat and Racetrack (Kat), Tyrol and William Adama (Tyrol; albeit it is a strong possibility that Adama deliberately threw the fight), Apollo and Starbuck (draw). One other fight is shown with Sergeant [[Omar Fischer|Fischer]] fighting a member of the crew portrayed by mixed martial artist [[imdb:nm1342807|Paul Lazenby]] (Fischer).<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast|episode=Unfinished Business|act=1|id=boxerid|timestamp=11:42|totalrunning=49:09}}</ref>
*The blackboard also shows Coran Dix, whose name is shown in the pilot chart in the [[The Passage|next episode]]. However, his callsign is given as "Spank" instead of "Chopper". This might be another nickname (like "Tiny" for Fischer), but all other pilots are listed with their callsign. It is implied that he is the man fighting Fischer, but he is never identified as such.
*The blackboard also shows Coran Dix, whose name is shown in the pilot chart in the [[The Passage|next episode]]. However, his callsign is given as "Spank" instead of "Chopper". This might be another nickname (like "Tiny" for Fischer), but all other pilots are listed with their callsign. It is implied that he is the man fighting Fischer, but he is never identified as such.
*A fight between [[Felix Gaeta]] and {{callsign|Athena}} was discussed in the writers' room. Gaeta was going to bait Sharon into pummeling him due to the guilt he still felt as a collaborator. However, the writers were unable to come up with anything Gaeta might use that would get a rise out of her. This proposed storyline evolved into the Tyrol vs. William Adama fight.<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast|episode=Unfinished Business|act=1|id=gaetavsathena|timestamp=13:03|totalrunning=49:09}}</ref>
*A fight between [[Felix Gaeta]] and [[Sharon Agathon]] was discussed in the writers' room. Gaeta was going to bait Sharon into pummeling him due to the guilt he still felt as a collaborator. However, the writers were unable to come up with anything Gaeta might use that would get a rise out of her. This proposed storyline evolved into the Tyrol vs. William Adama fight.<ref>{{cite_rdm_podcast|episode=Unfinished Business|act=1|id=gaetavsathena|timestamp=13:03|totalrunning=49:09}}</ref>
*Earlier statements by the producers indicated that the episode would explain the closeness of Thrace and Tigh in "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]". The scene that explains this was cut, but is included in the extended version: After sleeping with Lee Adama, Thrace walked back to the city a and found Tigh to be the only person to be still awake. He was still drinking and the two shared drinks, which led to Thrace confessing about the night with Adama. Tigh laughed at that, which made Thrace realize the absurdity of the situation, laughing with him, before the conversation turns serious.
*Earlier statements by the producers indicated that the episode would explain the closeness of Thrace and Tigh in "[[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]". The scene that explains this was cut, but is included in the extended version: After sleeping with Lee Adama, Thrace walked back to the city a and found Tigh to be the only person to be still awake. He was still drinking and the two shared drinks, which led to Thrace confessing about the night with Adama. Tigh laughed at that, which made Thrace realize the absurdity of the situation, laughing with him, before the conversation turns serious.
*The flashbacks were shot earlier when the New Caprica arc was shot and retained to later include them into other episodes. When "Unfinished Business" was written to be about releasing the characters' pent-up anger, it was decided to put all flashbacks into a single episode.<ref>{{cite companion|page=61|season=3}}</ref>
*The flashbacks were shot earlier when the New Caprica arc was shot and retained to later include them into other episodes. When "Unfinished Business" was written to be about releasing the characters' penned up anger, it was decided to put all flashbacks into a single episode.<ref>{{cite companion|page=61|season=3}}</ref>
*[[James Lyman|Jammer]] and [[Tucker Clellan|Duck]] can be seen during the groundbreaking ceremony. From the point of view of the present timeframe, both are dead.
*[[James Lyman|Jammer]] and [[Tucker Clellan|Duck]] can be seen during the groundbreaking ceremony. From the point of view of the present timeframe, both are dead.
*Dialogue error: when Adama is down in his corner and bleeding badly, Roslin says "coagulant for the swelling, ice for the bleeding". This should be the other way around.
*Dialogue error: when Adama is down in his corner and bleeding badly, Roslin says "coagulant for the swelling, ice for the bleeding". This should be the other way around.
*Discounting Sharon Agathon, this is the first episode of the season in which none of the enemy Cylons appear. [[Gaius Baltar]], meanwhile, appears, but only in a flashback.
*Discounting Sharon Agathon, this is the first episode of the season in which none of the enemy Cylons appear. [[Gaius Baltar]], meanwhile, appears, but only in a flashback.
*Adama already has his [[Adamastache|moustache]] by the time of New Caprica's sod-turning, which is stated to be about four months after the decision was made to settle there (eight months before the Cylon occupation, which was 1 year after the settlement).
*Adama already has his [[Adamastache|moustache]] by the time of New Caprica's sod-turning, which is stated to be about a month after the decision was made to settle there
*Kara appears to have recently acquired a pyramid-like tattoo on her left shoulder blade, and this wasn't visible in previous episodes (in which she was shown wearing an unexplained bandage on her shoulder blade instead). In real life the bandage and later the tattoo were used to cover one of Sackhoff's real-life tattoos of a crucifix, which would have been an anachronism in ''Galactica'' setting.
*Kara appears to have recently acquired a pyramid-like tattoo on her left shoulder blade, and this wasn't visible in previous episodes (in which she was shown wearing an unexplained bandage on her shoulder blade instead). In real life the bandage and later the tattoo were used to cover one of Sackhoff's real-life tattoos of a crucifix, which would have been an anachronism in the ''Galactica'' setting.
*Helo is seen in attendance of the groundbreaking ceremony. Roslin in "A Measure of Salvation" tells him she doesn't think he ever set foot on the planet. However, she may not have seen him as it doesn't appear she attended Baltar's ceremony, though she talked to Adama beforehand and attended the party after.


== Analysis ==
== Analysis ==
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*After Thrace wins against Hot Dog, she takes Tigh's hip flask (still with her boxing gloves on) and drinks from it. Another sign of their improved relationship.
*After Thrace wins against Hot Dog, she takes Tigh's hip flask (still with her boxing gloves on) and drinks from it. Another sign of their improved relationship.
*Ships are seen flying in heavy power generation equipment of some kind, suggesting that this and many other colonization resources that were too large to retrieve during the [[Second Exodus]] were later abandoned on New Caprica, foretelling an eventual supply shortage.
*Ships are seen flying in heavy power generation equipment of some kind, suggesting that this and many other colonization resources that were too large to retrieve during the [[Second Exodus]] were later abandoned on New Caprica, foretelling an eventual supply shortage.
*Helo's quip about Apollo "fighting like he has it in for me" may have a basis in fact. It was Apollo's plan that Helo's actions derailed {{TRS|A Measure of Salvation}}, and some resentment over that would be natural.
*Helo's quip about Apollo "fighting like he has it in for me" may have a basis in fact. It was Apollo's plan that Helo's actions derailed ([[A Measure of Salvation]]), and some resentment over that would be natural.
*Kara Thrace does not feel obligated to follow rules of engagement when she starts to lose. During her fight with Lee Adama, once it becomes obvious that she stands a good chance of losing she quickly begins using arm locks and kicks to gain an advantage. Once knocked to the ground, she sweeps Adama's legs out from under him. Adama responds by using a grappling hold on Thrace, placing her into a headlock. This is reminiscent of Starbuck's expressed attitude in "[[Scar]]" that war is not bound by ideas of honor or fair play.
*Kara Thrace does not feel obligated to follow rules of engagement when she starts to lose. During her fight with Lee Adama, once it becomes obvious that she stands a good chance of losing she quickly begins using arm locks and kicks to gain an advantage. Once knocked to the ground, she sweeps Adama's legs out from under him. Adama responds by using a grappling hold on Thrace, placing her into a headlock. This is reminiscent of Starbuck's expressed attitude in "[[Scar]]" that war is not bound by ideas of honor or fair play.
**It should be clarified that Thrace and Adama's fight takes place after the boxing tournament is officially closed. No referee is in the ring, and no bells are rung to signify rounds, making their bout something of an unregulated fight in any case.
**It should be clarified that Thrace and Adama's fight takes place after the boxing tournament is officially closed. No referee is in the ring, and no bells are rung to signify rounds, making their bout something of an unregulated fight in any case.
*The population count has risen by one since "[[Hero]]".  This is almost certainly not [[Daniel Novacek]], since his arrival in the teaser act of the previous episode is accounted for in the population count in that episode; similarly, the nearly 1,700 member crew of ''{{RDM|Pegasus}}'' are instantly added once they are discovered.  It is possible that the on-screen figures are more realistic this season, incorporating births and deaths that would naturally continue to happen anywhere but would not be depicted on-screen.
*The population count has risen by one since "[[Hero]]".  This is almost certainly not [[Daniel Novacek]], since his arrival in the teaser act of the previous episode is accounted for in the population count in that episode; similarly, the nearly 1,700 member crew of ''[[Pegasus]]'' are instantly added once they are discovered.  It is possible that the on-screen figures are more realistic this season, incorporating births and deaths that would naturally continue to happen anywhere but would not be depicted on-screen.


== Questions ==
== Questions ==
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* ''[[Bodie Olmos]] discusses his most memorable moment on the series to date:''
* ''[[Bodie Olmos]] discusses his most memorable moment on the series to date:''
: '''Olmos:''' My most memorable, was probably, "Unfinished Business". The reason I liked this one so much was because, one I got to work with [[Robert Young]], who I have admired and love to watch him work, with actors. Second, this show a lot of us were on set that episode and it is just fun when we are all there. Many times, we are all kind of separated and don't really work together on the same day even. So it was just nice being with every one, and also I have never done a boxing sequence before and is something I always thought would be interesting to see how they are done. Not to mention the fact that I get knocked out by {{callsign|Starbuck}}, that was pretty fun!!<ref name="TSW">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thescifiworld.net/interviews/bodie_olmos_01.htm|title=The SciFi World: Bodie Olmos interview|date=20 January 2007|accessdate=18 February 2007|last=Craddock|first=Lisa|format=|language=}}</ref>
: '''Olmos:''' My most memorable, was probably, "Unfinished Business". The reason I liked this one so much was because, one I got to work with [[Robert Young]], who I have admired and love to watch him work, with actors. Second, this show a lot of us were on set that episode and it is just fun when we are all there. Many times, we are all kind of separated and don't really work together on the same day even. So it was just nice being with every one, and also I have never done a boxing sequence before and is something I always thought would be interesting to see how they are done. Not to mention the fact that I get knocked out by [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]], that was pretty fun!!<ref name="TSW">{{cite_web|url=http://www.thescifiworld.net/interviews/bodie_olmos_01.htm|title=The SciFi World: Bodie Olmos interview|date=20 January 2007|accessdate=18 February 2007|last=Craddock|first=Lisa|format=|language=}}</ref>


* ''Bodie Olmos reflects on his initial reaction to the scene where he is K.O.'ed by Starbuck:''
* ''Bodie Olmos reflects on his initial reaction to the scene where he is K.O.'ed by Starbuck:''
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* [[Michael Hogan]] as [[Saul Tigh]]
* [[Michael Hogan]] as [[Saul Tigh]]
* [[Aaron Douglas]] as Chief [[Galen Tyrol]]
* [[Aaron Douglas]] as Chief [[Galen Tyrol]]
* [[Tahmoh Penikett]] as Captain {{callsign|Karl Agathon}}
* [[Tahmoh Penikett]] as Captain [[Karl Agathon]]
* [[Nicki Clyne]] as [[Cally Tyrol]]
* [[Nicki Clyne]] as [[Cally Tyrol]]
* [[Alessandro Juliani]] as [[Felix Gaeta]]
* [[Alessandro Juliani]] as [[Felix Gaeta]]
* [[Kandyse McClure]] as [[Anastasia Dualla]]
* [[Kandyse McClure]] as [[Anastasia Dualla]]
* [[Michael Trucco]] as [[Samuel Anders]]
* [[Michael Trucco]] as [[Samuel Anders]]
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]] (flashbacks only)
* [[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
* [[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Doctor [[Cottle]]
* [[Donnelly Rhodes]] as Doctor [[Cottle]]
* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lt. [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
* [[Leah Cairns]] as Lt. [[Margaret Edmondson|Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson]]
* [[Luciana Carro]] as Capt. [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]]
* [[Luciana Carro]] as Capt. [[Louanne Katraine|Louanne "Kat" Katraine]]
* [[Bodie Olmos]] as Lt. [[Brendan Costanza|Brendan "Hotdog" Costanza]]
* [[Bodie Olmos]] as Lt. [[Brendan Costanza|Brendan "Hotdog" Costanza]]
* [[Christian Tessier]] as [[Tucker Clellan|Tucker "Duck" Clellan]] (flashbacks only)
* [[Christian Tessier]] as [[Tucker Clellan|Tucker "Duck" Clellan]]
* [[Don Thompson]] as [[Anthony Figurski]]
* [[Don Thompson]] as [[Anthony Figurski]]
* [[Dominic Zamprogna]] as [[James Lyman|James "Jammer" Lyman]] (flashbacks only)
* [[Dominic Zamprogna]] as [[James Lyman|James "Jammer" Lyman]]
* [[Paul Lazenby]] as [[Pegasus Guard 2|Omar Fischer's Opponent]] (uncredited)
* [[Aleks Paunovic]] as Sgt. [[Omar Fischer]] (uncredited)


== References ==
== References ==
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