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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


:''The Super Scouts travel to a camp for underprivileged children, and help out an aging baseball star, while [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] search for [[Xavier]], a crewman from ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' who has the ability to transport through time.''
:''The Super Scouts travel to a camp for underprivileged children, and help out an aging baseball star, while [[Troy (1980)|Troy]] and [[Dillon]] search for [[Xaviar]], a crewman from ''[[Galactica (TOS)|Galactica]]'' who has the ability to transport through time.''


==Summary==
==Summary==
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* A [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] that has been hidden behind an invisibility screen comes into view, and out climbs Lieutenant [[Nash (1980)|Nash]], a [[Colonial Warrior]].   
* A [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]] that has been hidden behind an invisibility screen comes into view, and out climbs Lieutenant [[Nash (1980)|Nash]], a [[Colonial Warrior]].   


* Nash explains he has been ordered by [[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]] to deliver the Viper to the two. Programmed into its computron are the coordinates of the last known sightings of Xavier.  
* Nash explains he has been ordered by [[Adama (1980)|Commander Adama]] to deliver the Viper to the two. Programmed into its computron are the coordinates of the last known sightings of Xaviar.  


* Nash offers to look after the children until Troy and Dillon return.
* Nash offers to look after the children until Troy and Dillon return.
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[[Image:Polecats.jpg|thumb|The Polecats]]
[[Image:Polecats.jpg|thumb|The Polecats]]
* The fellow that poses as Lieutenant Nash is in fact Xavier, who has changed his appearance using epidermal transformation.   
* The fellow that poses as Lieutenant Nash is in fact Xaviar, who has changed his appearance using epidermal transformation.   


* Hamilton is unaware of this and brings Nash (Xavier) along to the baseball game.  
* Hamilton is unaware of this and brings Nash (Xaviar) along to the baseball game.  


* She learns that if the Polecats (which is the name chosen for the Super Scouts team) lose the game, Billy Ayers will go bust, and lose the camp to developers.
* She learns that if the Polecats (which is the name chosen for the Super Scouts team) lose the game, Billy Ayers will go bust, and lose the camp to developers.
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* The Super Scouts hide their powers, and soon fall behind in the game.  
* The Super Scouts hide their powers, and soon fall behind in the game.  


* Meanwhile, under the bleachers, Xavier rings up Adama and demands amnesty, and the liberty to live wherever and whenever he chooses.  
* Meanwhile, under the bleachers, Xaviar rings up Adama and demands amnesty, and the liberty to live wherever and whenever he chooses.  


[[Image:Adamanash.jpg|thumb|right|Adama next to the real Nash]]
[[Image:Adamanash.jpg|thumb|right|Adama next to the real Nash]]


* Adama does not agree, so Xavier threatens to kill the kids. Hamilton tries to stop Xavier, but is unsuccessful.  
* Adama does not agree, so Xaviar threatens to kill the kids. Hamilton tries to stop Xaviar, but is unsuccessful.  


* [[Colonel Sydell]], in the meantime, has come to the game, looking for Troy and Dillon.   
* [[Colonel Sydell]], in the meantime, has come to the game, looking for Troy and Dillon.   


* Hamilton coaches the kids at half-time and changes her previous instructions, ordering them to use all their skills. Her hope is that the press will swarm all over the winning team, and that will protect the kids from both Xavier and Sydell.
* Hamilton coaches the kids at half-time and changes her previous instructions, ordering them to use all their skills. Her hope is that the press will swarm all over the winning team, and that will protect the kids from both Xaviar and Sydell.


* Troy and Dillon put on spacesuits and go outside the Viper to repair it. With repairs complete, they hurry back to Earth.
* Troy and Dillon put on spacesuits and go outside the Viper to repair it. With repairs complete, they hurry back to Earth.
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* The Polecats meanwhile have turned the tide in the baseball game. Using their super powers they brings the score to even, and then in the closing seconds win the game, saving Billy Ayers' baseball camp.
* The Polecats meanwhile have turned the tide in the baseball game. Using their super powers they brings the score to even, and then in the closing seconds win the game, saving Billy Ayers' baseball camp.


* Xavier grabs Hamilton and heads off to the gym.  
* Xaviar grabs Hamilton and heads off to the gym.  


* Sydell spies this and confronts Xavier, who pulls out a gun.   
* Sydell spies this and confronts Xaviar, who pulls out a gun.   


* Suddenly, Troy and Dillon arrive on the scene and Xavier runs off.  
* Suddenly, Troy and Dillon arrive on the scene and Xaviar runs off.  


* In a brief gun battle, Sydell is shot, and Troy and Dillon allow Xavier to escape while they make sure Sydell is alright.
* In a brief gun battle, Sydell is shot, and Troy and Dillon allow Xaviar to escape while they make sure Sydell is alright.


[[Image:Basketball.jpg|thumb|Starla and basketball]]
[[Image:Basketball.jpg|thumb|Starla and basketball]]
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== Guest Stars ==
== Guest Stars ==
*[[imdb:nm0107950|Jeremy Brett]] as [[Xavier]] (posing as Nash)
*[[imdb:nm0107950|Jeremy Brett]] as [[Xaviar]] (posing as Nash)
*[[imdb:nm0587863|Allan Miller]] as [[Colonel Sydell]]
*[[imdb:nm0587863|Allan Miller]] as [[Colonel Sydell]]
*[[imdb:nm0372579|Marla Heasley]] as [[Sydell's Secretary]]
*[[imdb:nm0372579|Marla Heasley]] as [[Sydell's Secretary]]

Revision as of 18:57, 11 August 2007

Spaceball
"Spaceball"
An episode of the Galactica 1980 series
Episode No. Season 1, Episode 6
Writer(s) Frank Lupo
Jeff Freilich
Glen A. Larson
Story by
Director Barry Crane
Assistant Director
Special guest(s) {{{guests}}}
Production No. 1.6
Nielsen Rating
US airdate USA 1980-03-30
CAN airdate CAN {{{CAN airdate}}}
UK airdate UK
DVD release
Population survivors
Additional Info
Episode Chronology
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[[IMDB:tt{{{imdb}}}|IMDb entry]]
Listing of props for this episode
Related Media
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Promotional Materials
Online Purchasing
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iTunes: [{{{itunes}}} USA]


Overview[edit]

The Super Scouts travel to a camp for underprivileged children, and help out an aging baseball star, while Troy and Dillon search for Xaviar, a crewman from Galactica who has the ability to transport through time.

Summary[edit]

  • Troy and Dillon arrive in a field on their turbo-cycles.
  • A Viper that has been hidden behind an invisibility screen comes into view, and out climbs Lieutenant Nash, a Colonial Warrior.
  • Nash explains he has been ordered by Commander Adama to deliver the Viper to the two. Programmed into its computron are the coordinates of the last known sightings of Xaviar.
  • Nash offers to look after the children until Troy and Dillon return.
  • At UBC broadcasting studios, Mr. Brooks is handing out assignments. Jamie Hamilton draws the task of covering a camp for underprivileged kids run by Billy Ayers, a former baseball star. Hamilton decides to take the Super Scouts there for a day out. Brooks assigns a cameraman named Hal to assist Hamilton.
  • The kids arrive at the studio, where they show off their skills by dismantling a television camera.
  • A cameraman panics when he sees expensive camera in pieces and runs off to find Hamilton, but when she returns to investigate, the kids have put it all back together again.
  • Meanwhile, Colonel Sydell of the Air Force is again working to try and catch Troy and Dillon.
  • Arriving at the baseball camp, Hamilton and the kids have a chat with Billy Ayers, who complains that the future of his Little League operation is looking bleak.
  • He manages a team scheduled for local playoffs, but all his players down with the flu. Hamilton offers up her own kids, but confesses that they don't know the game.
  • A baseball rolls toward Starla, and she picks it up to throw it back to its owners. Her throw goes clean over the horizon. Hamilton warns the kids once more to make sure to hide their skills.
  • Troy and Dillon are headed into space in the Viper that Nash left.
  • They punch in the coordinates they were given and the engines stop functioning.
  • They try to contact Galactica, but as they are explaining the situation they drift out of radio range.
  • Adama dispatches a patrol to find them.
  • Dillon decides to go to sleep, while Troy works on attempting to fix the ship. Then Dillon notices that their air is starting to run out.
The Polecats
  • The fellow that poses as Lieutenant Nash is in fact Xaviar, who has changed his appearance using epidermal transformation.
  • Hamilton is unaware of this and brings Nash (Xaviar) along to the baseball game.
  • She learns that if the Polecats (which is the name chosen for the Super Scouts team) lose the game, Billy Ayers will go bust, and lose the camp to developers.
  • The Super Scouts hide their powers, and soon fall behind in the game.
  • Meanwhile, under the bleachers, Xaviar rings up Adama and demands amnesty, and the liberty to live wherever and whenever he chooses.
Adama next to the real Nash
  • Adama does not agree, so Xaviar threatens to kill the kids. Hamilton tries to stop Xaviar, but is unsuccessful.
  • Colonel Sydell, in the meantime, has come to the game, looking for Troy and Dillon.
  • Hamilton coaches the kids at half-time and changes her previous instructions, ordering them to use all their skills. Her hope is that the press will swarm all over the winning team, and that will protect the kids from both Xaviar and Sydell.
  • Troy and Dillon put on spacesuits and go outside the Viper to repair it. With repairs complete, they hurry back to Earth.
  • The Polecats meanwhile have turned the tide in the baseball game. Using their super powers they brings the score to even, and then in the closing seconds win the game, saving Billy Ayers' baseball camp.
  • Xaviar grabs Hamilton and heads off to the gym.
  • Sydell spies this and confronts Xaviar, who pulls out a gun.
  • Suddenly, Troy and Dillon arrive on the scene and Xaviar runs off.
  • In a brief gun battle, Sydell is shot, and Troy and Dillon allow Xaviar to escape while they make sure Sydell is alright.
Starla and basketball
  • In the closing sequence, Hamilton decides maybe the kids shouldn't play baseball again.
  • While they are saying this, Starla picks up a basketball and sinks a 30 foot basket by throwing the ball behind her head.


Guest Stars[edit]