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Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II

2006-02-26T16:19:22Z

Helo: /* Summary */

{{spoiler}}
{{Episode Data|
Image = [[Image:Burdens2.jpg|300px]]
| Title= Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II
| Series= [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|The Re-imagined Series]]
| Season= [[Season 2 (2005-06)|2]]
| Episode= 20
| Guests= [[Richard Hatch]] ([[Tom Zarek]]) [[Kate Vernon]] ([[Ellen Tigh]]) [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] ([[Brother Cavell]])
| Writer=
| Story=
| Director=
| Production=
| Rating=
| US Airdate=Not available
| UK Airdate=
| DVD=
| Population=
| Prev= [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]
| Next= TBA
}}

== Overview ==

== Summary ==
Part two of a two-part season finale. The previous episode saw copies of [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] and [[Number Six|Six]] appearing to the fleet with a dubious peace proposal which had ominous strings attached. In order to derail any chance of the questionable peace accord going through, President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] has put the matter to a referendum vote and called on long-time rival/ally [[Tom Zarek]] for political support. This episode will no doubt feature the resolution of the issues presented in part one and may well end in yet another infamous ''Galactica'' cliff-hanger. ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096684/ Quantum Leap]'''s [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] is rumored to appear as [[Brother Cavil]], a [[Humano-Cylon]] priest. Source: [http://www.patriotresource.com/bg/insights/spoilers.html The Patriot Resource]

The season finale, "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II", will be a '''90 minute special''' according to a release from Scifi Channel (which was previously attempted for "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]", but dropped). The Scifi release goes on to describe the episode:
:"With the '''presidential campaigning in full swing''', the election's outcome hinges upon a core debate -- whether or not to abandon the search for Earth when the Galactica crew discovers a '''habitable planet'''. When the election begins to swing in favor of Baltar (James Callis) -- a man whom Roslin is convinced is a Cylon collaborator -- the incumbent president must decide whether or not to take drastic measures for the greater good.
:Things become even further complicated when the Cylons, led by Caprica Six (Tricia Helfer) and Sharon (Grace Park), find the planet and offer humanity a '''stunning proposal of peace'''." [http://gateworld.net/galactica/news/2006/02/seasontwofinaleexpandedto9.shtml Gateworld]

== Questions ==

== Analysis ==

== Notes ==

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Official Statements ==

== Statistics ==

=== Guest Stars ===
*[[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] as [[Brother Cavill]]

=== Writing & Direction ===


=== Production Notes ===

*Series 2 (2005 / 2006)
*Production Number: 2.20
*Airdate Order: 20 (of 20)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: Date
*DVD Release (UK): Date
*DVD Release (US): Date
*[[Wikipedia:Nielsen Rating|Nielsen Rating]]: X.X million households, XXX share

{{Episode List}}

[[Category: A to Z]]
[[Category: RDM]]

Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I

2006-02-26T16:18:20Z

Helo: /* Summary */

{{spoiler}}
{{Episode Data|
Image = [[Image:Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I.jpg|300px]]
| Title= Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
| Series= [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|The Re-imagined Series]]
| Season= [[Season 2 (2005-06)|2]]
| Episode= 19
| Guests= [[Richard Hatch]] ([[Tom Zarek]]) [[Kate Vernon]] ([[Ellen Tigh]]) [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] ([[Brother Cavil]]) [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874001/ Michael Trucco] as ([[Samuel Anders]])
| Writer=
| Story=
| Director=
| Production=
| Rating=
| US Airdate=Not available
| UK Airdate=
| DVD=
| Population=
| Prev= [[Downloaded]]
| Next= [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]
}}

== Overview ==

== Summary ==
Part one of a two-part season finale. Copies of [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] and [[Number Six|Six]] appear within the fleet with a proposal to President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] and Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]]; peace. Unfortunately, there is more to their offer than what's on the surface. The terms of this new Cylon armistice demand that the human survivors of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|the Twelve Colonies]] renounce their [[Lords of Kobol|false gods]] and accept the "one true" faith which the Cylons adhere to. They are to let Cylon missionaries enter the fleet and begin preaching the Cylon faith to humanity, and most shockingly of all, a quota of humans is to be offered up annually to assist in the production of Human-Cylon hybrid children. In spite of the potentially horrific terms, the civilian population of the fleet seems to support the Cylon peace plan, but Roslin and Adama do not. Roslin is determed to strike down the peace accord and calls a referendum vote on the matter. Once again she finds herself reaching out to off-again/on-again rival [[Tom Zarek]] for political support. ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096684/ Quantum Leap]'''s [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] is rumored to appear in the role of [[Brother Cavil]], a [[Humano-Cylon]] priest. Source: [http://www.patriotresource.com/bg/insights/spoilers.html The Patriot Resource]

*According to RDM's blog on February 1, 2006, the Presidential election ([[Bastille Day]]) is coming closer. Baltar will run for president against Roslin ([[The Captain's Hand]]).

== Questions ==

== Analysis ==
*Something to keep in mind is that during the [[Mini-series]], "after Picon was nuked, the president offered a complete unconditional surrender; the Cylon's didn't even respond". What if the Cylons finally accept the surrender which the Colonial government actually already offered? However, this was done by [[Adar (RDM)|President Adar]], before Roslin was sworn in as president; will she consider this previous offer binding to her new administration? Will other characters point out President Adar's already surrendering as an reason to agree to the Cylons terms now?
*Probably obvious, but are the copies of Boomer and Six Caprica-Six and Sharon, the two from the prior episode?

== Notes ==
* Ron Moore's podcast for episode 13, [[Epiphanies]], states that the Nuke given to Gina will come back in this episode, to the benefit of the Cylons.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Official Statements ==

*''In an interview in issue #197 of TV Zone, James Callis (Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]]) said:'' "the arrival of the Pegasus has helped galvanize our characters into who they are and who they’re trying to be. These later episodes [in Season 2] also further drive home the fact that the Galactica’s crew could be exterminated by its own kind, meaning that Humans are potentially far more terrifying an enemy than perhaps the Cylons."

== Guest Stars ==

*[[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]]
*[[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874001/ Michael Trucco] as [[Samuel Anders]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] as [[Brother Cavil]]

{{Episode List}}

[[Category: A to Z]]
[[Category: RDM]]

Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II

2006-02-26T16:15:01Z

Helo: /* Guest Stars */

{{spoiler}}
{{Episode Data|
Image = [[Image:Burdens2.jpg|300px]]
| Title= Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II
| Series= [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|The Re-imagined Series]]
| Season= [[Season 2 (2005-06)|2]]
| Episode= 20
| Guests= [[Richard Hatch]] ([[Tom Zarek]]) [[Kate Vernon]] ([[Ellen Tigh]]) [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] ([[Brother Cavell]])
| Writer=
| Story=
| Director=
| Production=
| Rating=
| US Airdate=Not available
| UK Airdate=
| DVD=
| Population=
| Prev= [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I]]
| Next= TBA
}}

== Overview ==

== Summary ==
Part two of a two-part season finale. The previous episode saw copies of [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] and [[Number Six|Six]] appearing to the fleet with a dubious peace proposal which had ominous strings attached. In order to derail any chance of the questionable peace accord going through, President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] has put the matter to a referendum vote and called on long-time rival/ally [[Tom Zarek]] for political support. This episode will no doubt feature the resolution of the issues presented in part one and may well end in yet another infamous ''Galactica'' cliff-hanger. ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096684/ Quantum Leap]'''s [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] is rumored to appear as Brother Cavill, a [[Humano-Cylon]] priest. Source: [http://www.patriotresource.com/bg/insights/spoilers.html The Patriot Resource]

The season finale, "Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II", will be a '''90 minute special''' according to a release from Scifi Channel (which was previously attempted for "[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]", but dropped). The Scifi release goes on to describe the episode:
:"With the '''presidential campaigning in full swing''', the election's outcome hinges upon a core debate -- whether or not to abandon the search for Earth when the Galactica crew discovers a '''habitable planet'''. When the election begins to swing in favor of Baltar (James Callis) -- a man whom Roslin is convinced is a Cylon collaborator -- the incumbent president must decide whether or not to take drastic measures for the greater good.
:Things become even further complicated when the Cylons, led by Caprica Six (Tricia Helfer) and Sharon (Grace Park), find the planet and offer humanity a '''stunning proposal of peace'''." [http://gateworld.net/galactica/news/2006/02/seasontwofinaleexpandedto9.shtml Gateworld]

== Questions ==

== Analysis ==

== Notes ==

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Official Statements ==

== Statistics ==

=== Guest Stars ===
*[[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] as [[Brother Cavill]]

=== Writing & Direction ===


=== Production Notes ===

*Series 2 (2005 / 2006)
*Production Number: 2.20
*Airdate Order: 20 (of 20)

=== First Run Air Dates & Releases ===

*UK Airdate: Date
*US Airdate: Date
*DVD Release (UK): Date
*DVD Release (US): Date
*[[Wikipedia:Nielsen Rating|Nielsen Rating]]: X.X million households, XXX share

{{Episode List}}

[[Category: A to Z]]
[[Category: RDM]]

Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I

2006-02-26T16:03:59Z

Helo: /* Summary */

{{spoiler}}
{{Episode Data|
Image = [[Image:Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I.jpg|300px]]
| Title= Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I
| Series= [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|The Re-imagined Series]]
| Season= [[Season 2 (2005-06)|2]]
| Episode= 19
| Guests= [[Richard Hatch]] ([[Tom Zarek]]) [[Kate Vernon]] ([[Ellen Tigh]]) [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] ([[Brother Cavil]]) [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874001/ Michael Trucco] as ([[Samuel Anders]])
| Writer=
| Story=
| Director=
| Production=
| Rating=
| US Airdate=Not available
| UK Airdate=
| DVD=
| Population=
| Prev= [[Downloaded]]
| Next= [[Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II]]
}}

== Overview ==

== Summary ==
Part one of a two-part season finale. Copies of [[Sharon Valerii|Boomer]] and [[Number Six|Six]] appear within the fleet with a proposal to President [[Laura Roslin|Roslin]] and Admiral [[William Adama|Adama]]; peace. Unfortunately, there is more to their offer than what's on the surface. The terms of this new Cylon armistice demand that the human survivors of [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|the Twelve Colonies]] renounce their [[Lords of Kobol|false gods]] and accept the "one true" faith which the Cylons adhere to. They are to let Cylon missionaries enter the fleet and begin preaching the Cylon faith to humanity, and most shockingly of all, a quota of humans is to be offered up annually to assist in the production of Human-Cylon hybrid children. In spite of the potentially horrific terms, the civilian population of the fleet seems to support the Cylon peace plan, but Roslin and Adama do not. Roslin is determed to strike down the peace accord and calls a referendum vote on the matter. Once again she finds herself reaching out to off-again/on-again rival [[Tom Zarek]] for political support. ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096684/ Quantum Leap]'''s [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] is rumored to appear in the role of [[Brother Cavill]], a [[Humano-Cylon]] priest. Source: [http://www.patriotresource.com/bg/insights/spoilers.html The Patriot Resource]

*According to RDM's blog on February 1, 2006, the Presidential election ([[Bastille Day]]) is coming closer. Baltar will run for president against Roslin ([[The Captain's Hand]]).

== Questions ==

== Analysis ==
*Something to keep in mind is that during the [[Mini-series]], "after Picon was nuked, the president offered a complete unconditional surrender; the Cylon's didn't even respond". What if the Cylons finally accept the surrender which the Colonial government actually already offered? However, this was done by [[Adar (RDM)|President Adar]], before Roslin was sworn in as president; will she consider this previous offer binding to her new administration? Will other characters point out President Adar's already surrendering as an reason to agree to the Cylons terms now?
*Probably obvious, but are the copies of Boomer and Six Caprica-Six and Sharon, the two from the prior episode?

== Notes ==
* Ron Moore's podcast for episode 13, [[Epiphanies]], states that the Nuke given to Gina will come back in this episode, to the benefit of the Cylons.

== Noteworthy Dialogue ==

== Official Statements ==

*''In an interview in issue #197 of TV Zone, James Callis (Dr. [[Gaius Baltar]]) said:'' "the arrival of the Pegasus has helped galvanize our characters into who they are and who they’re trying to be. These later episodes [in Season 2] also further drive home the fact that the Galactica’s crew could be exterminated by its own kind, meaning that Humans are potentially far more terrifying an enemy than perhaps the Cylons."

== Guest Stars ==

*[[Richard Hatch]] as [[Tom Zarek]]
*[[Kate Vernon]] as [[Ellen Tigh]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874001/ Michael Trucco] as [[Samuel Anders]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001777/ Dean Stockwell] as [[Brother Cavil]]

{{Episode List}}

[[Category: A to Z]]
[[Category: RDM]]

Number One

2006-02-26T16:02:18Z

Helo:

Brother Cavil is a [[Humano-Cylon]] priest portrayed by [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096684/ Quantum Leap]'s Dean Stockwell. Source:[http://www.patriotresource.com/bg/insights/spoilers.html The Patriot Resource].