The Ties That Bind
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| "The Ties That Bind" An episode of the Re-imagined Series | |||
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| Episode No. | Season 4, Episode 3 | ||
| Writer(s) | Michael Taylor | ||
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| Director | Michael Nankin | ||
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| Production No. | 405 | ||
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| US airdate |  18 April 2008
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| CAN airdate |  {{{CAN airdate}}}
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| Population | 39,676 survivors ( )
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| Six of One | The Ties That Bind | Escape Velocity | |
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Overview
- Kara Thrace pilots a freighter in her search for Earth, while Galactica's crew members deal with political and marital issues. On the Cylon side, the Significant Seven's solidarity is challenged.
Summary
On Galactica
On the Demetrius
On the basestars
Notes
- This episode sees no net loss of life in the The Fleet, with the exception of Cally Tyrol's death later in this episode, reducing the overall survivor count to 39,675.
- The number and alphabetical designation of the weapons locker, 1701D, is a Star Trek: The Next Generation reference. 1701-D is the registry number for the USS Enterprise from that series, which Michael Taylor and Ronald D. Moore formerly worked on.
- Like "He That Believeth In Me" and "Valley of Darkness", this episode's title is derived from Christian traditions; Blessed Be the Tie that Binds is a Protestant hymn celebrating the unity that comes from love.
- According to Michael Taylor, in this episode "we say goodbye to another longtime character, though who that is and the manner of his or her departure should come as a surprise."[1]
- The script was being written while "Razor" was still in pre-production.[1]
Analysis
Questions
Official Statements
Noteworthy Dialogue
Guest Stars
- Michael Hogan as Colonel Saul Tigh
- Aaron Douglas as CPO Galen Tyrol
- Tahmoh Penikett as Captain Karl "Helo" Agathon
- Michael Trucco as Ensign Samuel Anders
- Nicki Clyne as Cally Henderson Tyrol
- Alessandro Juliani as Lieutenant Felix Gaeta
- Richard Hatch as Tom Zarek
- Donnelly Rhodes as Doctor Cottle
- Matthew Bennett as Number Five
- Rekha Sharma as Tory Foster
- Dean Stockwell as Number One
- Jen Halley as Ensign Diana "Hardball" Seelix
- Christina Schild as Playa Palacios
- Biski Gugushe as Sekou Hamilton
- Ryan McDonell as Lieutenant Eammon "Gonzo" Pike