Portal:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)/Episode Guide - Season 2 Guide

Each episode of Battlestar Galactica is 42-48 minutes running length, with the exception of the season finale which is extended to 90 minutes. Further, an extended cut of "Pegasus" was made available on home video releases. The dates shown are their first-run U.S. airdates.

Episode #	Title	Airdate	Screenshot
01	Scattered (Talk)	July 15, 2005	Gallery
Summary Chaos is rampant as paramedics try to save Commander Adama's life after he is shot, and the Galactica is separated from the fleet. Quote "Bitch took my ride..."—Lt. Kara Thrace
02	Valley of Darkness (Talk)	July 22, 2005	Gallery
Summary After rediscovering The Fleet, Cylon Centurions board Galactica and wreak havoc, and Lee Adama and a rag-tag group of pilots and marines attempt to thwart the Cylon's methodical plans. Quote "Your girlfriend’s from a lovely family, good people."—Lt. Kara Thrace
03	Fragged (Talk)	July 29, 2005	Gallery
Summary Colonel Tigh must deal with the Quorum of Twelve and the press over Roslin's removal from the presidency, while Cylon Centurions are preparing to hinder any rescue attempt on Kobol by setting up an anti-aircraft battery. Quote "Get these people off my ship."—Col. Tigh
04	Resistance (Talk)	August 5, 2005	Gallery
Summary Riots break out in The Fleet over Tigh's declaration of martial law, and a group of Galactica crewmembers led by Lee Adama smuggle Laura Roslin out of the brig and into Tom Zarek's hands. Meanwhile, Kara Thrace and Karl Agathon fall in with a group of humans who have survived on Caprica and started a resistance movement. Quote "Well, Mr. Zarek, it would seem that the enemy of my enemy is my friend."—President Laura Roslin
05	The Farm (Talk)	August 12, 2005	Gallery
Summary Kara Thrace is shot and wakes up in a remote hospital facility on Caprica, and learns that her friendly doctor has his own plans for her future. Quote "There are many copies. You'll see her again."—Commander William Adama
06	Home, Part I (Talk)	August 19, 2005	Gallery
Summary The refugee fleet splits into two factions: one led by Roslin and Zarek, the other by William Adama. However, Apollo is less than enthusiastic to be working with Zarek. Quote "You've missed a few catastrophes while you were away."—Cpt. Lee Adama
07	Home, Part II (Talk)	August 26, 2005	Gallery
Summary Adama leads a mission to Kobol to find President Roslin and her team of tomb-hunters, reconcile with his son, and reunite the divided fleet. Quote Cmdr. Adama: I thought we were already in the Tomb. Lt. Thrace: I think that was just the lobby.
08	Final Cut (Talk)	September 9, 2005	Gallery
Summary In an effort to stem the Fleet's growing resentment toward the military, Commander Adama and President Roslin allow an outspoken anti-military journalist complete access to Galactica and its crew. Quote D'anna Biers: You seem to think that your pilots deserve special consideration. Lee Adama: Actually, I do. Like everyone else, my pilots have lost their families, their friends, everyone they ever cared about; but on top of that they're asked to put their lives on the line every single day, for a fleet that seems more interested in what they do wrong than in what they do right. They're not asking for your pity, but they damn well deserve your respect.
09	Flight of the Phoenix (Talk)	September 16, 2005	Gallery
Summary Chief Tyrol throws himself into the task of constructing a new Viper from scratch, despite the Galactica crew's misgivings and apprehension. Helo must deal with the repercussions of his relationship with Sharon Valerii on Caprica. A Cylon computer virus begins to manifest itself in Galactica's computers, putting the ship and the crew in danger. Quote "Oh, you're much too modest. After what we've been through, it would be very easy to give up, to lose hope. But not here. Not today. This is more than a ship, Chief. This is an act of faith. It is proof that despite all we've lost, we keep trying. And we will get through this, all of us, together. I promise."—President Laura Roslin
10	Pegasus (Talk)	September 23, 2005	Gallery
Summary The Fleet discovers that the Battlestar Pegasus survived the destruction of the Colonies, only to have Admiral Cain take command of Galactica and enforce her own draconian military doctrine on the Fleet. Quote William Adama: Call it whatever you like. I'm getting my men. Helena Cain: You are making such a mistake. William Adama: I'm getting my men.
11	Resurrection Ship, Part I (Talk)	January 6, 2006	Gallery
Summary A potential battle between Galactica and Pegasus is only averted by Lt. Thrace's return from her recon mission with important tactical information on the unknown Cylon ship. Quote "I don't want things to get better. I want to die."—Gina
12	Resurrection Ship, Part II (Talk)	January 13, 2006	Gallery
Summary Galactica and Pegasus engage in an all-out battle to destroy the Cylon “Resurrection” ship. Quote "It's what you said at the ceremony before the attack, when Galactica was being decommissioned. You gave a speech, it sounded like it wasn't the one you prepared. You said that humanity was a flawed creation, and that people still kill one another for petty jealousy and greed. You said that humanity never asked itself why it deserved to survive. Maybe you don't. "—Sharon Valerii
13	Epiphanies (Talk)	January 20, 2006	Gallery
Summary Admiral William Adama questions whether or not Sharon Valerii's pregnancy should be aborted. Meanwhile Roslin's health declines rapidly as a pro-Cylon peace group attempts to sow violence and discontent within the Fleet. Quote "One of the most interesting things about being President is that you don't have to explain yourself. To anyone."—President Richard Adar
14	Black Market (Talk)	January 27, 2006	Gallery
Summary Captain Lee Adama, battling haunting demons of his own from a spurned love lost on Caprica, investigates the murder of new Pegasus commander Jack Fisk, and uncovers a black market that strains the resources of the Fleet. Quote "You're not gonna shoot."—Phelan
15	Scar (Talk)	February 3, 2006	Gallery
Summary An ace Cylon Raider, nicknamed "Scar" by the Viper pilots, has been causing problems for the Fleet. Starbuck and Kat compete to hunt it down while Starbuck pines for "a dead guy". Quote Lee Adama: You know what gets me? I know that in two weeks, I won't remember his face. I can't remember any of their faces after they're killed. No matter how hard I try, they just fade. Kara Thrace: I don't even remember their names.
16	Sacrifice (Talk)	February 10, 2006	Gallery
Summary Cloud 9's lounge is under attack by terrorists who are convinced that Sharon Valerii is playing the military. The leader of this quartet, Sesha Abinell, demands that the invaluable Valerii be brought to her—otherwise Ellen Tigh, Anastasia Dualla, Lee Adama, Billy Keikeya and others will be executed. Quote "I think there's part of you that looks into that thing's eyes and still sees that young girl that reported aboard two years ago as a rook pilot. Well, it's not. It never was. Bill, it's a machine."—Col. Tigh
17	The Captain's Hand (Talk)	February 17, 2006	Gallery
Summary When two Raptors go missing after a training mission, new Pegasus commander Barry Garner challenges Admiral Adama's orders by sending his battlestar directly into the rescue zone — and a trap. Quote "In your opinion, off the record, what was Garner's flaw?"—Admiral William Adama
18	Downloaded (Talk)	February 24, 2006	Gallery
Summary Cylon society is revealed when a Cylon's consciousness is downloaded into a new body following her death. The conquerors of occupied Caprica hail two "heroes of the Cylon," who both resist their new celebrity status. Quote "Humans don't respect life the way we do."—Number Three
19	Lay Down Your Burdens, Part I (Talk)	March 3, 2006	Gallery
Summary As the presidential election looms just weeks away, the accidental discovery of a habitable planet sparks debate in the Fleet: Colonize? Or keep seeking Earth? Meanwhile, Starbuck leads a rescue mission of Raptors back to Caprica to save Anders and his resistance. Quote Brother Cavil: Do you know how useless prayer is? Chanting, and singing, and mucking about with old half-remembered lines of bad poetry? And you know what it gets you? Exactly nothing. Chief Tyrol: Are you sure you're a priest?
20	Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II (Talk)	March 10, 2006	Gallery
Summary Everything turns on its head as the survivors vote for a new president—and vote for their fate. Quote "Judgment day."—Number Six

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