Portal:Battlestar Galactica (RDM)/Episode Guide - Season 1 Guide

Each Episode of Battlestar Galactica is 45-48 mintues running length. New ones show on Friday's at 10pm EST on the SciFi Newtork (USA). Dates shown are their orginal U.S. airdates and not when they will be reshown.

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Mini-Series

Episode #	Title	Airdate	Screenshot
00	Battlestar Galactica (Talk)	December 8, 9 2003
Summary After 40 years of peace with Humanity's bastard children, the Cylons, Humanity finds itself victim of a genocidal attack and the survivors are forced to flee from their Twelve Colonies in the Cyrannus system. Quote "The last time anyone saw the Cylons they looked like walking chrome toasters!" -- Dr. Gaius Baltar

Season 1: 2004-05

Episode #	Title	Airdate	Screenshot
01	33 (Talk)	January 14, 2005	File:33 countdown.jpg
Summary Continuing from the events of the Miniseries, Galactica and the Fleet must avoid their Cylon pursuers, which ambush them every 33 minutes after each successful Jump. Quote "Yes, we're tired. Yes, there is no relief. Yes, the Cylons keep coming after us time after time after time. And yes, we are still expected to do our jobs!" -- Col. Tigh
02	Water (Talk)	January 14, 2005
Summary Galactica loses over 60% of her water reserves due to sabotage, forcing the fleet into a crisis and Adama to seek a new supply. Quote "None." --
03	Bastille Day (Talk)	January 21, 2005
Summary Continuing from the events of "Water", Galactica and the Fleet face a chronic water shortage. Their only recourse: persuade 1,500 prisoners on the transport vessel Astral Queen to help them mine ice from a nearby moon. Quote "I make these demands not for me....but for you, the people. The survivors of the holocaust and the children of humanity's future. I am Tom Zarek, and this is the first day of a new era." -- Tom Zarek
04	Act of Contrition (Talk)	January 28, 2005
Summary When several Viper pilots are killed in a freak accident, Adama turns to Starbuck for help - but her involvement in the aftermath of the accident and in training new pilots causes the truth surrounding Zak Adama's death to finally surface. Quote "Ummm...Zak...failed...basic flight. He wasn't a bad pilot, he just had no feel for flying...and, um, when it came to his final check ride he...busted...three of the test manoeuvres, and I should have flunked him, but I didn't. The bottom line is your...son...didn't have the chops to fly a Viper...and it killed him." -- Lt. Kara Thrace
05	You Can't Go Home Again (Talk)	February 4, 2005
Summary Continuing from the events of "Act of Contrition", Commander Adama and Captain Lee Adama risk the security of the Fleet as they try to locate a downed Starbuck... Quote "Are you... alive?" -- Lt. Kara Thrace
Episode #	Title	Airdate	Screenshot
06	Litmus (Talk)	February 11, 2005
Summary When Aaron Doral turns up on Galactica and detonates a device made from the ship's own munitions, Adama orders a full investigation - and Galen Tyrol's relationship with Boomer becomes the focus of the investigation. Quote "What I can’t do is I can’t let someone who wears this uniform get up on the witness stand and lie under oath. And that’s what your man did. He either lied the first time or he lied the second time. And it doesn’t matter. He’s guilty, and he’ll pay the price. You? You’ll pay a different price. You’ll have to walk out on that hanger every day knowing that one of your men is in the brig because you couldn’t keep your fly zipped. You are the most experienced non-commissioned officer we have left. You keep my planes flying. I need my planes to fly." -- Commander William Adama
07	Six Degrees of Separation (Talk)	February 18, 2005
Summary A copy of the Cylon agent Number Six, in the form of a woman who calls herself "Shelly Godfrey," physically arrives on Galactica and accuses Gaius Baltar of treachery. Quote "And I don’t like being accused of participating in the genocide of the human race based solely on the word of a woman whom I have already indicated to you may well be a Cylon agent...I did not conspire with the Cylons. I’m an innocent man who is being convicted in the court of public opinion without trial." -- Dr. Gaius Baltar
08	Flesh and Bone (Talk)	February 25, 2005
Summary When a copy of Leoben Conoy is captured aboard a civilian ship, President Roslin orders he is to be interrogated, and Lieutenant Thrace is assigned the job. She finds herself facing the possibility that Conoy may have planted a bomb somewhere in the fleet. Quote "Each of us plays a role; each time a different role. Maybe the last time I was the interrogator and you were the prisoner. The players change, the story remains the same. And this time – this time – your role is to deliver my soul unto God. Do it for me. It’s your destiny. And mine. (PAUSE) And I told you I had a surprise for you. Are you ready? You are going to find Kobol, birthplace of us all. Kobol will lead you to Earth. This is my gift to you, Kara." -- Leoben Conoy
09	Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down (Talk)	March 11, 2005
Summary Colonel Tigh's world is turned upside down when his wife arrives on Galactica -- but is she all she professes? Quote "So Bill, now the question on everyone's mind -- and, I do mean everyone -- is "Where's Earth?" and "When are we going to get there?"" -- Ellen Tigh
10	The Hand of God (RDM) (Talk)	March 18, 2005
Summary With the Fleet short of fuel, Galactica launches a daring attack on a Cylon base. Quote "Sometimes, you gotta roll the hard six" -- Commander William Adama
11	Colonial Day (Talk)	March 18, 2005
Summary Colonial Day is due, and Laura Roslin is using the occasion to institute an interim Quorum of Twelve; then Tom Zarek, duly selected as the representative of Sagittaron, stands for the post of Vice President, a position Roslin is determined he will not hold. Quote "Love isn't about sex, Gaius." -- Number Six
12	Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I (Talk)	March 25, 2005
Summary Battlestar Galactica discovers Kobol, and a chain of events are set in motion that threatens to change everything. Quote "I don’t know, but I’m afraid I’m going to hurt someone. I feel like I ought to be stopped." -- Sharon Valeri
13	Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II (Talk)	April 1, 2005
Summary Starbuck has gone to Caprica. Adama insists Roslin must stand down as President. When she refuses, he is forced to deal with that situation while simultaneously adapting the plan to rid themselves of the Cylon baseship over Kobol Quote Commander William Adama: Congratulations to both of you. You carried out a very difficult and dangerous mission, and you did it...despite any...personal misgivings you may or may not have had...and for that I'm very proud. Thank you. Racetrack: Thank you, sir. Boomer: Thank you, sir. (pulls out a gun and shoots Adama in the chest)

Season 2: 2005-06

Episode #	Title	Airdate	Screenshot
01	Scattered (Talk)	July 15, 2005
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
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
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. Saul Tigh
04	Resistance (Talk)	August 5, 2005
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
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
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	File:Tomblobby.jpg
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
Summary An investigative journalist for the Fleet News Service makes a critical documentary on Colonel Tigh's conduct during a shooting incident reminiscent of the "Kent State Massacre" in 20th Century Earth history. 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 Pheonix (Talk)	September 16, 2005
Summary Galactica is besieged, first internally by Cylon computer viruses, then externally by a large imminent Cylon attack force. Faced with a Viper shortage, Tyrol tackles the difficult task of building them from scratch. Meanwhile, Helo is dealing with the repercussions of his relationship with Sharon Valerii, a known Cylon agent. 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
Summary Tensions run high when Pegasus, a battlestar more advanced than Galactica, is found -- only to have Admiral Helena Cain take command of The Fleet and enforce her demands on those under her new command. Quote "Welcome back to the Colonial Fleet." -- Admiral Helena Cain
11	Resurrection Ship, Part I (Talk)	January 6, 2006	File:Resurrection Ship pt2-Planning.jpg
Summary A military power struggle threatens to escalate into all-out war as the battlestars Galactica and Pegasus attempt to join forces to destroy a critical Cylon target: a “Resurrection” ship. Quote "I don't want things to get better. I want to die." -- Gina
12	Resurrection Ship, Part II (Talk)	January 13, 2006
Summary The battlestars 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
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
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
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
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." -- Saul Tigh
17	The Captain's Hand (Talk)	February 17, 2006
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
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
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 "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." -- Brother Cavil
20	Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II (Talk)	March 10, 2006
Summary Everything turns on its head as the survivors vote for a new president -- and vote for their fate. Quote "Judgement day." -- Number Six

Galactica 1980 definition: a unit of temperature; 2000 degrees chronic would be the skin temperature of the A-B Raider at maximum upon entering Earth's atmosphere ^{(1980: "The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I")}

Re-imagined Series definition: initial skills training; can refer to basic military indoctrination, and arms and ground training ^{(TRS: "Fragged")}; and basic flight training ^{(TRS: "Miniseries")}

Re-imagined Series definition: taking large risks; literally, rolling 2 threes with a pair of dice

Galactica 1980 definition: Dillon looks up this term after Gloria Alonzo asks if he has one ^{(1980: "Space Croppers")}

Re-imagined Series definition: in military parlance, directive to continue the attack; otherwise used to refer to journalists ^{(TRS: "Maelstrom")}

Re-imagined Series definition: "rookie," typically refers to those on their first tour of duty after initial training ^{(TRS: "Miniseries")}, q.v. nugget

Re-imagined Series definition: battlestar landing bay mechanism that arrests a landing Viper, Raptor or other small craft ^{(TRS: "Final Cut")}