Dirty Hands

"Dirty Hands" An episode of the Re-imagined Series
Episode No.	Season 3, Episode 16
Writer(s)	Anne Cofell Saunders Jane Espenson
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Director	Wayne Rose
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US airdate	2007-02-25
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Population	41,400 survivors
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Summary

Questions

• Will Baltar's book help his image among the working class of the Fleet in his upcoming trial?
• Is it possible that Tom Zarek somehow assisted Baltar in the writing and distribution of his book?
• Has the Fleet's tylium reserve been re-stocked at all since "The Hand of God"?
• Has the respect and admiration for Admiral Adama been decreasing ever since his speech in Unfinished Business?
• Has these class differentiations amongst the colonies been problematic before the destruction of the 12 Colonies?
• Was Baltar telling the truth that he was born on Aerelon or was it part of his scheme to sow dissension and create sympathy amongst the fleet?
• Is there a difference between the tylium that was seen being pumped into Racetrack's raptor and the refined tylium that was shown being stockpiled within the refinery ship?
• Besides occupations that are related to the "working class" and other professions such as news reporters, what other occupations exist within the fleet besides those positions found on Colonial One and Galatica?
• Why wasn't Tigh mentioned along with Dulla as another member of the "working class" that rose to be part of the fleet leadership as he was born on Aerelon?
• What accent was Baltar then allegedly imitating after he displayed his Aerelon accent? If it was Caprican, then why do the Adamas not have the same accent?

Analysis

• Not having any real options for defending his actions during the Cylon occupation of New Caprica, Baltar has opted to use class warfare as a distraction from the real issues and to drum up support as a victim of "the aristocracy". His booklet appears to inspired by classic Marxist/Lenninist rhetoric. Historically, such approaches to political change and power are most effective when conditions are unacceptable and dangerous for large numbers of workers.

Notes

• A number of main characters were not present at all during this episode: Lee Adama, Sharon Agathon, Karl Agathon, Saul Tigh, Felix Gaeta, and Anastasia Dualla.

• According to Bradley Thompson, this episode was originally a different story titled "Our Enemies, Ourselves". When developing "The Woman King", it was felt that both episodes dealt with the same themes. As a result, "Dirty Hands" was created instead.

• The 79th Academy Awards were shown during the episode. The ratings should be taken lightly.

Official Statements

Jane Espenson, in an interview with tvsquad.com, made the following remark: "The episode, co-written with Anne Cofell Saunders, is called 'Dirty Hands,' and as you might guess, it's a look at the people who do the dirty work in the fleet. Knuckle-dragging fun!"

Guest Stars

• David Patrick Green as Xeno Fenner