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When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
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Episode 1
With Adama out of action, Colonel Tigh takes his position as commander of the Galactica. Boomer is in jail, and the cat's out of the bag - she's a Cylon.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by David Weddle, Bradley ThompsonGuest stars Paul Campbell, Kate Vernon, Warren Christie, Nicholas Treeshin, Alonso Oyarzun, Kurt Evans, Sam Witwer, Chris Shields
Episode 2
Tigh has to work with Lee to defeat a Cylon boarding party that threatens to take over Galactica and destroy the fleet.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by David Weddle, Bradley ThompsonGuest stars Paul Campbell, Brad Loree, Alonso Oyarzun, Garvin Cross, Lori Stewart, Sam Witwer, Chris Shields, Nicki Clyne
Episode 3
Democracy is brought back to the fleet and soon with it come hardball politics and potentially deadly intrigue.
Directed by Sergio Mimica-GezzanWritten by Nicole Yorkin, Dawn PrestwichGuest stars Paul Campbell, Kate Vernon, Kurt Evans, Troy Everett, Sam Witwer, Chris Shields, Malcolm Stewart, Patricia Idlette
Episode 4
Tigh imposes martial law and threatens to split the fleet as Lee works to free President Roslin and organize democratic resistance.
Directed by Allan KroekerWritten by Toni GraphiaGuest stars Michael Trucco, Kate Vernon, Lorena Gale, Jeremy Guilbaut, Curtis Ricks, Chris Shields, Tamara Lashley, Nicki Clyne
Episode 5
Adama and Roslin fight for the hearts and minds of the fleet's population, as Starbuck finds herself trapped in a supposed resistance hospital.
Directed by Rod HardyWritten by Carla RobinsonGuest stars Michael Trucco, Lorena Gale, Tamara Lashley, Nicki Clyne, Richard Hatch, Rick Worthy
Episode 6
President Roslin's fragile coalition is put to the test in the first part of a two-part story. Apollo, who has sided with Roslin, runs into a conflict with Zarek and his accomplice Meier.
Directed by Jeff Woolnough, Sergio Mimica-GezzanWritten by David Eick, Ronald D. MooreGuest stars Benjamin Ayres, Lorena Gale, Biski Gugushe, Malcolm Stewart, Linnea Sharples, James Remar, Charles Singh, Patricia Idlette
Episode 7
Adama heads to Kobol to find Roslin, reassembles the fleet and heads down to Kobol himself to find the presidential party in search of the "Tomb of Athena" which allegedly leads to Earth. Apollo hangs out with Starbuck , Zarek tries to keep his cronie off plotting with Boomer who is unaware of tension building between Helo and Tyrol.
Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by David Eick, Ronald D. MooreGuest stars Paul Campbell, James Remar, Richard Hatch, Leah Cairns, Donnelly Rhodes
Episode 8
A reporter is sent to Galactica to chronicle the harsh realities of life during wartime.
Directed by Robert M. YoungWritten by Mark VerheidenGuest stars Lucy Lawless, Kate Vernon, Jeremy Guilbaut, Curtis Ricks, Kevan Kase, Patrick Harrison, Yee Jee Tso, Luciana Carro
Episode 9
Sharon informs Adama that the Galatica has been infected with a computer virus that is tampering with the basic ship functions and is scanning them for weaknesses. All this is preparation for a major assault by the Cylon Raiders. So with the clock ticking, Commander Adama must pull himself together and decide: Can he trust Sharon?
Directed by Michael NankinWritten by David Weddle, Bradley ThompsonGuest stars Paul Campbell, Nicki Clyne, Christian Tessier, Dominic Zamprogna, Jen Halley, Don Thompson, Leah Cairns, Donnelly Rhodes
Episode 10
Battlestar Galactica was not the only Battlestar to have survived the cylon attack, The Battlestar Pegasus also survived.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Anne Cofell SaundersGuest stars Paul Campbell, Michelle Forbes, Fulvio Cecere, John Pyper-Ferguson, Graham Beckel, Michael Jonsson, Sebastian Spence, Derek Delost
Episode 11
The Battlestars Galactica and Pegasus face a new Cylon target, a "Resurrection" ship, while a power struggle threatens to result in all-out war among the human fleet.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Anne Cofell Saunders, Ronald D. Moore, Michael RymerGuest stars Michelle Forbes, John Pyper-Ferguson, Graham Beckel, Nicki Clyne, Luciana Carro, Sebastian Spence, Vincent Gale, P.J. Prinsloo
Episode 12
The struggle between Adama and Cain is temporarily put on hold while the two Battlestars combine forces for an assault on the Cylon Resurrection Ship. Apollo faces a momentous decision and Baltar takes an interest in Gina, the Cylon prisoner.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Ronald D. Moore, Michael RymerGuest stars Paul Campbell, Michelle Forbes, Graham Beckel, Luciana Carro, Vincent Gale, P.J. Prinsloo, Brad Dryborough
Episode 13
As President Roslin nears death, Dr. Gaius Baltar must be groomed for the worst case scenario. Roslin orders the death of Sharon's unborn child. A sabotaged Viper leads to an investigation that uncovers a movement of people seeking peace with the Cylons.
Directed by Rod HardyWritten by Joel Anderson ThompsonGuest stars Paul Campbell, Colm Feore, Paul Perri, Holly Dignard, David Richmond-Peck, Jennifer Kitchen, Nicki Clyne, Luciana Carro
Episode 14
Pegasus' new commander Fisk is murdered by black marketeers, and Lee is charged with solving the crime. Roslin seeks to stamp out the black market by introducing new trade regulations.
Directed by James HeadWritten by Mark VerheidenGuest stars Paul Campbell, Bill Duke, Claudette Mink, Graham Beckel, Amy Lalonde, Haley Guiel, John Mann, Brad Mann
Episode 15
A crazed Cylon Raider attacks the Colonial fleet in a series of hit-and-run attacks. Overworked Viper pilots must defend a mining operation from this Raider that they nickname "Scar."
Directed by Michael NankinWritten by David Weddle, Bradley ThompsonGuest stars Christopher Jacot, Sean J. Dory, Christian Tessier, Luciana Carro, Bodie Olmos
Episode 16
A woman takes hostages on Cloud Nine and demands that Adama turn over Sharon in order to avenge her husband's death at the hands of the Cylons.
Directed by Rey VillalobosWritten by Anne Cofell SaundersGuest stars Paul Campbell, Kate Vernon, Dana Delany, Eric Breker, Mark Houghton, David Neale, Michael Ryan, Adrian G. Griffiths
Episode 17
Apollo assists in the search for a missing Raptor team as the new commander of the Pegasus grows increasingly unstable.
Directed by Sergio Mimica-GezzanWritten by Jeff VlamingGuest stars Rekha Sharma, John Heard, Kavan Smith, Stefanie von Pfetten, Aaron Pearl, Tammy Hui, Jamie Bell, Kurt Max Runte
Episode 18
After Boomer's consciousness is downloaded into a new body following her death, she struggles with her new life on Cylon-occupied Caprica. Number Six is asked to help Boomer adjust to her new role in Cylon society.
Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by David Weddle, Bradley ThompsonGuest stars Michael Trucco, Lucy Lawless, Rekha Sharma, Erica Cerra, Diego Diablo Del Mar, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Donnelly Rhodes, Matthew Bennett
Episode 19
Chief Tyrol is plagued by terrifying dreams and seeks the aid of a priest. Kara leads a rescue mission to Caprica. Roslin and Baltar go head-to-head in a presidential debate that changes dramatically with the discovery of a habitable planet.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Ronald D. MooreGuest stars Michael Trucco, Rekha Sharma, David Kaye, Nicki Clyne, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Richard Hatch, Leah Cairns, Dean Stockwell
Episode 20
When Baltar wins the vote, Roslin considers stealing the election because she believes he is a Cylon collaborator.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Anne Cofell Saunders, Mark VerheidenGuest stars Michael Trucco, Kate Vernon, Rekha Sharma, Callum Keith Rennie, David Kaye, Nicki Clyne, Erica Cerra, Winston Rekert
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Edward James OlmosCommander William Adama
Mary McDonnellLaura Roslin
Jamie BamberLee 'Apollo' Adama
Katee SackhoffKara 'Starbuck' Thrace
James CallisGaius Baltar
Tricia HelferNumber Six
Tahmoh PenikettKarl 'Helo' Agathon
Grace ParkSharon 'Boomer' Valerii
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