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TV series

Caprica

2010TV-141 season6.9 / 10

Two Families. One Destiny.

Set 58 years before Battlestar Galactica, Caprica follows two rival families - the Graystones and the Adamas - as they grow, compete, and thrive in the vibrant world of the peaceful 12 Colonies, living in a society close to our own. Entangled in the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence and robotics that will eventually lead to the creation of the Cylons, the two houses go toe-to-toe, blending action with corporate conspiracy and sexual politics.

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Synopsis

Set 58 years before Battlestar Galactica, Caprica follows two rival families - the Graystones and the Adamas - as they grow, compete, and thrive in the vibrant world of the peaceful 12 Colonies, living in a society close to our own. Entangled in the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence and robotics that will eventually lead to the creation of the Cylons, the two houses go toe-to-toe, blending action with corporate conspiracy and sexual politics.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Pilot

1h 30m6.5 / 10

On the vibrant world of Caprica, in a culture recognizably close to our own, two dynamic families - the Graystones and the Adamas - live separately on opposite ends of society until they are brought together by tragedy.

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Directed by Jeffrey ReinerWritten by Ronald D. Moore, Remi AubuchonGuest stars William B. Davis, Anna Galvin, Veena Sood, Nancy Kerr, Terence Kelly, Angela Moore, Josh Byer, Vicky Lambert

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Episode 2

Rebirth

41m7.3 / 10

Zoe's avatar tries to adapt to her new life inside a robot's body while the Graystones and the Adamas cope with their losses. Elsewhere, Lacy dines with Sister Clarice, and young Will Adama spends some quality time with his shady uncle.

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Directed by Jonas PateWritten by Mark VerheidenGuest stars Michael Eklund, Nimet Kanji, Darryl Scheelar, Greg Webb, Jeanettea Antonio, Avan Jogia, Renu Bakshi, Françoise Yip

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Episode 3

Reins of a Waterfall

41m7.3 / 10

Following Amanda's public revelation that their daughter was responsible for the MAGLEV tragedy, the Graystones must face the wrath of angry Capricans.

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Directed by Ronald D. MooreWritten by Michael AngeliGuest stars Avan Jogia, Paul Perri, Renu Bakshi, Katie Keating, Lynn Colliar, Lee Tichon, Kristian Haas, Sarah Afful

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Episode 4

Gravedancing

41m6.0 / 10

Daniel preps himself to go on the popular Backtalk with Baxter Sarno to put a good spin on his daughter's role in the bombing tragedy, despite protests from Amanda who is unaware that Sam is waiting for his moment to carry out his brother's requested hit.

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Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Jane Espenson, Michael AngeliGuest stars Françoise Yip, Riel Hahn, Scott Patey, Maggie Ma, Conrad Whitaker, Luciana Carro, Alex Arsenault, Kendall Cross

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Episode 5

There Is Another Sky

41m7.3 / 10

The avatar of Tamara Adama wanders V-World, unaware that she died nearly a month ago in the MagLev bombing and discovers a new side to V-World -- New Cap City, a place where people live random lives of violence and crime in search of the game’s elusive meaning.

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Directed by Michael NankinWritten by Kath LingenfelterGuest stars Travis Turner, Luciana Carro, Camille Mitchell, Richard Harmon, A.C. Peterson, Eve Harlow, Graham Chabot, Patti Allan

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Episode 6

Know Thy Enemy

41m7.1 / 10

Tomas Vergis confronts Daniel over the theft of the meta-cognitive processor and the two workers who were murdered in the robbery. However, his means of revenge aren't quite what Daniel expects.

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Directed by Michael NankinWritten by Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Matthew B. RobertsGuest stars Alex Arsenault, James Marsters, Liam Sproule, John Pyper-Ferguson, Sina Najafi, Scott Porter, Jim Thomson, Teryl Rothery

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Episode 7

The Imperfections of Memory

41m7.4 / 10

Amanda’s life spirals out of control as she begins to see visions of her brother, who died years earlier. As a result, Clarice sees an opportunity to gain her trust and we learn a dark secret from Amanda’s past that could have major implications for her life with Daniel.

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Directed by Wayne RoseWritten by Matthew B. RobertsGuest stars Panou, Richard Harmon, Chris Shields, Sean Campbell, Steve Elliott, Rif Hutton, Paul Pape, Alex Arsenault

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Episode 8

Ghosts in the Machine

41m7.4 / 10

Daniel is beginning to suspect that Zoe-Avatar is in the robot, but his pleas for his daughter to reveal herself go ignored. In an effort to flush her out, he launches a campaign of psychological torture, resulting in escalating tests that force Zoe into a choice she cannot take back.

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Directed by Wayne RoseWritten by Michael TaylorGuest stars Dmitry Chepovetsky, Stefan Arngrim, Ron Selmour, Patrick Sabongui, Kassandra Kingsborough, Kailyn Stratton, Amos Stern, Leah Gibson

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Episode 9

End of Line

41m7.8 / 10

When Daniel finally sets a deadline for resetting the U-87 Cylon - and unknowingly ending Zoe-A’s existence as she knows it - she makes a desperate attempt to save herself. But when her plan backfires, she finds herself out of time and out of options.

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Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Michael TaylorGuest stars Alex Arsenault, Leah Gibson, Jill Teed, Jesse Haddock, Johnson Gray, James Marsters, Zak Santiago, Aidan Dee

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Episode 10

Unvanquished

41m7.6 / 10

Having lost both his wife and company, Daniel approaches the Ha'la'tha with a deal to capitalise on virtual avatars as a means of defeating grief.

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Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Ryan MottesheardGuest stars Winston Rekert, Kacey Rohl, Linnea Sharples, Chris Robson, Doreen Ramus, Luke Camilleri, Greg Rogers, James Marsters

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Episode 11

Retribution

41m7.2 / 10

Daniel's deal with the Ha'la'tha leads to some unpalatable choices.

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Directed by Jonas PateWritten by Patrick Massett, John ZinmanGuest stars James Marsters, Andrew Airlie, Kendall Cross, Maya Massar, Zak Santiago, Aidan Dee, Liam Sproule, Sophie Lui

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Episode 12

Things We Lock Away

41m7.3 / 10

Lines of loyalty have been drawn. Where do you stand?

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Directed by Tim HunterWritten by Drew Z. GreenbergGuest stars John Pyper-Ferguson, Thomas Saunders, Jadyn Wong, Luke Welland, Olivia Steele-Falconer, Anita Torrance, Genevieve Buechner, Scott Porter

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Episode 13

False Labor

41m7.3 / 10

Sam Adama's illegal gun trade puts his life in danger, as he turns to an unlikely ally for assistance. Daniel's involvement with the Ha'La'Tha deepens.

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Directed by John DahlWritten by Michael TaylorGuest stars Evan Bird, Ben Cotton, Philip Granger, Vincent Tong, Camille Atebe, Taya Clyne, Rogan Christopher, Tanya Hubbard

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Episode 14

Blowback

41m7.8 / 10

Lacy's journey to Gemenon turns into a life or death race against the clock. The pressure on Amanda and Duram for evidence mounts as Clarice gets one step closer to Apotheosis.

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Directed by Omar MadhaWritten by Kevin MurphyGuest stars James Kirk, Anita Torrance, Tom McBeath, Calum Worthy, Luc Roderique, Matthew Smalley, Ryan Robbins, Jim Thomson

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Episode 15

The Dirteaters

41m7.6 / 10

Joseph and Sam Adama revisit their past on Tauron and must make a decision about where their loyalties lie. Daniel discovers Zoe's avatar has survived, while Duram is burned at the GDD.

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Directed by John DahlWritten by Matthew B. RobertsGuest stars Aleks Paunovic, Christopher Heyerdahl, Elisabeth Rosen, Alison Araya, Diego Diablo Del Mar, William Vaughan, Nicola Anderson, Colin Decker

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Episode 16

The Heavens Will Rise

41m7.8 / 10

The Graystones search New Cap City for Zoe, while Lacy uncovers a mystery about the Cylons. Clarice learns the truth about Amanda.

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Directed by Michael NankinWritten by Patrick Massett, John ZinmanGuest stars Meg Tilly, Genevieve Buechner, Rob 'Sluggo' Boyce, Luc Roderique, Sina Najafi, Ryan Robbins, Scott Porter, Jim Thomson

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Episode 17

Here Be Dragons

41m8.0 / 10

The Graystones find Zoe with a vengeful Clarice closing in, while the Ha'La'Tha turns on the Adama brothers.

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Directed by Michael NankinWritten by Michael TaylorGuest stars Christian Tessier, Lloyd Adams, Luc Roderique, Sina Najafi, Ryan Robbins, Scott Porter, Jim Thomson, Christopher Heyerdahl

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Episode 18

Apotheosis

41m8.1 / 10finale

Daniel, Amanda, and Zoe race to stop Clarice's master plan and save thousands of lives before Caprica is changed forever.

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Directed by Jonas PateWritten by Jane Espenson, Kevin MurphyGuest stars Karen Elizabeth Austin, Julius Chapple, Teryl Rothery, Feguins Toussaint, Hiro Kanagawa, Ryan Kennedy, Rena Baskin, Jorge Montesi

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Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026

More about Caprica

Cast

Eric StoltzDaniel Greystone
Esai MoralesJoseph Adama
Paula MalcomsonAmanda Greystone
Alessandra TorresaniZoe Greystone
Magda ApanowiczLacy Rand
Sasha RoizSam Adama
Polly WalkerSister Clarice Willow
Avan JogiaBen Stark

Credits

Created by
Remi Aubuchon, Ronald D. Moore
Written by
Michael Taylor, Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Jane Espenson, Michael Angeli, Matthew B. Roberts, Kevin Murphy, Ronald D. Moore, Mark Verheiden, Remi Aubuchon, Kath Lingenfelter, Ryan Mottesheard, Drew Z. Greenberg, Matthew B. Roberts

Production details

Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
18
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • SyfyUnited States
  • UCPUnited States

Themes

alien planetartificial intelligence (a.i.)battlestar galacticafamily dramaprequelrobotspacetechnology