Adama and the volunteers take the Galactica to Cavil's base in a bid to recover Hera.
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Adama and the volunteers take the Galactica to Cavil's base in a bid to recover Hera in the finale of the fourth season and the series.
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Adama and the volunteers take the Galactica to Cavil's base in a bid to recover Hera in the finale of the fourth season and the series.
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The space-opera series is saluted.
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Part 1 of 2. Adama calls for volunteers for a final mission.
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While Helo copes with the abduction of Hera, Galactica's damages overwhelm the crew's repair efforts.
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Kara tries to reconcile her identity with her grisly find on Earth while the Cylons on Galactica want to charge Boomer with treason.
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Deadlock
Season 4, Episode 16
Ellen reunites with the "Final Five" Cylons; the rebel Cylons consider abandoning the Colonial fleet.
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No Exit
Season 4, Episode 15
Ellen Tigh resurfaces among the Cylons; Anders tells Kara that he remembers everything.
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Zarek and Gaeta hold Adama accountable for his actions.
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The Oath
Season 4, Episode 13
Gaeta and Zarek execute a power grab that puts Adama and Tigh on the defensive.
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The renegade Cylons seek an alliance with the Colonial fleet while Vice President Tom Zarek rallies opposition to that prospect.
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Kara makes a disturbing find on Earth while President Roslin suffers a crisis of faith.
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A lost raptor crew tries to find the Colonial fleet in these short episodes centered on Lt. Gaeta and one of the Number Eight Cylons.
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A hostage standoff unfolds as the rebel Cylons hold President Roslin captive in a bid to coax the "final five" Cylons to come out of hiding on Galactica.
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Hub
Season 4, Episode 9
Viper pilots and Cylon rebels forge a strategy against the Resurrection Hub.
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A power struggle unfolds in the Colonial fleet following the disappearance of the Cylon basestar with President Roslin trapped onboard.
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Hera meets the rogue Six aboard Galactica, leading to a standoff with Athena.
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Faith
Season 4, Episode 6
Unlikely alliances are forged after the search for Earth takes an unexpected turn.
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The search for Earth produces tension aboard the Demetrius for Kara and her crew mates.
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Baltar's beliefs create a controversy for those faithful to the 12 Lords of Kobol, and a crew member's demise casts a pall on the Colonials.
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Cally learns the truth about Tyrol; Kara sets off to find Earth; the aftermath of the Cylon coup unfolds.
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Tensions rise in the Cylon ranks after they learn that the final five models are among the Colonials. Meanwhile, Kara's standoff with the president does not work out in the pilot's favor.
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Season 4 picks up where the third-season finale left off, with Starbuck's mysterious return unhinging the Galactica crew in the middle of a Cylon attack. Meanwhile, Anders enters the space melee and has a surprising standoff with a Cylon raider.
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A recap of the space opera's first three seasons is featured. Executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick provide commentary.
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The space opera's appeal is examined with celebrities. Remarks from actor Seth Green, country-music singer Brad Paisley and "The Soup" host Joel McHale are featured.
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Flashbacks recount the tough choices made by Admiral Cain and the Pegasus crew in the wake of the Cylon attack on the Colonies; Lee Adama assumes command of the troubled Battlestar and appoints a hardened soldier as his executive officer.
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Part 1 of 2. Flashbacks recount the tough choices made by Adm. Cain and the Pegasus crew in the wake of the Cylon attack on the Colonies; Lee Adama assumes command of the troubled Battlestar and appoints a hardened soldier as his executive officer.
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Conclusion. Lee discovers a missing link to the Cylons' past experiments on humans during the Cylon War.
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Flashbacks recount the tough choices made by Admiral Cain and the Pegasus crew in the wake of the Cylon attack on the Colonies; Lee Adama assumes command of the troubled Battlestar and appoints a hardened soldier as his executive officer.
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Crossroads
Season 3, Episode 20
Conclusion. Season 3 ends as Gaeta testifies against Baltar about the execution list that the accused signed on New Caprica; Roslin finds a disturbing link between her dreams and the Kobol Opera House. Romo Lampkin: Mark Sheppard.
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Crossroads
Season 3, Episode 19
Part 1 of 2. Baltar's trial commences, with the prosecution presenting evidence of treason committed on New Caprica amid testimony from Col. Tigh and President Roslin. Didi Cassidy: Chelah Horsdal. Romo Lampkin: Mark Sheppard.
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Lee is ordered to protect Baltar's lawyer, Romo Lampkin (Mark Sheppard), after Baltar's first lawyer dies in what is suspected to be an act of sabotage; bombings cause the crew to examine theories about the culprits.
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Maelstrom
Season 3, Episode 17
Kara “Starbuck” Thrace questions her sanity when a dogfight with a Cylon raider ends unexpectedly, and later she has recollections of her abusive mother (Dorothy Lyman) and nightmares about her time on New Caprica.
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Chief Tyrol is convinced to defy Adama and start a strike. David Patrick Green.
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Rescue efforts are made to save two crew members on the wrong side of an airlock onboard Galactica. Lucinda Jenney.
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The Colonials are under siege from a medical crisis linked to Sagitarron refugees, which leads to acts of prejudice and murder. Bruce Davison (“X-Men”) guest stars.
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Baltar is imprisoned on Galactica and charged with treason, which leads him to attempt suicide.
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Rapture
Season 3, Episode 12
The Cylon-Colonial standoff for the Eye of Jupiter continues while a supernova threatens the algae planet. Meanwhile, Lee considers a rescue operation for Starbuck.
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Part 1 of 2. Col. Tigh and Starbuck weather hellish conditions as a resistance cell strikes back against the Cylon occupation of New Caprica.
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Precipice
Season 3, Episode 2
Conclusion. Prominent Colonials are arrested on New Caprica following the suicide bombing of the police academy. On Galactica, Adama presents Sharon with an important assignment.
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The Temple of Five is discovered on the algae planet, leading to a standoff between the Cylons and the Colonials over the Eye of Jupiter. Meanwhile, the Cylons bring news about Sharon's baby. Michael Trucco.
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Starvation threatens the Colonial fleet after the food-processing machines become contaminated; D'Anna and Baltar explore metaphysical matters. Luciana Carro. Lucy Lawless.
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Adama schedules a boxing tournament on Galactica to let the crew relieve tensions between the former settlers of New Caprica and those who remained with the fleet during the Cylon occupation. Michael Trucco, Kandyse McClure.
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Hero
Season 3, Episode 8
Galactica has a surprise visitor, a lieutenant who was believed to have been killed during a secret mission ordered by Adama. The soldier's arrival makes Adama reexamine his past and his role in the war with the Cylons. Lt. Daniel Novacek: Carl Lumbly.
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Conclusion. Galactica sends a team to probe an infected baseship, and learns from dying Cylons how Baltar is helping their adversaries; the virus inspires Lee to come up with a new strategy.
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Torn
Season 3, Episode 6
Part 1 of two. Starbuck and Tigh create divisions between those who suffered under the Cylon occupation of New Caprica and those who stayed with the fleet. Also: Baltar tries to prove his worth to the Cylons.
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The Circle, a secret tribunal on Galactica, decides the fate of Jammer (Dominic Zamprogna) and other Colonials who aided the Cylons during the occupation of New Caprica.
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Exodus
Season 3, Episode 4
Conclusion. Lee wrestles with his order to protect the civilian fleet as Adama launches his rescue mission. Meanwhile, on New Caprica, Col. Tigh confronts Ellen's betrayal. Lucy Lawless. Michael Trucco. Callum Keith Rennie.
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Exodus
Season 3, Episode 3
Part 1 of two. Tyrol receives disturbing news from a secret source within Baltar's administration while Colonial detainees face a Cylon firing squad on New Caprica. Dean Stockwell, Lucy Lawless.
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Season 3 kicks off with Col. Tigh and Starbuck weathering hellish conditions as a resistance cell strikes back against the Cylon occupation of New Caprica. Brother Cavil: Dean Stockwell. D'Anna Biers: Lucy Lawless. Kate Vernon. Nicki Clyne. Michael Trucco.
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Conclusion. Laura and Baltar lock horns over the colonization of the newly discovered planet. Elsewhere, a Cylon brings Galactica a message from the Cylon leadership. Brother Cavil: Dean Stockwell.
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Part 1 of two. A rescue mission to Caprica to save the humans trapped there accidentally leads to the discovery of a habitable planet. Elsewhere, Tyrol is haunted by nightmares. Brother Cavil: Dean Stockwell.
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Downloaded
Season 2, Episode 18
Lucy Lawless (“Xena: Warrior Princess”) portrays a member of the Cylon leadership, who honors Number Six and Sharon as heroes on Caprica. Elsewhere, Kara's lover, Samuel Anders (Michael Trucco), plans to attack the Cylons. Tricia Helfer.
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Concerns over missing Vipers pit the new Pegasus commander (John Heard) against his temporary XO, Lee Adama. Meanwhile, the presidential campaign turns into a pro-choice vs. pro-life debate.
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Sacrifice
Season 2, Episode 16
Word gets out that Sharon is being kept alive secretly aboard Galactica and Sesha Abinell (Dana Delany) takes hostages in an effort to prevent the Cylon from providing enemy intelligence to Galactica.
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Scar
Season 2, Episode 15
Galactica protects miners who are extracting vital metals from an asteroid from Cylon attacks perpetrated by a deadly, battle-savvy Raider nicknamed Scar. Elsewhere, Kara Thrace butts heads with Lt. Katraine. Lt. Katraine: Luciana Carro.
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Lee is appointed to investigate a black-market operation within the fleet after the Pegasus commander is found murdered in his quarters with a cache of cigarettes, liquor and jewelry. Phelan: Bill Duke. Tom Zarek: Richard Hatch. Shevon: Claudette Mink.
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Epiphanies
Season 2, Episode 13
President Laura Roslin reflects on her relationship with President Adar (Colm Feore) while facing the end of her days. Meanwhile, a group of Cylon sympathizers endangers the fleet. Royan Jahee: Paul Perri.
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Conclusion. The attack on the Cylon resurrection ship is carried out by Battlestars Galactica and Pegasus. Meanwhile, Adm. Cain (Michelle Forbes) and Cdr. Adama set their coups in motion. Kara “Starbuck” Thrace: Katee Sackhoff.
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Part 1 of two. A military showdown between Galactica and Pegasus is averted by the arrival of Starbuck, who returns with recon photos of a Cylon resurrection ship, a target that eclipses the conflict between Cdr. Adama and Adm. Cain (Michelle Forbes).
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Pegasus
Season 2, Episode 10
Galactica's crew discovers that a second battlestar, the Pegasus, survived the attack on the 12 Colonies, but tensions erupt when Adm. Cain (Michelle Forbes) relieves Adama of command of the fleet.
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Helo is ostracized for his relationship with Cylon Sharon after she is suspected of planting a virus that leaves the Galactica vulnerable to attack. Meanwhile, Tyrol struggles to build a Viper from scratch.
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Final Cut
Season 2, Episode 8
To ease tensions with the civilian fleet, Adama and Roslin give a journalist (Lucy Lawless) complete access to Galactica's overworked pilots and crew. Meanwhile, Col. Tigh receives a death threat; Cottle is called in to treat Cylon Sharon's unborn child; and a Viper pilot (Luciana Carro) loses control of her fighter.
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Home
Season 2, Episode 7
Conclusion. Determined to restore unity among the divided colonists, Adama attempts to reconcile with Lee and orders a search-and-rescue mission to Kobol to locate President Roslin's squad of tomb hunters.
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Home
Season 2, Episode 6
Part 1 of two. Starbuck and Helo reunite with Roslin, who considers executing pregnant Cylon Sharon, while Apollo tangles with Zarek and his sinister sidekick (James Remar). Aboard Galactica, a brooding Adama revamps his officer corps by replacing his wayward son with “Catman” Birch (Ben Ayres).
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The Farm
Season 2, Episode 5
Recovered from his wounds, Adama resumes command of Galactica as Apollo and President Roslin plot an uprising with Tom Zarek. Meanwhile, on Caprica, a doctor (Rick Worthy) takes a special interest in the wounded Starbuck. Sue-Shaun: Tamara Lashley.
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Fueled by alcohol and goaded by his amoral wife, Tigh dissolves the Quorum, arrests Tyrol and imposes martial law---inspiring Apollo to try to free President Roslin. On Caprica, Starbuck and Helo have an unexpected encounter. Anders: Michael Trucco. Sue-Shaun: Tamara Lashley.
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Fragged
Season 2, Episode 3
As Adama continues his recovery under Dr. Cottle's supervision, Tigh struggles to maintain his authority---and his sobriety---amidst Roslin's reemergence as a political force; and Apollo leads a rescue mission to Kobol, unaware that the Cylons have prepared an ambush. Tom Zarek: Richard Hatch.
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The relief engendered by Galactica's reunion with the fleet is short-lived when a virus begins draining the power supply and a pack of Cylons invade the ship. Tigh has a hunch as to the Cylons' intentions, but needs Apollo's help to thwart their scheme. Back on Caprica, Starbuck and Helo visit her old apartment; while on Kobol, Tyrol races back to camp with medical supplies.
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Conclusion. After President Roslin interferes with his plan to attack the Cylons, Adama considers a coup. Meanwhile, Starbuck uses the Cylon raider to retrieve a mystical talisman on Caprica; and Boomer embarks on a desperate mission to destroy the Cylon basestar near Kobol.
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After contemplating drastic measures to prevent her Cylon side from taking over, Boomer discovers what may be the mythical planet Kobol, prompting Adama to launch a fateful strike on the Cylons. Meanwhile, an unlikely mutineer interferes with the arrest of President Roslin, who persuades Starbuck to undertake a daring mission. Dr. Cottle: Donnelly Rhodes. Crashdown: Samuel Witwer.
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Part 1 of two. After contemplating drastic measures to prevent her Cylon side from taking over, Boomer discovers a planet that may be the mythical Kobol. Meanwhile, on Caprica, Boomer's double wrestles with her feelings for Helo; and Starbuck's affair leads to tension with Apollo. Dr. Cottle: Donnelly Rhodes. Crashdown: Samuel Witwer.
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President Roslin's decision to reestablish an active democracy among the Colonial fleet results in a new representative body and a bitter campaign for the vice presidency that pits Tom Zarek (Richard Hatch) against Gaius Baltar. Meanwhile, on Caprica, Boomer must reveal her true identity to save Helo's life. Grimes: Patrick Gallagher. Vallance: Alex Zahara.
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Starbuck plans a daring raid on a Cylon refinery to replenish the fleet's fuel resources; President Roslin experiences vivid---and prescient---hallucinations due to an anti-cancer drug; Boomer and Helo's flight from the Cylons is complicated by her sudden illness. Elosha: Lorena Gale. Helo: Tahmoh Penikett.
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Fearing Adama has been replaced by a duplicate, President Roslin urges the commander to subject himself to Baltar's Cylon detector. Meanwhile, Tigh's estranged---and very flirtatious---wife visits Galactica. Ellen: Kate Vernon. Directed by Edward James Olmos.
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Adama assigns Starbuck to interrogate a Cylon prisoner (Callum Keith Rennie) who claims to have planted a nuclear warhead somewhere within the fleet, leading to an intense battle of wits and wills; an uncertain Boomer asks Baltar to test his Cylon detection device on her; and Number Six schemes to keep Helo on Caprica.
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A spat with Number Six over metaphysics sends Baltar into a panic when she appears on the Galactica in the persona of a woman who accuses him of treason. Meanwhile, the president has a collapse; Tyrol tinkers with the Cylon raider piloted by Starbuck as she struggles to recover from her injuries; and Boomer and Helo try to elude Cylon pursuers on Caprica.
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Litmus
Season 1, Episode 6
A Cylon suicide attack kills three, forcing Adama to reveal to the fleet of survivors that their numbers have been infiltrated by Cylons disguised as human beings. To beef up security, he calls on Sgt. Hadrian (Jill Teed) to investigate the recent breaches, with the focus squarely on Tyrol and Boomer. Doral: Matthew Bennett.
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President Roslin questions the judgement of Adama and Apollo when they put the fleet at risk to find Starbuck, whose Viper disappeared after a run-in with a Cylon patrol. Zak: Tobias Mehler.
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Starbuck's guilty feelings about the death of Zak Adama return to haunt her when she is ordered to train replacements for 13 Viper pilots killed in a flight-deck accident; Sgt. Hadrian (Jill Teed) tries to solve the mystery behind the detonators in Boomer's ship; and President Roslin discusses her cancer with a doctor.
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To replenish the fleet's water supply, Apollo visits a prison ship to find recruits for an ice-mining operation. He ends up being taken hostage by the convicts' leader (Richard Hatch), an alleged terrorist. Elsewhere, Adama assigns Baltar to create a device to weed out Cylon moles; and Boomer tries to rescue Helo under the watchful eyes of Number Six and Doral (Matthew Bennett).
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Season 1, Episode 1
Adama (Edward James Olmos) pushes his exhausted crew to the brink to keep the fugitive fleet out of the Cylons' clutches. Meanwhile, Baltar (James Callis) fears President Roslin (Mary McDonnell) will learn of his role in the Colonies' destruction. Starbuck: Katee Sackhoff. Apollo: Jamie Bamber. Number Six: Tricia Helfer. Boomer: Grace Park.
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Water
Season 1, Episode 2
Boomer is unsettled when she awakens drenched to the bone and in possession of an explosive---moments before the fleet's water supply is drained by a sudden explosion aboard the Galactica. Meanwhile, on Caprica, her doppelganger attempts to rescue Helo (Tahmoh Penikett).
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Conclusion. As Adama and President Roslin debate military and civilian priorities, amoral scientist Gaius Baltar is bedeviled by a seductive Cylon who makes her presence felt through a chip in his brain.
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Part 3 of 4. Adama and president Roslin debate military and civilian priorities, while amoral scientist Gaius Baltar is bedeviled by a seductive Cylon.
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Conclusion. Adama makes plans to reach a legendary 13th colony called Earth, but Roslin doesn't believe it exists.
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In Part 1 of a two-part chilling revival of the 1978-79 series, Adama and Galactica are called back to service after a genocidal Cylon attack destroys the 12 Colonies. Meanwhile, survivors regroup under Adama's estranged son and the new president.
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Part 1 of 4. An outdated warship, Battlestar Galactica, is called back into service after a genocidal Cylon attack destroys the 12 Colonies.
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Part 2 of 4. Survivors of the Cylon attack regroup under Adama's estranged son and a new president.
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