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Battlestar Galactica

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  • 1978-1979
  • 1 Season
  • ABC
  • Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
  • TV-PG
  • Watchlist

After their colonies are attacked and destroyed by the Cylon Empire, a large group of human refugees set out across the universe in 220 ships to find a new home. The fleet is lead by Commander Adama in the warship, Battlestar Galactica. Every day is a struggle for survival as the Cylons pursue them across the stars, intent on wiping them out.

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Cast & Crew See All

Lorne Greene
Adama
Richard Hatch
Captain Apollo
Dirk Benedict
Lieutenant Starbuck

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Saga of a Star World

Sun, Sep 17, 1978133 mins

The Twelve Colonies of Man are annihilated by the Cylons. Adama, commanding the last surviving Battlestar, takes it upon himself to lead all remaining survivors aboard 220 ships to find a new home. After the Galactica's fighter pilots successfully navigate a path through the Nova of Madagon minefield, the spoiled Sire Uri proposes to settle down on Carillon, where food and entertainment are provided by the natives. However, Adama suspects a Cylon trap.

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Awards

  • 1979 - Golden Globe - Best Television Series - Drama - nominated
  • 1979 - Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama - nominated
  • 1979 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Costume Design for a Series - winner
  • 1979 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement - Creative Technical Crafts - winner

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Latest News See All

Battlestar Galactica Star Richard Hatch Dies at 71

He appeared in original sci-fi series and its remake

Tue, Feb 7, 2017
Battlestar Galactica Star Richard Hatch Dies at 71

Universal Developing a New Battlestar Galactica Film

Holy frak! Battlestar Galactica might get another shot at life through Universal. The movie studio is in the early stages of putting together a new film that would be a reboot of the television franchise, Variety reports. Universal has hired Transcendence screenwriter Jack Paglen to write a new take of the series that would be yet another incarnation of the Battlestar Galactica universe. Original series creator Glen Larson will produce the new film.

Tue, Apr 8, 2014
Universal Developing a New Battlestar Galactica Film

Battlestar Galactica Actor Joins Supernatural in Pivotal Role

Ty Olsson has landed a recurring role on Supernatural, TVLine reports.The Battlestar Galactica alum will play the pivotal role of Benny, the one responsible for saving Dean (Jensen Ackles) from purgatory.

Wed, Jul 18, 2012
Battlestar Galactica Actor Joins Supernatural in Pivotal Role

Halloween Actor Richard Lynch Dies at 76

Horror and sci-fi actor Richard Lynch has died at the age of 76, according to The Associated Press.Lynch was found dead in his Palm Springs, Calif. home on Tuesday by his friend, actress Carol Vogel, Lynch's rep, Mike Baronas, told the AP. No cause of death was released.

Thu, Jun 21, 2012
Halloween Actor Richard Lynch Dies at 76

Exclusive Video Scoop: Battlestar Galactica Travels to CSI!

What happens when the fifth cylon drops by CSI? Fans of both Sci Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica and the long-running CBS procedural will get that answer when Kate Vernon (aka Ellen Tigh) guest-stars on CSI this April. "It's a really fun episode," Vernon shared with me during a recent visit to the TVGuide.com offices. "I play ...

Mon, Mar 9, 2009