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Battlestar Galactica Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2006 - 2007
The space opera's third season picks up a short time after the Colonial fleet was forced to abandon the bulk of humanity on the harsh but habitable New Caprica as the Cylons descended upon the defenseless settlement. While the commanders of Galactica and Pegasus, Adm. William Adama (Edward James Olmos) and Cdr. Lee "Apollo" Adama (Jamie Bamber), clash over the admiral's plan to rescue those left behind, resistance guerrillas led by Col. Saul Tigh (Michael Hogan) use suicide bombers to strike back at the Cylon occupiers on New Caprica. The occupation produces heroes, traitors and hostages---the last best personified by Capt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace (Katee Sackhoff), who becomes a Cylon's love interest. Captive Cylon Sharon (Grace Park) redeems herself when she agrees to help Adm. Adama rescue the citizens of New Caprica. While the rescue operation unfolds, defrocked president Gaius Baltar (James Callis) locates Sharon's Cylon-human baby and accepts an invitation from D'Anna (Lucy Lawless) to join the Cylons. The large-scale rescue proves successful, but the occupation leaves emotional scars on the survivors, particularly Starbuck and Tigh, who stir up dissent within the ranks. Adm. Adama endeavors to heal his crew with a boxing event that ends up being cathartic for Starbuck and Apollo. While trying to prove his worth to the Cylons, Baltar helps D'Anna probe the mythical "final five" humanoid Cylons---who have become lost to the rest of their race---an investigation that doesn't sit well with the Cylon Cavil (Dean Stockwell). A food shortage forces the Colonial fleet to traverse a dangerous passage to an algae planet, home to a mysterious temple that houses a veritable road map to Earth, which the Cylons also covet. The tragic loss of a troubled crewmate and a sensational trial onboard Galactica become game-changing milestones during the fleet's quest for Earth.
Episode 1
Occupation
Fri, Oct 6, 2006 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. Col. Tigh and Starbuck weather hellish conditions as a resistance cell strikes back against the Cylon occupation of New Caprica.
Episode 2
Precipice
Fri, Oct 6, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 3
Exodus
Fri, Oct 13, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 4
Exodus
Fri, Oct 20, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 5
Collaborators
Fri, Oct 27, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 6
Torn
Fri, Nov 3, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 7
A Measure of Salvation
Fri, Nov 10, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 8
Hero
Fri, Nov 17, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 9
Unfinished Business
Fri, Dec 1, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 10
The Passage
Fri, Dec 8, 2006 60 mins
Starvation threatens the Colonial fleet after the food-processing machines become contaminated; D'Anna and Baltar explore metaphysical matters. Luciana Carro. Lucy Lawless.
Episode 11
The Eye of Jupiter
Fri, Dec 15, 2006 60 mins
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.
Episode 12
Rapture
Sun, Jan 21, 2007 60 mins
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.
Episode 13
Taking a Break from All Your Worries
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 60 mins
Baltar is imprisoned on Galactica and charged with treason, which leads him to attempt suicide.
Episode 14
The Woman King
Sun, Feb 11, 2007 60 mins
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.
Episode 15
A Day in the Life
Sun, Feb 18, 2007 60 mins
Rescue efforts are made to save two crew members on the wrong side of an airlock onboard Galactica. Lucinda Jenney.
Episode 16
Dirty Hands
Sun, Feb 25, 2007 60 mins
Chief Tyrol is convinced to defy Adama and start a strike. David Patrick Green.
Episode 17
Maelstrom
Sun, Mar 4, 2007 60 mins
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.
Episode 18
The Son Also Rises
Sun, Mar 11, 2007 60 mins
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.
Episode 19
Crossroads
Sun, Mar 18, 2007 60 mins
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.
Episode 20
Crossroads
Sun, Mar 25, 2007 60 mins
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.
