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Season 2 – Battlestar Galactica

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This update of the late-1970s series takes a decidedly darker tone as what's left of humankind struggles for survival against the robot Cylons, who have killed millions. The Galactica, led by William Adama, protects a patched-together fleet of civilians -- led by de facto president Laura Roslin -- in search of a mythical planet called Earth.
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Critics Consensus

In its second season, Battlestar Galatica doubles down on the series' high-minded themes and satisfyingly complex storylines.

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Maureen Ryan Variety 08/01/2018
It's astonishing how confident Moore and the Battlestar writers are. They clearly know they have many more stories to tell, so dropping dozens of revelations into the last few minutes of the season... is no problem. Go to Full Review Neil Drumming Entertainment Weekly 03/09/2018
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Now, Roslin gets downright cutthroat over her man. Go to Full Review Zack Handlen AV Club 10/12/2017
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I love Dean Stockwell on this show. I mean, I love him in general, but he brings this edge of disgusted weariness that really sets him apart from the other Cylons. He seems to hate everyone. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 04/09/2021
It's a slam-bang hour that also serves up some "Battlestar" touchstones -- religion, politics -- while advancing the story a half-step and introducing another Cylon threat to the Galactica crew. Go to Full Review John Paulsen Bullz-Eye.com 01/22/2020
4.5/5
[Ronald] Moore does a great job keeping the story moving from episode to episode, utilizing both capsulated plots and compelling season-long storylines. Go to Full Review Eric Goldman IGN DVD 09/17/2019
The two parter that ends the season, "Lay Down Your Burdens" satisfactorily concludes the political campaign that had served as an undercurrent to the season, and the last act of the finale is a jaw-dropper. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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G Y. @TheG-Way Jan 15 This is the tv version of Godfather II, in that a great first season was followed up by an even better second season. Perfectly produced, written, casted, and acted. See more Daniel L @Hotchopeppa Nov 11 Love love love love love this series. Perfectly casted, perfectly written, perfectly directed, amazing characters, amazing story, amazing soundtrack. Hands down my be of my all time favourite shows. Just wish there was more. See more g j @RT02395222 05/06/2025 Meh. This feels really dated. The plot meanders around and quickly feels repetitive and a bit cheesy and self-contradictory. The religious hokum is just weird and annoying. The acting is mostly pretty solid, and I get this was something of a trail-blazer but I'm not sure it really still holds up. See more David E @RT62848569 11/30/2023 Brilliant second season, The show takes the drama and sci-fi to whole new level, becoming its own beast in the process. Great stories. See more Nathan E @RT57746047 08/20/2023 THE ABOSOLUTE BEST show, EVER, bar NONE, for any genre, country or time, period. See more 07/16/2021 As long as you know you have to watch the show in order, it's the best episodic series ever. See more Read all reviews
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Edward James Olmos

Cmdr. William Adama

Mary McDonnell

President Laura Roslin

Katee Sackhoff

Lt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace

Jamie Bamber

Capt. Lee "Apollo" Adama

James Callis

Dr. Gaius Baltar

Tricia Helfer

Number Six

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 15, 2005 Scattered With Adama wounded and Laura Roslin in the brig, Tigh faces his first test of leadership. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 22, 2005 Valley of Darkness Tigh must work with Lee to defeat a Cylon boarding party that threatens to take over Galactica and destroy the fleet. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 29, 2005 Fragged The return of democracy to the fleet brings with it both hardball politics and potentially deadly intrigue. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 5, 2005 Resistance Tigh's imposition of martial law threatens to split the fleet. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 12, 2005 The Farm Adama returns to duty; Starbuck makes a chilling discovery while recovering from her wounds on Caprica. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 19, 2005 Home Adama wrestles with his son's betrayal; President Roslin puts her trust in a Cylon. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 26, 2005 Home Adama launches a search mission to Kobol to locate a team of tomb hunters, reconnect with his son and attempt to unify the fleet. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 9, 2005 Final Cut A reporter is invited aboard Galactica to document the stressful reality of military life during wartime. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 16, 2005 Flight of the Phoenix Sharon's loyalties are questioned when a computer virus penetrates Galactica's operating systems. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 23, 2005 Pegasus The appearance of a superior colonial battlestar is cause for celebration aboard Galactica. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 6, 2006 Resurrection Ship A military power struggle escalates as Battlestar Galactica and Pegasus try to join forces to destroy a Cylon target. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 13, 2006 Resurrection Ship Battlestar Galactica and Pegasus battle to destroy the Cylon resurrection ship. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 20, 2006 Epiphanies President Roslin flashes back to her life on Caprica; a group of Cylon sympathizers destroy the tylium refinery. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 27, 2006 Black Market President Roslin tries to end black-market trading, sparking violence and investigations into various circles. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 3, 2006 Scar Galactica's Viper pilots are called upon to protect a Colonial mining operation. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 10, 2006 Sacrifice A civilian holds military and government personnel hostage in hopes of forcing Galactica to hand over Sharon. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 17, 2006 The Captain's Hand Battlestar Pegasus deals with internal crisis and external threat. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 24, 2006 Downloaded On Caprica, the reincarnated Number Six and the Sharon who shot Adama become heroes of the Cylon; a human-Cylon hybrid is born on Galactica. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 3, 2006 Lay Down Your Burdens The discovery of a habitable planet swings the election in Baltar's favor; Starbuck's rescue mission runs into trouble. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 10, 2006 Lay Down Your Burdens Laura must choose between stealing the election and allowing Baltar to win. Details

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Battlestar Galactica — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Michael Rymer, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Michael Nankin, Rod Hardy, Jeff Woolnough, Allan Kroeker, Robert M. Young, Reynaldo Villalobos
Screenwriter
Bradley Thompson, Anne Cofell Saunders, Mark Verheiden, Ronald D. Moore, David Eick, Jeff Vlaming, Joel Anderson Thompson, Carla Robinson, Toni Graphia, David Weddle, Michael Rymer, Nicole Yorkin
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 15, 2005