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Season 4 – 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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Battlestar Galactica's final season proves a satisfying conclusion to TV's best science fiction offering.

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Jan 23, 2020
It's a relief to have the series back to pick up a strange, uneven TV season. Go to Full Review Tim Grierson New York Magazine/Vulture Jan 2, 2018
After anxious months of geeky Web speculation over how Battlestar's final season will conclude, the best thing about "He That Believeth in Me" was how it bypassed our feverish expectations and instead set up new central conflicts. Go to Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Jan 2, 2018
I don't mean to sound flippant. I kind of like the audacity of a sci-fi series getting this explicitly spiritual in explaining its mythology. Go to Full Review Alex Behan The Post NZ Aug 27, 2021
Well-written with some inspired production design and a great ensemble cast, I consider Battlestar Galactica one of the best sci-fi television series ever Go to Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Apr 21, 2020
3.5/4
The last ten episodes of Battlestar Galactica deliver plenty of puzzles, prophecies and dreams; answer questions and raise others; and pay off characters in satisfying and usually surprising ways. Go to Full Review Christopher Monfette IGN DVD Jan 23, 2020
8/10
There are certainly a number of issues that continue to haunt the show, but the story is infinitely fascinating regardless and we can't wait to see how things play out. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul T @JokerT13 Feb 7, 2026 Amazing final season to one of the greatest shows of all time See more Daniel L @Hotchopeppa Nov 11, 2025 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 @g.username Aug 30, 2025 How can people like this garbage? Silly meandering "plot" that feels like it's going nowhere. It's so repetitive and so dumb. How did Jamie Bamber get a job? See more Mariano S @RT55244583 Jun 7, 2024 The best series in history. Simply magnificent, flawless characters, aesthetics, and storyline. Pure art. See more jeff m @RT68001318 Mar 27, 2024 Take the cliched story of robots wanting to exterminate their creators, add a healthy dose of melodrama and a bunch of half baked philosophical and religious ideas, include some cool special effects and one or two interesting characters and situations, and you have Battlestar Galactica 04. An interesting mix of compelling and cringy. See more Test T @TestTest1 Feb 7, 2024 I tried to watch this on DVD recently. As a teen in the early 80's I remember watching a TV series called Battlestar Galactica which I used to really enjoy. It had a nice theme tune, likeable characters and some cool space ships which looked a bit like jet fighters. Each episode lasted about 45 minutes, and could be watched in isolation, so it did not matter if you missed some or watched them out of sequence. Imagine my surprise when I started watching this! The only consistent thing remaining is the name. All the stuff I remember has been replaced with cold, slow paced, boring drama. Why would anyone do that to such a good original show. I don't like anything about this new version. See more Read all reviews
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Edward James Olmos

Cmdr.

Mary McDonnell

Laura Roslin

Katee Sackhoff

Capt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace

Jamie Bamber

Capt. Lee "Apollo" Adama

James Callis

Dr. Gaius Baltar

Tricia Helfer

Number Six

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 4, 2008 He That Believeth in Me Starbuck's mysterious return; Anders has a surprising standoff with a Cylon raider. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 11, 2008 Six of One The Cylons confront the taboo mystery of the Final Five; Kara is pushed too far. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 18, 2008 The Ties That Bind Kara Thrace searches for Earth, while political intrigue and marital discord are paralleled by rifts in the Cylons' solidarity. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 25, 2008 Escape Velocity Baltar's beliefs become a controversy; a crew member's demise casts a pall on the Colonials. Details Episode 5 Aired May 2, 2008 The Road Less Traveled Starbuck is inspired by the truce between humanity and rebel Cylons to trust her old enemy, Leoben. Details Episode 6 Aired May 9, 2008 Faith Helo refuses to obey Starbuck's orders; President Roslin relies on her aide. Details Episode 7 Aired May 16, 2008 Guess What's Coming to Dinner? The Galactica helps destroy a vital enemy target, testing a new alliance. Details Episode 8 Aired May 30, 2008 Sine Qua Non A power struggle emerges when President Roslin is abducted by the Cylon Hybrid. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 6, 2008 Hub A team of Viper pilots and Cylon rebels formulate a battle plan. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 13, 2008 Revelations The rebel Cylons hold President Roslin hostage. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 16, 2009 Sometimes a Great Notion The fleet and its Cylon allies unite in a search for Earth; Saul Tigh, Galen Tyrol, Samuel Anders and Tory Foster discover unsettling keys to their past. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 23, 2009 A Disquiet Follows My Soul Adama's proposal for an alliance and a habitable space is met with fierce resistance. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 2009 The Oath Gaeta and Zarek execute a power grab that puts Adama and Tigh on the defensive. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 2009 Blood on the Scales Rebels seize control of Galactica and take steps to eliminate Roslin and Adama. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 13, 2009 No Exit Ellen Tigh resurfaces; Anders tells Kara that he remembers everything. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 20, 2009 Deadlock The survivors of the massive attack by the Cylons desperately search for the fabled 13th colony, Earth. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 27, 2009 Someone to Watch Over Me Thrace plays piano in a bar; Boomer faces extradition; Tyrol realizes Boomer tricked him. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 6, 2009 Islanded in a Stream of Stars The ship continues to deteriorate as repairs continue; Hera is delivered to Cavil. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 13, 2009 Daybreak As the Galactica is stripped for parts, a call for volunteers is made for a final mission. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 20, 2009 Daybreak Admiral Adama leads a group of volunteers aboard the Galactica into a dangerous mission to rescue Hera. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 20, 2009 Daybreak Events and conflicts reach their climax, and humans and Cylons face a stark decision. Details

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Season Info

Director
Michael Rymer, Michael Nankin, Edward James Olmos, Wayne Rose, John Dahl, Rod Hardy, Ronald D. Moore, Anthony Hemingway, Robert M. Young, Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Screenwriter
David Weddle, Ronald D. Moore, Michael Angeli, Michael Taylor, Mark Verheiden, Jane Esperson, Seamus Kevin Fahey, Ryan Mottesheard, Jane Espenson, Bradley Thompson
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 4, 2008
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