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Season 1 – Battlestar Galactica

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In the seventh millennium, A.D., Galactica is the only surviving battleship after an attack by the evil Cylons. As a result of the attack, peace and most of humankind have been wiped out. Led by Commander Adama, Galactica, as well as a couple hundred smaller ships flee to try to find refuge on the legendary but unknown planet Earth. The Cylons, with the help of the equally evil Count Baltar, are in hot pursuit.
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Battlestar Galactica — Season 1

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Bearing an unflattering resemblance to another space opera set in a galaxy far, far away, Battlestar Galactica offers little more than cutting-edge visual effects.

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Tom Shales Washington Post 09/09/2021
Star Wars was a masterpiece of instant mythology; Battlestar Galactica must settle for being merely a handsome, engrossing, super-duper television show. Go to Full Review Garry Shelley Sydney Morning Herald 09/09/2021
Although Battlestar Galactica does not have the humour of Star Wars, which it unblushingly apes, it does have similar technical aspects and special effects which are nothing less than brilliant. Go to Full Review Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian 09/09/2021
Battlestar Galactica has the twin virtues of economy and humanity. It is evidently shot in an amusement arcade (Wham! Splat!) and gives employment to old actors you have heard of, who would otherwise be keeling over on golf courses. Go to Full Review Win Fanning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/09/2021
Although Battlestar Galactica is without question a ripoff from [Star Wars], it is well enough done to stand very tall on its own. The plotting and editing are simply brilliant and the performances on a high plane indeed. Go to Full Review Harold Schindler Salt Lake Tribune 09/09/2021
After the first hour and a half of superb special effects, the remaining hour and a half seemed devoted to a youngster whose only dialogue was "We can't leave without Muffy!" as he pursued a rather undisciplined dog across the scenery. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jay H @RT70414899 11/23/2023 I loved this series when it first aired. I was 5. Now? Not so much. The premise is way too pedestrian: humans are good, Cylons are bad. Pew-pew-pew! See more badgamer 1 @badgamer1967 07/12/2023 As a 12 year old in 1979 in a backwater town in Australia I saw star wars the year before at my local drive-in and was transfixed by it. Then came Battlestar Galactica onto my TV set and I was blown away so much so I would skip my weekly scout meetings to watch it..all before vcr's. The sets the special effects the commanding Lorne Greene as Adama, Starbuck and Apollo it was a young lads fantasy overload loved it. Fast forward to 2004 and the reimagined battlestar galactica made me forget my 1979 childhood favorite as it was Sci Fi redefined dark moody political. But it still has a special place in my heart and certain episodes are still awesome especially the pilot movie which I've watched literally countless times. See more 02/22/2022 Great series enough said. See more 04/23/2021 It's good to see this series again after so many years. Although it isn't as good as Star Wars it is still an enjoyable series. It's a bit corny and some of the acting is a little dodgy but some of the episodes are great. The two parter about the gun on the ice planet is my favourite. The recent updated series has better effects and acting and a deeper more complex story. Yet I still prefer the old series. It is more fun. See more 10/24/2020 Battlestar Galactica (1978) is an undeniably classic piece of sci-fi history, and rightfully so. The short lived yet impactful series has decent plots, plenty of action, and even provides a laugh from time to time. Now I'd like to point out that they do not over use the comedy making the rare laughs feel special in a way that kindles heartfelt joy. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this show. I highly recommend Battlestar Galactica (1978). It's a must see for science fiction fans and I believe many people who are not sci-fi fans would enjoy it too. See more 02/24/2019 Holds up well even after multiple rewatches. Campy but engaging, and seldom forgets that serialized TV series are all about the characters. And what glorious characters we have here, James Colicos as an over the top baltar, managing to portray a true evil villain without getting campy. Dirk Bendict as the cigar chomping overconfident starbuck. Lorne Greene as the fatherly leader Adama. Charismatic patrick macnee as the mysterious count iblis. I could go on and on. The only downside is the heavy and obvious re-use of effects cuts. See more Read all reviews
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Lorne Greene

Commander Adama

Richard Hatch

Capt. Apollo

Dirk Benedict

Lt. Starbuck

Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Lt. Boomer

Maren Jensen

Athena

Tony Swartz

Flight Sgt. Jolly

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 1978 Saga of a Star World The remnants of an ambushed space fleet, a big mothership and 220 smaller vessels, undertake a new mission. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 1978 Saga of a Star World Apollo, Boomer and Starbuck seek supplies on a distant planet after finding the fleet's stores contaminated. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 17, 1978 Saga of a Star World Adama becomes alarmed when he learns that Sire Uri has authorized half the fleet's population to visit planet Carillon; Adama is forced to resort to a ruse. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 24, 1978 Lost Planet of the Gods A mysterious disease strikes the fleet's fighter pilots after they investigate a Cylon base on an asteroid. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 1, 1978 Lost Planet of the Gods Despite the Galactica's efforts to escape, the Cylons continue to pursue them through the magnetic void. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 8, 1978 The Lost Warrior Apollo crash-lands into the middle of a conflict between colonial pioneers and a hired Cylon gunslinger. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 15, 1978 The Long Patrol While on the test flight of a new ship, Starbuck loses the craft to a convict and finds himself marooned on a prison world. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 22, 1978 The Gun on Ice Planet Zero The Galactica faces destruction from a crew of Cylons manning the most powerful weapon in history. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 29, 1978 The Gun on Ice Planet Zero Enslaved clones join Galactica fighters in an attempt to destroy a planet-based laser. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 12, 1978 The Magnificent Warriors A mission to replenish supplies of seed finds Adama rekindling an old romance and Starbuck becoming a reluctant sheriff. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 19, 1978 The Young Lords Starbuck crash-lands on a planet and is rescued by a band of children who ransom him to the Cylons in exchange for their father. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 26, 1978 The Living Legend Adama clashes with the reckless, legendary commander (Lloyd Bridges) of another battlestar. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 3, 1978 The Living Legend Adama reluctantly joins with Cain (Lloyd Bridges) as the two fleets merge for a surprise attack on the Cylons. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 17, 1978 Fire in Space After a Cylon kamikaze attack, Adama lies critically injured while fire threatens Athena and Boxey. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 14, 1979 War of the Gods A lone alien survivor (Patrick Macnee) charms the fleet with his abilities and his promises to locate Earth. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 21, 1979 War of the Gods Iblis (Patrick Macnee) offers the Galactica leaders three wishes in exchange for their unquestioning loyalty. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 28, 1979 The Man With Nine Lives An old con man (Fred Astaire) on the run gains sanctuary aboard Galactica by hinting he may be Starbuck's long-lost father. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 18, 1979 Murder on the Rising Star Apollo uncovers a blackmail plot and finds his own life in danger when he tries to clear Starbuck of a murder charge. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 25, 1979 Greetings From Earth Apollo and Starbuck discover a family of humans held in suspended animation aboard a primitive alien vessel. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 25, 1979 Greetings From Earth When Galactica's atmosphere proves unfit for the humans, Adama orders them sent to their original destination. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 11, 1979 Baltar's Escape Adama is forced to surrender himself to Baltar when the traitor leads a revolt during a Council-ordered prisoner transfer. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 18, 1979 Experiment in Terra An angelic stranger urges Apollo to intercede on a world called Terra and prevent its destruction in a nuclear holocaust. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 1, 1979 Take the Celestra Starbuck's long-lost love becomes involved in a mutiny led by a power-hungry junior officer. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 29, 1979 The Hand of God As the fleet prepares for an imminent Cylon attack, Apollo and Starbuck attempt to penetrate the enemy base star. Details

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Battlestar Galactica — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Rod Holcomb, Chris Nyby, Daniel Haller, Richard A. Colla, Alan J. Levi, Vince Edwards, Donald P. Bellisario, Winrich Kolbe
Screenwriter
Glen A. Larson, Michael Sloan, Donald P. Bellisario, Frank Lupo, Paul Playdon
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 1978