Battlestar Galactica 2004
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What is Battlestar Galactica?
Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction media franchise that began with the original television series in 1978. The 2004 television series is a reboot of the franchise.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 73
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 18, 2004
- Last aired
- Mar 20, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, US, GB
- Networks
- Syfy
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 73 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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Overview
Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction media franchise that began with the original television series in 1978. The 2004 television series is a reboot of the franchise. The crew of the aged Galactica protects a small civilian fleet as they journey toward a fabled destination. This series is considered one of the most consistently strong shows by some viewers. The show has been made available to stream on various platforms, including Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Ronald D. Moore was involved in the 2004 reboot, aiming for a gritty tone. The series has received praise from viewers, with some considering it to be a notable part of the science fiction genre. The show's episodes are available to watch for free on some platforms, allowing viewers to access the series. The franchise as a whole has been recognized for its impact on the science fiction genre.
Should you watch it?
“The last of humanity flees across space to find Earth after a devastating attack by the Cylons.”
- gripping narrative
- reimagined classic franchise
- depicts mass destruction
Watch it if you enjoy military science fiction focused on the survival of a civilian fleet.
The series features themes of war and the near-obliteration of humanity.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 33 Mytharc Oct 18, 2004
- E2 Water Core Oct 25, 2004
- E3 Bastille Day Core Nov 1, 2004
- E4 Act of Contrition Core Nov 8, 2004
- E5 You Can't Go Home Again Core Nov 15, 2004
- E6 Litmus Core Nov 22, 2004
- E7 Six Degrees of Separation Core Nov 29, 2004
- E8 Flesh and Bone Core Dec 6, 2004
- E9 Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down Core Dec 13, 2004
- E10 The Hand of God Core Jan 3, 2005
- E11 Colonial Day Core Jan 10, 2005
- E12 Kobol's Last Gleaming (1) Mytharc Jan 17, 2005
- E13 Kobol's Last Gleaming (2) Mytharc Jan 24, 2005
Season 2 · 20 episodes
- E1 Scattered Mytharc Jul 15, 2005
- E2 Valley of Darkness Core Jul 22, 2005
- E3 Fragged Core Jul 29, 2005
- E4 Resistance Core Aug 5, 2005
- E5 The Farm Core Aug 12, 2005
- E6 Home (1) Core Aug 19, 2005
- E7 Home (2) Core Aug 26, 2005
- E8 Final Cut Core Sep 9, 2005
- E9 Flight of the Phoenix Core Sep 16, 2005
- E10 Pegasus Core Sep 23, 2005
- E11 Resurrection Ship (1) Mytharc Jan 6, 2006
- E12 Resurrection Ship (2) Mytharc Jan 13, 2006
- E13 Epiphanies Core Jan 20, 2006
- E14 Black Market Mytharc Jan 27, 2006
- E15 Scar Core Feb 3, 2006
- E16 Sacrifice Core Feb 10, 2006
- E17 The Captain's Hand Core Feb 17, 2006
- E18 Downloaded Core Feb 24, 2006
- E19 Lay Down Your Burdens (1) Mytharc Mar 3, 2006
- E20 Lay Down Your Burdens (2) Mytharc Mar 10, 2006
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Occupation Mytharc Oct 6, 2006
- E2 Precipice Core Oct 6, 2006
- E3 Exodus (1) Core Oct 13, 2006
- E4 Exodus (2) Core Oct 20, 2006
- E5 Collaborators Core Oct 27, 2006
- E6 Torn Core Nov 3, 2006
- E7 A Measure of Salvation Core Nov 10, 2006
- E8 Hero Core Nov 17, 2006
- E9 Unfinished Business Core Dec 1, 2006
- E10 The Passage Core Dec 8, 2006
- E11 The Eye of Jupiter Core Dec 15, 2006
- E12 Rapture Core Jan 21, 2007
- E13 Taking a Break from All Your Worries Core Jan 28, 2007
- E14 The Woman King Core Feb 11, 2007
- E15 A Day in the Life Core Feb 18, 2007
- E16 Dirty Hands Core Feb 25, 2007
- E17 Maelstrom Core Mar 4, 2007
- E18 The Son Also Rises Core Mar 11, 2007
- E19 Crossroads (1) Mytharc Mar 18, 2007
- E20 Crossroads (2) Mytharc Mar 25, 2007
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 He That Believeth in Me Mytharc Apr 4, 2008
- E2 Six of One Core Apr 11, 2008
- E3 The Ties That Bind Core Apr 18, 2008
- E4 Escape Velocity Core Apr 25, 2008
- E5 The Road Less Traveled Core May 2, 2008
- E6 Faith Core May 9, 2008
- E7 Guess What's Coming to Dinner? Core May 16, 2008
- E8 Sine Qua Non Core May 30, 2008
- E9 The Hub Core Jun 6, 2008
- E10 Revelations Core Jun 13, 2008
- E11 Sometimes a Great Notion Core Jan 16, 2009
- E12 A Disquiet Follows My Soul Core Jan 23, 2009
- E13 The Oath Core Jan 30, 2009
- E14 Blood on the Scales Core Feb 6, 2009
- E15 No Exit Core Feb 13, 2009
- E16 Deadlock Core Feb 20, 2009
- E17 Someone to Watch Over Me Core Feb 27, 2009
- E18 Islanded in a Stream of Stars Core Mar 6, 2009
- E19 Daybreak (1) Mytharc Mar 13, 2009
- E20 Daybreak (2) Mytharc Mar 20, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The crew of the Galactica protects a civilian fleet as they search for the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
Who developed the series?
The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore.
Is this a new story?
It is a reimagining of the 1978 television series created by Glen A. Larson.
Who are the primary antagonists?
The Cylons are an old enemy that resurface to obliterate the 12 colonies.
Who are the executive producers?
Ronald D. Moore and David Eick served as executive producers.