3x11 The Eye of Jupiter (1) - Battlestar Galactica Episode Guide

Battlestar Galactica

- Episode 03x11

Episode: 03x11
Title: The Eye of Jupiter (1)
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: T710
First Aired: Dec. 15, 2006

Season 3 » Episode #11 - The Eye of Jupiter (1)

Battlestar Galactica - 03x11 The Eye of Jupiter (1)

Summary: While on the algea planet, The Temple of Five is discovered, which could provide a path towards Earth. Their attempt to unlock its secret is interrupted by the arrival of the Cylons. When their lives are bartered for the sake of giving up the temple, Adama must decide whether the loss of it and the ground team, including his son, are worth sacrificing to ensure that the Cylons don't find Earth.

Who appeared in this episode?

Major Lee 'Apollo' Adama	played by Jamie Bamber
Lt. Sharon 'Athena' Agathon	played by Grace Park
Chief Galen Tyrol	played by Aaron Douglas
Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathon	played by Tahmoh Penikett
Crewman Specialist Cally Tyrol	played by Nicki Clyne
Lt. Anastasia Dualla	played by Kandyse McClure
John Cavil	played by Dean Stockwell
Lt. Louis Hoshi	played by Brad Dryborough
Sgt. Erin Mathias	played by Eileen Pedde

	Season 3 / Episode 11: - The Eye of Jupiter (1) Dr. Gaius Baltar: Can't believe how much I actually miss this place. Number Six: You know you can't return. They'd toss you out the nearest airlock and then throw a party!
	Season 3 / Episode 11: - The Eye of Jupiter (1) Samuel Anders: [referring to the stinky algae they're harvesting] Well, at least it tastes as good as it smells. Chief Petty Officer Galen Tyrol: Yeah. Well, it's breakfast, lunch and dinner until someone finds a hot fudge planet.

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TRIVIA

The version of the episode that was shown at the Landmark Theatre in Atlanta was unfinished. Two visual effects were missing. In one scene, two surface-to-air missiles were fired at Kara's Raptor by the Cylons. Instead of seeing the finished version, the Atlanta audience saw a green screen with descriptive text. (This is similar to the deleted scenes from the DVD sets.)
The scenes on the algae planet were filmed in Kamloops, British Columbia, off East Shuswap Road. The location was chosen for its distinctive geological features like the hoodoos (tall, thin spires of rock of varying thickness said to resemble a totem pole). Kamloops (in south central British Columbia) is relatively close to Vancouver, where most scenes of the series are filmed.
Human Survivor Count: 41,402
The December 14th screening at the Landmark Theatre in Atlanta attracted such an overwhelming response from fans that the theater hastily added a second showing. Despite this, a large number of people still had to be turned away. The viewing theater had a seating capacity of 158. A representative from TV Guide said they were expecting a total attendance of 100 to 125, not 400.
According to writer Jane Espenson, the original title of this episode was "Eye of Zeus".