4x13 The Oath (1) - Battlestar Galactica Episode Guide

Battlestar Galactica

- Episode 04x13

Episode: 04x13
Title: The Oath (1)
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 415
First Aired: Jan. 30, 2009

Season 4 » Episode #13 - The Oath (1)

Battlestar Galactica - 04x13 The Oath (1)

Summary: Gaeta and Zarek start an uprising in the fleet, leaving the commanders of Galactica with a crucial choice.

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Recap: Sometimes a Great Notion (01:25)

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Lee Adama	played by Jamie Bamber
Caprica	played by Tricia Helfer
Lt. Sharon 'Athena' Agathon	played by Grace Park
Chief Galen Tyrol	played by Aaron Douglas
Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathon	played by Tahmoh Penikett
Ensign Samuel Anders	played by Michael Trucco
Lt. Noel 'Narcho' Allison	played by Sebastian Spence
Lt. Brendan 'Hot Dog' Costanza	played by Bodie Olmos
Charlie Connor	played by Ryan Robbins

Season 4 / Episode 13: - The Oath (1)

President Laura Roslin: [addressing the fleet on the wireless during the mutiny] Women and men of the fleet. This is your president. We have come to a crossroads in our long and painful journey. Of all the decisions that I have had to make since assuming the presidency, none was more frightening or more difficult than agreeing to this alliance with the Cylons. But we have come to a crossroads in our long and painful journey. Cylons and humans have been at war for generations; we know nothing else. And we have been locked in a struggle that has seen both sides suffer unspeakable loss. But with our supplies running low and our options limited, our former enemies may represent our last, perhaps our only hope. To those in the fleet and in Galactica who would reject this alliance, I am asking you. No, I am begging you to reconsider and place your trust back in those who have brought you this far, and to reject those traitors who would use your fear of the Cylons to destroy Colonial civilization a... [transmission is cut off]

Season 4 / Episode 13: - The Oath (1)

Admiral William Adama: [after being relieved of command and witnessing Private Jaffee being shot dead] I want you all to understand this! If you do this, there will be no forgiveness! No amnesty! This boy died honoring his uniform. You, you'll die with nothing!"

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TRIVIA

This episode was originally to be directed by Kevin Smith (I), who is an ardent fan of the series. However, scheduling conflicts prevented Smith from directing.