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The last major Colonial fighter carrier leads a makeshift fleet of human refugees on a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.

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01x24 The Hand of God Aired: Apr. 29, 1979

- After a lengthy time, the Cylons are back with a basestar that attempts to block the Galactica's path. Tired of running, Adama decides … [continue reading]

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Battlestar Galactica is Canceled/Ended
The show had 1 season and 24 episodes air between 1978 and 1979.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 17, 1978
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
1978 - 1979
To-Date:
1 Season
24 Episodes
Network
ABC TV Network
AKA:
BSG
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  • To construct the 'rag tag fleet' that follows the Galactica on its lonely quest, the model makers were given a free hand to let their imaginations run wild. Ken Swenson constructed the livery…
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    To construct the 'rag tag fleet' that follows the Galactica on its lonely quest, the model makers were given a free hand to let their imaginations run wild. Ken Swenson constructed the livery ship (that was supposed to carry all the livestock) out of three film cans, one behind the other.
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  • There are numerous references to ancient Earth civilizations. The helmets worn by Colonial Viper pilots are based on headdresses work by ancient Egyptian kings. Baltar's name is a merger of…
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    There are numerous references to ancient Earth civilizations. The helmets worn by Colonial Viper pilots are based on headdresses work by ancient Egyptian kings. Baltar's name is a merger of the Norse god Baldur and the Summarian god Baal. The Cylon force structure is based on Roman legions.
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  • The insignia worn on the uniform jackets is actually the officer Branch of Service insignia for the US Army Military Intelligence.