Introduction

Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction television series, produced in 1978 by Glen A. Larson and starring Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict.

It lasted one season in 1978–1979, but books were written continuing stories.

After cancellation, its story was continued in 1980 as Galactica 1980 with Adama, Lieutenant Boomer (now a colonel in the Colonial Service) and Boxey (now called Troy) being the only continuing characters.

Outline of Series 01, Episode 08

Herded into a confined area of space by the Cylons, the fleet must pass within close range of a lethal Cylon pulsar cannon – unless an expedition of officers from the Galactica and a team of convicts can penetrate the ice-bound fortress housing the weapon and destroy it.

Battlestar Galactica TV Series, Films & Webisodes

You can find a full index of Battlestar Galactica TV series, films, and webisodes here.

Trivia

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Production & Filming Details

• Director: Alan J. Levi.
• Writers: Donald Bellisario, Glen A. Larson, Michael Sloan, and John Ireland Jr.
• Release Date: 22 October 1978.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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