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 18

When Starbuck is implicated in a rival triad-player’s murder, Apollo and Boomer come to his defence as Protectors.

They eventually uncover a plot involving Karibdis, a traitor alongside Count Baltar in the Destruction of the Twelve Colonies.

Battlestar Galactica TV Series, Films & Webisodes

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Trivia

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Production & Filming Details

• Director: Rod Holcomb.
• Writers: Donald Bellisario, Jim Carlson, Terrence McDonnell, and Michael Sloan.
• Release Date: 18 February 1979.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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