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 24

Receiving a mysterious radio signal possibly from Earth, Adama and the crew are wary of a Cylon trap, and decide to turn the tables by attacking the Cylons with a stolen Cylon Raider.

Apollo and Starbuck, in the series finale’s last scene, narrowly miss receiving Apollo 11 Moon landing transmissions from Earth.

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: Donald Bellisario.
• Writer: Donald Bellisario.
• Release Date: 29 April 1979.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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