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 01

After 30 years of searching, the Battlestar Galactica and its ragtag fleet locate Earth.

However, it soon becomes clear that Earth is not advanced enough to help combat the Cylon fleet that tailed Galactica to Earth.

Captain Troy – a grown-up version of Boxey – and Lieutenant Dillon end up teaming up with a female reporter from Earth named Jamie Hamilton.

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: Sidney Hayers.
• Writer: Glen A. Larson.
• Release Date: 27 January 1980.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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