Category: Battlestar Galactica (franchise)

The three-hour premiere movie kicking off Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC… only to be interrupted by a live special report covering the ratification of the Camp David peace accords. The full movie is shown after the interruption, however, making its planned three-hour time slot a four-hour time slot. Despite this, the audience seems to stick with the show, the first major TV American science fiction series to try to venture into Star Wars territory.

The third episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. Part two of a two-part story, this is one of a handful of two-part episodes that hint toward Larson’s original preference toward occasional miniseries events rather than a weekly series. Jane Seymour guest stars.

The fourth episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. This episode is written by future Quantum Leap creator Donald Bellisario.

The fifth episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. Ian Abercrombie guest stars.

The sixth episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. This episode is part one of a two-part story; Roy Thinnes (The Invaders) guest stars.

The seventh episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. This episode is part two of a two-part story; Roy Thinnes (The Invaders) guest stars.

The eighth episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC.

The ninth episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. Audrey Landers guest stars.

The tenth episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. This is the first part of a two-part story; Lloyd Brigdes guest stars.

The 11th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. This is the second part of a two-part story; Lloyd Brigdes guest stars.

The 12th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. George Murdock guest stars.

The 13th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. This episode is the first part of a two-part story; Patrick Macnee (The Avengers) guest stars.

The 14th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. This episode is the second part of a two-part story; Patrick Macnee (The Avengers) guest stars.

The 15th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. Fred Astaire guest stars.

The 16th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica, Murder On The Rising Star, airs on ABC. Brock Peters guest stars.

The 17th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. Ray Bolger guest stars.

The 18th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC.

The 19th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC.

The 20th episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC.

The 21st episode of Glen A. Larson’s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica airs on ABC. This is the end of the first season, and the last episode to feature the original characters; when Battlestar Galactica returns nearly a year later, it reflects dramatic budgetary and creative restrictions imposed upon Larson by ABC.

The second episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 23rd episode) premieres on ABC, continuing a three-part storyline.

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The third episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 24th episode) premieres on ABC, concluding a three-part storyline.

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The fourth episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 25th episode) premieres on ABC.

The fifth episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 26th episode) premieres on ABC.

The sixth episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 27th episode) premieres on ABC.

The seventh episode of a vastly retooled Battlestar Galactica (or, depending on how you look at it, the show’s 28th episode) premieres on ABC. Wolfman Jack guest stars.