British satellite channel Sky One premieres the first episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica, months ahead of the first season premiere in North America on the Sci-Fi Channel. The remainder of the season airs first in the UK due to Sky One’s financial contribution to the production of the series (without which it’s unlikely that Sci-Fi Channel alone would’ve continued production). 
Sci-Fi channel airs the second episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica.
Sci-Fi channel airs the third episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica. Richard Hatch, who played Apollo in the original series, makes his first appearance as political agitator Tom Zarek (and plays most of his scenes against Jamie Bamber, the new series’ Apollo). Brent Stait (Andromeda) also guest stars.
Sci-Fi channel airs the fourth episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica.
Sci-Fi channel airs the fifth episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica.
Sci-Fi channel airs the sixth episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica.
Sci-Fi channel airs the seventh episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica.
Sci-Fi channel airs the eighth episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica.
Sci-Fi channel airs the ninth episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica. Kate Vernon guest stars.
Sci-Fi channel airs the tenth episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica.
Sci-Fi channel airs the 11th episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica. Richard Hatch, Alex Zahara (Jeremiah) and Kate Vernon guest star.
Sci-Fi channel airs the 12th episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica.
Sci-Fi channel airs the 13th episode of Ronald D. Moore’s re-imagining of Battlestar Galactica. This episode and its shocking cliffhanger ending bring the critically acclaimed first season to a close, with a few media outlets claiming that the new Galactica is one of the best television series in history.