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Battlestar Galactica S3E8 — Hero
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Battlestar Galactica•Season 3•Episode 8

Hero

7.3/10 · 2,111 votesNov 17, 200644 min

Ranked #18 of 20 in Season 3•−0.6 vs season avg

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A figure from Adama's past returns to haunt him. His return raises questions about why the Cylons launched their initial attack against the Twelve Colonies.

Directed byMichael Rymer
Written byDavid Eick
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Cast13

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Commander William Adama

Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell

Laura Roslin

Jamie Bamber

Jamie Bamber

Lee 'Apollo' Adama

Katee Sackhoff

Katee Sackhoff

Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace

James Callis

James Callis

Gaius Baltar

Tricia Helfer

Tricia Helfer

Number Six

Tahmoh Penikett

Tahmoh Penikett

Karl 'Helo' Agathon

Grace Park

Grace Park

Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii

Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan

Saul Tigh

Aaron Douglas

Aaron Douglas

Galen Tyrol

Alessandro Juliani

Alessandro Juliani

Felix Gaeta

Michael Trucco

Michael Trucco

Samuel T. Anders

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Michael Rymer

Michael Rymer

Director

David Eick

David Eick

Writer

Duane Dickinson

Duane Dickinson

Stunt Coordinator

A

Andrew Seklir

Editor

S

Stephen McNutt

Director of Photography

Tommy Europe

Tommy Europe

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Hero" is episode 8 of Battlestar Galactica season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 2,111 votes, ranking #18 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Michael Rymer and written by David Eick, it aired on November 17, 2006.

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