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Battlestar Galactica S4E4 — Escape Velocity

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Battlestar Galactica•Season 4•Episode 4

Escape Velocity

7.4/10 · 1,854 votesApr 25, 200844 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 4•−0.8 vs season avg

Gaius Baltar sets off a debate on religious freedom when he promotes his belief in a single God.

Directed byEdward James Olmos

Written byJane Espenson

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Seasons4

Cast10

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

Crew6

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Director

Jane Espenson

Jane Espenson

Writer

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Stunt Coordinator

S

Stephen McNutt

Director of Photography

Julius Ramsay

Julius Ramsay

Editor

Dan Pelchat

Dan Pelchat

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Escape Velocity" is episode 4 of Battlestar Galactica season 4. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,854 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Edward James Olmos and written by Jane Espenson, it aired on April 25, 2008.

Next: E5 · The Road Less Traveled Best of Season 4