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Battlestar Galactica S4E5 — The Road Less Traveled

7.5

Battlestar Galactica•Season 4•Episode 5

The Road Less Traveled

7.5/10 · 1,808 votesMay 2, 200844 min

Ranked #18 of 20 in Season 4•−0.7 vs season avg

Specialist Tyrol continues to sink into despair after his recent loss. He becomes curious about Gaius Baltar's sermons and the following he has attracted. The crew of the Demetrius grow concerned about Kara's mental stability as an old enemy arrives with a tempting offer.

Directed byMichael Rymer

Written byMark Verheiden

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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

Crew5

Michael Rymer

Michael Rymer

Director

Mark Verheiden

Mark Verheiden

Writer

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Stunt Coordinator

S

Stephen McNutt

Director of Photography

M

Michael O'Halloran

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Road Less Traveled" is episode 5 of Battlestar Galactica season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,808 votes, ranking #18 of 20 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Michael Rymer and written by Mark Verheiden, it aired on May 2, 2008.

Next: E6 · Faith Best of Season 4