Battlestar Galactica

The Worst Episodes of Battlestar Galactica

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When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the...
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  1. 6.3/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Black Market

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    S2:E14

    Pegasus' new commander Fisk is murdered by black marketeers, and Lee is charged with solving the crime. Roslin seeks to stamp out the black market by introducing new trade regulations.

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    Director:James Head
  2. 6.8/10(19 votes)

    #2 - The Woman King

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    S3:E14

    The Sagittarons allege that a doctor is discriminating against them. As Helo investigates, he becomes concerned that the doctor may even be murdering patients. Meanwhile, Athena unwittingly brings Hera to the doctor for treatment.

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  3. 7.0/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Scar

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    S2:E15

    A crazed Cylon Raider attacks the Colonial fleet in a series of hit-and-run attacks. Overworked Viper pilots must defend a mining operation from this Raider that they nickname "Scar."

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  4. 7.0/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Sacrifice

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    S2:E16

    A woman takes hostages on Cloud Nine and demands that Adama turn over Sharon in order to avenge her husband's death at the hands of the Cylons.

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  5. 7.0/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Unfinished Business

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    S3:E9

    Adama stages a boxing tournament on the Galactica to help the crew relax. The competitive atmosphere sets off a brutal match between Kara and Lee. Flashbacks from New Caprica reveal the origin and nature of their dispute.

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  6. 7.0/10(18 votes)

    #6 - A Day in the Life

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    S3:E15

    Chief Tyrol and his wife Cally become trapped in a malfunctioning airlock. Adama remembers his late wife Carolanne as he marks his wedding anniversary. His relationship with President Roslin continues to become more friendly and personal.

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    Director:Rod Hardy
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  8. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Hero

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    S3:E8

    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.

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    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writer:David Eick
  9. 7.2/10(21 votes)

    #8 - The Passage

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    S3:E10

    The Colonial fleet faces starvation when the food-processing machines are contaminated. Kat plays a vital role in the success or failure of the "Passage" through space.

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  10. 7.2/10(19 votes)

    #9 - The Ties That Bind

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    S4:E3

    Kara Thrace seeks her own path in the search for Earth while the Cylons face the threat of sentient Centurions. A member of Galactica's crew learns a dark secret about a loved one.

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  11. 7.2/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Deadlock

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    S4:E16

    Ellen escapes from Cavil only to face a momentous choice regarding the 13th Tribe and the Final Five Cylons.

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  12. 7.3/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Bastille Day

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    S1:E3

    The fleet has found a source of water, but who will take on the difficult and dangerous job of mining it from the icy planet? Commander Adama and President Roslin send Lee to the Astral Queen, a prisoner transport ship, with an offer for its inmates: Volunteer for this mission and earn "freedom points".

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  13. 7.3/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Litmus

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    S1:E6

    When a new copy of Doral, a Cylon who had been previously exposed while serving as the Galactica's public-relations officer, sneaks aboard and blows himself up, killing three people, Commander Adama and President Roslin must finally make public the terrifying secret known only to a select few: Cylons now look like humans.

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    Director:Rod Hardy
  14. 7.3/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Epiphanies

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    S2:E13

    As President Roslin nears death, Dr. Gaius Baltar must be groomed for the worst case scenario. Roslin orders the death of Sharon's unborn child. A sabotaged Viper leads to an investigation that uncovers a movement of people seeking peace with the Cylons.

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  15. 7.3/10(20 votes)

    #14 - The Captain's Hand

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    S2:E17

    Apollo assists in the search for a missing Raptor team as the new commander of the Pegasus grows increasingly unstable.

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  16. 7.3/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Taking a Break from All Your Worries

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    S3:E13

    Now on board Galactica, Baltar faces charges of treason. He contemplates suicide with the help of Number Six. Questions remain about his true identity. Is he a Cylon or isn't he? Apollo shows off the new drinking establishment on Galactica, Joe's Bar, to Tyrol. Apollo thinks about Kara and wonders whether his marriage to Dee is worth saving.

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  17. 7.3/10(19 votes)

    #16 - The Son Also Rises

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    S3:E18

    When Baltar's representatives face assassination attempts, Adama asks Lee to protect Baltar's lawyer. After taking on the assignment, Lee seeks to play an active role in Baltar's defense.

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  18. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #17 - The Road Less Traveled

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    S4:E5

    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.

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  19. 7.4/10(31 votes)

    #18 - Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down

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    S1:E9

    President Roslin's fears that Commander Adama is a Cylon are stoked when she learns he's making secret wireless calls to other ships. Then, to make things worse, a single Cylon raider appears near the Galactica and begins acting strangely after being damaged in battle.

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  20. 7.4/10(19 votes)

    #19 - A Measure of Salvation

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    S3:E7

    Apollo formulates a plan that threatens the very existence of the Cylon culture. Adama and Roslin must decide whether to follow through on the plan to use a biological weapon against the Cylons. D'Anna Biers (Number Three) believes Baltar knows who created the virus that infected and disabled the Cylon baseship. She is willing to take extreme measures to learn the truth.

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  21. 7.4/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Dirty Hands

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    S3:E16

    Amid a heated labor dispute, Tyrol asks the imprisoned Baltar for advice. Seelix becomes involved after she is turned down for flight training.

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  22. 7.4/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Escape Velocity

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    S4:E4

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

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  23. 7.4/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Sine Qua Non

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    S4:E8

    With President Roslin missing along with the cylon base ship a new president must be decided on. Galactica goes on a search for the missing base ship and the Galactica crew members that were on board.

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    Director:Rod Hardy
  24. 7.5/10(37 votes)

    #23 - Water

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    S1:E2

    Lt. Sharon Valerii wakes up soaking wet in the tool room with an explosive charge in her duffel bag. Shortly afterward, a mysterious explosion destroys all the port-side water tanks on Galactica, creating a crisis for the entire fleet. Sharon can't remember a thing, but all the evidence points to her as a saboteur. She confesses her concern to Chief Tyrol, but he can't believe she's responsible.

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  25. 7.5/10(30 votes)

    #24 - Six Degrees of Separation

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    S1:E7

    When Baltar and the Number Six who lives in his head have a falling out, she abandons him, only to surface a short while later aboard the Galactica. But now she's called Shelley Godfrey, everyone can see her, and she's telling them that she has evidence, passed on by the late Dr. Amarak, that will prove Baltar sold out the human race to the Cylons.

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  26. 7.5/10(31 votes)

    #25 - Colonial Day

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    S1:E11

    When President Roslin calls an Interim Quorum of the Twelve Colonies, she discovers that democracy brings its ugly stepsisters — politics and deadly intrigue — to the party. Tom Zarek, the charismatic convicted terrorist, is elected as the delegate from Sagittaron and immediately proposes elections for the vice-presidency.

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    Director:Jonas Pate

Worst Episodes Summary

"Black Market" is the worst rated episode of "Battlestar Galactica". It scored 6.3/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by James Head and written by Mark Verheiden, it aired on 1/27/2006. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Woman King".