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Battlestar Galactica S1E16 — Murder on the Rising Star
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Battlestar Galactica•Season 1•Episode 16

Murder on the Rising Star

7.1/10 · 514 votesFeb 18, 197947 min

Ranked #13 of 21 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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When Starbuck's rival in the popular sporting event is found murders, all the evidence points to Starbuck; and Apollo is about the only person who believes in Starbuck's innocence.

Directed byRod Holcomb
Written byDonald P. Bellisario, Jim Carlson, Terrence McDonnell
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Cast10

Lorne Greene

Lorne Greene

Commander Adama

Dirk Benedict

Dirk Benedict

Lt. Starbuck

Richard Hatch

Richard Hatch

Capt. Apollo

Maren Jensen

Maren Jensen

Lt. Athena

Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Lt. Boomer

Terry Carter

Terry Carter

Colonel Tigh

Noah Hathaway

Noah Hathaway

Boxey

Tony Swartz

Tony Swartz

Flight Sargeant Jolly

John Colicos

John Colicos

Count Baltar

Laurette Spang

Laurette Spang

Cassiopeia

Crew12

Rod Holcomb

Rod Holcomb

Director

B

Ben Colman

Director of Photography

Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

Writer

Donald P. Bellisario

Donald P. Bellisario

Teleplay

D

David Howe

Editor

Bob Bralver

Bob Bralver

Stunt Coordinator

T

Terrence McDonnell

Teleplay

J

Jim Carlson

Teleplay

M

Michael Sloan

Story

Vince Deadrick Jr.

Vince Deadrick Jr.

Stunts

J

Jim Carlson

Writer

T

Terrence McDonnell

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Murder on the Rising Star" is episode 16 of Battlestar Galactica season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 514 votes, ranking #13 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Rod Holcomb and written by Donald P. Bellisario, Jim Carlson, Terrence McDonnell, it aired on February 18, 1979.

Next: E17 · Greetings from EarthBest of Season 1