Battlestar Galactica (2003): Season 4

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Battlestar Galactica

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Season Details & Credits

SyFy | Season Premiere Date: April 4, 2008

Starring: Michelle Forbes, Alessandro Juliani, Mary McDonnell

Summary: The final season picks up from last season's revelations of Cyclons amongst the crew and the return of the presumed deceased Starbuck.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E24. Exodus, Part
Air Date: December 23, 2021
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S4:E23. Lay Down Your Burdens, Part
Air Date: December 22, 2021
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S4:E21. Daybreak, Part 2 (3)
Air Date: March 20, 2009

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Hal Boedeker

The premiere should please fans who consider Battlestar Galactica a landmark and entice newcomers to look at previous seasons on DVD. Read full review

Ken Tucker

The series' brilliant conceit is that enemies are often sane and rational, and many good guys and gals are obsessed, flawed, and ruthless. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Simply put, the journey of Battlestar Galactica is one long, exhilarating headtrip. Read full review

Heather Havrilesky

Only one thing is for certain: Even if you're skeptical of science fiction, Battlestar Galactica will make a true believer out of you. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Though Sci Fi only sent one Season 4 episode for review, it looks as though the prodigal pilot, as well as the rest of the Galactica crew, is in for a bumpy ride. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Riveting as ever, Battlestar Galactica proves again that sci fi doesn't have to be clap trap. Read full review

Ellen Gray

To be honest, I'm weary of Baltar and his endless visions/hallucinations, as I am of the fleet's wandering as the surviving colonists try, somewhat fitfully, to find their way back to a home planet none of them remembers. Read full review

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shineonsunfish

Nov 29, 2012

Things are coming to a head for the characters of Galactica, with Starbuck's mad quest, grumblings of rebellion among the fleet, and the shocking revelation of the final five (in one of the greatest scenes ever put to film.) I found this season to be a seamless continuation of the BSG storyThings are coming to a head for the characters of Galactica, with Starbuck's mad quest, grumblings of rebellion among the fleet, and the shocking revelation of the final five (in one of the greatest scenes ever put to film.) I found this season to be a seamless continuation of the BSG story and an edge-of-your seat political thrill ride.… Expand

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Eric

Oct 9, 2008

Easily the best show on television. The writing, the production, the characters, the acting ensemble are all top-notch. Much as sci-fi is the heart of the show, Battlestar continues to transcend the genre, entertaining us while inspiring our imagination.

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CharlesG

Jun 28, 2009

Best show on TV, EVER!!!

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AdrianS.

Feb 12, 2009

While I'd love to give this show a 10 for its depth, epic scope, and poignant study of human civilization through the microcosm of the fleet, there have been episodes that drag, and the soap opera quality of some of the relationships got tedious (especially in season 3). That being While I'd love to give this show a 10 for its depth, epic scope, and poignant study of human civilization through the microcosm of the fleet, there have been episodes that drag, and the soap opera quality of some of the relationships got tedious (especially in season 3). That being said, there are so many highs in the series that completely erase any memories of the not-so-spectacular episodes. Battlestar Galactica excels in merging ideologies with action, which are executed with brilliant detail in the form of tense diplomacy, space battles, enemy occupation, and rebellions. These episodes catapult the quality and depth of the series far beyond what I've ever seen in science fiction, and I commend the series for its stellar approach and its constant reckoning of the human spirit.… Expand

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JamesCannon

Apr 11, 2013

Should go down as one the greats. Philosophical, spiritual, beautiful, ugly, violent, and most of the time extremely well done. This series I believe ranks in the top 5 of The Wire, Sopranos, and Breaking Bad. The shows human elements are so well constructed and by the time I hit the 4thShould go down as one the greats. Philosophical, spiritual, beautiful, ugly, violent, and most of the time extremely well done. This series I believe ranks in the top 5 of The Wire, Sopranos, and Breaking Bad. The shows human elements are so well constructed and by the time I hit the 4th season my brain was already melted. There are few wayward episodes that do not move the story forward, and some of the characters presences and acting are better than others, but believe this series fracking rocks.… Expand

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TravisA

Mar 13, 2009

BSG is undoubtedly one of best shows in a long time, and the 1st season kicked some serious butt. However, I feel the show, at times, lacks focus. There seems to be this endless babbling of incoherent emotion...it has become more like a soap opera staged in space than a Sci Fi adventrue. BSG is undoubtedly one of best shows in a long time, and the 1st season kicked some serious butt. However, I feel the show, at times, lacks focus. There seems to be this endless babbling of incoherent emotion...it has become more like a soap opera staged in space than a Sci Fi adventrue. The main theme of the show seems to be that of depression and it has certainly become depressing to watch. I give it an 8 because the first season was that good and a part of me keeps hoping that the writers will come to their senses and deliver back to us a once brilliant show.… Expand

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MarcoP

Apr 23, 2009

This 4 season is the biggest delusion of my life (as a TV watcher of course.)

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: January 16, 2009
Season 4

85
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: April 4, 2008
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  S4:E24. Exodus, Part
  Air Date: December 23, 2021
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  S4:E23. Lay Down Your Burdens, Part
  Air Date: December 22, 2021
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  S4:E21. Daybreak, Part 2 (3)
  Air Date: March 20, 2009
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  S4:E20. Daybreak, Part 2 (2)
  Air Date: March 20, 2009
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  S4:E19. Daybreak, Part 1 (1)
  Air Date: March 13, 2009
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  S4:E18. Islanded in a Stream of Stars
  Air Date: March 6, 2009
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  S4:E17. Someone to Watch Over Me
  Air Date: February 27, 2009
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  S4:E16. Deadlock
  Air Date: February 20, 2009
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  S4:E15. No Exit
  Air Date: February 13, 2009
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  S4:E14. Blood on the Scales (2)
  Air Date: February 6, 2009
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  S4:E13. The Oath (1)
  Air Date: January 30, 2009
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  S4:E12. A Disquiet Follows My Soul
  Air Date: January 23, 2009
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  S4:E11. Sometimes a Great Notion
  Air Date: January 16, 2009
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  S4:E10. Revelations
  Air Date: June 13, 2008
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  S4:E9. The Hub
  Air Date: June 6, 2008
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  S4:E8. Sine Qua Non
  Air Date: May 30, 2008
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  S4:E7. Guess What's Coming to Dinner?
  Air Date: May 16, 2008
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  S4:E6. Faith (2)
  Air Date: May 9, 2008
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  S4:E5. The Road Less Traveled (1)
  Air Date: May 2, 2008
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  S4:E4. Escape Velocity
  Air Date: April 25, 2008
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  S4:E3. The Ties That Bind
  Air Date: April 18, 2008
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  S4:E2. Six of One
  Air Date: April 11, 2008
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  S4:E1. He That Believeth in Me
  Air Date: April 4, 2008
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 6, 2006
Season 2

89
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2005
Season 1

89
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 14, 2005