Battlestar Galactica season 3

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Battlestar Galactica
Season 3
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Season Three DVD cover
No. of episodes20
Release
Original network Sci Fi
Original releaseOctober 6, 2006 (2006-10-06) –
March 25, 2007 (2007-03-25)
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The third season of the reimagined science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica premiered on the Sci Fi in the United States on October 6, 2006, and concluded on March 25, 2007. Unlike the previous season, it was not split into two parts and did not have an extended hiatus during the middle of the season. The third season contained 20 episodes.

Contents

Cast and characters

Main cast

These actors were credited during the opening sequence: [1]

These actors were credited after the opening sequence: [1]

Guest stars

The following actors were credited as guest stars.

2+ episodes:

1 episode:

End-credited cast

The following actors appeared in the end credits of more than one episode.

5+ episodes:

2-4 episodes:

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleSurvivor
count		Directed byWritten byOriginal air date
341"Occupation"Unspecified Sergio Mimica-Gezzan Ronald D. Moore October 6, 2006 (2006-10-06)
Four months into the Cylon occupation of New Caprica, the resistance continues to attack both Cylons and collaborators. Meanwhile, Adama and Apollo argue over the plan to rescue the colonists.
352"Precipice"UnspecifiedSergio Mimica-GezzanRonald D. MooreOctober 6, 2006 (2006-10-06)
The morality of suicide bombings is debated among the resistance leaders as the Cylons enact harsh measures on the civilian population in an effort to quell the growing insurgency.
363"Exodus (Part 1)"Unspecified Félix Enríquez Alcalá Bradley Thompson & David Weddle October 13, 2006 (2006-10-13)
Both the resistance fighters on New Caprica and those within the fleet make final preparations for the evacuation of the planet, while Number Three has strange dreams which lead her to a human oracle.
374"Exodus (Part 2)"UnspecifiedFélix Enríquez AlcaláBradley Thompson & David WeddleOctober 20, 2006 (2006-10-20)
With the return of the Galactica , the insurgents on New Caprica begin an all-out uprising in an attempt to evacuate the stranded colonists.
385"Collaborators"41,435 Michael Rymer Mark Verheiden October 27, 2006 (2006-10-27)
The Circle, a secret tribunal onboard Galactica, decides the fate of Colonials who collaborated with the Cylons during the occupation of New Caprica.
396"Torn"41,422 Jean de Segonzac Anne Cofell Saunders November 3, 2006 (2006-11-03)
As Starbuck and Tigh seed discontent among Galactica's crew, Baltar attempts to help the Cylons deal with a virus spreading among their race.
407"A Measure of Salvation"41,420 Bill Eagles Michael Angeli November 10, 2006 (2006-11-10)
With the discovery of a dying Cylon Basestar, Adama and Roslin debate the morality of deploying a biological weapon against the Cylons with the intention of eradicating them.
418"Hero"41,421Michael Rymer David Eick November 17, 2006 (2006-11-17)
Adama confronts one of the darkest moments of his career when "Bulldog" Novacek, a pilot who was thought to have died years ago during a secret mission, escapes the Cylons and arrives on Galactica.
429"Unfinished Business"41,422 Robert Young Michael Taylor December 1, 2006 (2006-12-01)
In order to ease tensions among the crew, Galactica holds boxing matches between various crew members, while flashbacks detail Apollo and Starbuck's falling out on New Caprica.
4310"The Passage"41,420 Michael Nankin Jane Espenson December 8, 2006 (2006-12-08)
When the fleet's food supply is contaminated, Galactica's pilots must lead the ships through a hazardous star cluster. Meanwhile, Kat must suddenly confront a dark secret from her past.
4411"The Eye of Jupiter"41,402Michael RymerMark VerheidenDecember 15, 2006 (2006-12-15)
While collecting algae on a barren planet to use as food, Tyrol discovers the Temple of Five, built by the thirteenth tribe. However, a tense standoff ensues when the Cylons arrive looking for the temple.
4512"Rapture"41,401Michael RymerBradley Thompson & David WeddleJanuary 21, 2007 (2007-01-21)
The human-Cylon standoff over the mysterious Eye of Jupiter has reached a breaking point. On the algae planet, D'Anna, Baltar, Brother Cavil, and a team of Centurions prepare to assault the Temple of Five, where the Eye supposedly lies hidden. Meanwhile Athena takes action to retrieve her daughter Hera.
4613"Taking a Break from All Your Worries"41,403 Edward James Olmos Michael TaylorJanuary 28, 2007 (2007-01-28)
Baltar is interrogated aboard Galactica, while a makeshift bar called "Joe's" in the hangar deck becomes popular and the relationship problems of Apollo, Dualla, Starbuck and Anders unfold.
4714"The Woman King"41,401Michael RymerMichael AngeliFebruary 11, 2007 (2007-02-11)
Helo investigates a doctor tending to civilian refugees that may be harming Sagittaron patients.
4815"A Day in the Life"41,398 Rod Hardy Mark VerheidenFebruary 18, 2007 (2007-02-18)
Cally and Tyrol are trapped in an area with a dangerous hull breach; Adama struggles with troubling memories of his wife on their anniversary.
4916"Dirty Hands"41,400Wayne RoseJane Espenson & Anne Cofell SaundersFebruary 25, 2007 (2007-02-25)
After an accident nearly kills President Roslin, Tyrol defies Adama to demand safer working conditions throughout the fleet - and makes himself the rallying point for a strike.
5017"Maelstrom"41,400Michael NankinBradley Thompson & David WeddleMarch 4, 2007 (2007-03-04)
Starbuck's past comes back to haunt her when Adama has doubts about her fitness for duty.
5118"The Son Also Rises"41,399Robert YoungMichael AngeliMarch 11, 2007 (2007-03-11)
When Baltar's representatives face assassination attempts, Adama asks Apollo to protect Baltar's lawyer.
5219"Crossroads (Part 1)"UnspecifiedMichael RymerMichael TaylorMarch 18, 2007 (2007-03-18)
Tensions mount as Baltar's trial begins. Caprica Six stirs memories of Colonel Tigh's wife.
5320"Crossroads (Part 2)"UnspecifiedMichael RymerMark VerheidenMarch 25, 2007 (2007-03-25)
Gaius Baltar's trial concludes. The fleet jumps into the Ionian nebula, and four of the final five Cylons discover their own true identities.

Production

The Sci-Fi Channel ordered a 20-episode third season on November 16, 2005, [4] with production beginning in April 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia. [5] The season premiered in the United States on October 6, 2006, in Canada the following day, and in the UK on January 9, 2007; with the first two episodes being shown together. The broadcast schedule for season three did not include a long hiatus in the middle of the season, as with season two. The Sci-Fi Channel moved the series to Sundays on January 21, 2007, the first time the show had changed nights since it began airing. [6]

Reception

Critical response

The season received universal acclaim from critics, scoring 94 out of 100 based on 14 reviews from Metacritic. [7] On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 100% with an average score of 9 out of 10 based on 20 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Dark, charming and unusually thoughtful, Battlestar Galactica's third season continues to improve on the show's most addictive elements." [8]

The series also placed on numerous critics top ten lists of both 2006 and 2007 by publications such as the Chicago Tribune , Entertainment Weekly , Newsday , The New York Times and TV Guide . [9] [10]

Accolades

The third season received four Emmy Award nominations: [11] Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Ronald D. Moore for "Occupation / Precipice"), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Félix Enríquez Alcalá for "Exodus, Part 2"), Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series ("Exodus, Part 2"), and won for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series for "Exodus, Part 2", the series' first Emmy win. [12] Ronald D. Moore was also nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for Episodic Drama for "Occupation / Precipice". [13]

Home video releases

The third season was released on DVD in region 1 on March 18, 2008, [14] in region 2 on September 3, 2007 [15] and in region 4 on November 20, 2007. [16] It was also released on Blu-ray Disc in region 1 on July 27, 2010. [17]

The sets include all 20 episodes from the third season, plus an extended 25-minute longer version of "Unfinished Business". Special features include creator Ronald D. Moore's podcast commentaries for all 20 episodes. Actors Grace Park and Tahmoh Penikett join Moore for his podcast commentary on "Unfinished Business", and Moore's wife Terry Dresbach appears frequently throughout the podcasts as well. Moore also provides a new commentary track for the extended version of "Unfinished Business". Executive producer and writer David Eick provides commentary for "Hero". Bonus podcasts for the final three episodes are also included—writer Michael Angeli and actor Mark Sheppard on "The Son Also Rises" and Sheppard himself on both parts of "Crossroads". Also included is the ten-part webisode series Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance , deleted scenes for various episodes, and 22 of David Eick's videoblogs. [18]

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References

  1. 1 2 except for the last two-parter episode "Crossroads", where there were no opening credits and all of main cast actors were credited together
  2. ↑ Luciana Carro was credited as a guest star for her final appearance in "The Passage"; before that she was credited multiple times in the end credits
  3. ↑ Ryan Robbins was credited as a co-star in one of the episodes right after the guest stars
  4. ↑ "Sci Fi Channel Charts a Course for 'Battlestar Galactica' Season 3" (Press release). Sci-Fi Channel. November 16, 2005. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  5. ↑ "'Battlestar Galactica' Returns This Fall" (Press release). Sci-Fi Channel. March 8, 2006. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  6. ↑ Martin, Denise (November 20, 2006). "New 'Battlestar' orbit". Variety . Retrieved May 20, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Battlestar Galactica (2003): Season 3". Metacritic . Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Battlestar Galactica: Season 3". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Best TV Shows of 2006". Metacritic. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Best TV Shows of 2007". Metacritic. Archived from the original on November 13, 2008. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  11. ↑ "Sci Fi Channel Scores 7 Emmy Noms Including Writing & Directing Nods for 'Battlestar Galactica'" (Press release). Sci-Fi Channel. July 19, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  12. ↑ "Winners of the 2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announced" (Press release). Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. September 8, 2007. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  13. ↑ "2007 Writers Guild Awards Television & Radio Nominees Announced" (Press release). Writers Guild of America. December 13, 2006. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  14. ↑ Lambert, David (January 26, 2008). "Battlestar Galactica - 3rd Season Release Date MOVES! Plus a TON Of Menu Screen Previews, Too". TV Shows on DVD. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
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  16. ↑ "Battlestar Galactica (2004) - Season 3". EzyDVD. Archived from the original on March 3, 2011. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
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