Season Guide
Battlestar Galactica — Season 2
Season 2 Review
The second season of the reimagined science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel in the United States on July 25, 2005, and concluded on March 10, 2006. The season was split into two parts, each containing 10 episodes. “Season 2.0” aired from July to September 2005, and “Season 2.5” aired from January to March 2006.
Episodes
1
SummaryAs the premiere for the second season unfolds, Adama lay dying leaving Tigh in command. Lee and Roslin have been sent to the brig. An emergency jump goes wrong leaving…
2
SummaryTigh has to work with Lee to defeat a Cylon boarding party that threatens to take over Galactica and destroy the fleet.Our TakeA standout hour — the kind of episode…
3
SummaryTigh has problems with the responsibility of being a leader, president Roslin loses control without chamalla. The Kobol team discovers a Cylon battery.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the…
4
SummaryTigh imposes martial law and threatens to split the fleet as Lee works to free President Roslin and organize democratic resistance. On Caprica, Helo and Starbuck meet other humans.Our TakeA…
5
SummaryStarbuck finds herself wounded in a hospital on Caprica where she is suspicious about her doctor. President Roslin makes an appeal to the fleet to follow her to Kobol.Our TakeA…
6
SummaryStarbuck, Helo and Boomer bring back the Arrow of Apollo, but Boomer doesn't seem welcome. Commander Adama wants to keep the fleet divided and appoints a new CAG. Apollo, who…
7
SummaryWhile Commander Adama tries to join Roslin's team on Kobol, Dr. Baltar's Number Six tells him he's crazy.Our TakeA standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies the whole…
8
SummaryJournalist D'Anna Biers is making an item on the Gideon incident, when she's asked by Adama and Roslin to film daily life on Galactica.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves,…
9
SummarySharon informs Adama that the Galatica has been infected with a computer virus that is tampering with the basic ship functions and is scanning them for weaknesses. All this is…
10
SummaryGallactica meets Pegasus, and Adama's command is threatened when the captain of Pegasus outranks him. A joyous celebration turns sour at some of the secrets emerging out of the differences…
11
SummaryAdama and Cain find common ground when Starbuck returns with footage of the new Cylon target, a "Resurrection" ship. Roslin negotiates a temporary truce, while Starbuck plans an attack.Our TakeAn…
12
SummaryThe struggle between Adama and Cain is temporarily put on hold while the two Battlestars combine forces for an assault on the Cylon Resurrection Ship. Apollo faces a momentous decision.…
13
SummaryPresident Roslin, who is about to die, believes Sharon's baby is dangerous and orders it must die. Meanwhile, a terrorist group inside the fleet starts to ask for a peace…
14
SummaryApollo investigates the murder of one of the crew and falls for a young prostitute, whom he vows to save from the rogue ship dealing with the Black Market. As…
15
SummaryThis is an episode about loss. Kat and Starbuck confront each other about their piloting skills and each vow to kill a crazed Cylon Raider who attacks the Colonial fleet…
16
SummaryA terrorist attacks and holds several key people hostage and threatens to murder them unless she is given the Cylon prisoner.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and…
17
SummaryTwo of Pegasus' raptors go missing after a suspicious distress call. President Roslin must make a decision on abortion that could hurt her political career.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident,…
18
SummaryThe Cylon baby is finally born, leading to some political decisions being made. Meanwhile, the Cylons on Caprica contemplate life and humans when they meet up with a certain human…
19
SummaryChief Tyrol is plagued by terrifying dreams and seeks the aid of a priest, Starbuck is planning a mission to rescue Anders from Caprica. Roslin and Baltar go head-to-head in…
20
SummaryThe group on Caprica is under fire by the Cylons, but suddenly they stop. When Baltar wins the vote, Roslin considers stealing the election because she believes he is a…