Season Guide
Battlestar Galactica — Season 3
Season 3 Review
The third season of the reimagined science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel 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.
Episodes
1
SummaryThe Cylons have now been in control of New Caprica for over four months. Gaius Baltar is under their collective thumbs and essentially follows their orders. Tigh, Tyrol and Anders…
2
SummaryAs a result of the most recent suicide bombings, some of the Cylons are now arguing that they need to retaliate. Laura Roslin, among others, is in custody and Gaius…
3
SummaryThe secret source in the administration has provided Tyrol with a list of all humans scheduled for extermination. Tyrol's wife Cally is on the list and he sets off to…
4
SummaryThe attack to rescue everyone on New Caprica begins. The Galactica encounters four rather than the expected two Cylon Basestars. The end appears in sight but they get help from…
5
SummaryNow safely back in the fleet, those who managed to escape from New Caprica are seeking revenge against those they believe collaborated with the Cylons. Six of them, including Chief…
6
SummaryBaltar learns from Caprica Six of their ability to project themselves and imagine different surroundings which leads him to wonder if he too is a Cylon. He has told the…
7
SummaryWhen a group of ill Cylons from the infected Basestar is brought to Galactica, Lee discovers a way to solve the Cylon problem forever - by destroying the whole Cylon…
8
SummaryA 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.Our TakeA strong episode with a…
9
SummaryA look at the events that took place during the year-long gap from the storyline in the Season Two finale. The story reveals the reasons for the rift between Kara…
10
SummaryThe 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.Our TakeVery good — not…
11
SummaryThe crew of Galactica makes a stop at the barren Algae planet.Our TakeEverything Battlestar Galactica does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
12
SummaryThe Cylons descend upon the re-supply mission as the Chief races to decipher the markings in the temple believed to hold The Eye of Jupiter, a sacred icon that is…
13
SummaryBaltar plays a game of cat and mouse with Adama and the President, thinking they will kill him once they've gotten out of him what they want to know. Lee…
14
SummaryWhen a group of refugees board Galactica with a curable illness, it becomes very mysterious when they begin to die after taking the injection they do not believe in.Our TakeA…
15
SummaryThe Chief and his wife get trapped in an airlock on a routine maintenance job, while the Admiral copes with his wedding anniversary and the memories of his ex-wife.Our TakeA…
16
SummaryWhen the head of the fuel production plant holds the fleet hostage by providing unsafe fuel, he's arrested for treason, which results in the Chief sent to the ship and…
17
SummaryThe Admiral is forced to make the decision of whether to ground Kara Thrace when she begins to show signs of an oncoming nervous breakdown.Our TakeAn all-timer. If you sample…
18
SummaryBesides having to deal with the loss of Kara Thrace, the crew of the Galactica is also charged with the security surrounding the trial of Dr. Baltar and his defense…
19
SummaryBaltar goes on trial for his life, and it affects everyone from Lee on up to the president.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Battlestar Galactica keeps…
20
SummaryCoincidences creates new alliances aboard Galactica. The identities of the final five are revealed.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Battlestar…