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Best TV Shows Guide: Why Battlestar Galactica Still Matters

A TMDB-backed guide to Battlestar Galactica, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Battlestar Galactica (1978) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The Last Battlestar Galactica Leads a Rag Tag Fugitive Fleet on a Lonely Quest for a Shining Planet Known as...Earth.

Where to watch

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Cast

Lorne Greene as Commander Adama; Dirk Benedict as Lt. Starbuck; Richard Hatch as Capt. Apollo; Maren Jensen as Lt. Athena; Herbert Jefferson Jr. as Lt. Boomer; Terry Carter as Colonel Tigh; Noah Hathaway as Boxey; Tony Swartz as Flight Sargeant Jolly

About Battlestar Galactica

When the 12 Colonies of Man are wiped out by a cybernetic race called the Cylons, Commander Adama and the crew of the battlestar Galactica lead a ragtag fleet of human survivors in search of a "mythical planet" called Earth.

More like Battlestar Galactica

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Battlestar Galactica?

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Who is in the cast of Battlestar Galactica?

Lorne Greene as Commander Adama; Dirk Benedict as Lt. Starbuck; Richard Hatch as Capt. Apollo; Maren Jensen as Lt. Athena; Herbert Jefferson Jr. as Lt. Boomer; Terry Carter as Colonel Tigh; Noah Hathaway as Boxey; Tony Swartz as Flight Sargeant Jolly

Is this Battlestar Galactica guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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