The best 13 Battlestar Galactica episodes (and the 3 worst ones)
12. “The Passage” (Season 3, Episode 10)
Space isn’t always the vast, silent void we think it is. You’d know this if you’ve watched any sort of sci-fi or space opera – there’s always something or someone out there.
Sometimes, this otherworldly presence can manifest as a dangerous maze, and for the brave souls aboard the fleet in “The Passage,” it becomes a deadly game of survival. The fleet stumbles upon a spot in space cloaked in radiation that is harmful enough to affect the ship and those inside it. The glow and hum of radioactivity become alive and take the role of the “monster” lurking in the shadows and folds of space.
The crew must find their way through this nightmare before the radiation consumes them. However, it’s not as simple as a problem-solving exercise. As in any good crisis time, the morale inside the ship starts to dwindle and suddenly, it’s not just what’s outside the ship that they should be worried about – tension and chaos starts to brew among the crew.
With the looming threat outside, the fleet needs to find a way to stay united and overcome the challenges happening both inside and outside the hull.
11. “A Day in the Life” (Season 3, Episode 15)
“A Day in the Life” is a deep dive into the heart of Galactica’s iconic leader, Admiral Adama. With a blend of nostalgia, deeply buried emotions, and a nice helping of tension, the episode takes us back in time to witness moments that shaped Adama into the badass and strong leader that he is.
We see snippets of his past – the good, the bad, and everything in between. These moments show us who the man behind the stern but fatherly face really is, offering us an intimate peek into the experiences that helped shape him. Some are wholesome. Others… not so much. But, hey, what’s a nostalgic episode without a twist?
As Adama’s past unfolds before our eyes, he presently finds himself trapped along with President Roslin. This isn’t just any conundrum – it’s a ticking-clock situation where literally every second counts. Adama and Roslin should have been allowed to just be together share a dynamic consisting of clashing views, mutual respect, and undeniable chemistry. I absolutely loved every single scene they shared throughout the series, and this was no exception. While stuck together, they’re forced to face and accept their differences, let go of past grudges, and grow closer. (insert crying noises here)
The episode beautifully mixes moments from the past with present conflicts, and it gives us a deeper understanding of the show’s
Mom and Dad
central characters.