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Battlestar Galactica (1978): Baltar's Escape

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When Baltar plans his escape with the help of the three Borellians and the Eastern Alliance Enforcers, members of the Council of Twelve are taken hostage, and Adama must give in to the escapees' demands. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Donald P. Bellisario

Director:: Winrich Kolbe

Stars:: Dirk Benedict (Lieutenant Starbuck); Terry Carter (Col. Tigh); Anne Lockhart (Lt. Sheba); John Colicos (Baltar); Herbert Jefferson Jr. (Boomer); Richard Hatch (Captain Apollo); Lorne Greene (Commander Adama)

Recurring Role:: Bruce Wright (Guard #4); Sarah Rush (Rigel); David Greenan (Omega)

Guest Star:: Anthony De Longis (Taba); Ina Balin (Siress Tinia); Lloyd Bochner (Commander Leiter); Robert Feero (Bora); Lance LeGault (Maga); Ron Kelly (Security Officer Reese); Mitch Reta (Control Operator); Paul Tinder (Guard #5); Paul LeClair (Guard #2); John Dullaghan (Dr. Wilker); John Hoyt (Sire Domra)

Despite not appearing in the opening credits or guest stars, Sheba ( Anne Lockhart) does indeed appear in the episode. edit »
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Goof: When Adama goes to interrogate the prisoner, the door begins to open before the guard uses the controls to open it. edit »

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Apollo: (regarding the Alliance commander) I could grow to dislike this man.
Starbuck: What do you mean "grow to"? edit »
Tigh: Adama, no time to explain. Launch at once! Repeat, launch at once!
Adama: It won't work !
Tigh: Adama ! I'm in command ! Launch! edit »
Adama: Baltar, put down your arms and surrender. There's no way to escape.
Baltar: Hahaha! You're wonderful. I hold a blade to your throat and you give orders. edit »
Starbuck: Baltar, Nomen and the Enforcers. At least we have all our enemies in the same place....!
Apollo: ..including the Council ! edit »
Adama: (to Siress Tinia) Colonel Tigh is a very good warrior which, I'm sure, you'll come to realize in time.
Siress Tinia: Adama, you are all good warriors but what we need now are good diplomats. edit »

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Baltar's Escape
The Bottom Line: "Cleverly plotted"
Three of the Galactica's worst enemies join forces to escape to Luna 7. The Council of the Twelve call off the long-standing martial law of the fleet, leaving Adama's hands tied as the crisis ensues. ...Continue »
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