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Battlestar Galactica (2003): Collaborators

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Tyrol participates in the Circle, a secret tribunal on Galactica that tries and convicts in absentia those accused of collaborating with the Cylons during the Occupation.
The death sentences -- administered without the knowledge of Roslin or Adama -- begin to weigh on Tyrol's conscience.
Baltar faces a similar jury among the Cylons, who must decide whether he is allowed to stay with them. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Mark Verheiden

Director:: Michael Rymer

Stars:: Mary McDonnell (Laura Roslin); Katee Sackhoff (Kara "Starbuck" Thrace); Tricia Helfer (Number Six/Caprica Six); Jamie Bamber (Lee "Apollo" Adama); James Callis (Gaius Baltar); Grace Park (Sharon Valerii/Sharon Agathon); Edward James Olmos (William Adama)

Recurring Role:: Lucy Lawless (D'Anna Biers/Number Three); Aaron Douglas (Galen Tyrol); Dominic Zamprogna (James "Jammer" Lyman); Alisen Down (Jean Barolay); Jennifer Halley (Diana Seelix); Nicki Clyne (Cally Henderson Tyrol); Michael Hogan (Saul Tigh); Rekha Sharma (Tory Foster); Michael Trucco (Samuel Anders); Richard Hatch (Tom Zarek); Ryan Robbins (Charlie Connor); Alessandro Juliani (Felix Gaeta); Tahmoh Penikett (Karl "Helo" Agathon)

Guest Star:: Winston Rekert (Priest)

After convicting the first suspect and then someone named Chadwick, the Circle has 57 more cases to consider over a three-day period. Thus, we know that this special brand of "justice" is not an open-ended process. edit »
Kara Thrace's serial number is 462753 as seen on her dog tag. edit »
Among the names on the execution list that Baltar signed on New Caprica are Justin Singh (clerk), Denis Moore (driver), Xander Zorost (mechanic), Laura Roslin (teacher), Lester Thoro (food services), Arimin Stahl (supply), Sally Menlo (facilitator), Kalan Pelham (administrator), Alex Lamere (office worker), Fore Ramone (office worker), Jane Seadle (mechanic), Jacob Morose (entertainer), Sue Emmanual (doctor), Ali Mueller (botanist), and Tom Zarek (detainee). Kara held up the list during her session with the Circle as they debated Felix Gaeta's guilt or innocence. edit »
Although Number Six told Baltar in the miniseries that there are twelve Cylon models, only seven models are voting in the decision about Baltar's fate. edit »
The Circle was made up of Saul Tigh, Galen Tyrol, Seelix, Charlie Connor, Jean Barolay and Samuel Anders. After Anders resigned his position, Kara Thrace took his place. edit »

The Cylon baseships in this episode have a different appearance than those seen in previous episodes. This is not a new type of baseship, however. Producer and writer Bradley Thompson noted that Gary Hutzel, Mike Gibson and the VFX crew continually upgrade the imagery on the show. They decided to "echo the internal design elements of the baseship on the exterior." edit »
Lee: Hey, I've dropped half a stone.

A "stone" (pl. also "stone") is a unit of weight almost unheard of in North America, but still used in the UK. It's equal to 14 pounds or about 6.4 kg. So assuming that the Twelve Colonies are using the same standard of measurement, Lee has lost 7 pounds so far. edit »
The story takes place on the third day of the Second Exodus, or three days after Adama's rescue of the survivors from New Caprica. The first Exodus took place after the initial Cylon attack on the Twelve Colonies. edit »
Though credited, Grace Park did not appear in this episode. edit »
The list of survivors returns for the first time this season. As of the beginning of "Collaborators," there are 41,435 survivors. edit »

Adama: Go sleep this off. That's an order.
Tigh: Ohhh, yeah. Just go to sleep. Forget about it all. Just forget about everything. Well I'm not forgetting. I'm not gonna forget. edit »
Tigh: (to Connor) You think we�re a bunch of thugs, handing out punishment on a whim? Jammer didn�t get airlocked because you thought he was guilty. There was evidence. You read the witness reports. He was tried and convicted by this Circle. This is about justice. You got that? Justice! edit »
Tigh: Well, isn�t that nice. A man can turn his coat, collaborate with the enemy, contribute to the deaths of thousands, but the old man needs his phones fixed and suddenly all is forgiven? edit »
Tyrol: (referring to Gaeta) He's the reason we know about the death list. He's the reason I saved Cally. He's the reason we're on this ship. He's the one who gave us the inside information. There's our source, Colonel.
Gaeta: I did what I could. I don't know what else I could have done. edit »
Tigh:(shouting at Gaeta) Hey! Look at me! As long as you're here, maybe you can help me out. I'm missing something. I lost it in detention. Since you're so buddy-buddy with the Cylons, maybe you know where it is. How about it? Do you know where my eye is? edit »

Roslin: I've decided to form a Commission for Truth and Reconciliation.

Commissions of truth and reconciliation have been convened in several countries throughout history following brutal dictatorships or other periods of violent upheaval. Those countries include Chile, Argentina, El Salvador, Sierra Leone and South Africa. South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission is considered to be one of the most successful of these commissions. edit »
Number Six: Don't make me angry, Gaius.
Adama: You wouldn't like her when she's angry.

This dialogue mirrors the famous phrase used in the TV series The Incredible Hulk.

Dr. David Banner (aka The Hulk): Mr. McGee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. edit »

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kingrich06
member since: Mar 4, 2006
Collaborators
The Bottom Line: "Average"
Still great writing. ...Continue »
07/13/08 10:21pm | report abuse
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sandybadlands
member since: Jun 15, 2007
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The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
Hopefully the simplistic vengeance-fueled hostility will no longer be a focus after this episode. ...Continue »
07/04/08 10:49am | report abuse
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clifftrapremove
member since: Sep 21, 2004
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The Bottom Line: "Pivotal"
Justice or Vengeance? While lacking action, "Collaborator" ends up being one of the best transition episodes in television history, giving the viewer closure but creating more potential plot lines then any fan could ever hope for. Spoilers inside. ...Continue »
04/07/07 11:44pm | report abuse
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amazingwebhead
member since: Aug 13, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Character development"
A New Day Requires New Thinking ...Continue »
01/30/07 08:56pm | report abuse
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sfviewer
member since: Jul 28, 2006
Collaborators
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
Great episode ...Continue »
01/24/07 10:12am | report abuse