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Battlestar Galactica
Season Four
SERIES: Sci-Fi, Friday 10:00p (60 minutes)


9.2

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Starring Edward James Olmos, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Mary McDonnell, Tricia Helfer, and Grace Park

The final season picks up from last season's revelations of Cyclons amongst the crew and the return of the presumed deceased Starbuck.

GENRE(S):	Sci-Fi & Fantasy
CREATED BY:	Ronald D. Moore
FIRST AIR DATE:	April 4, 2008

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100

Orlando Sentinel Hal Boedeker

The premiere should please fans who consider Battlestar Galactica a landmark and entice newcomers to look at previous seasons on DVD.

100

San Francisco Chronicle Tim Goodman

There are many small and wonderful dramatic accomplishments in the underappreciated gem that is Battlestar Galactica, but perhaps the most enduring is that what was conceived of as an epic space adventure has turned into a finely detailed, intimate drama.

Entertainment Weekly Ken Tucker

The series' brilliant conceit is that enemies are often sane and rational, and many good guys and gals are obsessed, flawed, and ruthless.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rob Owen

This new season gets off to a rousing start that lives up to high expectations.

TV Guide Matt Roush

Simply put, the journey of Battlestar Galactica is one long, exhilarating headtrip.

Variety Brian Lowry

Crisp and tense, this Sci Fi Channel staple looks destined to make a headlong plunge toward the finish line in pursuit of that elusive place called Earth.

Newsday Verne Gay

Tonight's episode is superb, and barrels--relentlessly--toward the answers.

Time James Poniewozik

Thus begins the final season of a cerebral space opera that asks what it means to be human.

The New York Times Alessandra Stanley

The multitude of exegeses and theories devoted to major plot twists and minor details attest to the series’s enduring egghead appeal.

Chicago Tribune Maureen Ryan

Though Sci Fi only sent one Season 4 episode for review, it looks as though the prodigal pilot, as well as the rest of the Galactica crew, is in for a bumpy ride.

Los Angeles Times Mary McNamara

But of what actually happens, I will say no more. You'll have to watch it yourself. And you should.

Salon Heather Havrilesky

Only one thing is for certain: Even if you're skeptical of science fiction, Battlestar Galactica will make a true believer out of you.

New York Post Linda Stasi

Riveting as ever, Battlestar Galactica proves again that sci fi doesn't have to be clap trap.

Chicago Sun-Times Thomas Conner

Never mind the feminine religious cult Baltar falls into in this premiere. Add that to the clue-packed promotional photograph circulating of the BSG cast mimicking "The Last Supper," and what began as a deep, dark sci-fi drama seems to be turning into an anti-Arthur C. Clarke religious tract.

New York Daily News David Hinckley

The truth is that at this point, the complex subplots and nuances of all the backstories make it more satisfying for longtime fans than for recent drop-ins.

Philadelphia Daily News Ellen Gray

To be honest, I'm weary of Baltar and his endless visions/hallucinations, as I am of the fleet's wandering as the surviving colonists try, somewhat fitfully, to find their way back to a home planet none of them remembers.

The average user rating for this tv show is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 35 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

m m gave it a5:
Subpar to date - I'm considering the heretofore unthinkable, stopping watching. I consider seasons 1 and 2 to be great Tv, 3 started the slide, now we are here.

Kosh K. gave it a7:
Much more slowly paced than seasons one to three, the opening chapters of Battlestar Galactica season four focus on people and faith. Perhaps something of a disappointment to those who've enjoyed the fast pace, military sci-fi and biting political drama of earlier seasons.

Nevin gave it a10:
The most topical and mature drama on TV. It doesn't get any better than this. So Say We All!

Paul C gave it a10:
One of the best shows on television right now period. So say we all!

Devin W. gave it a10:
GREAT!!! This is easily the best show on tv! It's like reading one of the science fiction classics! And don't complain about it not making sense because you haven't seen the other ones, this isn't a sitcom.

Mike W. gave it a6:
S4 Ep 1 was a passable prologue. Very little happened, and the characters continued in largely the same fashion they did in S3. I enjoyed it, but I'm looking forward to some changes coming soon.

Joe T. gave it a6:
If the premiere is anything to go by, the show has nothing new left to say. I truly hope it builds some momentum with the upcoming episodes, and that this is some hangover from the inert (and at times, 'roll-your-eyes' unwatchable) previous season.

Battlestar Galactica Season Four SERIES: Sci-Fi, Friday 10:00p (60 minutes)

Battlestar Galactica
Season Four
SERIES: Sci-Fi, Friday 10:00p (60 minutes)