The BEST seasons of Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Every season of Battlestar Galactica (2003) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Battlestar Galactica (2003)!

In a distant part of the universe, a civilization of humans live on planets known as the Twelve Colonies. In the past, the Colonies have been at war with a cybernetic race known as the Cylons. 40 years after the first war the Cylons launch a devastating attack on the Colonies. The only military ship that survived the attack takes up the task of leading a small fugitive fleet of survivors into space in search of a fabled refuge known as Earth.

Last Updated: 2/12/2024Network: SYFYStatus: Ended
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Season 1
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8.54
440 votes

#1 - Season 1

First Aired 10/19/2004

Season 1 picks up where the miniseries left off. After engaging in a losing battle against the Cylons, humanity's last remnants are forced to flee under the protection of their one remaining warship, the outdated Battlestar Galactica. Pursued by the Cylons-some of whom have now taken human form-Commander Adama and President Roslin lead these last remnants of humanity in search of a new home - a planet called Earth.

Season 2
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8.43
319 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 7/16/2005

Picking up where the first season left off, season 2 continues to chronicle the adventures of a ragtag fleet of humans, the sole survivors of a devastating nuclear attack by the robot Cylons. But it soon becomes clear that more threatens this fragile society than external forces. Massive fear, paranoia, and political ambition — all classic plagues to developing civilizations — wear away at the already-fatigued fleet.

Season 3
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8.16
307 votes

#3 - Season 3

First Aired 10/7/2006

Season 3 picks up where last season's cliffhanger finale left off, the Galactica crew discovers a habitable planet, but things become even further complicated when the Cylons, led by Caprica Six and Sharon, find the planet and offer humanity a stunning proposal of peace.

Season 4
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7.74
286 votes

#4 - Season 4

First Aired 4/5/2008

As season 4 begins, the last remnants of humanity continue their search for a new home. Galactica’s crew attempts to make sense of the inexplicable while four members of the fleet are still reeling from past revelations.