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Battlestar Galactica episode
“Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 1”
Original Air Date	March 25, 2005 (US) January 17, 2004 (UK)
Season	1
Episode #	12
Production #	1.12
Writer(s)	Ronald D. Moore David Eick
Director	Michael Rymer
Guest star(s)	Nicki Clyne Lorena Gale Donnelly Rhodes Alonso Oyarzun Bodie Olmos Stephen Spender James Bell
Episode Order
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"The Hand of God"	"Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 2"

Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 1 is episode 12 of Battlestar Galactica Season 1

Story:

While flying a supply patrol, Crashdown and Sharon Valerii discover a bountiful planet that can support human life. Indeed, it might be Kobol, the legendary "home of the gods." The discovery prompts Commander Adama to send a ground team to investigate; it also gives new life to President Roslin's belief that she is a tool of destiny and that this discovery, like her rapidly spreading cancer, is part of an ancient prophecy.

However, things are not well on the Galactica. Gaius Baltar, the new vice-president, has a one-night stand with Kara Thrace and finds himself at odds with both Lee Adama and a deeply jealous Number Six.

Meanwhile, both Cylon Sharons struggle with their dual natures. On Galactica, she contemplates suicide when she realizes her programming will lead her to betray her comrades; on Caprica, she tries to convince Helo that her love for him is stronger than her loyalty to the Cylons.

After a Raptor carrying Vice-President Baltar is shot down over Kobol, Commander Adama must find a way to destroy the Cylon basestar that guards the planet before he can send a rescue team. He orders Kara to fly a dangerous mission against the basestar, using the captured Cylon Raider — but Kara makes an unauthorized Jump home to Caprica instead, abandoning Adama and the stranded Raptor crew.

Credits:

Story by David Eick

Teleplay by Ronald D. Moore

Directed by Michael Rymer

Links

• Podcast audio commentary Teaser
• Podcast audio commentary Act 1
• Podcast audio commentary Act 2
• Podcast audio commentary Act 3
• Podcast audio commentary Act 4