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Galactica 1980· Season 1 · Episode 1

Galactica Discovers Earth (1)

S01E01·5.7·January 27, 1980·49m·ABC

Thirty years after its voyage began, the Galactica finally nears Earth, but to their utter disappointment they find Earth's technology is no match for the Cylons. Adama dispatches two pilots with a mission to secretly speed up Earth's defence development.

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#2In Season 1of 10 rated episodes

#2All-timeof 10 rated episodes

+1.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 4.4

1980First airedJanuary 27, 1980

Guest stars

Robbie Rist

Robbie Ristas Dr. Zee

Sharon Acker

Sharon Ackeras Anne

Pamela Susan Shoop

Pamela Susan Shoopas Dorothy Carlyle

Robert Reed

Robert Reedas Dr. Donald Mortinson

Richard Eastham

Richard Easthamas Gen. Cushing

Vernon Weddle

Vernon Weddleas Cop

David Moses

David Mosesas Cop

Brion James

Brion Jamesas Willy

Mickey Jones

Mickey Jonesas Donzo Duncan MacKenzieas Pilot Douglas Bruceas Pilot

Eddie Firestone

Eddie Firestoneas Derelict Frank Downingas Guard Don Maxwellas Guard

Crew

Sidney HayersDirector

Glen A. Larson

Glen A. LarsonWriter Frank BeascoecheaDirector of Photography John J. DumasEditor

Bob Bralver

Bob BralverStunt Coordinator Richard EpperStunts

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