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How to watch Battlestar Galactica in order

Your ultimate guide to the space epic.

Edward James Olmos, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff, Grace Park in Battlestar Galactica

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Published: Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 4:23 pm

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Few sci-fi series live up to the sheer scale and ambition of Battlestar Galactica.

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Developed by Ronald D Moore and starring Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park, the show – a revamp of the original Battlestar Galactica series from the late 1970s – originally aired between 2003 and 2009.

Like the original show, it focused on the war between mankind and alien aggressors called Cylons. The series received widespread critical acclaim and won four Emmy awards across its run.
With so many sci-fi series being rebooted, some may be hoping for another Battlestar Galactica revival. But until we hear any news on that, here's everything you need to know for your ultimate rewatch.

How to watch Battlestar Galactica in order

Before we get into the nitty gritty, here's a brief overview of the best Battlestar Galactica watch order. We explain this in a bit more detail below.

The Miniseries (on Amazon)

This two-episode miniseries was produced in 2003 and essentially serves as an extended pilot for the show that followed.

Battlestar Galactica season 1 (on Amazon)

Watch all 13 episodes.

Battlestar Galactica season 2 (on Amazon)

Watch episodes one to 17.

Razor TV Movie

This television movie was broadcast before season 4 but fits chronologically here. Try to find the extended 101-minute version if possible.

Razor tells us more about the crew of the Pegasus and its position in Battlestar Galactica canon is debated, as some fans argue it should be viewed after season three.

However, chronologically its set during the events of season two and so it makes more sense to watch it here, although you may want to be aware of some dialogue at the end which sets up season four.

If you consider yourself super strict on anything remotely spoilery, we advise that you mute the TV at a couple of key moments in the last 10 minutes.

Mute when the hybrid touches Shaw and when Red One contacts Pegasus, as well as when Starbuck talks to Lee and says "Well, ever think you might deserve it?", then unmute as she goes to leave.

Battlestar Galactica season 2 episode 18-20

Finish off the second season.

The Resistance

This 10 episode web series carries you into season 3 and clocks in at a lean 25 minutes.

If you went for the Battlestar Galactica DVD, you will get this included.

Battlestar Galactica season 3 (on Amazon)

Watch all 20 episodes.

Razor

Play that muted 10 minutes of Razor here.

Battlestar Galactica season 4 (on Amazon)

Watch episodes 1 to 10.

Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 or The Final Season

Start off by watching Sometimes a Great Notion, episode 11 in season 4. Then, take a slight detour of The Face of The Enemy web series.

The Face of The Enemy

This 10 episode web series is 36 minutes long in total, but is not currently available on any Battlestar Galactica DVDs due to complications emerging from the 2008 writers strike.

Battlestar Galactica season 4 episodes 12-15

Return to season four, watching up to episode 15.

The Plan

The movie stands alone and shows you the first two seasons but from the Cylons' point of view. It was released after the show, but is better watched here in the Battlestar Galactica chronology.

Battlestar Galactica season 4 episodes 16-21

When watching these remember to go for episode 18's extended version and the same for episode 19.

Caprica

This spin-off TV series is set 58 years after Battlestar Galactica, revealing more about how humanity first created the Cylon androids that would go on to become their greatest foes.

Blood and Chrome

Stand-alone TV movie that follows William Adama when young during the First Cylon War. It's seen as the sequel to Caprica and a prequel to Battlestar Galactica. You can technically watch this whenever you want.

What is Battlestar Galactica about?

After suffering nuclear annihilation at the hands of the Cylons – advanced robots who look indistinguishable from their human creators – the few surviving humans from the Twelve Colonies of Kobol live in a ragtag fleet of spaceships, led by the Battlestar Galactica. Under the leadership of President Laura Roslin and Commander William Adama, they flee the pursuing Cylons, struggle with conflicts among the survivors and search for a mythical 13th colony: Earth.

Where is Battlestar Galactica filmed?

Battlestar Galactica was filmed in Vancouver but is set in a distant star system, where humans live on a group of planets known as the Twelve Colonies.

Battlestar Galactica is available to stream on ITVX and Prime Video.

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Lisa Wehrstedt

Louise GriffinSci-Fi and Fantasy Editor

Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.

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