Survivors: 47,855

Air Date: August 26, 2005

Conclusion. Determined to restore unity among the divided colonists, Adama attempts to reconcile with Lee and orders a search-and-rescue mission to Kobol to locate President Roslin's squad of tomb hunters.

Episode Recap

President Roslin's fragile coalition is put to the test and Adama continues to struggle with the betrayal of his son. Starbuck, Helo, and Boomer return from Caprica and set out for Kobol to find the tomb of Athena.

Additional Notes

• In early versions of the script, Billy died on the surface of Kobol. The writers had planned a pivotal role for Elosha later in the season.

• The survivor count increases now that Helo has rejoined the fleet.

• There are 47,858 Survivors.