BSG: Six Degrees of Separation

This episode had a noticeably lighter tone than the other episodes we’ve seen so far. James Callis continues to be amusing as Baltar.

Comments:

• We finally learn Number Six’s alias: Shelly Godfrey. There goes that word again -- God.
• Is this the first time a public bathroom stall has been seen in a Sci-Fi series?
• Adama looked like he wanted to punch "Shelly" when she tried to come on to him. LOL
• Since it’s so easy to fake video even with our 21st century technology, Adama and Roslyn seemed a little quick to assume Baltar was guilty. Of course, he really is guilty, but in a much more subtle way.
• I cracked up when Baltar tried to destroy Lt. Gaeda’s computer. Was there a little hammer in his hand? Where did that come from?
• Roslyn gave Baltar a whole speech about how she knows he’s guilty, then later she gives a press conference exonerating him. Isn’t their relationship going to be a bit chilly now?
• Exactly how are the reporters reporting the news to the fleet? In the original show they had set up a broadcast network, but is that safe? Shouldn’t they maintain radio silence? Maybe they have a printed newspaper...
• Starbuck finally gets out of the infirmary after Tigh tells her he has a low opinion of her. Doesn’t she already know that?
• I like how Chief Tyrol can’t figure out how the Cylon Raider operates, but if anything that makes Starbuck’s ability to fly it look even more farfetched.
• Boomer on Galactica fondly touches the Cylon Raider and tells the Chief he should treat it like a pet. When is he going to turn her ass in? Later she finds that someone has written "Cylon" on the mirror in her locker. It would be cool if it was Tyrol who did it (or Hadrian!), but I bet Boomer did it herself.
• Roslyn almost OD’s herself on her cancer medication and scares Billy. I like that they're following up on the effects of her treatments. You gotta like the continuity in this series.
• Dr. "Dutch" seems to be less of a dick now, but Starbuck still had to tell him to "frak off". And he's still chain smoking. LOL
• The meat in the Cylon Raider hasn’t dried up or rotted yet? It looks fresh still, but a little drippy. Shouldn’t they wear some biohazard gear before climbing in there? I sure would. That thing is nasty!!
• Caprica Boomer and Helo get it on, as was expected. Her spine glows bright red like Number Six's did in the mini series. If that always happens when Clylon women have sex, I guess Baltar didn't have mirrors on his ceiling. And I guess they stuck to the missionary position.
• Apollo is back, but he doesn't do jack in this episode other than encourage Starbuck to try out her crutches.
  

I'm not sure why this episode is called "Six Degrees of Separation," but I did the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" game and came up with this:

• Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell were both in the cable remake of 12 Angry Men with the late Ossie Davis.
• Ossie Davis was in The Stand with Gary Sinise.
• Gary Sinise was in Apollo 13 with…
• Kevin Bacon.