Most serialized stories have one arc that stands above the rest. An arc that people come back to and re-watch time and time again. That stands out as the series's defining story. Welcome to Pegasus. Matt appreciates how Pegasus twists established BSG tropes to create something new. Pat takes stock of the Battlestar Pegasus and its troubled commander. Mike gets to discuss his second-favorite scene in the series. And Joe(!) joins the podcast to make sure we give Tricia Helfer, James Callis, and Tricia Helfer's incredible performances their due.

"It's a damn stealth ship, remember?" Pat points out that the Cylons bleed, just like you and me. Mike petitions for changing Hot Dog's call sign to Blueberry. Matt wonders why the Chief would possibly name his ship "Laura".

Last episode sure was a doozy. We better pace ourselves...wouldn't want to run out of narrative steam before we reach Earth, right? So how about some good old-fashioned filler? Matt wonders why the Cylons are sitting around watching movies. Pat enjoys getting more Gaeta. Mike stands as the podcast's only true patriot.

You know that feeling you get sometimes, when you visit your parents' house after months away? And the cookie jar has moved, or the President has been ousted and martial law is in effect? I imagine that's how Starbuck feels at the start of these episodes. In our analysis, Mike gets so lost in shipping, he may as well be a UPS driver. Pat joins Roslin and Adama's mutual admiration society. Matt wonders whether the Cylons have already beaten humanity to Earth.

New Cylon Dr. Simon takes Kara down to the farm, where he tries to convince her that babymaking is best. Needless to say, Starbuck ain't havin' it. Pat wonders what would happen if Simon really was human. Matt finds the episode's logic, and dialogue, half-formed. Mike takes solace in the fact Adama's back in charge, even though the Old Man's family is still broken.

You know what I really need in my post-apocalyptic science fiction? Some sports. I've really just been hankering for some sportsball. Mike enjoys watching Ellen slink away, as Adama returns. Matt wonders why the hell anyone would watch a game of Pyramid. Pat examines Gaius's motivations for messing with Boomer's mind.

"One of you will betray the others. Or maybe, like, all of you will betray each other? That might be closer to the truth." Pat delights in finding Tigh's trigger word. Mike is a real big jerk to both Cally and Crashdown, making a bad day worse. Matt wonders how Kobol can evade God's will.

Ever have one of those days where damn near everything's telling you to lay down and give up? Welcome to Valley of Darkness. Matt wishes the Chief had been in time and questions Roslin's cool. Pat loves Starbuck's place and is unsure about Billy-Dee's stability. Mike wants pilots to stop celebrating. Because only bad things happen when pilots celebrate.

Galactica's second season hits the ground running, and we try to keep up. Pat's disappointed with Gaeta's soap. Matt wants to know more about Bill and Saul's checkered past. Mike questions how Boomer receives orders.

As the first season of Galactica comes to a close, everything falls apart. Pat wants to get Boomer help and understands Starbuck's scream. Matt wants Lee to shut up and is surprised at Six's surprise. Mike isn't cutting Roslin, or Adama, any slack.