

TV series
Galactica 1980
1980, English, on ABC. Created by Glen A. Larson.
The great ship Galactica, our home for these many years we've endured the wilderness of space. And now, we near the end of our journey: we have, at last, found Earth.
30 years after the original Battlestar Galactica series. Upon reaching Earth, the inhabitants of the renegade starfleet take action when they realize earthlings aren't advanced enough to help battle the Cylons.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 49 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Galactica 1980
Galactica 1980 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
Availability in India as of 7 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E10: The Return of Starbuck
Aired 4 May 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Glen A. LarsonCreator
- Kent McCordCapt. Troy · 10 ep
- Barry Van DykeLt. Dillon · 10 ep
- Robyn DouglassJamie Hamilton · 10 ep
- Lorne GreeneCommander Adama · 10 ep
- James Patrick StuartDr. Zee · 8 ep
- Manuel BenitezSuper Scout · 5 ep
- Fred HollidayMr. Brooks · 5 ep
- Michelle LarsonSuper Scout · 5 ep
- Georgi IreneSuper Scout · 5 ep
- Herbert Jefferson Jr.Colonel Boomer · 5 ep
- Tracy JustrichStarla · 5 ep
- Eric LarsonMoonstone · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 January 1980
- Last aired
- 4 May 1980
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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What Galactica 1980 is based on
Galactica 1980 is based on Battlestar Galactica, a television series by Glen A. Larson.
Television series
Battlestar Galactica
By Glen A. Larson
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Galactica 1980: quick answers
Is Galactica 1980 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Galactica 1980 are there?
Galactica 1980 has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 49 minutes each.
Is Galactica 1980 finished?
Yes. Galactica 1980 ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Galactica 1980 on?
Galactica 1980 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
Galactica 1980 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Galactica 1980 yet.
What shows are like Galactica 1980?
If you liked Galactica 1980, try Space: Above and Beyond, Ahsoka, The Bionic Woman.
Who created Galactica 1980?
Galactica 1980 was created by Glen A. Larson and stars Kent McCord, Barry Van Dyke, Robyn Douglass.
What is Galactica 1980 based on?
Galactica 1980 is based on Battlestar Galactica, a television series by Glen A. Larson.
