Week 7 - August 26
Winner: Battlestar Galactica ("Home Pt. 2")

With 7 weeks in, we are now reaching the half-way mark for the season. Overcoming what appeared to be a "Battlestar" dominated showdown, both "Stargate" franchises have been increasing in enjoyment each subsequent week. "Atlantis" has come close to reaching "Battlestar" (coming to within 1 point) by using some light-hearted action to counteract the otherwise heavy drama of Sci-Fi Friday. "Sg-1," now with Amanda Tapping, feels like "Sg-1," again. But this week, however, the prize must go to pack leader, "Battlestar Galactica."

In episode 2.7, "Home Pt. 2," an emotionally charged Adama (Edward James Olmos) attempts to bring the rogue President Roslin (Mary MacDonnell) back to the fleet. Her religious pilgrimage to the planet Kobol has splintered the surviving human race. With a scheming politician and Cylon on the planet, and an ominous portent of bloodshed, more death seems unavoidable. But will it be worth finding the path to Earth?

"Battlestar Galactica" has always had a strong mixture of human conflict, drama, and suspense--and this week is no different. This show is as powerful and riveting as ever, drawing me into its fictitious universe with believable acting and an interesting plot line. As I've stated in past Showdown's, "Battlestar Galactica" has the look and feel of a high production value, coming off as a polished experience rather than a weekly series.

Memorable Scene: The scenes between Gaius Baltar (James Callis) and the possibly imaginary Number Six (Tricia Helfer) were nothing short of genius--and, fortunately, there were plenty of them in "Home Pt. 2."

Next Week: New episodes are 2 weeks away due to a best-of "Sg-1" marathon for the Labor Day weekend. The showdown will therefore not be updated. However, I am planning a "Stargate Sg-1" piece with my personal favorites of the series. Expect it sometime in the near future.
Standings:

Stargate Sg-1: 1
Stargate Atlantis: 2
Battlestar Galactica: 4