Episode 220 – I’m Not Being Diplomatic, You Oversensitive Jackass

Episodes discussed: BSG 4×19 Someone to Watch Over Me and Angel 4×11 Soulless

Time Stamps: BSG 00:00-1:26:35; Angel 1:26:35 to the end

Someone to Watch Over Me

Written by Bradley Thompson & David Weddle; Directed by Michael Nankin

Starbuck bonds with a mysterious pianist while Tyrol tries to save Boomer. Discussion points include:

• Kara’s routine
• Who and what is Slick?
• Stars and notes
• Citizen Sonia
• Tyrol’s retcon
• Boomer’s escape(s)

Deadlock

Written by Sarah Fain & Elizabeth Craft; Directed by Sean Astin

The gang interrogates Angelus about the nature of the Beast. Discussion points includes:

• Yes, that Sean Astin
• Wesley’s many failures
• Fred caught in the middle
• Oedipal Connor
• Cordy’s deal
• Angelus’ motivations

Next time: Buffy 7×14 First Date BSG 4×120 Islanded in a Stream of Stars.

Episode 219 – Just One Soul Touching Another

Episodes discussed: Buffy 7×13 The Killer in Me and BSG 4×18 Deadlock

Time Stamps: Buffy 00:00-1:22:37; BSG 1:22:37 to the end

The Killer in Me

Written by Drew Z. Greenberg; Directed by David Solomon

A mysterious spell causes Willow to take on the appearance of Warren. Discussion points include:

• Kennedy’s privilege
• Willow’s guilt
• Bringing Warren out in Willow
• Amy’s last hurrah
• “Just like in fairy-tales”
• Spike’s chip and Giles’ touch

Deadlock

Written by Jane Espenson; Directed by Robert M. Young

The return of Ellen to the Fleet causes conflict between Tigh and Caprica Six. Discussion points includes:

• Ellen comes back from the dead (again)
• The importance of love
• Tyrol’s loyalties
• Adama’s great love affair
• “More guns, bigger guns!”
• Baltar makes an effort

Next time: BSG 4×19 Someone to Watch Over Me and Angel 4×11 Soulless.

Episode 218 – Please Don’t Take This Away from Me

Episodes discussed: BSG 4×17 No Exit and Angel 4×10 Awakening

Time Stamps: BSG 00:00-1:27:15; Angel 1:27:15 to the end

No Exit

Written by Ryan Mottesheard; Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Flashbacks trace the journey of the ultimate member of the Final Five. Discussion points include:

• Hell is being a person
• A new system of government
• The importance of networking
• Sam’s infodump
• The new old Ellen
• Cavil’s nightmares

Awakening

Written by David Fury & Stephen S. DeKnight; Directed by James A. Contner

The gang decides to remove Angel’s soul in order to get vital information about the Beast from Angelus. Discussion points includes:

• The frame story
• The sneaky vision quest
• Red herrings, cliches, and twists
• Angel’s wish-fulfillment
• Angelus returns

Next time: Buffy 7×13 The Killer in Me and BSG 4×18 Deadlock.

Episode 217 – Standing in the Remains of My Fallen Brethren

Episodes discussed: Angel 4×9 Long Day’s Journey and BSG 4×16 Blood on the Scales

Time Stamps: Angel 00:00-1:05:18; BSG 1:05:18 to the end

Long Day’s Journey

Written by Mere Smith; Directed by Terrence O’Hara

Gwen returns to lend a hand in the fight against the Beast. Discussion points include:

• …into night
• “Get over it”
• The return of Gwen
• Connor will be Connor
• Wesley and Gunn’s sniping
• The diverse Totems

Blood on the Scales

Written by Michael Angeli; Directed by Wayne Rose

The mutiny comes to a bloody conclusion. Discussion points includes:

• Getting the plot holes out of the way
• Using the Fleet for cover
• Tyrol makes the machine stop
• Arguing past each other
• Gaeta’s tragic flaw
• Tugging on the heartstrings

Next time: BSG 4×17 No Exit and Angel 4×10 Awakening.