33 (Battlestar Galactica)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! 33 is the first and pilot episode of the reimagined military science fiction television program Battlestar Galactica, immediately following the events of the 2003 miniseries. It was written by series creator Ronald D. Moore, and directed by Michael Rymer. "33" originally aired on Sky One in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2004, and subsequently aired on the Sci Fi Channel in the United States on January 14, 2005, along with the following episode "Water". "33" follows Galactica and her civilian fleet as they are forced to contend with constant Cylon pursuit for days without sleep. The episode was lauded by both cast and crew in addition to winning the 2005 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form.