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Battlestar Galactica: 1x11

Colonial Day

When President Roslin calls an Interim Quorum of the Twelve Colonies, she discovers that democracy brings its ugly stepsisters β€” politics and deadly intrigue β€” to the party. Tom Zarek, the charismatic convicted terrorist, is elected as the delegate from Sagittaron and immediately proposes elections for the vice-presidency.

Battlestar Galactica: Season 1 Episode 11
Battlestar Galactica: Season 1 Episode 11
Battlestar Galactica: Season 1 Episode 11
Battlestar Galactica: Season 1 Episode 11
Jan. 10, 2005