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mr_porteiro_head
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So*, Beverly and I watched season 1 of BSG over the last three days. I was surprised to find out that it only had 13 episodes, as opposed to the normal sized season of 22.

And now as I look, season 2 only has 10 episodes.

Why are these seasons only half-sized? Is this common for cable channels?
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You're looking at season 2.0. BSG season 2 is in two parts. The second part hasn't aired yet (I don't suppose anyone knows the date that it returns to the air so my hubby and I don't miss it?)

But yes, it's common for cable shows to have shorter seasons. If you look at the HBO shows, most of them only have 13 episodes.
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I think it's the 6th, Pixiest.
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January 6th. There's 10 episodes left. [Big Grin]
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Wow. So the $35 dvd set is only half of the season? So it will probably be around $70 for a single season of BSG?

That's obnoxious on Star Trek levels.
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I'd object, except I really like the DVD version better. No commercials, higher definition video...
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I prefer TV on DVD also, but I just get the discs through Netflix. I don't have any real desire to own most shows.
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Well, I'll just netflix it. I bought season 1, but they lost me as a direct customer for season 2.
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Yeah. I'm guessing there'll be some special deal going on when the second half is released. Or maybe the second half won't cost as much as the first (since it's 3 less episodes).

*shrug*
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If you want to really get offended, Look at the price for the HBO shows with only a handfull of episodes per season.

They make great shows, but the marketing people think too highly of them.

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quote:
If you want to really get offended, Look at the price for the HBO shows with only a handfull of episodes per season.
Meh. I've never seen a single episode of a single HBO show. I'll have to find something else to get offended about.

Now, where's [insert_ratraquenho]? [Wink]
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