I've recently begun to suffer from an unusual malady that no doctor in the world can combat. I am not alone in my affliction - my friend Bob has also been infected, so at least we are not alone in our miserable states. Taking into account where I believe this malicious disorder spawned from (and after learning that apparently all scientific names for viruses end in 'ridae'), I have dubbed it:

"Battlestarigalactiridae", more commonly known as Battlestar Mania.

You may start to notice symptoms of this plague after watching one or possibly two episodes of the new Battlestar Galactica television series. If you watch more than two episodes and notice no signs of Battlestar Mania, then you may take heart in the fact that you are more than likely immune. Unfortunately this also indicates that you have absolutely no taste, and wouldn't know a good TV show if it punched you in the face.

Keep an eye out for these signs of Battlestar Mania:

1.) After watching an episode of Battlestar Galactica, you immediately begin to feel jittery, and experience a strong desire to watch another episode. As the disease progresses, these feelings will grow stronger and stronger, and if you are unable to immediately satisfy your desire, you will resort to behavior such as screeching, jumping about like a madperson, and shaking the person next to you in despair. Watch out for hyperventilating.

2.) Later in the disease, when left at the end of an episode which happens to be a cliffhanger, after engaging in the beahvior mentioned above, you will immediately call everyone you know who has seen the entire season (no matter what time it is) and resort to abject begging to get them to tell you what happens next. Of course, you don't really want them to tell you, you would much rather be surprised when you can finally see it for yourself, but you will be completely unable to control yourself. If you begin to notice any signs of this, make your loved ones aware of this disease as quickly as possible and encourage them not to give in to your pathetic begging.

3.) You slowly begin to feel personally involved in the dramas that play out on the screen, particularly between Comander Adama and President Roslin. You may slowly find yourself slipping without noticing it until you are beside yourself with rage, yelling at the fictional characters on your TV, and/or pausing the show to call your mom and yell about the recent development that may in fact shatter your entire life.

4.) When the end of the first part of Season 2 comes to an end, you may spend at least an hour raging about how much you hate Admiral Kane, and OMG ADAMA IS SUCH A BADASS! This behavior may seem similar to the behavior outlined in #1, but do not be fooled - this is much, much worse.

5.) ***SPOILER*** When Admiral Kane is finally assassinated by the cylon, you joyfully celebrate with alcoholic beverages and high-fives with whoever you're watching it with. You may feel as though a giant weight has been lifted from your shoulders, now that you don't have to worry so intensely about the fate of your beloved Battlestar Galactica crew.

These are all the major symptoms that Bob and I have experienced thus far. Since I am not quite finished with the second part of the second season, I can only expect our condition to worsen. You may not think this affliction is very serious, but I can assure you that it should be considered with the utmost gravity, especially if someone you love or you yourself begin to exhibit signs of infection

I will continue to relate the course this disease takes, and hope that it leaves me with some small shred of dignity and sanity.

Though at this point, I am skeptical. ^_^
All that being said, I would encourage every single person who has not had the pleasure of viewing this series take a night and rent the first disc. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Of course, keep in mind that this is the main way the infection spreads....