Stargate SG-1 (2006) – Ethon, and Off the Grid

SG-1 returns to Ethon, last seen in the episode Icon after Jared Kane (Matthew Bennett) comes to Stargate Command to see Daniel (Michael Shanks). It seems the Ori have arrived there and given his people a superweapon to use against their enemies in return for conversion to Origin. Written by Damian Kindler from a story…

Stargate SG-1 (2004) – Sacrifices, and Endgame

Christopher Judge wrote Sacrifices, which first aired on 10 September, 2004. So we know what that means, it’s gonna be a Jaffa heavy episode. This time out, Teal’c (Judge) is less than thrilled to learn that his son, Rya’c (Neil Denis) is planning on getting married – without even consulting him! He and Ka’ryn (Mercedes…

Stargate SG-1 (2003) – Sight Unseen, and Smoke & Mirrors

After Jonas Quinn (Corin Nemec) touches an ancient device, activating it, he’s the only one that sees a strange insect-like creature that vanishes through a wall when they bring the device back to Stargate Command. Written by Damian Kindler from a story by Ronald Wilkerson, this episode debuted on 17 January, 2003. O’Neill (Richard Dean…

Stargate SG-1 (2002) – Redemption: Part 1 and 2

Season six opens with SG-1 still trying to find a replacement for Daniel (Michael Shanks). Carter (Amanda Tapping) thinks that Jonas Quinn (Corin Nemec) would be a suitable replacement. O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) is against it, as he is also against the suggestion that a Russian officer be assigned to the team. This causes some…

Stargate SG-1 (2002) – Proving Ground, and 48 Hours

When SG-1 is sidelined and O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) is injured, a group of young SGC recruits will have to take action and retake Stargate Command- with some help and guidance from O’Neill. Written by Ronald Wilkerson this episode first debuted on 8 March, 2002. The episode opens with training exercises that re-introduces us to…

Stargate SG-1 (1999) – Learning Curve, and Point of View

SG-1 is conducting overtures and studies with a peaceful planet whose children are highly intelligent. Legacy was written by Heather E. Ash this episode first debuted on 22 July, 1999. Teal’c (Christopher Judge) is paired with a young boy, Tomin (Lachlan Murdoch) to teach the society about the Goa’uld, while young Merrin (Britt Irvin) returns…

Stargate SG-1 (1998) – Spirits, and Touchstone

When an SG team goes missing on a mining expedition SG-1 is sent to investigate and find themselves encountering a a transplanted tribe of Indigenous peoples who have very strong views about the SGC turning their mountain into a mining site. Written by Tor Alexander Valenza, Spirits first aired on 23 October, 1998. Before SG-1…

Dark Skies (1996) – Dark Days Night, and Dreamland

Its 1964, and the British Invasion is underway, and The Beatles are days away from their iconic appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, and The Hive are planning on using that opportunity to induce mass suicide by the show’s viewers by using hypnotic suggestion, and subliminal messaging in the television image. Dark Days Night was…

The X-Files (1998) – Dreamland II, and How the Ghosts Stole Christmas

The body swap two parter with guest star Michael McKean comes to a conclusion this week with Dreamland II. Written by Vince Gilligan, John Shiban, and Frank Spotnitz this episode was first broadcast on 6 December, 1998. With Mulder (David Duchovny) still stuck in Fletcher’s (McKean) body, and Fletcher in his, Scully (Gillian Anderson) finally…

The X-Files (1998) – Triangle, and Dreamland

Series creator Chris Carter writes and directs this episode, that is composed of long one take sequences (love that!) that first aired on 22 November, 1998. Mulder (David Duchovny) heads into the Bermuda Triangle when he the long lost Queen Anne reappears. Arriving on board, he is somehow transported back to the year of the…