The fifth season of Stargate SG-1 got underway on 29 June, 2001 with Enemies. Written by Robert C. Cooper from a story by Cooper, Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie and one of the series creators, Brad Wright, this episode picks up where the season four cliffhanger left us… … in a galaxy far, far away. SG-1…
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Stargate SG-1 (2001) – Double Jeopardy, and Exodus
Double Jeopardy wraps up a story thread that you didn’t know you wanted wrapped up, and it works wonderfully. There are clues right from the off that the SG-1 arriving through the gate isn’t the one we know. They’re using MP-5s instead of the P-90s, O’Neill’s (Richard Dean Anderson) hair is darker, Carter (Amanda Tapping)…
Stargate SG-1 (2001) – Absolute Power, and The Light
SG-1 is called to Abydos by Kasuf (Erik Aviari). There they witness the returns of the harcesis, known a young boy calling himself Shifu (Lane Gates). Absolute Power was written by Robert C. Cooper and first debuted on 19 January, 2001. Unfortunately, something begins to happen to Daniel (Michael Shanks), caused by some effect of…
Stargate SG-1 (2000) – The Curse, and The Serpent’s Venom
When Daniel (Michael Shanks) learns of the death of his archaeology professor, he goes to pay his respects. Soon he begins to suspect that his research and his death may have something to do with the Goa’uld. Written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, this episode was first broadcast on 22 September, 2000. Daniel clashes…
Stargate SG-1 (2000) – Watergate, and The First Ones
Marina Sirtis guest stars as a Russian scientist, Svetlana Markov, who asks Stargate Command for help in Watergate. First airing on 11 August, 2000, it was written by Robert C. Cooper. When Stargate Command is unable to activate their gate, they trace a signal to Siberia where there seems to be an open gate! And…
Stargate SG-1 (2000) – Divide and Conquer, and Window of Opportunity
Anise/Freya (Vanessa Angel) sadly makes her last appearance with Divide and Conquer. Written by Tor Alexander Valenza this episode first debuted on 28 July, 2000. The Tok’ra are making stronger overtures to humanity, and they are trying to find a date when they can send a diplomatic party to meet with the president. Unfortunately, early…
Stargate SG-1 (2000) – Upgrades, and Crossroads
When the Tok’ra send Anise (Vanessa Angel) to Earth to test some alien tech, Fraiser (Teryl Rothery) and Hammond (Don S. Davis) are nervous about the effects on the test subjects, SG-1. Written by David Rich, this episode first debuted on 14 July, 2000. Teal’c (Christopher Judge) is unable to take part because of his…
Stargate SG-1 (2000) – Crystal Skull, and Nemesis
The penultimate episode of season three, Crystal Skull, relies a little too much on green screen effects, which makes it a little bothersome to watch, but it’s still a fun story. Written by showrunner Brad Wright from a story by Micheal Greenburg and Jarrad Paul this episode debuted on 3 March, 2000. When a giant…
Stargate SG-1 (2000) – New Ground, and Maternal Instinct
O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson), Carter (Amanda Tapping) and Daniel (Micheal Shanks) find themselves captured on a world where there is a struggle between religion and science. New Ground was written by Heather E. Ash and first debuted on 18 February, 2000. The planet is engaged in a philosophical war, which occasionally turns violent over the…
Stargate SG-1 (2000) – Pretense, and Urgo
Skaara (Alexis Cruz) returns! He escapes and reaches the Tollan who are going to hold him for triad, allowing the council to decide whether Skaara or his Goa’uld to claim his body. Pretense was written by Katharyn Powers and it debuted on 21 January, 2000. The Tollan, represented by Narim (Garwin Sanford) reach out to…
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