Stargate SG-1 (2001) – Ascension, and The Fifth Man

Carter (Amanda Tapping) is given some time off, after she’s rendered unconscious on a mission. She was inspecting a device that may or may nor be a weapon. But she and SG-1 do not come back alone, there is a mysterious entity that has attached itself to Carter. Ascension was written by Robert C. Cooper,…

Stargate SG-1 (2001) – Enemies, and Threshold

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…

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) – Prodigy, and Entity

There’s a fun opener with O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson), Hammond (Don S. Davis) and the actual Air Force Chief of Staff at the time, Micheal E. Ryan. And then the story dives into a fun Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) story. Prodigy was written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie from a story by Mallozzi, Mullie,…

Stargate SG-1 (2001) – Chain Reaction, and 2010

SG-1 is stunned when General Hammond (Don S. Davis) surprises them with his immediate resignation and retirement. Their new commanding officer, Bauer (Lawrence Dane) splits up the group, and lots of trouble ensues in Chain Reaction. First airing on 5 January, 2001 this episode was written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie. O’Neill (Richard Dean…

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) – Scorched Earth, and Beneath the Surface

O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) and the rest of SG-1 face a troubling and unique problem in Scorched Earth. Written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, this episode was first broadcast on 25 August, 2000. SG-1 has aided in the resettling of the Enkarans, finding a world with the exact atmosphere that they need. Mid-celebration, an…

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…

Dark Matter S01E01 – Pilot

  Two of the driving minds behind the Stargate television series, Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, and Lost Girl executive producer Jay Firestone unveil their latest project on Space this evening. They show itself is wrapped in a mystery, with only the barest of plot details being revealed. And the show reflects that as well,…