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A new gate will open. A lost city will rise again.
With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.
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Episode 1
A new Stargate team embarks on a dangerous mission to a distant galaxy, where they discover a mythical lost city -- and a deadly new enemy.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Brad Wright, Robert C. CooperGuest stars Paul McGillion, Richard Dean Anderson, Garwin Sanford, Boyan Vukelic, Dan Payne, Michael Shanks, Robert Patrick, Reece Thompson
Episode 2
Sheppard tries to convince Weir to mount a rescue mission to free Colonel Sumner, Teyla, and the others captured by the Wraith.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Brad Wright, Robert C. CooperGuest stars Paul McGillion, Richard Dean Anderson, Garwin Sanford, Boyan Vukelic, Dan Payne, Michael Shanks, Robert Patrick, Reece Thompson
Episode 3
The Atlantis base is threatened when the team discovers that an alien entity is in the city. McKay's experiment with alien technology goes awry.
Directed by David Warry-SmithWritten by Brad Wright, Robert C. CooperGuest stars Paul McGillion, Boyan Vukelic, Reece Thompson, Casey Dubois, Meghan Black, Jon Johnson, Craig Veroni, Christopher Heyerdahl
Episode 4
The team finds themselves in mortal danger when their Puddle Jumper ship becomes lodged in the Stargate.
Directed by Mario AzzopardiWritten by Brad WrightGuest stars Paul McGillion, Boyan Vukelic, Ben Cotton, Fiona Hogan, Joseph May, Jon Johnson, Craig Veroni, Edmond Kato Wong
Episode 5
After a series of run-ins with the Wraith, the team begins to suspect their Athosian allies of having a spy in their midst.
Directed by Mario AzzopardiWritten by Paul Mullie, Joseph MallozziGuest stars Paul McGillion, Boyan Vukelic, Santo Lombardo, Agam Darshi, Phoenix Ly, Jon Johnson, James Lafazanos, Edmond Kato Wong
Episode 6
Sheppard and the team visit a world where no one is over 24 years old -- because of a ritual suicide practice they believe keeps the Wraith at bay.
Directed by David WinningWritten by Martin GeroGuest stars Courtenay J. Stevens, Dominic Zamprogna, Sam Charles, Jessica Amlee, Shane Meier, Julie Patzwald, Calum Worthy, Alejandro Rae
Episode 7
The team finds a world whose people are on the brink of a discovery that may make them immune to the Wraith feeding.
Directed by Brad Turner, David WinningWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Paul McGillion, Alan Scarfe, Allison Hossack, Darren Hird, Jon Johnson, Neil Maffin, James Lafazanos, Edmond Kato Wong
Episode 8
Efforts to open trade relations with a species called the Genii turn sour when the team discovers their new "allies" have ulterior motives.
Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Peter DeLuiseGuest stars Erin Chambers, Ari Cohen, Colm Meaney, Darren Hird, Craig Veroni, Nick Misura, Kenneth W. Yanko, Andy Nez
Episode 9
McKay's efforts to harness the energy of an alien planet's atmosphere allows for a return trip to Earth -- but the team may not be able to return to Atlantis.
Directed by Holly DaleWritten by Paul Mullie, Joseph MallozziGuest stars Gary Jones, Garwin Sanford, Don S. Davis, Noah Beggs, Stephen Spender, Robert Weiss, Nicole Rudell, Lynda Riley
Episode 10
When a massive storm threatens the city, Atlantis is evacuated, only to be taken over by the team's newest enemy.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Martin Gero, Jill E. BlotevogelGuest stars Paul McGillion, David Nykl, Erin Chambers, Colm Meaney, Ryan Robbins, Michael Puttonen, Don Ackerman, Cory Monteith
Episode 11
Major Sheppard plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse with soldiers who have seized control of Atlantis and taken Weir and McKay hostage.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Martin GeroGuest stars Paul McGillion, Ryan Robbins, Jodie Graham, Steve Archer, Conan Graham, Robert Davi, Erin Chambers, Rob 'Sluggo' Boyce
Episode 12
Sheppard's team investigates a downed Wraith ship, and find themselves stuck on a planet with a lone Wraith survivor.
Directed by Peter DeLuiseWritten by Peter DeLuiseGuest stars Joseph May, Richard Ian Cox, Paul Magel, James Lafazanos, Sean Millington
Episode 13
Nearly a third of Atlantis's residents are infected with a deadly virus that causes hallucinations and death, forcing a lockdown of the city.
Directed by Mario AzzopardiWritten by Martin GeroGuest stars Paul McGillion, David Nykl, Damon Johnson, Nahanni Arntzen, Peter Grier, Michelle Addison, Allison Graham, Dane B. McFadhen
Episode 14
The team finds a paradise world that would make an ideal sanctuary for those fleeing from the Wraith, but the local inhabitants believe their goddess will not permit it.
Directed by James HeadWritten by Alan BrennertGuest stars Paul McGillion, Robert Thurston, Leonor Varela, Craig Veroni, Artine Tony Browne
Episode 15
A woman is found in suspended animation in Atlantis, and the team is shocked to see that it is Dr. Weir herself, who tells them of her trip 10,000 years into the city's past.
Directed by Andy MikitaWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Paul McGillion, David Nykl, Robert Patrick, Gildart Jackson, Melia McClure, Alexos Andros, Matthew Walker, Craig Veroni
Episode 16
The team searches for a valuable Zero Point Module rumored to be hidden on the planet Dagan. But their new allies have motives of their own.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Martin GeroGuest stars Paul McGillion, David Nykl, Boyan Vukelic, Jana Mitsoula, Adrian Hough, Laura Mennell, John Tierney, Simon Longmore
Episode 17
Given a brief opportunity to send a data transmission to Earth, members of the Atlantis expedition compose video messages home to their loved ones.
Directed by Mario AzzopardiWritten by Carl BinderGuest stars Amanda Tapping, Paul McGillion, David Nykl, Gary Jones, Ben Cotton, Terence Kelly, Manami Hara, Peter Graham-Gaudreau
Episode 18
Plagued by terrifying nightmares, Teyla begins to recall a time when she and her father were captured by the Wraith and subjected to disturbing experiments.
Directed by Peter DeLuiseWritten by Martin Gero, Robert C. CooperGuest stars Paul McGillion, David Nykl, Claire Rankin, Jon Johnson, Ben Cotton, Bruce Woloshyn, Justin Doran, Craig Fraser
Episode 19
With a group of Wraith hive ships on the way to Atlantis, the team searches for a place to flee and a way to destroy the city. McKay leads a team to try and activate the Ancients' orbital weapons platform.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Paul Mullie, Martin Gero, Joseph MallozziGuest stars Paul McGillion, Jon Johnson, Craig Veroni, Dean Marshall, James Lafazanos, Christopher Heyerdahl, Craig Fraser, Chuck Campbell
Episode 20
All hope seems lost, until Colonel Everett arrives suddenly from Earth. He is determined to defend the city until the arrival of a ZPM, brought by a new ship.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Paul Mullie, Joseph MallozziGuest stars Paul McGillion, Clayton Landey, Chris Britton, David Orth, James Lafazanos, Chuck Campbell, Jeffrey C. Robinson, James Bamford
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Joe FlaniganJohn Sheppard
David HewlettRodney McKay
Rachel LuttrellTeyla Emmagan
Amanda TappingSamantha Carter
Robert PicardoRichard Woolsey
Torri HigginsonElizabeth Weir
Rainbow Sun FrancksAiden Ford
Paul McGillionCarson Beckett
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