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TV series

Stargate SG-1

1997TV-PG10 seasons8.3 / 10

Saving the world... one episode at a time

The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori.

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Synopsis

The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori.

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Episode 1

The Serpent's Lair (3)

44m8.4 / 10

With SG-1 trapped on Klorel's ship, it seems that Earth is doomed as the Pyramid Ships prepare to destroy Earth.

Episode credits

Directed by Jonathan GlassnerWritten by Brad WrightGuest stars Gary Jones, Tony Amendola, Phillip Mitchell, Douglas Arthurs, Michael Jonsson, Bernie Neufeld, Alexis Cruz, Robert Wisden

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Episode 2

In the Line of Duty

44m7.8 / 10

Carter is possessed by a Goa'uld who claims to be an enemy of the System Lords.

Episode credits

Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Robert C. CooperGuest stars Teryl Rothery, Katie Stuart, Peter LaCroix, Benz Antoine, Ian Robison, Jim Thorburn, Reg Tupper, Nicole Rudell

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Episode 3

Prisoners

44m7.2 / 10

SG-1 is put on trial and exiled to a prison world, where a woman maintains a strange control over her fellow prisoners.

Episode credits

Directed by David Warry-SmithWritten by Terry Curtis FoxGuest stars Mark Acheson, Bonnie Bartlett, Kim Kondrashoff, Colleen Winton, Michael Puttonen, Colin Lawrence, Laara Sadiq, Andrew Wheeler

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Episode 4

The Gamekeeper

44m7.0 / 10

SG-1 is imprisoned in a virtual reality realm and forced to relive the worst moments of their lives over and over.

Episode credits

Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Brad Wright, Jonathan GlassnerGuest stars Teryl Rothery, Cathy Weseluck, Dwight Schultz, Lisa Bunting, Robert Duncan, Michael J Rogers, Gillian Barber, Diane Brown

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Episode 5

Need

44m6.9 / 10

Jackson becomes addicted to the effects of a Goa'uld sarcophagus, and falls for the planet's manipulative princess.

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Directed by David Warry-SmithWritten by Robert C. Cooper, Damian KindlerGuest stars Gary Jones, Teryl Rothery, George Touliatos, Jason Calder, Andrew Guy, Michael Philip, Heather Hanson

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Episode 6

Thor's Chariot

44m8.2 / 10

SG-1 returns to Cimmeria, and finds that without protection from the Asgard the planet has been invaded by the Goa'uld.

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Directed by William Gereghty, William GereghtyWritten by Katharyn PowersGuest stars Andrew Kavadas, Tamsin Kelsey, Michael Tiernan, Douglas Arthurs, Mark Gibbon, Laara Sadiq

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Episode 7

Message in a Bottle

44m7.3 / 10

SG-1 discovers an ancient artifact that takes O'Neill and the S.G.C. hostage.

Episode credits

Directed by David Warry-SmithWritten by Brad Wright, Jarrad Paul, Michael GreenburgGuest stars Gary Jones, Dan Shea, Teryl Rothery, Tobias Mehler, Kevin Conway

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Episode 8

Family

44m6.8 / 10

The SG-1 team attempt to rescue Teal'c's son, who has been kidnapped and brainwashed by Apophis. Teal'c learns disturbing news about his wife.

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Directed by William Gereghty, William GereghtyWritten by Katharyn PowersGuest stars Tony Amendola, Teryl Rothery, Neil Denis, Brook Susan Parker, Jano Frandsen, Peter Bryant, Laara Sadiq, Peter Williams

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Episode 9

Secrets

44m7.2 / 10

Jackson discovers that his wife has returned to Abydos, and is nine months pregnant with the son of Apophis. O'Neill must keep the secret of the Stargate program from being uncovered.

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Directed by Duane ClarkWritten by Terry Curtis FoxGuest stars Carmen Argenziano, Chris Owens, Michael Tiernan, Douglas Arthurs, Erick Avari, Vaitiare Hirshon, Peter Williams

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Episode 10

Bane

44m6.8 / 10

Teal'c is infected with deadly venom from a giant insect, and begins a terrible transformation. When he escapes the S.G.C., SG-1 must find him before Colonel Maybourne does.

Episode credits

Directed by David Warry-SmithWritten by Robert C. CooperGuest stars Teryl Rothery, Scott Hylands, Colleen Rennison, Alonso Oyarzun, Richard Leacock, Tom McBeath, Laara Sadiq

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Episode 11

The Tok'ra (1)

44m8.0 / 10

SG-1 locates the Tok'ra, a Goa'uld resistance movement who oppose the System Lords, and attempt to form an alliance. Jacob Carter's cancer brings him near death.

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Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Jonathan GlassnerGuest stars Carmen Argenziano, JR Bourne, Sarah Douglas, Roger Haskett, Steve Makaj, Winston Rekert, Tosca Baggoo, Stephen Tibbetts

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Episode 12

The Tok'ra (2)

44m8.2 / 10

While SG-1 tries to form an alliance with the Tok'ra, a spy betrays the rebels to the Goa'uld. Jacob Carter finds that the Tok'ra may be his only hope of survival

Episode credits

Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Jonathan GlassnerGuest stars Carmen Argenziano, JR Bourne, Sarah Douglas, Roger Haskett, Steve Makaj, Winston Rekert, Tosca Baggoo, Stephen Tibbetts

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Episode 13

Spirits

44m7.0 / 10

SG-1 finds a planet inhabited by Native American Indians, protected by spirits who are actually advanced alien shapeshifters.

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Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Tor Alexander ValenzaGuest stars Rodney A. Grant, Byron Chief-Moon, Christina Cox, Jason Calder, Alex Zahara, Roger Cross, Chief Leonard George, Laara Sadiq

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Episode 14

Touchstone

44m7.3 / 10

SG-1 is accused of stealing an important weather-controlling device, sending a primative planet into chaos. The team discovers that Earth's second Stargate is being misused.

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Directed by Brad TurnerWritten by Sam EganGuest stars Jerry Wasserman, Matthew Walker, Tom McBeath, Conan Graham, Tiffany Lyndall-Knight, Eric Breker

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Episode 15

The Fifth Race

44m8.9 / 10

O'Neill becomes the unwilling receptacle for a library of alien knowledge.

Episode credits

Directed by David Warry-SmithWritten by Robert C. CooperGuest stars Dan Shea, Teryl Rothery, Tobias Mehler, David Adams, Rob Lee

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Episode 16

A Matter of Time

44m8.5 / 10

After gating to a world on the edge of a black hole, the S.G.C. cannot disengage the Stargate. All of Earth becomes endangered by the time-distorting gravity field.

Episode credits

Directed by Jimmy Kaufman, Martin WoodWritten by Brad Wright, Misha RashovichGuest stars Dan Shea, Teryl Rothery, Kurt Max Runte, Colin Cunningham, Tobias Mehler, Jim Thorburn, Biski Gugushe, Marshall R. Teague

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Episode 17

Holiday

44m7.2 / 10

SG-1 discovers an elderly man known for developing technology to fight the Goa'uld. Daniel is tricked into switching bodies with the man, Ma'chello, who believes he is "owed" for all the good he has done.

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Directed by David Warry-SmithWritten by Tor Alexander ValenzaGuest stars Teryl Rothery, Alvin Sanders, Darryl Scheelar, Melanie Rees

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Episode 18

Serpent's Song

44m7.7 / 10

Apophis, SG-1's greatest enemy, seeks sanctuary from Sokar and ends up near death in the S.G.C. infirmary.

Episode credits

Directed by Peter DeLuiseWritten by Katharyn PowersGuest stars Dan Shea, Teryl Rothery, JR Bourne, Peter LaCroix, Tobias Mehler, Peter Williams

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Episode 19

One False Step

44m6.3 / 10

A group of primitive aliens begin to fall deathly ill after SG-1 arrives.

Episode credits

Directed by Bill CorcoranWritten by John Sanborn, Michael KaplanGuest stars Teryl Rothery, Daniel Bacon, Colin Heath, Richard de Klerk, David S. Cameron, Shaun Phillips

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Episode 20

Show and Tell

44m7.2 / 10

A young boy arrives through the Stargate, and warns of plot by invisible aliens to kill all of the human race in order to rob the Goa'uld of potential hosts.

Episode credits

Directed by Peter DeLuiseWritten by Jonathan GlassnerGuest stars Carmen Argenziano, Teryl Rothery, Daniel Bacon, Jeff Gulka, Peter DeLuise, Paul Wu

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Episode 21

1969

44m8.0 / 10

A cosmic accident causes SG-1 to be sent back 30 years into Earth's past, where they must locate the Stargate and find a way home.

Episode credits

Directed by Charles CorrellWritten by Brad WrightGuest stars Fred Henderson, Daniel Bacon, Glynis Davies, Alex Zahara, Efosa Otuomagie, Sean Campbell, Aaron Pearl, Amber Rothwell

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Episode 22

Out of Mind (1)

44m6.9 / 10finale

O'Neill, Carter and Jackson awaken from stasis in what appears to be the S.G.C. -- almost 80 years in the future.

Episode credits

Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Brad Wright, Jonathan GlassnerGuest stars Tony Amendola, Teryl Rothery, Tom Butler, Suanne Braun, Samantha Ferris, Armin Shimerman, Keene Curtis, Addison Ridge

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More about Stargate SG-1

Cast

Ben BrowderCameron Mitchell
Richard Dean AndersonJack O'Neill
Amanda TappingSamantha Carter
Christopher JudgeTeal'c
Don S. DavisGeorge Hammond
Claudia BlackVala Mal Doran
Beau BridgesHank Landry
Tony AmendolaMaster Bra'tac

Credits

Created by
Brad Wright, Jonathan Glassner
Written by
Dean Devlin, Robert C. Cooper, Paul Mullie, Joseph Mallozzi

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
214
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ShowtimeUnited States
  • SyfyUnited States
  • MGM TelevisionUnited States
  • Double Secret Productions

Themes

advanced ancient civilizationalienalien planetdistant planetmilitarysecret military programspacespace travel