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In part 2 of this 2-parter, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss Lantash’s manipulation of Carter; Osiris’s odd reaction to Daniel; and more about the unique threat of Anubis.

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Yu who? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the introduction of new villains; all the classic SG1 elements present in this story; and the ethics of the Tok’ra versus the Goa’uld.

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So many plot lines! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the debut of Rodney McKay; the international intrigue; the espionage antics; political machinations; and Teal’c’s revenge–all in one episode!

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For our special 100th episode, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams interview special guest Joseph Mallozzi, writer and producer on Stargate SG1, Atlantis, and Universe, about the shows, his other work, and what fans might look forward to.

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Lower decks, Stargate-style! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this episode that follows new SGC officers through a test that seemed obvious to the panel, and thus sapped some of the drama of the story.

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In a mastery of self-parody, Stargate SG1 creates a show-within-a-show to celebrate its 100th episode. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss what makes this work, including the show’s ability to laugh at itself while still telling a good story.

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An X-Files episode in Stargate! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the story of a 1-percenter using alien tech for his own benefit, plus corrupt and shady gov’t agents, Russian operatives, and more.

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From 2010 to 2001. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this bookend episode to the original 2010, which closes the time loop. They discuss the themes of oppression, colonization, overpopulation and speculate on “sweetwater.”

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In a society where lying to the people is the highest crime, what could cause the leaders’ betrayal. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha and Victor Lams discuss the fate of another creepy Carter boyfriend and the result of arrogance by advanced civilizations.

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Tomb raiders! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that locks SG1 and a Russian Stargate team in a creepy pyramid together with a monster in the dark amidst geopolitical intrigue.

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SG1 encounters slavery by humans of aliens that were previously feared. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the story’s nuances and shortcomings in its exploration of the morality and the dignity of sentient species.

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Adolescence among aliens. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the return of Cassandra, the mother-daughter teen dynamic, and the growth of the characters’ lives beyond offworld missions.

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The power of prayer? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of impending doom, religious extremism, simple faith, and a drive to help even when it’s not appreciated.

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Saving Lt. Tyler! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams ask if the show has gone to the well of “deceptive alien influence” too often. Plus the always fun to watch John deLancie and fine performance by Dion Johnstone.

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Cool space weapon! But creepy space boyfriend. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss Orlan, who’s either real creepy or the least manipulative of Carter’s boyfriends, depending on who you ask.

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How Teal’c became Teal’c. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story that walks us through Teal’c’s journey from Jaffa to First Prime to Shol’va and SG. How does one learn to betray his false god?

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Replicators and Go’auld and traitors, oh my! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the fun action, the farewell to a longtime nemesis, betrayal, and the possibilities if the show had gone in a different direction.

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Wrapping up season 4, Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the season finale, with its grand spectacle and big cliffhanger, plus Teal’c talking to Daniel about their desires for revenge.

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Comtreya again! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the return of the replicants, whether the duplicates are real people, and how roboJack became a real boy.

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When you set aside the computer-related ridiculousness, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, Victor Lams, and Jack Baruzzini agree that this “bottle” episode gave the actors room to explore their characters beyond the usual.