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It’s a standard scifi plot of a dangerous race in space, but Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams each find something they like about it, from the interesting aliens to the comedic elements to the character chemistry.

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Ghost in the darkness? Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of a clash of species; the themes of respect and honor; how the understanding of the Unas shifts from beasts to intelligent beings; and the balance of security with diplomacy.

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Multiple personalities! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of Daniel Jackson hosting a group of aliens in his head and the ethical and moral questions surrounding their fate, plus the plot holes in the episode’s resolution.

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A toxic planet and a populace controlled by a computer system. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha and Victor Lams discuss the parallels to our time and the cautionary message about overeliance on technology and the impact of social media.

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For a Teal’c-centered story, Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss Teal’c’s post-symbiote changes and themes of resilience and inner strength; Daniel’s continued recovery; and the influence of Peter DeLuise on the production of the show.

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Fountain of youth! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams (and their young doppelgängers) discuss this story of cloning and its ethical dilemmas; the implications of a young clone set lose in society; and the many references to other scifi works.

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Farewell Jonas! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the finale of the Anubis arc, the departure of Jonas, and return of Daniel. This episode was packed with action, but also wrestles with the morality of doomsday weapons.

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Daniel is back? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this first of a two-parter, including the similarity to a certain Star Wars movie; the start of the Lost City theme; and the overlap of Daniel Jackson and Jonas Quinn.

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For the 6th season finale, SG1 has come full circle back to Abydos. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss how this episode connects to the show’s origins; the great action and production values; and the morality of the arrogance of superior alien races.

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See the future! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this Jonas episode, the scientific credibility of prophecy and altering the future, and Jonas’ value to the Stargate team.

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Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story of a culture who destroyed their historical records to start fresh and the implications of having no past to remember, no mistakes to learn from.

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Hallucinations! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this many-layered story featuring Teal’c and a major turn for the character, plus what kind of alternate reality they’d like to inhabit in their dying moments.

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A twist on a twist. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of prisoners and captors, and they conclude much of what makes it a good episode is the solid acting. Plus, the unasked question was whether the first imprisonment was just.

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It’s a clip show! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this oddball of an episode full of bits of other episodes, but no main cast. Was it a money saver? Was it intended to bring new fans up to speed? Did someone forget their homework until the night before?

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SG-1 returns to form with a Goa’uld, her worshippers, a dastardly plan, convincing people she’s not a god, and more. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, FR. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the great makeup effects, the Russian Stargate team, and dangerous Ancient tech.

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Lost utopia. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this castaway story featuring O’Neil and Maybourne, including the spooky atmosphere, the character dynamics, and the Goa’uld plan to destroy utopia with a deadly weed.

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Cloak and dagger! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of government intrigue that had unexpected twists and turns and returns, including a strong story for Carter and O’Neill framed for murder.

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Maybe this episode should have been unseen? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story, which had no stakes, wooden writing, and cringey characterization. They conclude it’s not so much bad as it is boring. But the bug special effects looked cool!