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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!

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Cylon vibes. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the evolved human-like Replicators and the morality of SG-1’s solution to their capture, involving betrayal. Was it betrayal if it was just a machine?

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Prometheus! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the story involving a hijacked top secret USAF spaceship, praising the action and the introduction of the ship, but finding the plot holes and lack of team interaction lacking.

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A medical ethical dilemma! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this SG-1 story, involving the Tok’ra and a drug derived from symbiotes; the changing attitudes toward exploitation when the origin of the victim is discovered; and the way the team observes and reacts rather than takes action.

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Echoes of Predator! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams have divided opinions on this episode, praising Tony Amendola’s performance and Braytac’s speech, but critiquing the lack of Jonas; the plot holes; and the use of the Stargate for waste disposal.

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Felger and Coombs! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss The Other Guys, which is filled with comedic moments and Star Trek references, and while the potential of a Tok’ra spy storyline is underutilized, overall, it’s an entertaining episode that leaves them wanting more of these characters in the future.

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In a story with lots of moral questions, Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss issues of mental health, theft in diplomatic relations, arming belligerents, and weapons of mass destruction, plus remembering the great Dean Stockwell.

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Daniel returns! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this darker story of torture and helplessness, where even with his godlike powers Daniel can’t help his friend, but also a story of love and sacrifice.

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In a story with a strong X-Files feel, Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Earth-set adventure with a strong “stranger in a strange land” vibe and the opportunity for Carter to shine. In an O’Neill-light episode, the rest of the cast gets lots more to do.

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Ice queen? Not that Frozen. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this Antarctic adventure with some Ancient lore; unearthing ancient viruses from under the ice; Jonas Quinn’s boyish earnestness; and the abrupt second part to the episode.

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Underwater adventure! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story of yet another Goa’uld mothership that SG1 can’t seem to keep, the return of Thor, and Jonas’s first big mission.

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Anubis takes his shot! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the two-part season 6 premiere as SG1 deals with family issues and grapples with replacing Daniel. They also discuss how the show’s move from Showtime to SyFy may have influenced this story.

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The Asgard! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the expanded mythos of the Asgard; a preview of what’s to come from Anubis; and how the team deals with the absence of Daniel Jackson. Plus discussion of the past and future of Stargate.

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Goodbye Daniel. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the departure of a main character and addition of a new one; the cast’s affective performances; atomic accidents; the nature of ascension in the show; and the value of life.