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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!

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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.