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It’s a classic SG-1 story that gives a new twist on a classic scifi trope. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the witty dialogue and good characterization for both the primary players, but also the guest spots.

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Daniel is confronted with a difficult choice. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the Inception-like twists and turns of this episode that presents an opportunity, a choice, and a sad farewell.

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SG-1 stumbles onto a secret infiltration training camp. Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story and its homage to Cold War spycraft, the Mel Brooks style punch-up of the script, and the fate of poor SG-11.

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SG1 stumbles into a medieval Christian village right out of Hollywood tropes. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss what the episode does right and then provide a steady stream of Monty Python references.

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It’s a very quippy episode!Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss this story of a bounty hunter with a heart of gold who gets the drop on SG-1 and then trades barbs with O’Neil until he eventually does what you think he will. Is that enough for a good story?

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Back through the looking glass. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams talk about the two Sams; more Carter-O’Neil shipping; and the upside of the classic episodic show that doesn’t have to support a season-long story arc. Plus Teal’c’s self-therapy.

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The children! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the clash of cultures between a society that sees children as a resource to be used and ours, and yet they see it as a loving gesture. Should we respect that culture or impose our values?

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Gate travel carries inherent risks of bringing something unwanted back and this time it’s crazy-making worms. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this story about Daniel Jackson’s descent into madness and the return of Ma’chello.

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Asgards! More Goa’uld! Jack, Lisa, and Victor discuss this story that introduces a slew of new bad guys and delves into more of the political intrigue and underhandedness of SG-1’s enemies.

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It’s an after school special about the danger of cults! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this Earth-bound episode in which Teal’c makes dad jokes, Jack makes euneuch jokes, and we all laugh at the terrible infiltration plan. Plus, find someone who looks at you like Nish’ta-infected Carter looks at Seth.

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Opinions divided. Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss the season 3 premiere and they disagree on whether it was just okay or great. On the one hand, there’s lots of fun action, including a Gen. Hammond “yeehaw!” On the other, the action is not matched up with a lot of plot. What do you think?

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It’s a clip show and season finale cliffhanger! Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this two-parter that seems oddly padded with clips, plus an overview of how season 2 compared to season 1 and how much has happened.

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Groovy baby! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor jump in the hippie bus and take a trip to the past with SG1 in this fan favorite episode. They revel in the far out clothes and time travel anomalies until realizing that the 30 year jump in this episode is not much longer than the 23 years since the episode aired!

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Pulling at the heart strings. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the interesting Reetou aliens that we don’t see again; lax computer security; and how director Peter Deluise has the best episodes.

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The episode was aptly named. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss the missteps and failings of this story about an alien-plant symbiotic species that suffers a kind of mass ailment. But from the terrible costumes to the lack of any significant plot development, the episode fails.

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What do you do when your enemy is in your grasp? Jack Baruzzini, Victor Lams, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss SG-1’s reactions to having their enemy at their mercy; the temptation to refuse forgiveness; and the consequences of their actions.

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It’s Freaky Friday in the SGC! Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss this body swap episode in all its cringey humor, although they agree they enjoyed seeing Christopher Judge and Richard Dean Anderson playing each other.

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Slow down! Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor are joined by a special guest to discuss this popular episode that plays with black holes, time dilation, relativity, and O’Neal’s backstory. Plus credit to YouTuber Dr. Becky’s analysis of this story’s science.

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The episode is cruvus! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the crucial worldbuilding; the writing that gives everyone something to do; the bad Latin; and how O’Neill being incapacitated by alien technology yet again.

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Rapid weather changes for Krippendorf’s tribe! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor talk about the expansion of the ongoing homegrown threat of the NID and everyone’s favorite thorn in the side, Maybourne.