Window of Opportunity - A Stargate Rewatch Podcast

A film crew has arrived to document the 1000th trip through the Stargate in Heroes, Part 1. But does anyone really want them there? Some interesting things happen during the interviews they do manage to get. Except for Teal'c's…. Also, Sam's interview session where all they talk about Jack was not necessary and could definitely have been cut. We are a little confused about why the crew can't film current ongoing missions. Is there some military reason that we're not aware of that would prevent those things from being documented? It is an interesting debate, though. If you're interested, this is what superheated water does if it gets agitated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JOxuS0SBHc INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

The SGC tries to keep the Earth-Tok'ra-Jaffa alliance alive and Sam tries to keep herself alive this week in Death Knell. We do like that they finally address a lot of these dangling storylines throughout the series. It's also interesting that we never find out how exactly Anubis knew where the Alpha Site was and that the SGC was developing an anti-super soldier weapon. And we end this week with learning more about tea than we probably ever wanted to know with our newest segment - Tea Talk. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240201-the-mythos-of-drinking-tea-what-makes-it-essentially-british INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Sam finally gets a boyfriend and Daniel's former girlfriend returns in Chimera. What is the plural of DeLuise? While we like the Daniel and Sarah/Osiris storyline in this episode, we're not as on board with Pete at this time. And there's a really easy fix for the things that bug us. Also, he's a cop! He should totally understand classified things exist that he has no clearance to know about. And him surveilling the surveillance operation? There's no way! IF YOU WENT TO BASINGSTOKE COMIC CON, LET US KNOW!! We'd love to hear all about it! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's the final appearance of Jonas Quinn this week as he tries to save his planet in Fallout. We really like that this episode answers the question of why naquadria is not found anywhere else in the galaxy. The actors who play the three ambassadors are so great at doing all the bickering that's scripted for them. How would you redecorate the Gate Room? Do other planets have flags? What might a Tok'ra flag look like? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Sam is stuck alone on The Prometheus this week in Grace. Or is she? This episode is not one of our favorites. It just seems like it's too little a little too late. No shade to Amanda; she's fantastic with the material she's been given. There are some interesting conversations, but putting them in this scenario where they all happen with hallucinations is a bit of an odd choice. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We finish up Daniel's Central American Adventures and Sam's Outer Space Quest in Evolution Part 2. This is the one episode where we finally see the small, casual intimacy between Jack and Sam that we really should have been seeing all along. Enrico Colantoni as Burke is just the best thing ever. We love him. Why don't Stargates have caller ID? That would be helpful. Annoying from a plot perspective, but helpful for the receiving gate. We're still not entirely sure how ring transporters work, but the scene where the Kull Warrior gets wooshed away in mid-air is just awesome. And thanks to a listener email, we find out whether or not the Stargate could actually exist. And a few more jokes…. We Didn't Start the Fire: https://youtu.be/OyLPa20tziM?si=PwTLUaSKYzIqQP5L (This is not Bri's YouTube channel, for some reason. That can be found at Brihana25 if you want to check out all the other amazing vids she's done.) INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We're back and it's time for Evolution, Part 1!! Thanks everyone for sticking with us through this small hiatus. There's so much to get through in this episode with super soldiers and the Fountain of Youth. And so many fun facts! Though, this episode may have been a bit better if those two things tied together a little bit more. What would you call a Goa'uld Boy Band? There's also so many emails! So many discussions! And we're not sure if we remembered what we said in very old episodes, so bear with us… Also jokes! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Christopher Judge takes charge of the writing this week on Birthright, aka Stargate: Warrior Princess. The idea behind this episode is interesting, but the execution falls a little short. It really didn't need the love story element between Teal'c and Ishta. But, hey. You can't keep a horse in a bathtub! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Avenger 2.0 has some major issues for us. Felger is TOO bumbling. How does he still have a job? Why don't the stranded teams manually dial the gate to get back to the SGC? Ba'al has a computer hacker in his ranks? And how would he have even come to the conclusion that there was a virus in the DHD? None of this makes any sense. There's some interesting ideas here (the virus really could be a useful thing), but the execution leaves a lot to be desired for us. And that ending daydream scene was really not necessary. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week Sam takes on the Kessel Run, I mean the Loop of Kon Garat when she joins her new alien friend Warrick for a Space Race. The episode where Sam is suddenly an adrenaline junkie even though we've never seen any proof of that before or since. While this episode is mostly just okay, the sports commentators are fantastic. Rachael thinks this episode could have been more interesting if Sam had been forced into the race against her will. Patrick Currie playing Eamon like he's the Niles to Warrick's Fraiser is amazing. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week's episode on Enemy Mine comes live with sound effects as Kerri was dealing with a major thunderstorm during recording. So, apologies if this sounds a little rushed. Even if the plot of this episode isn't entirely new, it's always nice to see the Unas and Chaka again. Even if this is the last time we see them. Michael Rooker is excellent casting as Col. Edwards, the hard-headed military man present in every show. We also enjoy the double meaning of this week's episode title. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's an acting master class from Michael Shanks (and Teryl Rothery) as Daniel Jackson gets a dozen other consciousnesses downloaded into his brain in Lifeboat. Also, the actor who plays Pharrin does an absolutely incredible job. Would it have worked if all the members of SG1 had also had passengers downloaded into their brains? As much as we do love this episode, SG1 is always at its best when it's The Team vs. The Problem. This episode is definitely one that we would have liked a better wrap-up for. Did they find the other ships? Were they ever able to make it to Ardena? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

People's memories are being altered when SG1 visits a civilization that lives under a dome in Revisions. And Rachael actually remembered this one!! You will also probably learn more about Celtic mythology in this episode than you ever wanted to know. Rachael has a fascinating thought that it's entirely possible the Council never actually held elections and the computer just appointed people to those positions. We really like this episode. As shows go on for longer, it's nice to have these one-off episodes that are outside the huge mythology that's been established. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Teal'c and Daniel both go through their own personal hell this week on Orpheus. We do start this episode with Kerri ranting about something that gets pointed out as a goof that is really not a goof at all. There's also a rather thorough discussion of Jaffa anatomy as it pertains to their symbiote pouch. We are both very glad this episode was made. It was definitely necessary to dive deeper into what Teal'c on tretonin is like, both physically and mentally. The SGC knew many other Jaffa were in that camp besides Bra'tac and Rya'c and yet their plan didn't seem to include any sort of rescue for them. We did want more of the explosions of the ship crashing into the planet. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's Honey, We Shrunk O'Neill when he wakes up a teenager in Fragile Balance. While we do have some issues with this episode, you gotta give it to Michael Welch for being a fantastic Jack O'Neill. He really hit it out of the park. Would you guys like to be 15 again? We are frustrated, though, with the lack of respect Sam gets when giving the F302 briefing. And the whole clone swap thing never really made much sense. But remember, if you ever need to sit up straight, just clench your butt! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Season 7 continues and we say goodbye to Jonas Quinn in Homecoming. It turns out, the cast make the same Yu/You jokes we do! And that's always funny. How exactly do the rings work? They can be moved, which seems kind of weird. And if one stops working, do they all stop working? What do you guys think about Jonas joining Atlantis? Would that have worked? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We're finally back with the season 7 premiere, Fallen. A Naked Michael Shanks is truly one of the best ways to hook a gal on a show. It is a little strange, though, how trusting SG1 are when Daniel just shows up and why they didn't just think it was Ascended Daniel dropping in. Despite the fact that many of the character moments had to be left on the cutting room floor due to the demands of this being a TV show, we still like this. It really sets up what's to come and gets the ball rolling. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

SURPRISE! It's our first very special episode where we have watched the 2011 Michael Shanks Christmas movie, The Christmas Lodge. As far as Christmas movies go, this one is fine. But, we never get to actually see these two people fall in love. They tell us that has happened, but we never get to see it. There are just general timeline issues with this movie that could use some work. Still, it's fine. You don't really need to watch this one, though. If you really want to watch this it is on Amazon Prime, Hoopla, and Tubi. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/fyHKjl8u2C4?si=v6bflwhh-DEyl6wl INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Let's talk season 6! All the highs and lows. Who was the Best Dressed? What are our favorite episodes? And who had the Best Kiss? And remember it'll all be okay because, "Look everybody! He's got Coombs with him!" Don't forget to check back on our Threads account (https://www.threads.net/@sg_rewatch) to vote in the polls and let us know what you think of our choices. What are some of your favorite moments from this season? Drop by the Discord and let us know! We'll be taking the next few weeks off to get through the holiday season and see you back in January as we start season 7 with Fallen. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We've reached the season 6 finale, Full Circle. An episode that could have been a series finale if need be. The conversation between Jack and Daniel in the elevator at the SGC is the best thing ever because it's how friends actually talk and have conversations. But what exactly has Daniel been doing while he's been ascended because the fact that he hasn't met anyone besides Oma is quite strange. We get confirmation that The Ancients are the ascended beings! And Anubis is an ascended being!! Sort of…. But why does Daniel make Jack give Anubis The Eye? It makes no sense. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Hang on to your butts, folks. Things get a little weird with Prophecy. We're live and in person! And with a special guest(s)! And we had margaritas! As we learn about Lord Mot, it brings back up the question of which came first - the System Lord or the god they impersonated? When a person starts having prophetic visions, the context is very important. Why exactly would Hammond just spill the information about the vision Jonas saw over the radio without confirmation that one of his soldiers is actually listening? Rachael wants to know how you all would feel if the entire episode was just a prophetic vision and none of it ever actually happened. But this episode does bring up the interesting conflict between if someone has prophetic visions of the future, will that future always come to be because that person may change what they do because of what they saw. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

On this week's episode, we have a very special guest to discuss the episode Memento (not the movie). It's Rachael's nephew Adam!! This is only the second episode ever that Adam has seen. And he has opinions on Teal'c. It's interesting that the Prometheus while an Air Force staffed vessel is using Naavl protocol. Why didn't the Prometheus have the necessary parts to repair the thing that makes the ship be able to travel in hyperspace? It's kind of an important part of the ship and its operations. The airship mounted guns that Tagrea has are pretty awesome. Are you Team Ashwan or Team Kalfas? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Is Teal'c the titular Changeling in this week's episode? Either way, this episode is excellent and it's always nice to have Daniel Jackson back on our screens. Do people actually get called Probie in real life or is it a TV thing? The best thing in this episode is all the transitions between the two dream worlds. They are so smooth and so good. It's a crime that Martin didn't win an award for this episode. He directed the hell out of it. And now Teal'c is Junior-less. What will that mean for our favorite Jaffa from here out? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

For some reason, Forsaken is the one episode Rachael actually remembers! But does she? If the people from Hebridan are descended from the Celtic people, what does that mean as far as when that happened? Was Ra the first for the last goa'uld to take people from Earth? They finally take back-up with them!! It's about time. Also, getting Reynard to just send them back to the SGC is such a power move and it's awesome. There's also a listener email that leads to an interesting discussion about the Great Alliance of the Four Races and how the Furlings fit in with them given that we know virtually nothing about them. Do you guys have any headcanons about the Furlings? Let us know! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week we're getting things done commentary style for the season 6 clip show Disclosure. As far as clip shows go, this one is pretty good because there's an actual plot supporting all the clips. There's also commentary on the commentary, just to confuse everyone a little more. So, grab a snack, grab a drink, and get ready to hit play as you watch along with us! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Turns out The Wilhelm Scream is not yet in the public domain! But that has nothing to do with Nirrti's return in Metamorphosis. There is, however, once again, a severe lack of appropriate quarantine protocols when dealing with aliens. We also end with some discussion about the lack of personality that was given to Jonas. He's fine, but there's not much beyond him being smart and a nice guy. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Jack and Maybourne get stranded in Paradise Lost because, SURPRISE, Maybourne lied. Again. This episode has that problem Stargate sometimes does where the ending is very abrupt. It all comes down to the circles. They could fix it with one sentence from Jonas, though. And Rachael has the greatest idea ever for a Maybourne-centric spin-off: The Maybourne Identity. Why would Maybourne think an "invitation" that was found in an Ancient Egyptian tomb that is probably 2000 years old would lead to a still thriving utopian civilization? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week there are both Smoke AND Mirrors as Jack is accused of assassinating Senator Kinsey. Was anyone else hoping for a quick Daniel cameo when he was mentioned as being one that had a working mimic device? But of course, this whole thing comes down to money. Nobody ever said protecting Earth had to be a non-profit business. And Kinsey's not even dead anyway. Every part of this was just full of smoke and mirrors. While it was great to see the mimic devices come back, they still didn't answer a lot of questions about how stuff like clothing works for these things, and what if the two people have completely different body types? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

And now possibly the dumbest episode of Stargate - Sight Unseen. So many plotholes and stuff that just happens for reasons. They really need to stop bringing stuff back to the SGC without knowing what it is or what it does. Seriously. But this does raise an interesting question - does Jonas have the ATA gene? What was your "First is the worst…" playground chant? There's some interesting ones out there. Also, apologies for the weird audio quality this week. Kerri's laptop had to be sent in for service so we're working off an old machine for a couple weeks. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Why exactly is Unnatural Selection a Part 2 paired with Prometheus? They really don't have anything to do with each other. Why didn't SG1 try to negotiate for a new ship or some tech or something in exchange for helping with the Replicator problem? Where is Al's dead body??? Has everyone completely forgotten that Al was shot in the stomach and died onboard the X303? Why was the Prometheus Project called Prometheus? As Jack says, it's a Greek Tragedy. Not really the best name for a ship. But the best part, the Replicators have now taken human form!! However, if they built themselves in Reese's image, why don't any of them look like Reese? Fifth is really adorable, though. For a Replicator… INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Earth finally has a ship! It's called Prometheus. And it gets hijacked way too easily. Also, if this reporter thinks Prometheus is a large reactor, why not just show her a reactor? Why show her what Prometheus actually is? Even though background checks were done on the crew, their bags and equipment should have still been inspected. This episode might just cause us to bring back memos! Apologies in advance for the bulging egg sac discussion. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Cure, we have some issues with the timeline as far as Pangar's history with the gate and just how much time passes within this episode. The introduction of Tretonin is interesting and does lead to some fascinating plot points in the future, but this episode just has a few too many plot holes and contradictions for us to really enjoy it. How do you guys feel about a goa'uld symbiote being used in medical experimentation? Sure, the goa'uld are evil but they are sentient beings. Would you take Tretonin if it was an actual thing? Also, Riot Fest sucks. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

An invisible assassin finally brings the Tok'ra and Jaffa together in Allegiance. And once they know the assassin is invisible, why does everyone just keep shooting into the air at something they can't see? Don't get us wrong, Jack looks super cool with that massive machine gun in slo-mo. But what he's doing is completely pointless. And just where is the rest of the Alpha Site? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's time for The Other Guys to get in on the fun this week as they attempt to rescue SG1! Unnecessarily. But it's okay because he's got Coombs with him! Is there actually a goa'uld manufacturing planet somewhere that makes all their stuff? How is there still no password or passphrase for Tok'ra and rebel Jaffa to identify themselves as true allies and not someone just faking it? How much of that final scene is a dream/fantasy? According to TPTB at the show, the entire ceremony was a dream sequence, but we like to think they were awarded for their bravery and Felger just daydreamed the kiss. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's an interesting episode with the SGC on the other side of the table of people asking for technological help to fight a war in Shadow Play. The Kelownans actually convert their units of weight to Earth units! And we love it! But somehow they also know what schizophrenia is. The reveals of all the things that Dr. Kieran is hallucinating are very well done and Corin really does an excellent job acting just a bit off when Jonas isn't actually there. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's time for the acting juggernaut that is Abyss. Just put Rick and Michael in a room and watch 'em go. The commentary and Director's Production Diary special feature have lots of really cool technical background on how the sets for this episode worked. Has the goa'uld designer finally be identified?? The SGC seems to finally be fed up with the non-existent reciprocal relationship with the Tok'ra. It's time for them to uphold their end of the deal. And Ba'al gets his moment to shine as the new System Lord baddie. International Mental Health Helplines: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Nightwalkers gives us our first episode without any of the characters from the original Stargate movie. Can the team keep it together without Jack? Of course they can! They have Sam! Where do you guys stand on dipping fries in milkshakes? Is it delicious or gross? We also really like the way Jonas's character is being developed during these beginning episodes and showing how intelligent he is but also how that intelligence differs from Daniel's. Sound effect of the goa'uld screeching is still unknown. What I learned from going blind in space | Chris Hadfield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo62S0ulqhA INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

There is no singing on this week's Frozen because it's not a Disney movie. Also, Kerri and Rachael got to record together in person this week! Somehow, a woman who is several million years old has the perfect 90s eyebrows. We like the plot of this episode and how all the things develop between the discovery of Ayiana and the illness that spreads among the SGC members. We do wish we had been able to learn more about Ayiana and if she really is part of the race that built the Stargate system. Isn't it just so convenient that the Tok'ra have a symbiote that needs a host that can heal Jack? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Descent, Jonas is finally off on his first mission! But, is he? Where were they going at the end of last week's episode then? Luckily, this episode does not have replicators but it does have ninjas! And Major Davis! Them getting Thor out of the computer was way too easy and simple. That was definitely something that needed more explanation that Sam was sure all of Thor was in there. Do you guys hold your breath when someone in a movie or TV show holds their breath? Because I do and I can never match what they do. Did Jonas go through some kind of SGC boot camp like other new recruits do? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

The Lost Season of Jonas Quinn continues with Redemption, Part 2. Will Sam pull a crazy idea out of her butt and save the SGC (and the world)? This episode finally delivers the McKay we all know and love from future episodes. The casual nature with which Jonas helps solve the problem is really interesting. Rya'c is a really, really good shot with the weapons on a death glider. The end of this episode definitely needs some clarification on how long it's been since the gate exploded. The final question we're left with is why would the Ancients even build a weapon that does this? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We're back!! And it's time to start Season 6 (aka the Lost Season of Jonas Quinn) with Redemption, part 1. And everyone is back! Bra'tac! Rya'c! McKay! Do you guys have any favorite movie or TV commentaries? There are some awesome ones out there. LOOK OVER THERE! We need a shopping montage of Teal'c taking Jonas shopping for Earth clothes. Will Jonas be the new audience surrogate as the guy who asks all the "stupid questions" instead of Jack? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's time for our Season 5 Wrap-up! We discuss everything and anything that happened in Season 5. We learn that Rachael has a special place in her heart for creepy but romantic Ascended Beings and Kerri really is gonna miss the Tollan. Well, Narim at least… Also, Meridian is just the best. Head over to our Discord (link below) and let us know if you agree with our picks and what you would choose as your favorites. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Revelations, SG1 has their first mission without Daniel. Emotions are weird and difficult and how is a person supposed to feel when a friend is gone but not really dead? The new CGI Asgard look much better than the previous ones. If the Asgard are all clones, why do they sound different from each other? Anubis has a Stargate face! INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

!!HANKY WARNING!! Please be advised there is much crying by Kerri during this week's discussion of Meridian. You may need Kleenex handy as you listen. (As a reminder, the Enkaaran homeworld has no Stargate.) As horrible as what happens in this episode is, everyone acts their butts off which makes this episode a really great episode of Stargate. INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL ABOUT LEAVING THE SHOW: https://web.archive.org/web/20050214204533/http://www.cyberex-et.com/spotlight/mshanks/mshanks021503.html SUMURU: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07F2G2QYZ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

While The Sentinel has some interesting plot points, it's still not one of SG1's best episodes. The way the Sentinel and its force field work are just way too complicated for their own good. Also, why are there new NID people that we haven't met and have no relationship with in this? But the commentary for this episode is a real high point. Go listen to it. And Henry Gibson! He's always a delight. Is there anyone that knows enough music or mathematical theory to tell us if how they describe the force field that protects the Sentinel working makes any kind of sense? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Menace brings us the origin story we never knew we wanted - THE REPLICATORS! Once again, STOP BRINGING THINGS BACK TO EARTH. The main question of this episode that remains is, did Reese know she was a robot and for how long? Once the SGC knew that Reese was the creator of the replicators, why didn't they immediately get her off of Earth? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In The Warrior, Teal'c is super excited to have finally found someone who can lead his long-dreamed Jaffa rebellion. But things aren't exactly as they appear to be… The name Imhotep will always make us think of The Mummy. Apologies to Brendan Fraser for the mispronunciation of his name. There's also continuing discussions about how the goa'uld still don't know what SG1 look like. But they know their names! It's also kind of sad that neither side is willing to compromise and hear the others out on how things should be done so people don't have to die all the time. There was much rejoicing. All the rejoicing. Too much rejoicing. Apologies again for all the Yu puns. What was Imhotep's long-term plan? Was he going to hide as Kytano forever? There's also a super fun thought experiment from a listener email! Please continue to send us your random thoughts and head canons. We love them. And The Warrior is by Scandal, not Pat Benetar. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's Armageddon week as SG1 try to stop an asteroid from hitting Earth in Fail Safe. Even when things don't go exactly to plan, it all somehow works out in the end. It's almost like their lives are scripted or something… What would you do if there were only 11 days left before Earth was destroyed? CARGO SHIPS DO HAVE BATHROOMS!! At least one of the other engineers that fixed the cargo ship should have volunteered to stay and help Sam make the additional repairs as they head to the asteroid. And Daniel should have stayed at the SGC/Alpha Site. Also Rachael remembers something super obvious that Kerri has a brain fart on. It's very sad. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Does the SGC have a Fallen Soldiers Memorial like the FBI does? If not, they should. Also, brace yourself for ALL the Yu jokes and puns. Sam manages to give one of those succinct summations of what happens every week on this show. Is what the System Lords do with eating the symbiotes considered cannibalism? How long does that Reole chemical last? At the very end, when does Zippy figure out what's going on and that all his Jaffa are dead? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Daniel goes undercover to try and destroy the goa'uld in Summit. The whole plan almost goes up in smoke when his ex-girlfriend shows up! It must be really hard to date when you work at the SGC because how do you tell your partner what you do for a living? We finally get to meet more of the System Lords and great to see them expand the religions and mythologies involved in the goa'uld pantheon. While the System Lords are busy on their space station, Lord Zipacna takes the opportunity to attack the Tok'ra home world. Will everyone make it out of their precarious situations? Tune in next week… INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]