Stargate SG-1: Season 1

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SHOWTIME | SyFy | Season Premiere Date: July 27, 1997

Starring: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge

Summary: This sequel to the 1994 feature film Stargate chronicles the further adventures of planet-hopping Stargate Command (SGC) beginning a year after events in the movie. Though SG-1 was canceled by Showtime after its fifth season, production continued, with new episodes airing on the Sci Fi Channel (Syfy) for another five seasons, making itThis sequel to the 1994 feature film Stargate chronicles the further adventures of planet-hopping Stargate Command (SGC) beginning a year after events in the movie. Though SG-1 was canceled by Showtime after its fifth season, production continued, with new episodes airing on the Sci Fi Channel (Syfy) for another five seasons, making it American television's longest-running science fiction series to date. The cast was led by MacGyver's Richard Dean Anderson for much of its run. … Expand

Creator: Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. Within the Serpent's Grasp (2)
Air Date: March 6, 1998
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S1:E21. Politics (1)
Air Date: February 27, 1998
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S1:E20. There But for the Grace of God
Air Date: February 20, 1998

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Steve Parks

Jun 10, 2014

Despite the predictable conclusion, "Stargate SG-1," leaves many character threads dangling tantalizingly. If you aren't careful, this series could definitely hook you. [27 Jul 1997]

Terry Kelleher

Jun 26, 2013

The two-hour premiere is sort of fun, but the plot is nutty even by sci-fi standards. Read full review

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Ron Miller

Jun 10, 2014

Stargate SG-1 is mainstream sci-fi television of the no-brainer genre. Light on intellectual depth and heavy on action, it seems destined to play toward a younger age group than the Star Trek and Babylon 5 sort of science fiction shows. [24 Jul 1997]

Will Joyner

Jun 10, 2014

Stargate [the movie] gained in power largely because of its visual sweep: the scenes of ancient folk and modern warriors joining to engage the supernatural, against a vast desert backdrop, made for a resonant, even poetic blend of the past, present and future. A television series, with a lower budget, can't be expected to achieve its impact in that way, but Stargate SG-1 seems to be trying to make up the deficit with shock tactics. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Jun 10, 2014

"SG-1" is a passable action series on a par with most syndicated sci-fi fare. Its only real distinguishing feature is [a] ludicrous, completely gratuitous nude scene. [26 Jul 1997]

Tom Shales

Jun 10, 2014

Anyone with fond memories of [the] film should avoid "Stargate SG-1," Showtime's oddly enervated series version. ... "Stargate SG-1" will be a treat only for those who love science fiction most when it's done badly. [26 Jul 1997]

Tony Scott

Jun 10, 2014

Pedestrian writing, pulp-mag plotting, shopworn characters, hackneyed dialogue ('with all due respect' pops up at least three times in the first hour) and Mario Azzopardi’s broad direction will all undoubtedly delight billions and billions. Read full review

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sdansteve

Feb 11, 2020

This is actually one of the better episodes. I'd have to stray from the average for sg-1 to accurately rate this episode.

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DarkEnergon

Nov 23, 2011

Funny, intense, well written, and a consistent joy throughout, the universe this series creates is both incredible and entirely possible, and the premise of a gate that can take you to other worlds is a brilliant basis for a sci-fi series, coupled with some truly heart-shattering good-byeFunny, intense, well written, and a consistent joy throughout, the universe this series creates is both incredible and entirely possible, and the premise of a gate that can take you to other worlds is a brilliant basis for a sci-fi series, coupled with some truly heart-shattering good-bye scenes, this series is one to remember. Season 9 is easily the worst of a great bunch, but in Season 8 they killed off just about every major enemy, so given the understandable burden S9 had introducing the new guys, it's completely forgivable. Easily the best current sci-fi series and a believable challenger to Star Trek's (completely undeserved) throne… Expand

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ZiggyStardust

Jun 17, 2011

One of my favorite shows. I grew up with this and I've always liked it. The idea, traveling to other galaxies is so fascinating and Stargate: SG-1 really exceeded in that premise. Great cast, great seasons and well done series history/research.

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

BillyIdol

Jul 29, 2012

The best Sci-Fi show ever.
It's a shame they ended it, and even more shame was Stargate Destiny, it did not have anything to do with the original show.
I hope something as good as Stargate shows up soon.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Triggerhappy

Nov 22, 2012

An amazing sci-fi show, which despite incredibly low production cost and small (but fantastic) cast managed to create an illusion of a vast, populated universe complete with politics, diplomacy, large scale wars and genuine geek humour. The concept of space travel without ships finally freedAn amazing sci-fi show, which despite incredibly low production cost and small (but fantastic) cast managed to create an illusion of a vast, populated universe complete with politics, diplomacy, large scale wars and genuine geek humour. The concept of space travel without ships finally freed some space from the neverending "shields depleted", "activate the weapons", "hyperwarp jump mark 2" clichés, and when spaceship combat does play part, it feels exclusive, serious, dangerous, mysterious - some of which is lost in other shows. It is a must for sci-fans all over the globe.… Expand

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ForReals13

Feb 27, 2019

Children Of The Gods B+. The Enemy Within B-. Emancipation D+.
The Broca Divide C+. The First Commandment C-. Cold Lazarus B-.
The Nox B+. Brief Candle C+. Thor's Hammer B+. The Torment Of Tantalus B+. Bloodlines C+. Fire And Water C+. Hathor B-. Singularity B-. Cor-ai C+. Enigma B+.Children Of The Gods B+. The Enemy Within B-. Emancipation D+.
The Broca Divide C+. The First Commandment C-. Cold Lazarus B-.
The Nox B+. Brief Candle C+. Thor's Hammer B+.
The Torment Of Tantalus B+. Bloodlines C+. Fire And Water C+.
Hathor B-. Singularity B-. Cor-ai C+. Enigma B+. Solitudes B+. Tin Man B-.
There But For The Grace Of God A-. Politics D+.
Within The Serpent's Grasp A-.… Expand

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Edmund_Wells

Feb 10, 2013

Unlike most of the reviewers here, I must be the only one to have actually watched other sci-fi shows. The acting on Stargate was embarrassing, the writing mediocre to poor, and the stories repetitive and simpleminded. Not to mention the silly costumes and "special" effects. Anyone whoUnlike most of the reviewers here, I must be the only one to have actually watched other sci-fi shows. The acting on Stargate was embarrassing, the writing mediocre to poor, and the stories repetitive and simpleminded. Not to mention the silly costumes and "special" effects. Anyone who feels this is the "best" sci-fi series out there needs an injection of taste or to seriously broaden their horizons. The humor of the show is to be laughed at, not with. The original Battlestar Galactica from the 1970's is better than this joke of a series, but it seems only "fans" choose to comment. Snap out of it.… Expand

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