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| Image = [[File:MoebiusSG1.jpg|250px]] |
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| Caption = [[Charles Kawalsky]] and [[Jack O'Neill]] in an [[alternate timeline]]. |
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| serial_name = The Siege |
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| show = SG1 |
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| type = serial |
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| writer = [[Joseph Mallozzi]], [[Paul Mullie]], [[Brad Wright]] and [[Robert C. Cooper]] |
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| director = [[Peter DeLuise]] |
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| production_code = 819 and 820 |
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| cast = |
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* [[Don S. Davis]] as [[George Hammond]] |
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* [[David Hewlett]] as [[Rodney McKay|Dr. Rodney McKay]] |
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* [[Colin Cunningham]] as [[Paul Davis (Stargate)|Major Davis]] |
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* [[Robert Wisden]] as [[List of Stargate SG-1 characters|Major Samuels]] |
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* Georgia Craig as Sabrina |
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* [[Alessandro Juliani]] as Katep |
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* [[Peter Williams]] as [[Apophis (Stargate)|Apophis]] |
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* [[Jay Acovone]] as [[Charles Kawalsky|Major Charles Kawalsky]] |
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* [[Sina Najafi]] as Egyptian boy |
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| length = 43min (each episode)<br>86min (put together) |
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| date = February 15, 2005<br>February 22, 2005 |
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| ended = |
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| preceding = "[[Threads (Stargate SG-1)|Threads]]" |
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| following = "[[Avalon (Stargate SG-1)|Avalon]]" |
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| Episode list = [[Stargate SG-1 (season 8)|List of season 8 episodes]]<br>[[List of Stargate SG-1 episodes|List of ''Stargate SG-1'' episodes]] |
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}} |
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"'''Moebius'''" is the [[season final]] for [[Stargate SG-1 (season 8)|season eight]] of the Canadian-American [[military science fiction]] [[television series]] ''[[Stargate SG-1]]''. The episodes were written by [[Joseph Mallozzi]], [[Paul Mullie]], [[Executive producer]]s [[Brad Wright]] and [[Robert C. Cooper]], the episodes was directed by [[Peter DeLuise]]. The episodes wast the strongest episode in the eight season on the [[Nielsen Ratings|Nielsen houshold ratings]] with fellow ''Stargate SG-1'' episode "[[New Order (Stargate SG-1)|New Order]]". The episode got strong reviews from major media publishers worldwide. |
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"Moebius" is about the discovery of a [[Zero Point Module]] (ZPM) by SG-1, the only problem is that it was taken by [[Ra (Stargate)|Ra]] after the [[Goa'uld|Earth revolt]] more then thousand years ago. The team decides to [[Time Travel|travel back in time]] to get the ZPM and leave without changing history, but they are unable to travel back to present time so they record a video for the [[Government of the United States|United States government]] to find. In the [[alternate timeline]], the SGC finds the tape and the [[Stargate (device)|Stargate]] in [[Antarctica]] and decides to establish the [[Stargate Program]] but not to restore the original timeline. |
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== Plot overview == |
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=== Part 1 === |
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Carter reveals the existence of the ''[[Daedalus class battlecruiser|Daedalus]]'': a new Earth-built battlecruiser which is capable of reaching the Pegasus Galaxy and is larger and more advanced than the ''[[Prometheus (Stargate)|Prometheus]]''. Later, [[Daniel Jackson]] learns of [[Catherine Langford]]'s death and, after her funeral, receives Catherine's collection of documents and artifacts relating to the Stargate program. From one book in the collection, Daniel learns of the former location of a [[Zero Point Module]] in Ancient [[Egypt]]. Dr Jackson and [[Samantha Carter|Colonel Carter]] persuade [[Jack O'Neill (Stargate)|General O'Neill]] to use the time travel capabilities of the [[Puddle Jumper (Stargate)|Puddle Jumper]] [[It's Good to Be King (Stargate SG-1)|they found]] to travel back and take the ZPM, assuming that [[Ra (Stargate)|Ra]] never knew of its purpose. |
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Once they arrive in 3000 B.C., they join in an offering to Ra and witness his cold-blooded murder of an Egyptian making the offering. Teal'c disguises himself as a Horus Jaffa and retrieves the ZPM from Ra's treasury. However, Ra's Jaffa discover the cloaked Jumper after a sandstorm covers it in sand. Unwilling to upset the future by fighting the Jaffa to get the Jumper back, SG-1 decides to live out the rest of their lives in the past, knowing that the rebellion that overthrew Ra will eventually happen. However, an alternate timeline is created in which the [[Stargate (device)|Stargate]] was never discovered and everything SG-1 have done for the last eight years never happened. |
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In this timeline, Alternate-Daniel is teaching [[English language learning and teaching|English as a second language]], Alternate-Carter spends her time double-checking other scientists' work, Alternate-O'Neill is retired from the military and Alternate-[[Teal'c]] is still the First Prime of [[Apophis (Stargate)|Apophis]]. Alternate-Daniel and Alternate-Carter are contacted by the Air Force and brought to Cheyenne Mountain. |
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At Cheyenne Mountain, [[George Hammond|General Hammond]] informs Alternate-Carter and Alternate-Daniel that archaeologists found a video camera in a vacuum-sealed [[canopic jar]] at a dig in Giza. The video contains a recording of the original SG-1, explaining who they are and what they were doing, as well as a number of things that are true in their timeline, such as recent political events, Presidents and personal details. Their plan is that if things have changed in the future, then SG-1's alternative selves will travel back in time and fix the past. |
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An expedition team is sent to find the Giza Stargate, but find nothing. Instead, they discover that the original Daniel left a tablet where the gate should have been, inscribed with an obscure dialect of Egyptian that only Alternate-Daniel can read. It reveals that the original [[SG-1]] instigated a successful rebellion against the [[Ra (Stargate)|Ra]] of 3000 BC. However, this caused him to leave [[Earth]] with the Stargate. However, they do find the Puddle Jumper, and Alternate-Daniel and Alternate-Carter figure out how to find the Antarctic Stargate. A team is assembled to go through the Stargate to recruit Alternate-Teal'c under the instruction of the Daniel and Carter on the tape. Alternate-Daniel and Alternate-Carter are not going to be on this team. |
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=== Part 2 === |
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The scientists working on the recovered Alternate-Puddle Jumper cannot make it work because they don't have the [[Ancient Technology Activation gene|ATA gene]]. Alternate-O'Neill is called in to operate the Jumper and lead the team through the Stargate to find Alternate-Teal'c, and agrees that Alternate-Daniel and Alternate-Carter are to join the team through the Stargate. |
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On [[Chulak]], SG-1 are caught by Jaffa loyal to [[Apophis (Stargate)|Apophis]] and imprisoned. Alternate-Teal'c defects to their cause and helps them escape but Alternate-Daniel is infected by a Goa'uld and killed by Teal'c. They escape in the Puddle Jumper, but are chased and damaged by [[Death Glider]]s. Unaware of the jumper's cloaking capacity, they believe that only way they can survive is to time-travel. They travel back to 3000 B.C. and use the [[Stargate (device)|Stargate]] to pass from Chulak to Ancient [[Egypt]] where the original versions of [[SG-1]] were stranded and where [[Ra (Stargate)|Ra]] is still alive and ruling. |
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The original [[SG-1]] attempted the rebellion because O'Neill and Teal'c didn't want to stay and O'Neill, Carter and Teal'c were killed when it failed. Daniel, the only survivor, meets with Alternate-Carter, Alternate-O'Neill and Alternate-Teal'c. He has not yet made the tablet detailing the second successful rebellion attempt because it hasn't happened yet. This means that his current plans with the underground of the local populace are destined to succeed, however they lead to the Stargate being removed from Earth by Ra. The plan is to instigate the rebellion, thus diverting Ra's attention, and secure the Stargate to where it was originally buried, allowing the original timeline to evolve as it did. |
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The rebellion ultimately succeeds, but not before Alternate-Carter and Alternate-O'Neill consummate their feelings for each other while under fire, uncertain if they will survive. Ra's Jaffa surrender, outnumbered by the staff- and zat-armed Egyptians. The alternate SG-1 bury the videotape, along with the ZPM, for the [[SG-1]] of the future to find. The Alternate-[[SG-1]] and Daniel from the original [[SG-1]] (of 3000 BC) live out the rest of their lives in Ancient Egypt. |
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The original [[SG-1]] of the present day receive the videotape and the ZPM left for them a few weeks before they were to go back in time. As the timeline has been restored, they have no reason to go back in time, and they've gained a ZPM free of charge. The episode ends with SG-1 at O'Neill's cabin, fishing, in a scene identical to the end of "[[Threads (Stargate SG-1)|Threads]]", except there are now fish in Jack's pond. |
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==Production== |
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This is the last episode to feature [[Richard Dean Anderson]] character [[Brigadier General (United States)|Brigadier General]] [[Jack O'Neill (Stargate)|Jonathan "Jack" O'Neill]] as a main cast member of ''Stargate SG-1''. O'Neill's line at the end of part two, "Close enough" is a reference to "[[Treehouse of Horror V]]", an episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' where Homer time travels and unintentionally makes numerous changes to history; upon returning to a timeline where his family have snake tongues but everything else is otherwise normal, he says "eh, close enough". This is one of several references to ''The Simpsons'' on ''Stargate SG-1'', all centered around O'Neill. Another example from this episode is the name of Jack's boat, "[[Homer Simpson|Homer]]". Incidentally, in the brief shot of Jack's boat showing the name, the [[font]] used is the same font used extensively in ''The Simpsons''. Since "Moebius" was supposed to be the ''Stargate SG-1'' series finale, many actors reprised their roles from past episodes: [[Don S. Davis]] as [[George Hammond]], [[Peter Williams (actor)|Peter Williams]] as [[Apophis (Stargate)|Apophis]], [[Colin Cunningham]] as [[Paul Davis (Stargate)|Major Davis]], and Jay Acovone as [[Charles Kawalsky]]. This episode marks the final appearances of Charles Kawalsky, Major Davis, and Apophis. Alessandro Juliani (Katep) previously played Eliam in the Season 4 episode "[[Scorched Earth (Stargate SG-1)|Scorched Earth]]". This episode marks Ra's only appearance outside of the feature film. This episode was intended to be the last episode of ''Stargate SG-1]'', but the [[Sci Fi Channel (United States)|Sci Fi Channel]] decided to renew the series. |
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==Reception== |
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Christine Mooney won a [[Leo Award]] in the category "Dramatic Series - Best Costume Design" for this episode.<ref name=imdbaward>http://tv.ign.com/articles/726/726165p1.html</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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{{wikiquote|Stargate_SG-1/Season_8#Moebius.2C_Part_1_.5B8.19.5D|Moebius (Stargate SG-1)}} |
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*[http://stargatesg1.com/SeasonEight Official ''Stargate SG-1'' site]. [[MGM]]. Visited June 8, 2006. Most of site requires [[Macromedia Flash|Flash]]. <!-- There is a synopsis of the episode in there, but it cannot be linked to directly to our knowledge. Though the URL above contains links to the rest of the site (which is Flash), it in itself is not Flash; hence this link is in accordance with WP:EL. Even if it were, it is acceptable because it is the official Stargate site and is being used as a reference. --> |
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*{{cite web |
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| url = http://media.dave.tv/sites/stargatesg1/screenplays/s08e19.PDF |
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| title = Screenplay of Part One |
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| date = [[2004-12-14]] |
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| accessdate = 2006-10-29 |
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| format = [[PDF]] |
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| publisher = Distributed by [[MGM]]. Prepared by Line 21 Media Services Ltd |
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| url = http://media.dave.tv/sites/stargatesg1/screenplays/s08e20.PDF |
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| title = Screenplay of Part Two |
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| date = [[2004-12-16]] |
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| accessdate = 2006-10-29 |
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| format = [[PDF]] |
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| publisher = Distributed by [[MGM]]. Prepared by Line 21 Media Services Ltd |
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*[http://www.scifi.com/stargate/episodes/season8/0818/ Summary of Part I] from SciFi. Visited June 5, 2006. |
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*[http://www.scifi.com/stargate/episodes/season8/0819/ Summary of Part II] from SciFi. Visited June 5, 2006. |
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"Moebius" is the season final for season eight of the Canadian-American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. The episodes were written by Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie, Executive producers Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, the episodes was directed by Peter DeLuise. The episodes wast the strongest episode in the eight season on the Nielsen houshold ratings with fellow Stargate SG-1 episode "New Order". The episode got strong reviews from major media publishers worldwide.
"Moebius" is about the discovery of a Zero Point Module (ZPM) by SG-1, the only problem is that it was taken by Ra after the Earth revolt more then thousand years ago. The team decides to travel back in time to get the ZPM and leave without changing history, but they are unable to travel back to present time so they record a video for the United States government to find. In the alternate timeline, the SGC finds the tape and the Stargate in Antarctica and decides to establish the Stargate Program but not to restore the original timeline.
Plot overview
Part 1
Carter reveals the existence of the Daedalus: a new Earth-built battlecruiser which is capable of reaching the Pegasus Galaxy and is larger and more advanced than the Prometheus. Later, Daniel Jackson learns of Catherine Langford's death and, after her funeral, receives Catherine's collection of documents and artifacts relating to the Stargate program. From one book in the collection, Daniel learns of the former location of a Zero Point Module in Ancient Egypt. Dr Jackson and Colonel Carter persuade General O'Neill to use the time travel capabilities of the Puddle Jumper they found to travel back and take the ZPM, assuming that Ra never knew of its purpose.
Once they arrive in 3000 B.C., they join in an offering to Ra and witness his cold-blooded murder of an Egyptian making the offering. Teal'c disguises himself as a Horus Jaffa and retrieves the ZPM from Ra's treasury. However, Ra's Jaffa discover the cloaked Jumper after a sandstorm covers it in sand. Unwilling to upset the future by fighting the Jaffa to get the Jumper back, SG-1 decides to live out the rest of their lives in the past, knowing that the rebellion that overthrew Ra will eventually happen. However, an alternate timeline is created in which the Stargate was never discovered and everything SG-1 have done for the last eight years never happened.
In this timeline, Alternate-Daniel is teaching English as a second language, Alternate-Carter spends her time double-checking other scientists' work, Alternate-O'Neill is retired from the military and Alternate-Teal'c is still the First Prime of Apophis. Alternate-Daniel and Alternate-Carter are contacted by the Air Force and brought to Cheyenne Mountain.
At Cheyenne Mountain, General Hammond informs Alternate-Carter and Alternate-Daniel that archaeologists found a video camera in a vacuum-sealed canopic jar at a dig in Giza. The video contains a recording of the original SG-1, explaining who they are and what they were doing, as well as a number of things that are true in their timeline, such as recent political events, Presidents and personal details. Their plan is that if things have changed in the future, then SG-1's alternative selves will travel back in time and fix the past.
An expedition team is sent to find the Giza Stargate, but find nothing. Instead, they discover that the original Daniel left a tablet where the gate should have been, inscribed with an obscure dialect of Egyptian that only Alternate-Daniel can read. It reveals that the original SG-1 instigated a successful rebellion against the Ra of 3000 BC. However, this caused him to leave Earth with the Stargate. However, they do find the Puddle Jumper, and Alternate-Daniel and Alternate-Carter figure out how to find the Antarctic Stargate. A team is assembled to go through the Stargate to recruit Alternate-Teal'c under the instruction of the Daniel and Carter on the tape. Alternate-Daniel and Alternate-Carter are not going to be on this team.
Part 2
The scientists working on the recovered Alternate-Puddle Jumper cannot make it work because they don't have the ATA gene. Alternate-O'Neill is called in to operate the Jumper and lead the team through the Stargate to find Alternate-Teal'c, and agrees that Alternate-Daniel and Alternate-Carter are to join the team through the Stargate.
On Chulak, SG-1 are caught by Jaffa loyal to Apophis and imprisoned. Alternate-Teal'c defects to their cause and helps them escape but Alternate-Daniel is infected by a Goa'uld and killed by Teal'c. They escape in the Puddle Jumper, but are chased and damaged by Death Gliders. Unaware of the jumper's cloaking capacity, they believe that only way they can survive is to time-travel. They travel back to 3000 B.C. and use the Stargate to pass from Chulak to Ancient Egypt where the original versions of SG-1 were stranded and where Ra is still alive and ruling.
The original SG-1 attempted the rebellion because O'Neill and Teal'c didn't want to stay and O'Neill, Carter and Teal'c were killed when it failed. Daniel, the only survivor, meets with Alternate-Carter, Alternate-O'Neill and Alternate-Teal'c. He has not yet made the tablet detailing the second successful rebellion attempt because it hasn't happened yet. This means that his current plans with the underground of the local populace are destined to succeed, however they lead to the Stargate being removed from Earth by Ra. The plan is to instigate the rebellion, thus diverting Ra's attention, and secure the Stargate to where it was originally buried, allowing the original timeline to evolve as it did.
The rebellion ultimately succeeds, but not before Alternate-Carter and Alternate-O'Neill consummate their feelings for each other while under fire, uncertain if they will survive. Ra's Jaffa surrender, outnumbered by the staff- and zat-armed Egyptians. The alternate SG-1 bury the videotape, along with the ZPM, for the SG-1 of the future to find. The Alternate-SG-1 and Daniel from the original SG-1 (of 3000 BC) live out the rest of their lives in Ancient Egypt.
The original SG-1 of the present day receive the videotape and the ZPM left for them a few weeks before they were to go back in time. As the timeline has been restored, they have no reason to go back in time, and they've gained a ZPM free of charge. The episode ends with SG-1 at O'Neill's cabin, fishing, in a scene identical to the end of "Threads", except there are now fish in Jack's pond.
Production
This is the last episode to feature Richard Dean Anderson character Brigadier General Jonathan "Jack" O'Neill as a main cast member of Stargate SG-1. O'Neill's line at the end of part two, "Close enough" is a reference to "Treehouse of Horror V", an episode of The Simpsons where Homer time travels and unintentionally makes numerous changes to history; upon returning to a timeline where his family have snake tongues but everything else is otherwise normal, he says "eh, close enough". This is one of several references to The Simpsons on Stargate SG-1, all centered around O'Neill. Another example from this episode is the name of Jack's boat, "Homer". Incidentally, in the brief shot of Jack's boat showing the name, the font used is the same font used extensively in The Simpsons. Since "Moebius" was supposed to be the Stargate SG-1 series finale, many actors reprised their roles from past episodes: Don S. Davis as George Hammond, Peter Williams as Apophis, Colin Cunningham as Major Davis, and Jay Acovone as Charles Kawalsky. This episode marks the final appearances of Charles Kawalsky, Major Davis, and Apophis. Alessandro Juliani (Katep) previously played Eliam in the Season 4 episode "Scorched Earth". This episode marks Ra's only appearance outside of the feature film. This episode was intended to be the last episode of Stargate SG-1], but the Sci Fi Channel decided to renew the series.
Reception
Christine Mooney won a Leo Award in the category "Dramatic Series - Best Costume Design" for this episode.[1]
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References
External links
- Official Stargate SG-1 site. MGM. Visited June 8, 2006. Most of site requires Flash.
- "Screenplay of Part One" (PDF). Distributed by MGM. Prepared by Line 21 Media Services Ltd. 2004-12-14. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Screenplay of Part Two" (PDF). Distributed by MGM. Prepared by Line 21 Media Services Ltd. 2004-12-16. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Summary of Part I from SciFi. Visited June 5, 2006.
- Summary of Part II from SciFi. Visited June 5, 2006.