Stargate SG-1 season 3
| Stargate SG-1 (season 3) | |
|---|---|
| Season 3 | |
 Region 1 DVD cover art | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showtime |
| Original release | June 25, 1999 – March 8, 2000 |
| Season chronology | |
The third season of the military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 commenced airing on Showtime in the United States on June 25, 1999, concluded on Sky1 in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2000, and contained 22 episodes. The third continues the plot started in season one, the third season follows SG-1 in their fight against the Goa'uld Empire's System Lords, the main being Sokar until "The Devil You Know" and then Apophis after regaining power after the event in "The Devil You Know." The season introduces the long unseen and unnamed enemy of the Asgards, the Replicators who are self-replicating machines that seek to convert all civilizations into more of themselves, thus posing a dire threat to all other beings. The Replicators are first mentioned, but not named, in season three episode "Fair Game".
The one-hour premiere "Into the Fire", which debuted on June 25, 1999 on Showtime did not receive any syndication rating, but overall got a high viewership level. The series was developed by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, who also served as executive producers. Season 3 regular cast members include Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Don S. Davis.
Production
"Deadman Switch" is the first episode in which the Stargate is not seen. "Demons" was Carl Binder's first and only contribution to Stargate SG-1. He would later become a staff writer on the spin-off series Stargate Atlantis.
The urban outdoor scenes of Tollana in "Pretense" were shot on the main campus of Simon Fraser University (S.F.U.) in Burnaby, a small city just east of Vancouver.
Actor Dom DeLuise, who played Urgo and Togar in "Urgo", is the father of director Peter DeLuise, and Urgo's transformation into an Air Force officer was played by Peter. "Urgo" marked the first time a DeLuise guest-starred on the show. Dom's sons Peter, Michael, and David, Dom's daughter-in-law and Peter's wife, Anne Marie, had on-screen roles in later seasons. Dom DeLuise ad-libbed most of his lines. According to the Official Guide to Seasons Three and Four, very few scenes include Teal'c, since actor Christopher Judge could not keep a straight face.[1]
Jackson's appendicitis in "Nemesis" reflected Michael Shanks' real-world condition; it was written into the script at the last minute because the writers needed to drastically reduce Shanks' role to allow for his recovery. Shanks' scenes in the episode were actually shot a week after filming of the episode was completed.[citation needed]
When Seth is killed in "Seth", Jack O'Neill's "Hail Dorothy" is a reference to The Wizard of Oz.
Reception
"Into The Fire" was nominated for a Leo Award in the category "Best Cinematography in a Dramatic Series".[2] For "Point of View", Amanda Tapping was nominated for a Leo Award in the category "Best Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series".[2] For "Forever in a Day", Michael Shanks was nominated for a Leo Award in the category "Best Performance by a male in a Dramatic Series".[2] "The Devil You Know" was nominated for a Leo Award in the category "Best Production Design in a Dramatic Series".[2] For "A Hundred Days", Brad Wright and Victoria James were nominated for a Leo Award in the category "Best Screenwriter of a Dramatic Series".[2] "Nemesis" was nominated for an Emmy in the category "Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series", and won a Leo Award in the category "Best Overall Sound in a Dramatic Series".[2]
Main cast
- Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O'Neill
- Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson
- Amanda Tapping as Captain/Major Samantha Carter
- Christopher Judge as Teal'c
- Don S. Davis as Major General George Hammond
Episodes
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 1 | "Into the Fire" | Martin Wood | Brad Wright | June 25, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 46 | 2 | "Seth" | William Corcoran | Jonathan Glassner | July 2, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 47 | 3 | "Fair Game" | Martin Wood | Robert C. Cooper | July 9, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 48 | 4 | "Legacy" | Peter DeLuise | Tor Alexander Valenza | July 16, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 49 | 5 | "Learning Curve" | Martin Wood | Heather E. Ash | July 23, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 50 | 6 | "Point of View" | Peter DeLuise | Story: Jonathan Glassner, Brad Wright, Robert C. Cooper & Tor Alexander Valenza Teleplay: Jonathan Glassner & Brad Wright | July 30, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 51 | 7 | "Deadman Switch" | Martin Wood | Robert C. Cooper | August 6, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 52 | 8 | "Demons" | Peter DeLuise | Carl Binder | August 13, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 53 | 9 | "Rules of Engagement" | William F. Gereghty | Terry Curtis Fox | August 20, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 54 | 10 | "Forever in a Day" | Peter DeLuise | Jonathan Glassner | October 8, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 55 | 11 | "Past and Present" | William F. Gereghty | Tor Alexander Valenza | October 15, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 56 | 12 | "Jolinar's Memories" | Peter DeLuise | Sonny Wareham & Daniel Stashower | October 22, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 57 | 13 | "The Devil You Know" | Peter DeLuise | Robert C. Cooper | October 29, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 58 | 14 | "Foothold" | Andy Mikita | Heather E. Ash | November 5, 1999 (Showtime) |
| 59 | 15 | "Pretense" | David Warry-Smith | Katharyn Powers | December 12, 1999 (Sky One) |
| 60 | 16 | "Urgo" | Peter DeLuise | Tor Alexander Valenza | December 19, 1999 (Sky One) |
| 61 | 17 | "A Hundred Days" | David Warry-Smith | Story: V. C. Jones Teleplay: Brad Wright | January 7, 2000 (Sky One) |
| 62 | 18 | "Shades of Grey" | Martin Wood | Jonathan Glassner | January 14, 2000 (Sky One) |
| 63 | 19 | "New Ground" | Chris McMullen | Heather E. Ash | January 21, 2000 (Sky One) |
| 64 | 20 | "Maternal Instinct" | Peter Woeste | Robert C. Cooper | January 28, 2000 (Sky One) |
| 65 | 21 | "Crystal Skull" | Martin Wood | Story: Michael Greenburg & Jarrad Paul Teleplay: Brad Wright | February 4, 2000 (Sky One) |
| 66 | 22 | "Nemesis" | Martin Wood | Robert C. Cooper | February 11, 2000 (Sky One) |
Bolded episode titles are part of a two-parter
DVD releases
| DVD Name | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate SG-1 Season 3 | June 17, 2003 | February 24, 2003 | May 12, 2004 |
| Volume 8 | January 29, 2001 | ||
| Volume 9 | February 26, 2001 | ||
| Volume 10 | March 19, 2001 | ||
| Volume 11 | April 23, 2001 | ||
| Volume 12 | May 21, 2001 | ||
| Volume 13 | June 25, 2001 |
References
External links
- Season 3 on GateWorld
- Season 3 on IMDb
- Season 3 on TV.com
- SG1 Season 3 on Stargate Wiki
