Top 50 Stargate Episodes
by Kim_Kobusch_Simonsen | created - 08 Mar 2014 | updated - 08 Mar 2014 | PublicThis is a list of my 50 favorite Stargate episodes. The list contains 32 SG-1 episodes, 12 SGA episodes and 6 SGU episodes.
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1.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
The Fifth Race
(1998)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
SG-1 travels to a planet whose people are allies of the Asgard.
Director: David Warry-Smith | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,840
2.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Lost City: Part 1
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Vice President Kinsey briefs Dr. Weir on the Stargate program before her meeting with the president. SG teams 1, 3, and 5 go off-world to attempt the extraction of a newly found Ancient ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Don S. Davis
Votes: 1,367
Parts 1 and 2
3.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
First Contact
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Dr. Daniel Jackson comes to Atlantis in search of a lost Atlantian room. The discovery reveals a new race. Daniel and McKay are kidnapped by the new race and are forced to finish a device ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa, Jewel Staite
Votes: 1,058
"First Contact" and "The Lost Tribe"
4.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Threads
(2005)
TV-14 | 63 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Daniel finds himself in a strange time and place - a diner where Oma is working as a waitress. She gives him a clear choice - he can choose to die or to ascend but if it's the latter, he ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks
Votes: 1,227
5.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
There But for the Grace of God
(1998)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While collecting artifacts on a distant planet, Daniel Jackson is knocked out after touching a mirror-like object. He awakens in the same room but is unable to locate the other members of ... See full summary »
Director: David Warry-Smith | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,624
6.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
The Shroud
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Daniel Jackson, who was left behind fighting off Adria while the other SG-1 members escaped through the Stargate, is found working as a Prior: the best in the business, who doesn't need to ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Claudia Black
Votes: 1,097
7.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Reckoning: Part 1
(2005)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After a long absence, Jacob Carter returns to the SGC to tell Jack that the galaxy is under threat of takeover by the Replicators. The Goa'uld are under attack from the Replicators and are ... See full summary »
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks
Votes: 1,051
Parts 1 and 2
8.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
Be All My Sins Remember'd
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Atlantis team decides to attack the numerous ships of the Replicators, with the help of uneasy alliances.
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Amanda Tapping, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Votes: 1,201
"This Mortal Coil" and "Be All My Sins Remember'd"
9.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Heroes: Part 1
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The president has asked that a documentarian go to SGC to create a film about its operations. His arrival is unwelcome to most and he begins to clash with the base personnel. Nevertheless, ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Don S. Davis
Votes: 1,217
Parts 1 and 2
10.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Window of Opportunity
(2000)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Col. O'Neill and Teal'c realize they and their friends are trapped in a time loop.
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 2,819
11.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
New Order: Part 1
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In a last ditch effort, O'Neill activated an Ancient weapon in the Antarctic to defeat Anubis. With Jack still in stasis in the Ancient outpost buried in Antarctica, SG-1 tries to contact ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks
Votes: 1,142
Parts 1 and 2
12.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
First Strike
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After learning the Asurians are building a fleet of ships, Earth sends its newest ship, the Apollo, under the command of Colonel Abe Ellis to initiate a preemptive first strike to stop them from attacking Atlantis or worse, Earth itself.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Votes: 980
"First Strike", "Adrift" and "Lifeline"
13.
Stargate Universe (2009–2011)
Episode:
Gauntlet
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Eli and Rush have found a way to identify the location of drone mother ships using Destiny's long range sensors. The bad news is that the drones seems to be awaiting them at every possible ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferreira, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque
Votes: 914
14.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
2010
(2001)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In 2010, Robert Kinsey is president of a brave new world since he concluded the alliance with the Aschen, a race discovered by SG-1 which lets humanity enjoy its far advanced science and ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,439
15.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Nemesis
(2000)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Ready to go on vacation, O'Neill is beamed away by the Asgard. Thor tells him that Earth is faced with an enemy even worse than the Goa'uld.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,297
16.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
The Pegasus Project
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While Daniel and Vala search for Merlin's anti-Ori weapon in Atlantis' library, Mitchell, McKay and Carter try to to dial the Ori Supergate in the Milky Way.
Director: William Waring | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Claudia Black
Votes: 1,269
17.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
The Quest: Part 1
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
During their quest for the Sangraal, SG-1 must join forces with their enemy and face a real-life dragon.
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Claudia Black
Votes: 1,048
Parts 1 and 2
18.
Stargate Universe (2009–2011)
Episode:
Twin Destinies
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Destiny is in poor shape following its recent battles and has virtually no back up systems remaining. As the ship approaches a star for refueling, Eli wants to test his theory that he can ... See full summary »
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferreira, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque
Votes: 760
19.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Exodus
(2001)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
SG-1 delivers their newly confiscated Goa'uld mothership to help the Tok'ra evacuate their planet and deal with their disinformed Goa'uld spy in their midst.
Director: David Warry-Smith | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,147
20.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
Common Ground
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
John Sheppard is kidnapped by the Genii and is in the company of a Wraith.
Director: William Waring | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Votes: 1,153
21.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Prometheus Unbound
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
General Hammond returns to SGC to take Dr. Jackson with him on a trip to Atlantis onboard the Prometheus. In the middle of their trip, the Prometheus picks up a distress signal and Hammond ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks
Votes: 1,211
22.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Unnatural Selection
(2002)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Having regained control of the X-303, the SG-1 team finds itself in an unknown part of space. Rescue comes in the form of the Asgard, specifically Thor, who needs their help. The Asgard ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Corin Nemec
Votes: 1,209
23.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Enemies
(2001)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Stranded in another galaxy while fleeing their attack on Apophis' fleet proves only the beginning of SG-1's problems as multiple enemies appear.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,190
24.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
The Shrine
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Rodney is infected with a deadly illness known as "second childhood" which diminishes his mind capabilities and makes him lose his memory gradually.
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa, Jewel Staite
Votes: 1,300
25.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
A Matter of Time
(1998)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Stargate Command opens a wormhole to a planet with a black hole in orbit.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,462
26.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Camelot
(2006)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Based on the information Vala gave them, SG-1 travels to the planet where Merlin may have hidden his secret weapon to defeat ascended beings. There they find an appropriately medieval ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Beau Bridges
Votes: 1,061
27.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
The Daedalus Variations
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
An empty Daedalus is found orbiting the planet. The team goes to check it out and they are transported to an alternate universe.
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa, Jewel Staite
Votes: 973
28.
Stargate Universe (2009–2011)
Episode:
Epilogue
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
The shuttle lands on Novus and the recon team explores a bunker where they find an extensive library and archive that cataloged virtually all of the activities of the original colonists. ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Chapple | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferreira, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque
Votes: 778
29.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Within the Serpent's Grasp
(1998)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
General Hammond has tried everything to get the Senate's decision to shut down his Stargate program undone, but the President personally refuses to 'commit political suicide': the Stargate ... See full summary »
Director: David Warry-Smith | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,492
30.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Redemption: Part 1
(2002)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Master Bra'tac arrives with bad news: Teal'c's wife is deathly ill, and Teal'c leaves to be with her. Shortly thereafter, the gate is opened but nothing comes through. Then Carter discovers a very low power signal that is slowly building an overload powerful enough to destroy the Earth.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Corin Nemec
Votes: 1,100
Parts 1 and 2
31.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Beachhead
(2005)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A Prior of the Ori has established an ever-growing forcefield on a Jaffa-controlled planet called Kalana. A minor Goa'uld named Nerus, who engineered the multiple Gate connections required ... See full summary »
Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Beau Bridges
Votes: 974
32.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
The Nox
(1997)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
With the Stargate program in danger of being terminated, the team is under pressure to find technology. Visiting a planet where they believe there is a creature that possesses the secret of... See full summary »
Director: Charles Correll | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,816
33.
Stargate Universe (2009–2011)
Episode:
Common Descent
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Destiny once again comes under attack from the drones they previously encountered leading them to wonder just how the drones and their control ship manage to find them so soon after ... See full summary »
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferreira, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque
Votes: 688
34.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Fallen
(2003)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A group of nomads on an alien planet find Daniel Jackson naked in the middle of ruins and take him in. Jonas translates the tablet Daniel said was important and discovers that it describes ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Don S. Davis
Votes: 1,117
35.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Shades of Grey
(2000)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Col. O'Neill is dismissed from the SGC for stealing alien technology, and is subsequently approached to participate in an even more covert Stargate operation.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,307
36.
Stargate Universe (2009–2011)
Episode:
Blockade
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Destiny needs to be refueled, but every time they come out of FTL, the drones seem to be waiting for them. It's not obvious how the drones know they're there, but it doesn't matter a great ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferreira, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque
Votes: 634
37.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
The Last Man
(2008)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After yet another fruitless search for the missing Teyla, Sheppard returns to Atlantis, only to find it deserted. Worse yet, the city isn't just abnormally hot, but the entire ocean has ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Amanda Tapping, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Votes: 1,087
38.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Revelations
(2002)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While still dealing with the loss of Daniel Jackson the SGC is contacted by the Asgard who require assistance dealing with Anubis, who seems to have new shield technology that can repel Asgard weapons.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,149
39.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Memento Mori
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Vala is kidnapped by agents of the Trust who are trying to find an ancient treasure when an accident causes her to forget who she is.
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Claudia Black
Votes: 972
40.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Thor's Chariot
(1998)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
O'Neill and the team return to Cimmeria, the planet where they destroyed Thor's Hammer to help Teal'c escape. They find that the Goa'uld have invaded and many of the people are dead. Can ... See full summary »
Director: William Gereghty | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,441
41.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
The Return: Part 1
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Atlantis expedition must turn to an old friend for help as the Asurans prepare to invade the city.
Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Votes: 957
Parts 1 and 2
42.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
Enemy at the Gate
(2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A hive ship turbo-charged with a ZPM has received the Wraith's message from a alternate universe containing the location of Earth. The ship is now heading for Earth.
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa, Jewel Staite
Votes: 1,122
43.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Moebius: Part 1
(2005)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
With the threats of both the Replicators and the Goa'uld greatly diminished and the sister ship to the Prometheus, the Daedalus, now under construction, SG-1 is anxious to get a ride on the... See full summary »
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Michael Shanks
Votes: 1,106
Parts 1 and 2
44.
Stargate Universe (2009–2011)
Episode:
Human
(2010)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Dr. Rush relives his past life by sitting in the alien chair in an attempt to download critical data. A university professor, his wife's cancer returns and he is recruited by Dr. Daniel ... See full summary »
Director: Robert C. Cooper | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferreira, Brian J. Smith, Elyse Levesque
Votes: 810
45.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
Tao of Rodney
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When Rodney uses an Ancient device, he gets special powers, but soon Dr Weir discovers it's a double-handled gift: if he doesn't ascend, he'll die.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Votes: 1,071
46.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Enigma
(1998)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
On their first visit to a new planet, SG-1 finds it subject to totally destructive volcanic activity and saves ten natives, the Tollan, a far more technologically advanced society. Their ... See full summary »
Director: William Gereghty | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,561
47.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Upgrades
(2000)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The SGC is visited by a Tok'ra named Anise who brings some armbands used by the soldiers of a long extinct race, which are supposed to increase the abilities of the wearers. O'Neill, Carter... See full summary »
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge
Votes: 1,345
48.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
Tabula Rasa
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Rodney McKay awakens in his lab, tied to a chair and with no memory of who or where he is. He did seemingly leave himself a video message telling him to look for Teyla. The problem began ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Amanda Tapping, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Votes: 936
49.
Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
Episode:
Arthur's Mantle
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Sam manages to activate an Ancient device they found at the Glastonbury site and she and Mitchell are shifted into a phase that makes them invisible to everyone. Daniel soon figures out ... See full summary »
Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Ben Browder, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, Beau Bridges
Votes: 910
50.
Stargate: Atlantis (2004–2009)
Episode:
Allies
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The hive ship approaching Atlantis is Michael's. He wants a trade: the retrovirus for not revealing the secret of Atlantis and insights on Wraith technology.
Director: Andy Mikita | Stars: Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Jason Momoa
Votes: 960
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