Stargate SG-1 

A secret military team, SG-1, is formed to explore other planets through the recently discovered Stargates.

Creators:

Jonathan Glassner, Brad Wright

Stars:

Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping

Nominated for 9 Primetime Emmys. Another 18 wins & 88 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Amanda Tapping	...	Major Samantha Carter / ... 213 episodes, 1997-2007
Christopher Judge	...	Teal'c / ... 213 episodes, 1997-2007
Michael Shanks	...	Dr. Daniel Jackson / ... 198 episodes, 1997-2007
Richard Dean Anderson	...	Colonel Jack O'Neill / ... 177 episodes, 1997-2007
Don S. Davis	...	Major General George Hammond / ... 161 episodes, 1997-2007
Gary Jones	...	Sgt. Walter Harriman / ... 112 episodes, 1997-2007

Storyline

General Hammond summons Colonel Jack O'Neill out of retirement to embark on a secret rescue mission. O'Neill confesses that he disobeyed orders to destroy the Stargate on Planet Abydos, and that scientist Daniel Jackson may still be alive. Arriving on Abydos with his team, O'Neill meets up once again with the scientist, who has discovered a giant elaborate cartouche in hieroglyphics. All signs point to the fact that this is a map of many Stargates that exist throughout the galaxy - a development that makes the dream of the SG-1 team to travel throughout the universe in time a reality.

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Plot Keywords:

shared universe | military | message from outer space | alternate history | 2000s | 

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Taglines:

At the edge of the universe lies a gateway to adventure

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 July 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stargate: SG-1

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$1,400,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Double Secret Productions, Gekko Film Corp., Kawoosh! Productions IX

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16 : 9

Did You Know?

Trivia

The prop used to portray the device that controls the Tok'ra memory recall device, which looks like a "wand", is actually an electric nose hair trimmer, and is used unaltered.

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Goofs

The characters of Kasuf, Skaara and Sha'Re (originally from Stargate, the movie this series is based off of) appear through the series in various episodes. In the movie, all three characters spoke virtually no English whatsoever, however in the TV series (in which the First Season is set one year after the movie) all three speak perfect English. It is possible that Daniel Jackson taught them English during the year-long span between movie and TV series, but it is highly unlikely they learned it so well in such a short span of time.

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Quotes

Jack O'Neill: Hey kids!

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Alternate Versions

Various episodes have been edited for syndication, removing occasional nudity and swear words that were allowed in the first-run Showtime viewings.

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Connections

Referenced in Séries express: Episode #1.1 (2008)

User Reviews

It just keeps going

Perhaps to the chagrin of some but the joy of others Stargate refuses to die, with yet another season being signed on for.

What was once signed on for as a four year deal Stargate Sg-1 has went from strength to strength. With memorable episodes sometimes poignant and heart rending like season ones 'Singularity' and season six's 'Meridian' and the hail to the real heroes of the military 'Heroes parts 1 & 2',to the hilarious laugh your ass off episodes like @urgo' and the classic and fans favourite groundhog day episode 'Window of opportunity'. Special fx and great stunt work provide some great action episodes like 'Full Circle', 'Heroes 1&2' and 'The Lost City' Stargate keeps producing. There are numerous fans of every genre it represents whether it be the science, the characters, the adventure, the romance or lack between every type esquire relationship, shippers can imagine.

Stargate SG-1 also has one of the biggest fanfiction bases, with quality writing of every genre produced by numerous writers willing to write about their favourite show and put it out there on the net for people to see.

And now with a widening franchise, from books about the shows best scripts to extended universe and SG Atlantis, it shows it has the staying power that another popular Sci-fi series once did, Star Trek.

If you've never seen it, give it a try, either from the first season or the current eight. Stargate has something which appeals to everyone, whether it be humour, action, or the fact that the characters are so likable and more so drop dead drooling gorgeous. And if that doesn't impress you, take a look at the great amount of stars wanting to be on the show, it's an impressive list.