The Fifth Race 

SG-1 travels to a planet whose people are allies of the Asgard.

Director:

David Warry-Smith

Writers:

Brad Wright (developed for television by), Jonathan Glassner (developed for television by)

Stars:

Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Richard Dean Anderson	...	Colonel Jack O'Neill
Michael Shanks	...	Dr. Daniel Jackson
Amanda Tapping	...	Captain Samantha Carter
Christopher Judge	...	Teal'c
Don S. Davis	...	Major General George Hammond
Teryl Rothery	...	Dr. Janet Fraiser
Tobias Mehler	...	Lieutenant Graham Simmons
Dan Shea	...	Sgt. Siler
David Adams	...	Expert

Storyline

SG1 travels to a Stargate where O'Neill looks into a strange device that downloads information into his brain. Back on Earth, he starts to speak using a strange language. Carter and Teal'c try to find a solution and become trapped on a burning hot planet, when the Stargate fails to dial out. O'Neill solves the problem by designing a solution, but then he designs a device. But for what purpose?

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Plot Keywords:

ancient alien | grey alien | grey skinned alien | galaxy | boxing | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

A key episode of Stargate SG-1 (1997) as footage from this episode is used in more clip shows than any other episode.

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Goofs

When we see O'Neill writing the instructions on how to fix the DHD he's using a pencil. However, when we see the completed instructions later on, they're written in purple ink.

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Quotes

Colonel Jack O'Neill: Look, you all seem to be quite wonderful... people. And I don't want to sound ungrateful, because I really, really appreciate your getting all that stuff out of my head. But you folks should understand that we're out there -- now -- and we might not be ready for a lot of this stuff... we're doing the best we can. We are a very curious race.
Asgard: You have already taken the first steps toward becoming... the Fifth Race.

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Connections

Featured in Stargate SG-1: Lost City: Part 1 (2004)

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Soundtracks

Main Title
Written by Joel Goldsmith and David Arnold

User Reviews

Really great episode!

This is one of the more fun and interesting episodes of the series. It's got it all...science, drama, humor and best of all a really great plot that uses all the characters very well.

One of my favorites!

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 1999 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gekko Film Corp., MGM Worldwide Television Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16 : 9