"Stargate SG-1" (1997) TV series 1997-2007

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Release Date:

27 July 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Saving the world... one episode at a time

Plot:

A secret military team, SG-1, is formed to explore the recently discovered StarGates.

Plot Keywords:

Military | Alien Race | Back From The Dead | Time Travel | Alternative History

Awards:

Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmys. Another 18 wins & 82 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Dec. 1	6:00 PM	SYFY	The Warrior	#5.18
Wed. Dec. 2	6:00 PM	SYFY	The Menace	#5.19
Thur. Dec. 3	6:00 PM	SYFY	Sentinel	#5.20

Cast

Amanda Tapping	...	Major Samantha Carter / ... (211 episodes, 1997-2007)
Christopher Judge	...	Teal'c / ... (211 episodes, 1997-2007)
Michael Shanks	...	Dr. Daniel Jackson / ... (196 episodes, 1997-2007)
Richard Dean Anderson	...	Colonel Jack O'Neill / ... (175 episodes, 1997-2007)
Don S. Davis	...	Major General George Hammond / ... (160 episodes, 1997-2007)
Gary Jones	...	Sgt. Walter Harriman / ... (108 episodes, 1997-2007)

Also Known As:

La porte des étoiles (Canada: French title) (dubbed version)
Stargåte SG-1 (USA) (alternative spelling)
Stargate Command (USA) (working title)
Stargate: SG-1 (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

60 min (214 Episodes)

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

UK:12 (some epiosodes) | UK:15 (some epiosodes) | UK:PG (some epiosodes) | Argentina:13 | Iceland:16 (2 episodes) | Australia:M (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Canada:14A (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG | USA:TV-14 | USA:TV-G | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Sony Pictures Television

Trivia:

The character, Sgt. Walter Harriman, is loosely based on Walter "Radar" O'Reilly from "M*A*S*H" (1972). Throughout the series we see Walter display many Radar-like qualities, particularly his ability to respond the requests of his superiors before being asked. Coincidentally both characters are also portrayed by actors names Gary.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Throughout the series, the IDC is received by the SGC before the wormhole has been established.

Quotes:

Prior: We are beacons on the road to enlightenment.
Cameron Mitchell: No, you're dark-side intergalactic encyclopedia salesmen. Unfortunately, the home office hasn't been quite upfront with you.
Dr. Daniel Jackson, Ph.D.: Nice work on the metaphor.
Cameron Mitchell: Thank you.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Da Ali G Show: Respek (#2.1)" (2004)

This show rules!

Stargate SG-1 is a tv show on Showtime, based on the movie, Stargate. The first thought that might occur in your mind is that it's a cheap TV rip of a decent movie. Incorrect. What's so excellent about Stargate SG-1 is the fact that the gate can be controlled and led to countless other Stargates. There are many SG teams, the head being is the Stargate SG-1 team, led by Colonel Jack O'Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) who explores the universe, and contacts other worlds to make friends with other races. They also search for technology on how to defeat the Goa'uld. The Goa'uld are a parasitic, snake-like race that take a human host and use his/her body for their own dark purposes.

The Colonel's team is followed by Major Sam Carter (Amanda Tapping), Dr. Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks), and the Jaffa, Teal'c (Christopher Judge).

Colonel Jack O'Neill is very funny in the series, always cracking jokes at unusual times and is very cool headed under dangerous conditions. Major Carter, who was joined with a Tok'ra without permission, is the only woman of the group and also a very smart scientist who is able to ascertain and understand technical information that the Colonel can't. Dr. Daniel Jackson, whose wife was taken by the Goa'uld for Apophis' queen, is the archeologist of the group. He is always deciphering ancient text to try to find more about other worlds to better understand our own. Teal'c is the warrior who defied Apophis to free his people from slavery. The Goa'uld are considered to be gods by his people of Chulak, however, he knows this is not true. General Hammond (Don B. Davis), leads the Stargate Command in a top secret, underground base in Cheyenne.

Along the way, they meet the Tok'ra, a group in which their symbiote's live with their hosts in harmony. The Asgard, a race of typical alien-looking creatures with incredible power. The Nox, who prefer to be left alone and to not take arms. It's a lot like Star Trek without any major space travel.

Simply put, it's a great science fiction/action series with characters that are funny, evil, and complicated.

Dangerous Minds, Robocop, Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series, Police Academy: The Series...all of these were bad TV shows based on movies. I don't think there has been any other successful TV show based on a movie (besides Highlander, MASH). None are as enjoyable as Stargate SG-1.