List of Stargate Atlantis episodes

Stargate Atlantis is a Canadian-American science fiction television series created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper as a spin off from its sister show, Stargate SG-1. The series resumes the story of the "Lost City" and "New Order" episodes of SG-1, where a military team led by Colonel (now Brigadier General) Jack O'Neill, Dr. Daniel Jackson, Major (now Lt. Colonel) Samantha Carter and the Jaffa Teal'c, use an ancient alien artifact called the Stargate to travel to different planets to explore and find new technology. The series pilot "Rising" takes place in the year 2004 after the events of "Lost City" and "New Order", when they finally find the lost city of the Ancients.

Stargate Atlantis premiered on July 16, 2004 on the channel Sci Fi Channel. The Sci Fi Channel would air all the five seasons made for the series. Since the American broadcast splits each season to allow the production to catch up, the British and Canadian channels Sky One and The Movie Network aired the second part of some seasons before their American counterpart. Stargate Atlantis' finale episode premiered in the United States on the Sci Fi Channel on January 9, 2009. The series finale was also the series' 100th episode. All five seasons of Stargate Atlantis are available on DVD. A direct-to-DVD film tentatively titled Stargate: Extinction was planned, but was later shelved.[1]

The cast of the first season consisted of Joe Flanigan starring as Maj. John Sheppard, David Hewlett as Dr. Rodney McKay, Rachel Luttrell as Teyla Emmagan, Torri Higginson as Elizabeth Weir and Rainbow Sun Francks as First Lt. Aiden Ford. Aiden Ford was reduced to recurring character in season two and was replaced by Jason Momoa as the extraterrestrial human Ronon Dex in episode three of season two. Francks continued to have a recurring role in season 2, until his character's death (although this was not confirmed). After Torri Higginson's departure as a main character from Stargate Atlantis after Season 3, she was replaced by Amanda Tapping's Carter from the sister show. Paul McGillion, Robert Picardo and Jewel Staite were also main characters. McGillion became a main character in season two until season three as Carson Beckett, Picardo replaced Tapping as a main character as the new leader of the Atlantis expedition as Richard Woolsey for season five, and Staite portrayed Jennifer Keller as a main character in seasons four and five.

Series overview and home release

Product Episodes DVD release date Blu-Ray release date
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 Region A Region B
Season 1 (2004/05) 20 November 15, 2005[2] March 13, 2006[3] November 16, 2005 November 27, 2012[2] July 18, 2012[4]
Season 2 (2005/06) 20 March 6, 2007[2] February 26, 2007[5] November 8, 2006 November 27, 2012[2] July 18, 2012[6]
Season 3 (2006/07) 20 September 18, 2007[2] January 14, 2008[7] September 25, 2007[8] November 27, 2012[2] July 18, 2012[9]
Season 4 (2007/08) 20 July 8, 2008[2] August 4, 2008[10] September 3, 2008[11] November 27, 2012[2] July 18, 2012[12]
Season 5 (2008/09) 20 June 30, 2009[2] August 10, 2009[13] July 28, 2009[14] November 27, 2012[2] July 18, 2012[15]
The Complete Series Collection 100 October 6, 2009[16] August 10, 2009[17] July 28, 2009[18] July 26, 2011[19] September 19, 2011[20]

Television series

Season 1 (2004/05)

The series picks up the story arc from Stargate SG-1's "Lost City", where people from all around the world come together to form an expedition and discover the wonders of Atlantis. Discovering that they have been cut off from Earth, they must fend for themselves, and discover a powerful new enemy bent on human subjugation.

No. in
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Title Directed by Written by Original air date
11"Rising (Part 1)"Martin WoodRobert C. Cooper & Brad WrightJuly 16, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
22"Rising (Part 2)"Martin WoodRobert C. Cooper & Brad WrightJuly 16, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
33"Hide and Seek"David Warry-SmithRobert C. Cooper & Brad WrightJuly 23, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
44"Thirty-Eight Minutes"Mario AzzopardiBrad WrightJuly 30, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
55"Suspicion"Mario AzzopardiPaul Mullie & Joseph MallozziAugust 6, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
66"Childhood's End"David WinningMartin GeroAugust 13, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
77"Poisoning the Well"David WinningDamian KindlerAugust 20, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
88"Home"Holly DaleJoseph Mallozzi and Paul MullieSeptember 10, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
99"Underground"Brad TurnerPeter DeLuiseAugust 27, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
1010"The Storm"Martin WoodStory: Jill Blotevogel
Teleplay: Martin Gero
September 17, 2004 (Sci Fi Channel)
1111"The Eye"Martin WoodMartin GeroNovember 8, 2004 (The Movie Network)
1212"The Defiant One"Peter DeLuisePeter DeLuiseNovember 15, 2004 (The Movie Network)
1313"Hot Zone"Mario AzzopardiMartin GeroNovember 22, 2004 (The Movie Network)
1414"Sanctuary"James HeadAlan BrennertNovember 29, 2004 (The Movie Network)
1515"Before I Sleep"Andy MikitaCarl BinderDecember 6, 2004 (The Movie Network)
1616"The Brotherhood"Martin WoodMartin GeroJanuary 3, 2005 (The Movie Network)
1717"Letters from Pegasus"Mario AzzopardiCarl BinderJanuary 10, 2005 (The Movie Network)
1818"The Gift"Peter DeLuiseStory: Robert C. Cooper & Martin Gero
Teleplay: Robert C. Cooper
January 17, 2005 (The Movie Network)
1919"The Siege (Part 1)"Martin WoodMartin GeroJanuary 24, 2005 (The Movie Network)
2020"The Siege (Part 2)"Martin WoodJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieJanuary 31, 2005 (The Movie Network)

Season 2 (2005/06)

The story continues when the Daedalus arrives and renews the expedition's connection to Earth. This takes place alongside the Ori story arc in SG-1, and the Wraith become an even larger threat in the Pegasus Galaxy. But what they deal with in their second year might be more than they can handle, and Dr. Carson Beckett's retrovirus is more in trouble than it's worth.

No. in
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No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
211"The Siege (Part 3)"Martin WoodMartin GeroJuly 15, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
222"The Intruder"Peter DeLuiseJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieJuly 22, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
233"Runner"Martin WoodRobert C. CooperJuly 29, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
244"Duet"Peter DeLuiseMartin GeroAugust 5, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
255"Condemned"Peter DeLuiseStory: Sean Carley
Teleplay: Carl Binder
August 12, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
266"Trinity"Martin WoodDamian KindlerAugust 19, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
277"Instinct"Andy MikitaTreena Hancock & Melissa R. ByerAugust 26, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
288"Conversion"Brad TurnerStory: Robert C. Cooper & Martin Gero
Teleplay: Martin Gero
September 9, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
299"Aurora"Martin WoodStory: Carl Binder & Brad Wright
Teleplay: Carl Binder
September 23, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
3010"The Lost Boys"Brad TurnerMartin GeroSeptember 23, 2005 (Sci Fi Channel)
3111"The Hive"Martin WoodCarl BinderNovember 21, 2005 (The Movie Network)
3212"Epiphany"Neil FearnleyStory: Joe Flanigan & Brad Wright
Teleplay: Brad Wright
November 28, 2005 (The Movie Network)
3313"Critical Mass"Andy MikitaStory: Brad Wright & Carl Binder
Teleplay: Carl Binder
December 5, 2005 (The Movie Network)
3414"Grace Under Pressure"Martin WoodMartin GeroDecember 12, 2005 (The Movie Network)
3515"The Tower"Andy MikitaJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieDecember 19, 2005 (The Movie Network)
3616"The Long Goodbye"Andy MikitaDamian KindlerJanuary 2, 2006 (The Movie Network)
3717"Coup D'etat"Martin WoodMartin GeroJanuary 9, 2006 (The Movie Network)
3818"Michael"Martin WoodCarl BinderJanuary 16, 2006 (The Movie Network)
3919"Inferno"Peter DeLuiseCarl BinderJanuary 23, 2006 (The Movie Network)
4020"Allies"Andy MikitaMartin GeroJanuary 30, 2006 (The Movie Network)

Season 3 (2006/07)

This season concentrates on more character driven stories. Along with new insight on the characters, the expedition discovers a new threat, one that could be the precursor to the Replicators. Some important characters leave the series in this season, and the fate of Atlantis once again is in the hands of the humans from Earth.

No. in
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No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
411"No Man's Land"Martin WoodMartin GeroJuly 14, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
422"Misbegotten"Martin WoodJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieJuly 21, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
433"Irresistible"Martin WoodStory: Brad Wright & Robert C. Cooper
Teleplay: Carl Binder
July 28, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
444"Sateda"Robert C. CooperRobert C. CooperAugust 4, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
455"Progeny"Andy MikitaCarl BinderAugust 11, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
466"The Real World"Paul ZillerCarl BinderAugust 18, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
477"Common Ground"William WaringKen CuperusAugust 25, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
488"McKay and Mrs. Miller"Martin WoodMartin GeroSeptember 8, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
499"Phantoms"Martin WoodCarl BinderSeptember 15, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
5010"The Return (Part 1)"Brad TurnerMartin GeroSeptember 22, 2006 (Sci Fi Channel)
5111"The Return (Part 2)"Brad TurnerMartin GeroNovember 20, 2006 (The Movie Network)
5212"Echoes"Will WaringStory: Carl Binder & Brad Wright
Teleplay: Carl Binder
November 27, 2006 (The Movie Network)
5313"Irresponsible"Martin WoodJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieDecember 4, 2006 (The Movie Network)
5414"Tao of Rodney"Martin WoodDamian KindlerDecember 11, 2006 (The Movie Network)
5515"The Game"Will WaringStory: Don Whitehead & Holly Henderson
Teleplay: Carl Binder
December 18, 2006 (The Movie Network)
5616"The Ark"Martin WoodStory by: Scott Nimerfro & Ken Cuperus
Teleplay: Ken Cuperus
January 8, 2007 (The Movie Network)
5717"Sunday"Will WaringMartin GeroJanuary 15, 2007 (The Movie Network)
5818"Submersion"Brenton SpencerKen CuperusJanuary 22, 2007 (The Movie Network)
5919"Vengeance"Andy MikitaCarl BinderJanuary 29, 2007 (The Movie Network)
6020"First Strike"Martin WoodMartin GeroFebruary 5, 2007 (The Movie Network)

Season 4 (2007/08)

Amanda Tapping (Col. Samantha Carter) joined the cast as a regular for 14 episodes, Jewel Staite (Dr. Jennifer Keller) became a recurring character for eight episodes, while regular cast member Torri Higginson (Dr. Weir) became a recurring cast member for four episodes. The season started September 28, 2007, airing on the SCI FI channel in the United States. In the United Kingdom, the season premiered on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 on Sky One.

No. in
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No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
611"Adrift"Martin WoodMartin GeroSeptember 28, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
622"Lifeline"Martin WoodCarl BinderOctober 5, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
633"Reunion"Will WaringJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieOctober 12, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
644"Doppelganger"Robert C. CooperRobert C. CooperOctober 19, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
655"Travelers"Will WaringJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieOctober 26, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
666"Tabula Rasa"Martin WoodAlan McCulloughNovember 2, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
677"Missing"Andy MikitaCarl BinderNovember 9, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
688"The Seer"Andy MikitaAlan McCulloughNovember 16, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
699"Miller's Crossing"Andy MikitaMartin GeroNovember 30, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
7010"This Mortal Coil"Will WaringBrad Wright & Joseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieDecember 7, 2007 (Sci Fi Channel)
7111"Be All My Sins Remember'd"Andy MikitaMartin GeroJanuary 4, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
7212"Spoils of War"Will WaringAlan McCulloughJanuary 11, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
7313"Quarantine"Andy MikitaCarl BinderJanuary 18, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
7414"Harmony"William WaringMartin GeroJanuary 25, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
7515"Outcast"Andy MikitaJoe Flanigan & Carl BinderFebruary 1, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
7616"Trio"Martin WoodMartin GeroFebruary 15, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
7717[21]"Midway"Andy MikitaCarl BinderFebruary 8, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
7818"The Kindred (Part 1)"Peter F. WoesteJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieFebruary 22, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
7919"The Kindred (Part 2)"Peter F. WoesteJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieFebruary 29, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
8020"The Last Man"Martin WoodJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieMarch 7, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)

Season 5 (2008/09)

After being a regular character in season four, Amanda Tapping (Colonel Samantha Carter) became a guest star in several episodes. Robert Picardo (Richard Woolsey) joined the cast as a permanent character as Woolsey assumes command of Atlantis. Actress Jewel Staite (Dr. Jennifer Keller) was promoted from a recurring character to a permanent cast member. Michael Shanks (Dr. Daniel Jackson) and Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett) appeared as guest stars in this season, with McGillion appearing in five episodes. Actress Torri Higginson had stated that she would not be reprising her role as Dr. Elizabeth Weir in the fifth season.[22] Rainbow Sun Francks as Aiden Ford was given a brief cameo appearance in "Search and Rescue". This was the last season of Stargate Atlantis.[23]

No. in
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season
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
811"Search and Rescue"Andy MikitaMartin GeroJuly 11, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
822"The Seed"William WaringJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieJuly 18, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
833"Broken Ties"Ken GirottiJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieJuly 25, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
844"The Daedalus Variations"Andy MikitaAlan McCulloughAugust 1, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
855"Ghost in the Machine"Ken GirottiCarl BinderAugust 15, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
866"The Shrine"Andy MikitaBrad WrightAugust 22, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
877"Whispers"William WaringJoseph MallozziSeptember 5, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
888"The Queen"Brenton SpencerAlan McCulloughSeptember 12, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
899"Tracker"William WaringCarl BinderSeptember 19, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9010"First Contact"Andy MikitaMartin GeroSeptember 26, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9111"The Lost Tribe"Andy MikitaMartin GeroOctober 10, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9212"Outsiders"William WaringAlan McCulloughOctober 17, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9313"Inquisition"Brenton SpencerAlex LevineOctober 24, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9414"The Prodigal"Andy MikitaCarl BinderNovember 7, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9515"Remnants"William WaringJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieNovember 14, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9616"Brain Storm"Martin GeroMartin GeroNovember 21, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9717"Infection"Andy MikitaAlan McCulloughDecember 5, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9818"Identity"William WaringCarl BinderDecember 12, 2008 (Sci Fi Channel)
9919"Vegas"Robert C. CooperRobert C. CooperJanuary 2, 2009 (Sci Fi Channel)
10020"Enemy at the Gate"Andy MikitaJoseph Mallozzi & Paul MullieJanuary 9, 2009 (Sci Fi Channel)

Movies

After the August 20, 2008 announcement that Season 5 of Atlantis would be its last,[24] it was announced the following day that the series would be continued with at least one direct-to-DVD movie. More movies were expected to follow in the Atlantis series if the first movie had been successful.[25] However, this first project (entitled Stargate: Extinction) was put on hold and eventually got shelved permanently in 2011.[26]

Fan's Choice

Stargate Atlantis Fan's Choice is a Special Edition Blu-ray, released on August 9, 2009 and containing two episodes voted for by fans.[27] The episodes chosen were the first, "Rising", and last, "Enemy at the Gate", episodes of the series. The cover artwork was also submitted by fans, with the eventual winner being William Johnson of New York City.[27]

See also

References

  1. Chad Colvin (April 17, 2011). "SGU continuation, other movies dead — for now". Gateworld.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 "Stargate: Atlantis (2004)". TV Shows on DVD. June 10, 2004. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  3. "Stargate Atlantis – Season 1 (DVD) (2004)". Amazon UK. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  4. Australia only http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Stargate-Atlantis-The-Complete-First-Season-Blu-ray/34452/
  5. "Stargate Atlantis – Series 2 – Complete [DVD]". Amazon UK. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  6. Australia only http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Stargate-Atlantis-The-Complete-Second-Season-Blu-ray/48377/
  7. "Stargate Atlantis – Series 3 – Complete (DVD) (2006)". Amazon UK. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  8. "Stargate: Atlantis – The Complete 3rd Season (5 Disc Box Set) (794178)". EzyDVD. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  9. Australia only http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Stargate-Atlantis-The-Complete-Third-Season-Blu-ray/48371/
  10. "Stargate Atlantis – Series 4 – Complete (DVD) (2007)". Amazon UK. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  11. "Stargate: Atlantis – The Complete 4th Season (5 Disc Box Set) (798965)". EzyDVD. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  12. Australia only http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Stargate-Atlantis-The-Complete-Fourth-Season-Blu-ray/47438/
  13. "Stargate Atlantis – Series 5 – Complete (DVD) (2009)". Amazon UK. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  14. "Stargate: Atlantis – The Complete 5th Season (5 Disc Slimline Set) (806166)". EzyDVD. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  15. Australia only http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Stargate-Atlantis-The-Complete-Fifth-Season-Blu-ray/39815/
  16. "Stargate Atlantis – The Complete Series Collection (2009)". TV Shows on DVD. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  17. "Stargate Atlantis – The Complete Series Collection (DVD) (2009)". Amazon UK. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  18. "Stargate: Atlantis – The Complete Series Collection (806167)". EzyDVD. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  19. "Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series Collection [Blu-ray]". Amazon.com. April 19, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-20.
  20. "Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series Collection [Blu-ray]". Amazon.co.uk. August 1, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
  21. Netflix episode guide of the series
  22. "GateWorld – Higginson out for Season Five". Retrieved 2008-11-14.
  23. "Stargate Atlantis will end this season". Retrieved 2008-11-14.
  24. Gibbons, Kent. "'Stargate Atlantis' Run Ends On Season 5". MultiChannel News. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  25. "SCI FI Channel greenlights 2-hour film from MGM based on popular 'Stargate Atlantis' series" (PDF). Sci Fi Channel. July 21, 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  26. Colvin, Chad (April 17, 2011). "SGU continuation, other movies dead — for now". GateWorld. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
  27. 27.0 27.1 Fan's Choice

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