Stargate SG-1 is an iconic science fiction show that ran for 11 seasons from 1997 to 2007. It follows the story of an elite Air Force special operations team that explore the galaxy and defends against alien threats. The show has been praised for its creative storylines and characters, but not all episodes have been created equal. We have ranked the worst episodes of Stargate SG-1, so that you can easily find which ones to avoid.
We have taken into consideration a variety of factors, such as the overall quality of the episode, ratings, and popular opinion. We have also given each episode a score out of 10, to help you make an informed decision.
So, if you are looking to get the most out of your Stargate SG-1 experience, make sure you check out our list of the worst episodes of the show.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Apr 02, 2024.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
The members of SG-1 are imprisoned on a planet and become pawns in a war of ideology.
The episode was rated 7,81 from 500 votes.
SG-1 discovers a planet where children are used to acquire knowledge for the entire population, then discarded.
The episode was rated 7,83 from 520 votes.
SG-1 is taken captive by an alien bounty hunter with uncertain loyalties.
The episode was rated 7,83 from 536 votes.
After a meteor strike buries the Stargate, O'Neill finds himself stranded on a planet with no hope of rescue.
The episode was rated 7,87 from 518 votes.
When Major Carter's father Jacob is kidnapped by Sokar, the SG-1 team must infiltrate a prison moon designed to look like hell to rescue him.
The episode was rated 7,92 from 509 votes.
SG-1 must escape a hellish prison moon, and one of their worst enemies.
The episode was rated 7,93 from 511 votes.
SG-1 discovers the mystical planet Kheb, and must find the Harcesis child of Apophis and Sha're before Apophis's army does.
The episode was rated 7,95 from 510 votes.
O'Neill, Carter and Jackson must escape Hathor's clutches, while Teal'c tries to raise a Jaffa army on Chulak. General Hammond must take desperate measures to rescue the team.
The episode was rated 7,95 from 591 votes.
SG-1 returns from a mission and discovers that metamorphic aliens have taken over the complex.
The episode was rated 7,97 from 536 votes.
An alien artifact causes Daniel to disappear, and the team looks for help from his institutionalized grandfather.
The episode was rated 7,99 from 545 votes.
The Asgard aid Earth in negotiating a nonagression treaty with the Goa'uld System Lords.
The episode was rated 8,00 from 597 votes.
O'Neill steals technology from the Tollan, and is forced to leave the Stargate program. Maybourne offers an intriguing proposal.
The episode was rated 8,05 from 525 votes.
The Tollan put Skaara and Klorel on trial to determine who will control the host body.
The episode was rated 8,08 from 526 votes.
SG-1 must free an alternate reality Earth from a Goa'uld invasion after duplicates of Samantha Carter and Charles Kawalsky come through the quantum mirror.
The episode was rated 8,13 from 585 votes.
Stargate SG-1's episode Nemesis (1) sees SG-1 face creatures of mass destruction that even the Asgard, a powerful alien race, can't control. With the replicator bugs threatening to reach Earth, SG-1 must take drastic measures and destroy Thor's infested vessel. The episode is filled with action and suspense, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
Nemesis (1) is a brilliant episode that many viewers didn't realise was the introduction of the replicators in season 3. The episode does a great job of introducing the dangerous replicators, while still maintaining the excitement and adventure that Stargate SG-1 is known for. The stakes are high, and the suspense keeps viewers hooked until the very end.
The episode was rated 8,26 from 593 votes.
