Best Episodes
Stargate SG-1 is an action-packed science fiction series that has been airing since 1997. With 11 seasons and over 200 episodes, it can be difficult to choose which ones are the best. Here, we have compiled a list of the best episodes of Stargate SG-1, ranked from highest to lowest. From the first season's "Children of the Gods" to the thrilling finale of season 11, these episodes offer some of the best action, suspense and science fiction storytelling available.
From the most dangerous missions to the most heartwarming moments, each of these episodes stands out from the rest and gives viewers an unforgettable experience. Whether it's the team banding together to save a planet or a single character's heroic journey, each of these episodes is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you’re new to the show or an old fan, this list of the best episodes of Stargate SG-1 will help you decide which episodes to watch.
From the original team of SG-1 to the newest members of the Stargate program, these episodes showcase the best of the show and embrace the spirit of exploration and adventure that make Stargate SG-1 so great. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and prepare to explore the galaxy with one of the best science fiction shows of all time.
Written by Sophie and last updated on sep 24, 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!
Teal'c returns to Chulak to stop his people from implanting his son with a larval Goa'uld.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 589 votes.
During an off-world assignment, Jack is struck down by energy from a blue crystal... which creates a duplicate of him that returns to Earth in Jack's place.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 710 votes.
SG-1 discovers a race of attractive people who age extremely rapidly. The situation becomes personal when O'Neill begins to suffer from the same accelerated aging, and must live out the rest of his life on the planet.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 653 votes.
Teal'c must stand trial for a crime committed while he served as first prime of Apophis when a villager on an alien world identifies him as the Jaffa who killed his father.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 541 votes.
Major Kawalsky is possessed by a Goa'uld, and the SGC must find a way to remove it without killing him.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 926 votes.
Colonel O'Neill and Captain Carter are separated from Jackson and Teal'c during a Stargate journey, and are trapped on a desolate ice world with no way of escape.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 569 votes.
The members of SG-1 arrive on P3X-989 and are knocked unconscious. They wake up and return to Earth only to find that they are not quite themselves.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 563 votes.
Pressed by the government to acquire new technologies, SG-1 is led to a world inhabited by a seemingly primative race. When Apophis arrives, SG-1 ambush him with disasterous consequences.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 683 votes.
SG-1 tracks down Catherine Langford's fiance, who took the first Stargate trip in 1945, and discovers an ancient meeting hall that may hold the secrets of the universe itself.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 635 votes.
Teal'c and O'Neill are transported to an underground cage designed by the Asgard to protect an alien world from the Goa'uld.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 708 votes.
Colonel O'Neill, leading the new SG-1, track Apophis back to the planet Chulak to rescue Sha're and Skaara, and befriend one of Apophis' Jaffa guards.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 722 votes.
The SG-1 team rescues a group of advanced humans from a planet near destruction, and must find a new home for the refugees before the Pentagon gets their hands on them.
The episode was rated 8.01 from 602 votes.
When powerful aliens come through Earth's Stargate, Colonel Jack O'Neill returns to Abydos to retrieve Daniel Jackson, who has discovered that the alien transit system includes much more than the two planets.
The episode was rated 8.01 from 1376 votes.
An alien artifact transports Daniel to an alternate reality, where he is not a part of the Stargate program and the Goa'uld -- led by Teal'c -- are invading Earth.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 585 votes.
In the episode Within the Serpent's Grasp, SG-1 escapes the Stargate before it is shut down, learning the truth of Daniel's alternate reality vision: Apophis is planning an attack on Earth from above. To save their planet, the team must stop Apophis and his son Klorel, who inhabits the body of their friend Skaara.
The episode was full of suspenseful moments. Jack's dialogue was edited for later syndication, such as when he said, "We know that's not true," instead of "That's bulls**t!" which was captioned in the Hulu version. The finale was especially horrifying, with a huge ship looming above Earth, leaving them defenseless. Although killing Ra started the process for the attack, it ultimately helped a lot of people.
22 years on, this episode is still remembered with awe and admiration. It was an amazing and gripping episode, and the first time viewers watched it was a truly remarkable experience.
The episode was rated 8.19 from 518 votes.
