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 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!
Jackson becomes addicted to the effects of a Goa'uld sarcophagus, and falls for the planet's manipulative princess.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 553 votes.
Senator Kinsey arrives at the SGC to investigate the program and determine whether the great drain on the U.S. budget is worthwhile, prompting the team to recall missions from the past year.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 582 votes.
SG-1 must stop a renegade Stargate commander, who has gone mad and set himself up as a god on an alien planet.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 726 votes.
General Hammond and the Pentagon reveal the existence of the Stargate to other world governments, and must defend the fact that the program is operated by the United States military.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 510 votes.
The team returns to Earth with a piece of technology that allows them to see alien creatures everywhere, and must attempt to contain the problem when it spreads beyond the base.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 464 votes.
An alien civilization is forced to reconsider their views on women when Carter rebels against their social customs.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 810 votes.
SG-1 finds a deserted Goa'uld palace, where a beautiful device causes suicidal tendencies.
The episode was rated 7.40 from 468 votes.
Martin Lloyd seeks out SG-1 for assistance when his failed TV show based on the real Stargate program becomes a feature film.
The episode was rated 7.40 from 442 votes.
A group of primitive aliens begin to fall deathly ill after SG-1 arrives.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 494 votes.
SG-1 investigates a secret N.I.D. laboratory, where a ruthless scientist has used cloning technology to create a Goa'uld-human hybrid.
The episode was rated 7.36 from 467 votes.
