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Stargate: Atlantis
S3.E7
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  • Episode aired Aug 25, 2006
  • TV-PG
  • 44m
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8.7/10
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Joe Flanigan in Stargate: Atlantis (2004)
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John Sheppard is kidnapped by the Genii and is in the company of a Wraith.John Sheppard is kidnapped by the Genii and is in the company of a Wraith.John Sheppard is kidnapped by the Genii and is in the company of a Wraith.

  • Director
    • William Waring
  • Writers
    • Brad Wright
    • Robert C. Cooper
    • Ken Cuperus
  • Stars
    • Joe Flanigan
    • Torri Higginson
    • Rachel Luttrell
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Waring
    • Writers
      • Brad Wright
      • Robert C. Cooper
      • Ken Cuperus
    • Stars
      • Joe Flanigan
      • Torri Higginson
      • Rachel Luttrell
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Joe Flanigan
    Joe Flanigan
    • Lt. Colonel John Sheppard
    Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson
    • Dr. Elizabeth Weir
    Rachel Luttrell
    Rachel Luttrell
    • Teyla Emmagan
    Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa
    • Ronon Dex
    Paul McGillion
    Paul McGillion
    • Dr. Carson Beckett
    David Hewlett
    David Hewlett
    • Dr. Rodney McKay
    Robert Davi
    Robert Davi
    • Commander Acastus Kolya
    Christopher Heyerdahl
    Christopher Heyerdahl
    • Todd the Wraith
    Ryan Robbins
    Ryan Robbins
    • Ladon Radim
    Chuck Campbell
    Chuck Campbell
    • Chuck the Technician
    Paul Lazenby
    Paul Lazenby
    • Genii Soldier
    Geoff Redknap
    Geoff Redknap
    • Old Sheppard
    Nickolas Baric
    Nickolas Baric
    • Genii Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Blair
    • Genii Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Mike Desabrais
    Mike Desabrais
    • Genii Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Lalo Espejo
    • Scientist
    • (uncredited)
    Mario Ferrante
    • Marine
    • (uncredited)
    Christopher Gordon
    Christopher Gordon
    • Genii Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Waring
    • Writers
      • Brad Wright
      • Robert C. Cooper
      • Ken Cuperus
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    10yugurtz

    The best episode from season 3

    An iconic episode that paves the way for the rest of the series.
    9Easygoer10

    Outstanding Episode

    This is the best episodes of at the season. It is excellent. I will not give anything away, so enjoy.

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    • Trivia
      The tattoo around the left eye of "Todd the Wraith" is a tribute to Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" make-up. Christopher Heyerdahl, who plays Todd, is a huge fan of KISS and Ace Frehley in particular, and requested the tattoo as a tribute.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning of the episode, after the credits, the Genii people hand over their weapons to the Atlantis team. In this scene, there's a German soldier taking a weapon from one of the Genii soldiers. His flag patch on his left shoulder is upside down.
    • Quotes

      Commander Acastus Kolya: [over the radio] Kill the Wraith on sight, but I want Sheppard alive.

      Lt. Colonel John Sheppard: Well, we learned two things. One, he likes me better than you.

      [Wraith laughs]

      Lt. Colonel John Sheppard: Two, we probably never would've made it to the stargate anyway.

      Male Wraith: Then it is over.

      Lt. Colonel John Sheppard: No. Our people don't leave each other behind. That's three things you've learned.

    • Connections
      Featured in Stargate: Atlantis: Inquisition (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Main Title
      Composed by Joel Goldsmith

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
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