Episode
Stargate Atlantis: First Contact (1)
Overview
Dr. Daniel Jackson arrives in Atlantis to investigate a hidden lab left behind by the rogue Ancient scientist Janus. Their discovery has attracted the attention of a mysterious group of aliens, who infiltrate the city. Meanwhile, "Todd" and a delegation arrive on the Daedalus to bring forward Dr. Jennifer Keller's gene therapy.
Details
- Series
- Stargate Atlantis
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2008-09-25
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
First Contact (1) is Episode 10 in Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis. It aired on 2008-09-25. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 9: Tracker
Dr. Jennifer Keller is kidnapped by a runner named Kiryk. While Dr. Rodney McKay and Ronon Dex tracks them, Kiryk takes Keller to a seriously injured young girl. She must do it fast, since the Wraith have found him, and are hunting them down.
Episode 11: The Lost Tribe (2)
As Dr. Rodney McKay and Dr. Daniel Jackson is held prisoner by the Vanir, they make a startling discovery about who they really are. Meanwhile, "Todd" and his Wraith hijack the Daedalus to find and destroy those who activated the Attero device. The Travelers arrive and Lt. Colonel John Sheppard must help them get to the planet before "Todd" uncovers a way to discover the device for good, even if it means sacrificing McKay and Jackson's lives to do so.
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Episode 13: Inquisition
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Episode 5: Ghost in the Machine
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Episode 15: Remnants
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Episode 4: The Daedalus Variations
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