Stargate SG-1 Season 2

Season two of Stargate SG-1 began airing on June 26, 1998 on Showtime. The second season concluded after 22 episodes on February 10, 1999 on British Sky One, which overtook Showtime in mid-season. The series was developed by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner, who also served as executive producers. Season two regular cast members include Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Don S. Davis.
== Production ==
Vaitiare Bandera, who plays Sha're, was actually pregnant with Michael Shanks' child during the filming of "Secrets". Following the events in the episode "A Matter of Time", Sally Malcolm would write two books, A Matter of Honor and The Cost of Honor, that detail SG-1's attempts to save SG-10 from the planetThese two novels are part of a separate continuity and thus not part of the Stargate canon on Stargate Wiki.. The late Season 2 episode "Serpent's Song" was the first SG-1 episode that was directed by Peter DeLuise. He would go on to direct more episodes than any other director involved with the series, even passing Martin Wood, who began directing in Season 1. "Out of Mind" was the second time a clip show has been used, the first being Season 1 episode "Politics".
== Release and reception ==
"Holiday" gained a 4.2 rating on the , making it Stargate SG-1's strongest episode in its ten-season run.GateWorld - Stargate SG-1 Season Two: Ratings Stargate SG-1 was nominated for a in the category "Best Genre Cable/Syndicated Series". Richard Dean Anderson was honored with a Saturn Award for "Best Genre TV Actor". Daria Ellerman was nominated for a for "Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program or Series". The episode "Holiday" was nominated for a Gemini in the category "Best Achievement in Make-Up"."Stargate SG-1" (1997) - Awards
== Cast ==
=== Main characters ===
This is the only season where the five main characters are present in all episodes.
Actor 	Character 	Number of episodes
Richard Dean Anderson	Colonel Jack O'Neill 	22/22 episodes
Michael Shanks 	Dr. Daniel Jackson 	22/22 episodes
Amanda Tapping 	Captain Samantha Carter 	22/22 episodes
Christopher Judge 	Teal'c 	22/22 episodes
Don S. Davis 	Major General George Hammond	22/22 episodes
=== Recurring characters ===
Actor 	Character 	Number of episodes
Teryl Rothery 	Janet Fraiser 	13/22 episodes
Laara Sadiq 	Staff Sergeant Turner	10/22 episodes
Peter Williams 	Apophis 	4/22 episodes
Carmen Argenziano 	Jacob Carter/Selmak 	4/22 episodes
Dan Shea 	Sylvester Siler 	4/22 episodes
Tobias Mehler 	Graham Simmons 	4/22 episodes
J.R. Bourne 	Martouf/Lantash 	3/22 episodes
Gary Jones 	Walter Harriman 	3/22 episodes
Daniel Bacon 	Russell Benson 	3/22 episodes
Tony Amendola 	Bra'tac 	2/22 episodes
Tom McBeath 	Harry Maybourne 	2/22 episodes
Douglas H. Arthurs 	Heru'ur 	2/22 episodes
Katie Stuart/Pamela Perry	Cassandra 	2/22 episodes
Winston Rekert 	Cordesh 	2/22 episodes
Steve Makaj 	Makepeace 	2/22 episodes
Sarah Douglas 	Yosuf/Garshaw 	2/22 episodes
Joy Coghill 	Saroosh/Selmak 	2/22 episodes
Michael Tiernan 	Ryn'tak 	2/22 episodes
== Episodes ==
Image	Title 	Number 	Airdate 	Planet(s) 	Race(s) 	Enemies
 	"The Serpent's Lair" (part 3 of 3) 	2.01 	June 26, 1998 	Earth 	Goa'uld, Jaffa 	Apophis, Klorel
 	SG-1 must stop Apophis's invasion force before it reaches Earth, and escape with their lives. 	SG-1 must stop Apophis's invasion force before it reaches Earth, and escape with their lives. 	SG-1 must stop Apophis's invasion force before it reaches Earth, and escape with their lives. 	SG-1 must stop Apophis's invasion force before it reaches Earth, and escape with their lives. 	SG-1 must stop Apophis's invasion force before it reaches Earth, and escape with their lives. 	SG-1 must stop Apophis's invasion force before it reaches Earth, and escape with their lives.
 	"In the Line of Duty" 	2.02 	July 3, 1998 	Earth, Nasya 	Hankan, Nasyan, Tok'ra 	Ashrak
 	Carter is possessed by a Goa'uld who claims to be an enemy of the System Lords. The Goa'uld, Jolinar of Malkshur, is being hunted by an assassin. 	Carter is possessed by a Goa'uld who claims to be an enemy of the System Lords. The Goa'uld, Jolinar of Malkshur, is being hunted by an assassin. 	Carter is possessed by a Goa'uld who claims to be an enemy of the System Lords. The Goa'uld, Jolinar of Malkshur, is being hunted by an assassin. 	Carter is possessed by a Goa'uld who claims to be an enemy of the System Lords. The Goa'uld, Jolinar of Malkshur, is being hunted by an assassin. 	Carter is possessed by a Goa'uld who claims to be an enemy of the System Lords. The Goa'uld, Jolinar of Malkshur, is being hunted by an assassin. 	Carter is possessed by a Goa'uld who claims to be an enemy of the System Lords. The Goa'uld, Jolinar of Malkshur, is being hunted by an assassin.
 	"Prisoners" 	2.03 	July 10, 1998 	Earth, Hadante, P3X-775 	Linea's people 	Linea
 	SG-1 is put on trial and exiled to a prison world, where a woman maintains a strange control over her fellow prisoners. 	SG-1 is put on trial and exiled to a prison world, where a woman maintains a strange control over her fellow prisoners. 	SG-1 is put on trial and exiled to a prison world, where a woman maintains a strange control over her fellow prisoners. 	SG-1 is put on trial and exiled to a prison world, where a woman maintains a strange control over her fellow prisoners. 	SG-1 is put on trial and exiled to a prison world, where a woman maintains a strange control over her fellow prisoners. 	SG-1 is put on trial and exiled to a prison world, where a woman maintains a strange control over her fellow prisoners.
 	"The Gamekeeper" 	2.04 	July 17, 1998 	Earth, P7J-989 	People of P7J-989 	The Keeper
 	SG-1 is imprisoned in a virtual reality realm and forced to relive the worst moments of their lives over and over. 	SG-1 is imprisoned in a virtual reality realm and forced to relive the worst moments of their lives over and over. 	SG-1 is imprisoned in a virtual reality realm and forced to relive the worst moments of their lives over and over. 	SG-1 is imprisoned in a virtual reality realm and forced to relive the worst moments of their lives over and over. 	SG-1 is imprisoned in a virtual reality realm and forced to relive the worst moments of their lives over and over. 	SG-1 is imprisoned in a virtual reality realm and forced to relive the worst moments of their lives over and over.
 	"Need" 	2.05 	July 24, 1998 	Earth, P3R-636 	Shyla's people 	N/A
 	Jackson becomes addicted to the effects of a Goa'uld sarcophagus, and falls for the planet's manipulative princess. 	Jackson becomes addicted to the effects of a Goa'uld sarcophagus, and falls for the planet's manipulative princess. 	Jackson becomes addicted to the effects of a Goa'uld sarcophagus, and falls for the planet's manipulative princess. 	Jackson becomes addicted to the effects of a Goa'uld sarcophagus, and falls for the planet's manipulative princess. 	Jackson becomes addicted to the effects of a Goa'uld sarcophagus, and falls for the planet's manipulative princess. 	Jackson becomes addicted to the effects of a Goa'uld sarcophagus, and falls for the planet's manipulative princess.
 	"Thor's Chariot" 	2.06 	July 31, 1998 	Cimmeria, Earth 	Asgard, Cimmerian, Goa'uld, Jaffa 	Heru'ur
 	SG-1 returns to Cimmeria, and finds that without protection from the Asgard the planet has been invaded by the Goa'uld. 	SG-1 returns to Cimmeria, and finds that without protection from the Asgard the planet has been invaded by the Goa'uld. 	SG-1 returns to Cimmeria, and finds that without protection from the Asgard the planet has been invaded by the Goa'uld. 	SG-1 returns to Cimmeria, and finds that without protection from the Asgard the planet has been invaded by the Goa'uld. 	SG-1 returns to Cimmeria, and finds that without protection from the Asgard the planet has been invaded by the Goa'uld. 	SG-1 returns to Cimmeria, and finds that without protection from the Asgard the planet has been invaded by the Goa'uld.
 	"Message in a Bottle" 	2.07 	August 7, 1998 	Earth, P5C-353 	Orb organisms 	Orb organisms
 	SG-1 discovers an ancient artifact that takes O'Neill and the S.G.C. hostage. 	SG-1 discovers an ancient artifact that takes O'Neill and the S.G.C. hostage. 	SG-1 discovers an ancient artifact that takes O'Neill and the S.G.C. hostage. 	SG-1 discovers an ancient artifact that takes O'Neill and the S.G.C. hostage. 	SG-1 discovers an ancient artifact that takes O'Neill and the S.G.C. hostage. 	SG-1 discovers an ancient artifact that takes O'Neill and the S.G.C. hostage.
 	"Family" 	2.08 	August 14, 1998 	Chulak, Earth 	Jaffa 	Apophis, Fro'tak
 	The SG-1 team attempt to rescue Teal'c's son, who has been kidnapped and brainwashed by Apophis. Teal'c learns disturbing news about his wife. 	The SG-1 team attempt to rescue Teal'c's son, who has been kidnapped and brainwashed by Apophis. Teal'c learns disturbing news about his wife. 	The SG-1 team attempt to rescue Teal'c's son, who has been kidnapped and brainwashed by Apophis. Teal'c learns disturbing news about his wife. 	The SG-1 team attempt to rescue Teal'c's son, who has been kidnapped and brainwashed by Apophis. Teal'c learns disturbing news about his wife. 	The SG-1 team attempt to rescue Teal'c's son, who has been kidnapped and brainwashed by Apophis. Teal'c learns disturbing news about his wife. 	The SG-1 team attempt to rescue Teal'c's son, who has been kidnapped and brainwashed by Apophis. Teal'c learns disturbing news about his wife.
 	"Secrets" 	2.09 	August 21, 1998 	Abydos, Earth 	Abydonian, Goa'uld 	Amaunet, Apophis, Heru'ur
 	Daniel Jackson discovers that his wife has returned to Abydos, and is nine months pregnant with the son of Apophis. O'Neill must keep the secret of the Stargate program from being uncovered. 	Daniel Jackson discovers that his wife has returned to Abydos, and is nine months pregnant with the son of Apophis. O'Neill must keep the secret of the Stargate program from being uncovered. 	Daniel Jackson discovers that his wife has returned to Abydos, and is nine months pregnant with the son of Apophis. O'Neill must keep the secret of the Stargate program from being uncovered. 	Daniel Jackson discovers that his wife has returned to Abydos, and is nine months pregnant with the son of Apophis. O'Neill must keep the secret of the Stargate program from being uncovered. 	Daniel Jackson discovers that his wife has returned to Abydos, and is nine months pregnant with the son of Apophis. O'Neill must keep the secret of the Stargate program from being uncovered. 	Daniel Jackson discovers that his wife has returned to Abydos, and is nine months pregnant with the son of Apophis. O'Neill must keep the secret of the Stargate program from being uncovered.
 	"Bane" 	2.10 	September 25, 1998 	Earth, BP6-3Q1 	BP6-3Q1 insect 	BP6-3Q1 insect
 	Teal'c is infected with deadly venom from a giant insect, and begins a terrible transformation. When he escapes the S.G.C., SG-1 must find him before Colonel Maybourne does. 	Teal'c is infected with deadly venom from a giant insect, and begins a terrible transformation. When he escapes the S.G.C., SG-1 must find him before Colonel Maybourne does. 	Teal'c is infected with deadly venom from a giant insect, and begins a terrible transformation. When he escapes the S.G.C., SG-1 must find him before Colonel Maybourne does. 	Teal'c is infected with deadly venom from a giant insect, and begins a terrible transformation. When he escapes the S.G.C., SG-1 must find him before Colonel Maybourne does. 	Teal'c is infected with deadly venom from a giant insect, and begins a terrible transformation. When he escapes the S.G.C., SG-1 must find him before Colonel Maybourne does. 	Teal'c is infected with deadly venom from a giant insect, and begins a terrible transformation. When he escapes the S.G.C., SG-1 must find him before Colonel Maybourne does.
 	"The Tok'ra", Part 1 (part 1 of 2) 	2.11 	October 2, 1998 	Earth, P34-353J 	Tok'ra 	N/A
 	SG-1 locates the Tok'ra, a Goa'uld resistance movement who oppose the System Lords, and attempt to form an alliance. Jacob Carter's cancer brings him near death. 	SG-1 locates the Tok'ra, a Goa'uld resistance movement who oppose the System Lords, and attempt to form an alliance. Jacob Carter's cancer brings him near death. 	SG-1 locates the Tok'ra, a Goa'uld resistance movement who oppose the System Lords, and attempt to form an alliance. Jacob Carter's cancer brings him near death. 	SG-1 locates the Tok'ra, a Goa'uld resistance movement who oppose the System Lords, and attempt to form an alliance. Jacob Carter's cancer brings him near death. 	SG-1 locates the Tok'ra, a Goa'uld resistance movement who oppose the System Lords, and attempt to form an alliance. Jacob Carter's cancer brings him near death. 	SG-1 locates the Tok'ra, a Goa'uld resistance movement who oppose the System Lords, and attempt to form an alliance. Jacob Carter's cancer brings him near death.
 	"The Tok'ra", Part 2 (part 2 of 2) 	2.12 	October 9, 1998 	Earth, P34-353J 	Goa'uld, Tok'ra 	Cordesh, Goa'uld
 	While SG-1 tries to form an alliance with the Tok'ra, a spy betrays the rebels to the Goa'uld. Jacob Carter finds that the Tok'ra may be his only hope of survival. 	While SG-1 tries to form an alliance with the Tok'ra, a spy betrays the rebels to the Goa'uld. Jacob Carter finds that the Tok'ra may be his only hope of survival. 	While SG-1 tries to form an alliance with the Tok'ra, a spy betrays the rebels to the Goa'uld. Jacob Carter finds that the Tok'ra may be his only hope of survival. 	While SG-1 tries to form an alliance with the Tok'ra, a spy betrays the rebels to the Goa'uld. Jacob Carter finds that the Tok'ra may be his only hope of survival. 	While SG-1 tries to form an alliance with the Tok'ra, a spy betrays the rebels to the Goa'uld. Jacob Carter finds that the Tok'ra may be his only hope of survival. 	While SG-1 tries to form an alliance with the Tok'ra, a spy betrays the rebels to the Goa'uld. Jacob Carter finds that the Tok'ra may be his only hope of survival.
 	"Spirits" 	2.13 	October 23, 1998 	Earth , PXY-887 	Salish, Spirits 	Spirits
 	SG-1 finds a planet inhabited by Native American Indians, protected by spirits who are actually advanced alien shapeshifters. 	SG-1 finds a planet inhabited by Native American Indians, protected by spirits who are actually advanced alien shapeshifters. 	SG-1 finds a planet inhabited by Native American Indians, protected by spirits who are actually advanced alien shapeshifters. 	SG-1 finds a planet inhabited by Native American Indians, protected by spirits who are actually advanced alien shapeshifters. 	SG-1 finds a planet inhabited by Native American Indians, protected by spirits who are actually advanced alien shapeshifters. 	SG-1 finds a planet inhabited by Native American Indians, protected by spirits who are actually advanced alien shapeshifters.
 	"Touchstone" 	2.14 	October 30, 1998 	Earth, Madrona 	Madronan 	NID
 	SG-1 is accused of stealing an important weather-controlling device, sending a primitive planet into chaos. The team discovers that Earth's second Stargate is being misused. 	SG-1 is accused of stealing an important weather-controlling device, sending a primitive planet into chaos. The team discovers that Earth's second Stargate is being misused. 	SG-1 is accused of stealing an important weather-controlling device, sending a primitive planet into chaos. The team discovers that Earth's second Stargate is being misused. 	SG-1 is accused of stealing an important weather-controlling device, sending a primitive planet into chaos. The team discovers that Earth's second Stargate is being misused. 	SG-1 is accused of stealing an important weather-controlling device, sending a primitive planet into chaos. The team discovers that Earth's second Stargate is being misused. 	SG-1 is accused of stealing an important weather-controlling device, sending a primitive planet into chaos. The team discovers that Earth's second Stargate is being misused.
 	"The Fifth Race" 	2.15 	December 16, 1998 (Sky One)January 22, 1999 (Showtime) 	Earth, Othala, P3R-272, P9Q-281 	Ancient, Asgard 	N/A
 	SG-1 travel to a world and O'Neill is affected by a device which downloaded the entire knowledge of the Ancients into his brain. As the information takes over his mind, O'Neill build a strange device and soon travels to another galaxy.	SG-1 travel to a world and O'Neill is affected by a device which downloaded the entire knowledge of the Ancients into his brain. As the information takes over his mind, O'Neill build a strange device and soon travels to another galaxy.	SG-1 travel to a world and O'Neill is affected by a device which downloaded the entire knowledge of the Ancients into his brain. As the information takes over his mind, O'Neill build a strange device and soon travels to another galaxy.	SG-1 travel to a world and O'Neill is affected by a device which downloaded the entire knowledge of the Ancients into his brain. As the information takes over his mind, O'Neill build a strange device and soon travels to another galaxy.	SG-1 travel to a world and O'Neill is affected by a device which downloaded the entire knowledge of the Ancients into his brain. As the information takes over his mind, O'Neill build a strange device and soon travels to another galaxy.	SG-1 travel to a world and O'Neill is affected by a device which downloaded the entire knowledge of the Ancients into his brain. As the information takes over his mind, O'Neill build a strange device and soon travels to another galaxy.
 	"A Matter of Time" 	2.16 	December 9, 1998 (Sky One)January 29, 1999 (Showtime) 	Earth, P3W-451 	N/A 	Black Hole
 	After gating to a world on the edge of a black hole, the S.G.C. cannot disengage the Stargate. All of Earth becomes endangered by the time-distorting gravity field. 	After gating to a world on the edge of a black hole, the S.G.C. cannot disengage the Stargate. All of Earth becomes endangered by the time-distorting gravity field. 	After gating to a world on the edge of a black hole, the S.G.C. cannot disengage the Stargate. All of Earth becomes endangered by the time-distorting gravity field. 	After gating to a world on the edge of a black hole, the S.G.C. cannot disengage the Stargate. All of Earth becomes endangered by the time-distorting gravity field. 	After gating to a world on the edge of a black hole, the S.G.C. cannot disengage the Stargate. All of Earth becomes endangered by the time-distorting gravity field. 	After gating to a world on the edge of a black hole, the S.G.C. cannot disengage the Stargate. All of Earth becomes endangered by the time-distorting gravity field.
 	"Holiday" 	2.17 	January 13, 1999 (Sky One)February 5, 1999 (Showtime) 	Planet, Earth 	Ma'chello's people 	N/A
 	SG-1 discovers an elderly man known for developing technology to fight the Goa'uld. Daniel is tricked into switching bodies with the man, Ma'chello, who believes he is "owed" for all the good he has done. 	SG-1 discovers an elderly man known for developing technology to fight the Goa'uld. Daniel is tricked into switching bodies with the man, Ma'chello, who believes he is "owed" for all the good he has done. 	SG-1 discovers an elderly man known for developing technology to fight the Goa'uld. Daniel is tricked into switching bodies with the man, Ma'chello, who believes he is "owed" for all the good he has done. 	SG-1 discovers an elderly man known for developing technology to fight the Goa'uld. Daniel is tricked into switching bodies with the man, Ma'chello, who believes he is "owed" for all the good he has done. 	SG-1 discovers an elderly man known for developing technology to fight the Goa'uld. Daniel is tricked into switching bodies with the man, Ma'chello, who believes he is "owed" for all the good he has done. 	SG-1 discovers an elderly man known for developing technology to fight the Goa'uld. Daniel is tricked into switching bodies with the man, Ma'chello, who believes he is "owed" for all the good he has done.
 	"Serpent's Song" 	2.18 	January 6, 1999 (Sky One)February 12, 1999 (Showtime) 	Earth, PB5-926 	Goa'uld, Tok'ra 	Apophis, Sokar
 	Apophis, SG-1's greatest enemy, seeks sanctuary from Sokar and ends up near death in the S.G.C. infirmary. 	Apophis, SG-1's greatest enemy, seeks sanctuary from Sokar and ends up near death in the S.G.C. infirmary. 	Apophis, SG-1's greatest enemy, seeks sanctuary from Sokar and ends up near death in the S.G.C. infirmary. 	Apophis, SG-1's greatest enemy, seeks sanctuary from Sokar and ends up near death in the S.G.C. infirmary. 	Apophis, SG-1's greatest enemy, seeks sanctuary from Sokar and ends up near death in the S.G.C. infirmary. 	Apophis, SG-1's greatest enemy, seeks sanctuary from Sokar and ends up near death in the S.G.C. infirmary.
 	"One False Step" 	2.19 	January 20, 1999 (Sky One)February 19, 1999 (Showtime) 	Earth, PJ2-445 	Beings of PJ2-445 	N/A
 	A group of primative aliens begin to fall deathly ill after SG-1 arrives. 	A group of primative aliens begin to fall deathly ill after SG-1 arrives. 	A group of primative aliens begin to fall deathly ill after SG-1 arrives. 	A group of primative aliens begin to fall deathly ill after SG-1 arrives. 	A group of primative aliens begin to fall deathly ill after SG-1 arrives. 	A group of primative aliens begin to fall deathly ill after SG-1 arrives.
 	"Show and Tell" 	2.20 	January 27, 1999 (Sky One)February 26, 1999 (Showtime) 	Earth, Reetalia 	Reetou, Tok'ra 	Reetou Rebels
 	A young boy arrives through the Stargate, and warns of plot by invisible aliens to kill all of the human race in order to rob the Goa'uld of potential hosts. 	A young boy arrives through the Stargate, and warns of plot by invisible aliens to kill all of the human race in order to rob the Goa'uld of potential hosts. 	A young boy arrives through the Stargate, and warns of plot by invisible aliens to kill all of the human race in order to rob the Goa'uld of potential hosts. 	A young boy arrives through the Stargate, and warns of plot by invisible aliens to kill all of the human race in order to rob the Goa'uld of potential hosts. 	A young boy arrives through the Stargate, and warns of plot by invisible aliens to kill all of the human race in order to rob the Goa'uld of potential hosts. 	A young boy arrives through the Stargate, and warns of plot by invisible aliens to kill all of the human race in order to rob the Goa'uld of potential hosts.
 	"1969" 	2.21 	February 3, 1999 (Sky One)March 5, 1999 (Showtime) 	Earth 	N/A 	N/A
 	A cosmic accident causes SG-1 to be sent back 30 years into Earth's past, where they must locate the Stargate and find a way home. 	A cosmic accident causes SG-1 to be sent back 30 years into Earth's past, where they must locate the Stargate and find a way home. 	A cosmic accident causes SG-1 to be sent back 30 years into Earth's past, where they must locate the Stargate and find a way home. 	A cosmic accident causes SG-1 to be sent back 30 years into Earth's past, where they must locate the Stargate and find a way home. 	A cosmic accident causes SG-1 to be sent back 30 years into Earth's past, where they must locate the Stargate and find a way home. 	A cosmic accident causes SG-1 to be sent back 30 years into Earth's past, where they must locate the Stargate and find a way home.
 	"Out of Mind" (part 1 of 2) 	2.22 	February 10, 1999 (Sky One)March 12, 1999 (Showtime) 	Earth, Hathor's planet 	Goa'uld 	Hathor
 	O'Neill, Carter and Jackson awaken from stasis in what appears to be the S.G.C. — almost 80 years in the future. The three are asked to recall key events from their journeys. 	O'Neill, Carter and Jackson awaken from stasis in what appears to be the S.G.C. — almost 80 years in the future. The three are asked to recall key events from their journeys. 	O'Neill, Carter and Jackson awaken from stasis in what appears to be the S.G.C. — almost 80 years in the future. The three are asked to recall key events from their journeys. 	O'Neill, Carter and Jackson awaken from stasis in what appears to be the S.G.C. — almost 80 years in the future. The three are asked to recall key events from their journeys. 	O'Neill, Carter and Jackson awaken from stasis in what appears to be the S.G.C. — almost 80 years in the future. The three are asked to recall key events from their journeys. 	O'Neill, Carter and Jackson awaken from stasis in what appears to be the S.G.C. — almost 80 years in the future. The three are asked to recall key events from their journeys.
== References ==
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