Stargate Atlantis Season 5

The fifth season of Stargate Atlantis commenced airing on the Sci Fi Channel in the United States on July 11, 2008, concluded on the same channel on January 9, 2009, and contained 20 episodes. The show itself is a spin off of its sister show, Stargate SG-1. The season upgrades previous supporting characters cast members such as Richard Woolsey (from Stargate SG-1) and Jennifer Keller. Amanda Tapping's character Samantha Carter was downgraded to recurring character in this season. The fifth season is about a military-science expedition team fighting against the Wraith from their base of operation, Atlantis. The Wraith primary goal is to gather a fleet to invade Atlantis and find their new "feeding ground", Earth.
The one-hour premiere , which aired on July 11, 2008, received 1.3 in Nielsen household ratings, in contrast a "Big" increase from the previous season ratings. The series was developed by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, who also served as executive producers. Season five regular cast members include Joe Flanigan, Robert Picardo, Jewel Staite, Jason Momoa, Rachel Luttrell, and David Hewlett. Stargate Atlantis was originally planned to be continued by a two-hour movie entitled Stargate: Extinction but executive producer Brad Wright has announced that the film has been permanently shelved.
== Cast and characters ==
After being a regular character in season four, Amanda Tapping (Colonel Samantha Carter) became a guest star in several episodes of season five. Robert Picardo (as Richard Woolsey) joined the cast as a permanent character, with Woolsey assuming command of Atlantis. Actress Jewel Staite (Dr. Jennifer Keller) was also promoted from a recurring character to a permanent cast member. Both Michael Shanks (Dr. Daniel Jackson) and Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett) appeared as guest stars in this season, with McGillion appearing in five episodes. Actress Torri Higginson declined to reprise her role as Dr. Elizabeth Weir in the fifth season. The other season five regular cast members are Joe Flanigan, Jason Momoa, Rachel Luttrell, and David Hewlett as Dr. Rodney McKay.
=== Main characters ===
Actor 	Character 	Number of episodes
Joe Flanigan 	Lt Col John Sheppard	20 episodes
Rachel Luttrell 	Teyla Emmagan 	16 episodes
Jason Momoa 	Ronon Dex 	18 episodes
Jewel Staite 	Dr. Jennifer Keller 	14 episodes
Robert Picardo 	Richard Woolsey 	14 episodes
and David Hewlett	Dr. Rodney McKay 	20 episodes
=== Recurring characters ===
Actor 	Character 	Number of episodes
David Nykl 	Dr. Radek Zelenka 	11 episodes
Kavan Smith 	Major Evan Lorne 	7 episodes
Sharon Taylor 	Amelia Banks 	7 episodes
Christopher Heyerdahl	Todd 	6 episodes
Chuck Campbell 	Chuck 	6 episodes
Paul McGillion 	Dr. Carson Beckett 	5 episodes
Annalise MacCulloch 	Torren John Emmagan 	5 episodes
Martin Christopher 	Major Kevin Marks 	4 episodes
Tyler McClendon 	Kenny 	3 episodes
Mitch Pileggi 	Colonel Steven Caldwell	3 episodes
Linda Ko 	Marie 	3 episodes
Patrick Sabongui 	Kanaan 	2 episodes
Connor Trinneer 	Michael Kenmore 	2 episodes
Gary Jones 	CMSgt. Walter Harriman 	2 episodes
Amanda Tapping 	Samantha Carter 	2 episodes
Michael Shanks 	Dr. Daniel Jackson 	2 episodes
Leela Savasta 	Captain Alicia Vega 	2 episodes
== Episodes ==
Image	Title 	Number 	Airdate 	Planet(s) 	Race(s) 	Enemies
 	(Part 2 of 2) 	5.01 	July 11, 2008 	Earth, M2S-445, M35-117 	Athosian, Hybrid 	Michael Kenmore
 	After a conflict with Michael leaves several Atlantis personnel trapped, Colonel Carter leads a rescue mission — unaware that Michael is still nearby. 	After a conflict with Michael leaves several Atlantis personnel trapped, Colonel Carter leads a rescue mission — unaware that Michael is still nearby. 	After a conflict with Michael leaves several Atlantis personnel trapped, Colonel Carter leads a rescue mission — unaware that Michael is still nearby. 	After a conflict with Michael leaves several Atlantis personnel trapped, Colonel Carter leads a rescue mission — unaware that Michael is still nearby. 	After a conflict with Michael leaves several Atlantis personnel trapped, Colonel Carter leads a rescue mission — unaware that Michael is still nearby. 	After a conflict with Michael leaves several Atlantis personnel trapped, Colonel Carter leads a rescue mission — unaware that Michael is still nearby.
 	 	5.02 	July 18, 2008 	M35-117 	N/A 	Jennifer Keller
 	When an alien organism incapacitates Dr. Keller, the team seeks help from an old friend recently revived from stasis. 	When an alien organism incapacitates Dr. Keller, the team seeks help from an old friend recently revived from stasis. 	When an alien organism incapacitates Dr. Keller, the team seeks help from an old friend recently revived from stasis. 	When an alien organism incapacitates Dr. Keller, the team seeks help from an old friend recently revived from stasis. 	When an alien organism incapacitates Dr. Keller, the team seeks help from an old friend recently revived from stasis. 	When an alien organism incapacitates Dr. Keller, the team seeks help from an old friend recently revived from stasis.
 	 	5.03 	July 25, 2008 	Belkan, M35-117, Sarif Sur 	Satedan, Wraith 	Wraith Commander
 	Ronon once again comes face-to-face with Tyre, one of his people who became a Wraith worshiper — but who now claims he has broken free of their influence. 	Ronon once again comes face-to-face with Tyre, one of his people who became a Wraith worshiper — but who now claims he has broken free of their influence. 	Ronon once again comes face-to-face with Tyre, one of his people who became a Wraith worshiper — but who now claims he has broken free of their influence. 	Ronon once again comes face-to-face with Tyre, one of his people who became a Wraith worshiper — but who now claims he has broken free of their influence. 	Ronon once again comes face-to-face with Tyre, one of his people who became a Wraith worshiper — but who now claims he has broken free of their influence. 	Ronon once again comes face-to-face with Tyre, one of his people who became a Wraith worshiper — but who now claims he has broken free of their influence.
 	 	5.04 	August 1, 2008 	M35-117 	Unknown Alien 	Unknown Aliens
 	The team boards the Daedalus when it shows up abandoned in orbit, only to find themselves skipping through parallel universes. 	The team boards the Daedalus when it shows up abandoned in orbit, only to find themselves skipping through parallel universes. 	The team boards the Daedalus when it shows up abandoned in orbit, only to find themselves skipping through parallel universes. 	The team boards the Daedalus when it shows up abandoned in orbit, only to find themselves skipping through parallel universes. 	The team boards the Daedalus when it shows up abandoned in orbit, only to find themselves skipping through parallel universes. 	The team boards the Daedalus when it shows up abandoned in orbit, only to find themselves skipping through parallel universes.
 	 	5.05 	August 15, 2008 	Flying monkeys' planet, M35-117 	Asuran 	Koracen
 	The city of Atlantis becomes host to the minds of disembodied Replicators, led by someone very close to the team. 	The city of Atlantis becomes host to the minds of disembodied Replicators, led by someone very close to the team. 	The city of Atlantis becomes host to the minds of disembodied Replicators, led by someone very close to the team. 	The city of Atlantis becomes host to the minds of disembodied Replicators, led by someone very close to the team. 	The city of Atlantis becomes host to the minds of disembodied Replicators, led by someone very close to the team. 	The city of Atlantis becomes host to the minds of disembodied Replicators, led by someone very close to the team.
 	 	5.06 	August 22, 2008 	M35-117, M44-5YN, Talus 	Wraith 	N/A
 	Rodney McKay is stricken with a mental affliction that robs him of his knowledge and memories, causing him to revert to a childlike state. 	Rodney McKay is stricken with a mental affliction that robs him of his knowledge and memories, causing him to revert to a childlike state. 	Rodney McKay is stricken with a mental affliction that robs him of his knowledge and memories, causing him to revert to a childlike state. 	Rodney McKay is stricken with a mental affliction that robs him of his knowledge and memories, causing him to revert to a childlike state. 	Rodney McKay is stricken with a mental affliction that robs him of his knowledge and memories, causing him to revert to a childlike state. 	Rodney McKay is stricken with a mental affliction that robs him of his knowledge and memories, causing him to revert to a childlike state.
 	 	5.07 	September 5, 2008 	M35-117, Unnamed 	Michael's experiment 	Michael's experiments
 	Sheppard and Beckett join a team investigating a hidden Wraith laboratory where Michael has been conducting genetic experiments. 	Sheppard and Beckett join a team investigating a hidden Wraith laboratory where Michael has been conducting genetic experiments. 	Sheppard and Beckett join a team investigating a hidden Wraith laboratory where Michael has been conducting genetic experiments. 	Sheppard and Beckett join a team investigating a hidden Wraith laboratory where Michael has been conducting genetic experiments. 	Sheppard and Beckett join a team investigating a hidden Wraith laboratory where Michael has been conducting genetic experiments. 	Sheppard and Beckett join a team investigating a hidden Wraith laboratory where Michael has been conducting genetic experiments.
 	 	5.08 	September 12, 2008 	M35-117 	Wraith 	Primary and Commander
 	Teyla goes in disguise as a Wraith queen when "Todd" agrees to make a bold proposal to the leader of his alliance — not realizing that he has other intentions. 	Teyla goes in disguise as a Wraith queen when "Todd" agrees to make a bold proposal to the leader of his alliance — not realizing that he has other intentions. 	Teyla goes in disguise as a Wraith queen when "Todd" agrees to make a bold proposal to the leader of his alliance — not realizing that he has other intentions. 	Teyla goes in disguise as a Wraith queen when "Todd" agrees to make a bold proposal to the leader of his alliance — not realizing that he has other intentions. 	Teyla goes in disguise as a Wraith queen when "Todd" agrees to make a bold proposal to the leader of his alliance — not realizing that he has other intentions. 	Teyla goes in disguise as a Wraith queen when "Todd" agrees to make a bold proposal to the leader of his alliance — not realizing that he has other intentions.
 	 	5.09 	September 19, 2008 	M33-985, M35-117 	Wraith 	Wraith hunters
 	Ronon and McKay join Dr. Keller on an off-world errand of mercy, and must track her through the forest when a Runner kidnaps her. 	Ronon and McKay join Dr. Keller on an off-world errand of mercy, and must track her through the forest when a Runner kidnaps her. 	Ronon and McKay join Dr. Keller on an off-world errand of mercy, and must track her through the forest when a Runner kidnaps her. 	Ronon and McKay join Dr. Keller on an off-world errand of mercy, and must track her through the forest when a Runner kidnaps her. 	Ronon and McKay join Dr. Keller on an off-world errand of mercy, and must track her through the forest when a Runner kidnaps her. 	Ronon and McKay join Dr. Keller on an off-world errand of mercy, and must track her through the forest when a Runner kidnaps her.
 	(Part 1 of 2) 	5.10 	September 26, 2008 	M35-117, M6H-987 	Vanir, Wraith 	Vanir
 	When Daniel Jackson visits Atlantis, he and Dr. McKay discover a hidden lab that brings a new enemy knocking. The Daedalus welcomes a Wraith ally for a special project. 	When Daniel Jackson visits Atlantis, he and Dr. McKay discover a hidden lab that brings a new enemy knocking. The Daedalus welcomes a Wraith ally for a special project. 	When Daniel Jackson visits Atlantis, he and Dr. McKay discover a hidden lab that brings a new enemy knocking. The Daedalus welcomes a Wraith ally for a special project. 	When Daniel Jackson visits Atlantis, he and Dr. McKay discover a hidden lab that brings a new enemy knocking. The Daedalus welcomes a Wraith ally for a special project. 	When Daniel Jackson visits Atlantis, he and Dr. McKay discover a hidden lab that brings a new enemy knocking. The Daedalus welcomes a Wraith ally for a special project. 	When Daniel Jackson visits Atlantis, he and Dr. McKay discover a hidden lab that brings a new enemy knocking. The Daedalus welcomes a Wraith ally for a special project.
 	(Part 2 of 2) 	5.11 	October 10, 2008 	M35-117, M6H-987 	Asgard, Traveler, Wraith 	Vanir, Todd
 	Sheppard races to an Ancient laboratory to save McKay and Daniel Jackson before "Todd" arrives to destroy a weapon that has a devastating side-effect. Daniel uncovers the identity of the hostile new species. 	Sheppard races to an Ancient laboratory to save McKay and Daniel Jackson before "Todd" arrives to destroy a weapon that has a devastating side-effect. Daniel uncovers the identity of the hostile new species. 	Sheppard races to an Ancient laboratory to save McKay and Daniel Jackson before "Todd" arrives to destroy a weapon that has a devastating side-effect. Daniel uncovers the identity of the hostile new species. 	Sheppard races to an Ancient laboratory to save McKay and Daniel Jackson before "Todd" arrives to destroy a weapon that has a devastating side-effect. Daniel uncovers the identity of the hostile new species. 	Sheppard races to an Ancient laboratory to save McKay and Daniel Jackson before "Todd" arrives to destroy a weapon that has a devastating side-effect. Daniel uncovers the identity of the hostile new species. 	Sheppard races to an Ancient laboratory to save McKay and Daniel Jackson before "Todd" arrives to destroy a weapon that has a devastating side-effect. Daniel uncovers the identity of the hostile new species.
 	 	5.12 	October 17, 2008 	M35-117, Elson's planet 	Balarian, Elson's people, Wraith 	Jervis, Commander
 	The Wraith arrive in a village where Dr. Beckett is working, and demand that the locals turn over a group of refugees who survived the Hoffan plague — or the entire village will be obliterated. 	The Wraith arrive in a village where Dr. Beckett is working, and demand that the locals turn over a group of refugees who survived the Hoffan plague — or the entire village will be obliterated. 	The Wraith arrive in a village where Dr. Beckett is working, and demand that the locals turn over a group of refugees who survived the Hoffan plague — or the entire village will be obliterated. 	The Wraith arrive in a village where Dr. Beckett is working, and demand that the locals turn over a group of refugees who survived the Hoffan plague — or the entire village will be obliterated. 	The Wraith arrive in a village where Dr. Beckett is working, and demand that the locals turn over a group of refugees who survived the Hoffan plague — or the entire village will be obliterated. 	The Wraith arrive in a village where Dr. Beckett is working, and demand that the locals turn over a group of refugees who survived the Hoffan plague — or the entire village will be obliterated.
 	 	5.13 	October 24, 2008 	M35-117 	Latiran, Free Peoples of Riva, Tribes of Santhal 	Kelore
 	A new coalition of human worlds puts the Atlantis team on trial for their alleged crimes against the Pegasus Galaxy. 	A new coalition of human worlds puts the Atlantis team on trial for their alleged crimes against the Pegasus Galaxy. 	A new coalition of human worlds puts the Atlantis team on trial for their alleged crimes against the Pegasus Galaxy. 	A new coalition of human worlds puts the Atlantis team on trial for their alleged crimes against the Pegasus Galaxy. 	A new coalition of human worlds puts the Atlantis team on trial for their alleged crimes against the Pegasus Galaxy. 	A new coalition of human worlds puts the Atlantis team on trial for their alleged crimes against the Pegasus Galaxy.
 	 	5.14 	November 7, 2008 	M35-117 	Hybrid 	Michael Kenmore
 	The team fights to retake control of Atlantis when Michael infiltrates the control room to take Teyla's child and destroy the city. 	The team fights to retake control of Atlantis when Michael infiltrates the control room to take Teyla's child and destroy the city. 	The team fights to retake control of Atlantis when Michael infiltrates the control room to take Teyla's child and destroy the city. 	The team fights to retake control of Atlantis when Michael infiltrates the control room to take Teyla's child and destroy the city. 	The team fights to retake control of Atlantis when Michael infiltrates the control room to take Teyla's child and destroy the city. 	The team fights to retake control of Atlantis when Michael infiltrates the control room to take Teyla's child and destroy the city.
 	 	5.15 	November 14, 2008 	M35-117 	Sekkari 	Acastus Kolya
 	While being evaluated by the I.O.A. Richard Woolsey meets a beautiful scientist new to Atlantis, who is not what she appears. Sheppard is captured and tortured by an enemy he thought was dead. 	While being evaluated by the I.O.A. Richard Woolsey meets a beautiful scientist new to Atlantis, who is not what she appears. Sheppard is captured and tortured by an enemy he thought was dead. 	While being evaluated by the I.O.A. Richard Woolsey meets a beautiful scientist new to Atlantis, who is not what she appears. Sheppard is captured and tortured by an enemy he thought was dead. 	While being evaluated by the I.O.A. Richard Woolsey meets a beautiful scientist new to Atlantis, who is not what she appears. Sheppard is captured and tortured by an enemy he thought was dead. 	While being evaluated by the I.O.A. Richard Woolsey meets a beautiful scientist new to Atlantis, who is not what she appears. Sheppard is captured and tortured by an enemy he thought was dead. 	While being evaluated by the I.O.A. Richard Woolsey meets a beautiful scientist new to Atlantis, who is not what she appears. Sheppard is captured and tortured by an enemy he thought was dead.
 	 	5.16 	November 21, 2008 	Earth, M35-117 	N/A 	N/A
 	Rodney returns to Earth with Jennifer to witness the triumph of his rival, who believes he has solved the problem of global warming. But when the new technology goes horribly awry, Rodney must help shut down the deadly weather device.	Rodney returns to Earth with Jennifer to witness the triumph of his rival, who believes he has solved the problem of global warming. But when the new technology goes horribly awry, Rodney must help shut down the deadly weather device.	Rodney returns to Earth with Jennifer to witness the triumph of his rival, who believes he has solved the problem of global warming. But when the new technology goes horribly awry, Rodney must help shut down the deadly weather device.	Rodney returns to Earth with Jennifer to witness the triumph of his rival, who believes he has solved the problem of global warming. But when the new technology goes horribly awry, Rodney must help shut down the deadly weather device.	Rodney returns to Earth with Jennifer to witness the triumph of his rival, who believes he has solved the problem of global warming. But when the new technology goes horribly awry, Rodney must help shut down the deadly weather device.	Rodney returns to Earth with Jennifer to witness the triumph of his rival, who believes he has solved the problem of global warming. But when the new technology goes horribly awry, Rodney must help shut down the deadly weather device.
 	 	5.17 	December 5, 2008 	M35-117 	Wraith 	Warriors
 	After Todd's hive ship shows up over Atlantis transmitting a distress call, the team discovers that he and his crew have been stricken with a disease they helped create. 	After Todd's hive ship shows up over Atlantis transmitting a distress call, the team discovers that he and his crew have been stricken with a disease they helped create. 	After Todd's hive ship shows up over Atlantis transmitting a distress call, the team discovers that he and his crew have been stricken with a disease they helped create. 	After Todd's hive ship shows up over Atlantis transmitting a distress call, the team discovers that he and his crew have been stricken with a disease they helped create. 	After Todd's hive ship shows up over Atlantis transmitting a distress call, the team discovers that he and his crew have been stricken with a disease they helped create. 	After Todd's hive ship shows up over Atlantis transmitting a distress call, the team discovers that he and his crew have been stricken with a disease they helped create.
 	 	5.18 	December 12, 2008 	M35-117, Unnamed 	N/A 	Neeva Casol, Jannik, Bordal
 	Dr. Keller's body is taken over by a cunning thief, while Keller finds herself imprisoned with a death sentence on another planet. 	Dr. Keller's body is taken over by a cunning thief, while Keller finds herself imprisoned with a death sentence on another planet. 	Dr. Keller's body is taken over by a cunning thief, while Keller finds herself imprisoned with a death sentence on another planet. 	Dr. Keller's body is taken over by a cunning thief, while Keller finds herself imprisoned with a death sentence on another planet. 	Dr. Keller's body is taken over by a cunning thief, while Keller finds herself imprisoned with a death sentence on another planet. 	Dr. Keller's body is taken over by a cunning thief, while Keller finds herself imprisoned with a death sentence on another planet.
 	 	5.19 	January 2, 2009 	Earth 	Wraith 	Wraith
 	In the city of Las Vegas, Detective John Sheppard must solve the case on a long string of unusual murders — perpetrated by a Wraith in hiding. 	In the city of Las Vegas, Detective John Sheppard must solve the case on a long string of unusual murders — perpetrated by a Wraith in hiding. 	In the city of Las Vegas, Detective John Sheppard must solve the case on a long string of unusual murders — perpetrated by a Wraith in hiding. 	In the city of Las Vegas, Detective John Sheppard must solve the case on a long string of unusual murders — perpetrated by a Wraith in hiding. 	In the city of Las Vegas, Detective John Sheppard must solve the case on a long string of unusual murders — perpetrated by a Wraith in hiding. 	In the city of Las Vegas, Detective John Sheppard must solve the case on a long string of unusual murders — perpetrated by a Wraith in hiding.
 	 	5.20 	January 9, 2009 	Earth, M35-117 	Wraith 	Wraith underling
 	The team learns that a rogue Wraith has acquired several ZPMs to power a formidable new hive ship — and he is headed for Earth. 	The team learns that a rogue Wraith has acquired several ZPMs to power a formidable new hive ship — and he is headed for Earth. 	The team learns that a rogue Wraith has acquired several ZPMs to power a formidable new hive ship — and he is headed for Earth. 	The team learns that a rogue Wraith has acquired several ZPMs to power a formidable new hive ship — and he is headed for Earth. 	The team learns that a rogue Wraith has acquired several ZPMs to power a formidable new hive ship — and he is headed for Earth. 	The team learns that a rogue Wraith has acquired several ZPMs to power a formidable new hive ship — and he is headed for Earth.
== References ==
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