Stargate Atlantis Season 3

Season three of Stargate Atlantis began airing on July 21, 2006 on the US-American Sci Fi Channel. The third season concluded after 20 episodes on February 5, 2007 on the Canadian The Movie Network. The series was developed by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper, who also served as executive producers. Season three regular cast members include Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Jason Momoa, Rachel Luttrell, Paul McGillion, and David Hewlett as Dr. Rodney McKay.
==Production==
* Richard Kind, who played Lucius Lavin in and , also played a minor role as Gary Meyers in the original Stargate film. He is the only actor to appear in both the film and Stargate: Atlantis.
* introduces the "Todd" Wraith character that plays an important role in the later seasons.
* marks the last to feature Paul McGillion as a regular cast member, although he is still in the opening titles for the rest of Season 3.
* introduces Jewel Staite as new Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jennifer Keller. Staite had already the character of Ellia in the Season 2 episode .
== Awards ==
 won a Gemini Award for "Best Visual Effects". For , writer Martin Gero was nominated for a Gemini Award in the category "Best Writing in a Dramatic Series"."Stargate SG-1" (1997) - Awards
== Cast ==
=== Main characters ===
Actor 	Character 	Number of episodes
Joe Flanigan 	Major/Lt Col John Sheppard	20 episodes
Torri Higginson 	Dr. Elizabeth Weir 	20 episodes
Rachel Luttrell 	Teyla Emmagan 	20 episodes
Jason Momoa 	Ronon Dex 	20 episodes
With Paul McGillion	Dr. Carson Beckett 	14 episodes
and David Hewlett 	Dr. Rodney McKay 	20 episodes
=== Recurring characters ===
Actor 	Character 	Number of episodes
David Nykl 	Dr. Radek Zelenka 	12 episodes
Chuck Campbell 	Chuck 	12 episodes
Mitch Pileggi 	Colonel Steven Caldwell 	6 episodes
Kavan Smith 	Major Evan Lorne 	6 episodes
Robert Picardo 	Richard Woolsey 	4 episodes
Gary Jones 	CMSgt. Walter Harriman 	4 episodes
Kirby Morrow 	Captain Dave Kleinman 	4 episodes
Beau Bridges 	Major General Henry Landry	3 episodes
Bill Dow 	Dr. Bill Lee 	3 episodes
Connor Trinneer 	Michael Kenmore 	3 episodes
Trevor Devall 	Voice of Hermiod 	3 episodes
Richard Dean Anderson	Major General Jack O'Neill	3 episodes
John O'Callaghan 	Niam 	3 episodes
Donna Soares 	Dr. Coleman 	3 episodes
Robert Davi 	Commander Acastus Kolya 	2 episodes
Ryan Robbins 	Ladon Radim 	2 episodes
Richard Kind 	Lucius Lavin 	2 episodes
Brahm Taylor 	Lathan 	2 episodes
Panou 	Cetus 	2 episodes
David MacInnis 	Talus 	2 episodes
David Ogden Stiers 	Oberoth 	2 episodes
Heather Doerksen 	Major Pat Meyers 	2 episodes
== Episodes ==
Image	Title 	Number 	Airdate 	Planet(s) 	Race(s) 	Enemies 	
 	(Part 2 of 3) 	3.01 	July 14, 2006 	Earth, Lantea 	Asgard, Wraith 	Wraith Queen 	
 	The team desperately attempts to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth. Sheppard must rely on an old foe to rescue McKay and Ronon. 	The team desperately attempts to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth. Sheppard must rely on an old foe to rescue McKay and Ronon. 	The team desperately attempts to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth. Sheppard must rely on an old foe to rescue McKay and Ronon. 	The team desperately attempts to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth. Sheppard must rely on an old foe to rescue McKay and Ronon. 	The team desperately attempts to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth. Sheppard must rely on an old foe to rescue McKay and Ronon. 	The team desperately attempts to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth. Sheppard must rely on an old foe to rescue McKay and Ronon. 	The team desperately attempts to stop two Wraith hive ships from reaching Earth. Sheppard must rely on an old foe to rescue McKay and Ronon.
 	(Part 3 of 3) 	3.02 	July 21, 2006 	Earth, Lantea, M8G-352 	Asgard, Human-form Wraith, Wraith 	Michael Kenmore 	
 	The Atlantis team must decide the fate of a colony of Wraith they have turned into humans. Dr. Weir must defend her leadership when she is evaluated by the I.O.A. 	The Atlantis team must decide the fate of a colony of Wraith they have turned into humans. Dr. Weir must defend her leadership when she is evaluated by the I.O.A. 	The Atlantis team must decide the fate of a colony of Wraith they have turned into humans. Dr. Weir must defend her leadership when she is evaluated by the I.O.A. 	The Atlantis team must decide the fate of a colony of Wraith they have turned into humans. Dr. Weir must defend her leadership when she is evaluated by the I.O.A. 	The Atlantis team must decide the fate of a colony of Wraith they have turned into humans. Dr. Weir must defend her leadership when she is evaluated by the I.O.A. 	The Atlantis team must decide the fate of a colony of Wraith they have turned into humans. Dr. Weir must defend her leadership when she is evaluated by the I.O.A. 	The Atlantis team must decide the fate of a colony of Wraith they have turned into humans. Dr. Weir must defend her leadership when she is evaluated by the I.O.A.
 	 	3.03 	July 28, 2006 	Lantea, Lucius' planet, M6H-491 	Lucius' people, Wraith 	N/A 	
 	Sheppard's team meets an obnoxious man who is adored by all thanks to a secret that he carries — and who has an unexpected effect on them. 	Sheppard's team meets an obnoxious man who is adored by all thanks to a secret that he carries — and who has an unexpected effect on them. 	Sheppard's team meets an obnoxious man who is adored by all thanks to a secret that he carries — and who has an unexpected effect on them. 	Sheppard's team meets an obnoxious man who is adored by all thanks to a secret that he carries — and who has an unexpected effect on them. 	Sheppard's team meets an obnoxious man who is adored by all thanks to a secret that he carries — and who has an unexpected effect on them. 	Sheppard's team meets an obnoxious man who is adored by all thanks to a secret that he carries — and who has an unexpected effect on them. 	Sheppard's team meets an obnoxious man who is adored by all thanks to a secret that he carries — and who has an unexpected effect on them.
 	 	3.04 	August 4, 2006 	Keturah's planet, Lantea, Sateda 	Keturah's people, Wraith 	Wraith Leader 	
 	Ronon Dex is captured by the Wraith and returned to his homeworld, where he is haunted by his past as he is forced to once again become their prey. 	Ronon Dex is captured by the Wraith and returned to his homeworld, where he is haunted by his past as he is forced to once again become their prey. 	Ronon Dex is captured by the Wraith and returned to his homeworld, where he is haunted by his past as he is forced to once again become their prey. 	Ronon Dex is captured by the Wraith and returned to his homeworld, where he is haunted by his past as he is forced to once again become their prey. 	Ronon Dex is captured by the Wraith and returned to his homeworld, where he is haunted by his past as he is forced to once again become their prey. 	Ronon Dex is captured by the Wraith and returned to his homeworld, where he is haunted by his past as he is forced to once again become their prey. 	Ronon Dex is captured by the Wraith and returned to his homeworld, where he is haunted by his past as he is forced to once again become their prey.
 	 	3.05 	August 11, 2006 	Asuras 	Asuran 	Oberoth 	
 	Weir and the team visit an advanced civilization that split off from the Lanteans thousands of years ago, but discover that they may not have left Atlantis in peace. 	Weir and the team visit an advanced civilization that split off from the Lanteans thousands of years ago, but discover that they may not have left Atlantis in peace. 	Weir and the team visit an advanced civilization that split off from the Lanteans thousands of years ago, but discover that they may not have left Atlantis in peace. 	Weir and the team visit an advanced civilization that split off from the Lanteans thousands of years ago, but discover that they may not have left Atlantis in peace. 	Weir and the team visit an advanced civilization that split off from the Lanteans thousands of years ago, but discover that they may not have left Atlantis in peace. 	Weir and the team visit an advanced civilization that split off from the Lanteans thousands of years ago, but discover that they may not have left Atlantis in peace. 	Weir and the team visit an advanced civilization that split off from the Lanteans thousands of years ago, but discover that they may not have left Atlantis in peace.
 	 	3.06 	August 18, 2006 	Lantea 	Asuran 	N/A 	
 	Elizabeth Weir wakes up in a mental institution, where she is told that the expedition to Atlantis and the Stargate are figments of her imagination. 	Elizabeth Weir wakes up in a mental institution, where she is told that the expedition to Atlantis and the Stargate are figments of her imagination. 	Elizabeth Weir wakes up in a mental institution, where she is told that the expedition to Atlantis and the Stargate are figments of her imagination. 	Elizabeth Weir wakes up in a mental institution, where she is told that the expedition to Atlantis and the Stargate are figments of her imagination. 	Elizabeth Weir wakes up in a mental institution, where she is told that the expedition to Atlantis and the Stargate are figments of her imagination. 	Elizabeth Weir wakes up in a mental institution, where she is told that the expedition to Atlantis and the Stargate are figments of her imagination. 	Elizabeth Weir wakes up in a mental institution, where she is told that the expedition to Atlantis and the Stargate are figments of her imagination.
 	 	3.07 	August 25, 2006 	Kolya's planet, Lantea, Unnamed 	Genii, Wraith 	Acastus Kolya 	
 	Colonel Sheppard finds himself the prisoner of a Genii commander, along with a desperately hungry Wraith who has been separated from his hive. 	Colonel Sheppard finds himself the prisoner of a Genii commander, along with a desperately hungry Wraith who has been separated from his hive. 	Colonel Sheppard finds himself the prisoner of a Genii commander, along with a desperately hungry Wraith who has been separated from his hive. 	Colonel Sheppard finds himself the prisoner of a Genii commander, along with a desperately hungry Wraith who has been separated from his hive. 	Colonel Sheppard finds himself the prisoner of a Genii commander, along with a desperately hungry Wraith who has been separated from his hive. 	Colonel Sheppard finds himself the prisoner of a Genii commander, along with a desperately hungry Wraith who has been separated from his hive. 	Colonel Sheppard finds himself the prisoner of a Genii commander, along with a desperately hungry Wraith who has been separated from his hive.
 	 	3.08 	September 8, 2006 	Earth, Lantea 	Asgard 	N/A 	
 	Rodney McKay is reunited with his estranged sister back on Earth, who has given up a brilliant career as a scientist to raise a family. 	Rodney McKay is reunited with his estranged sister back on Earth, who has given up a brilliant career as a scientist to raise a family. 	Rodney McKay is reunited with his estranged sister back on Earth, who has given up a brilliant career as a scientist to raise a family. 	Rodney McKay is reunited with his estranged sister back on Earth, who has given up a brilliant career as a scientist to raise a family. 	Rodney McKay is reunited with his estranged sister back on Earth, who has given up a brilliant career as a scientist to raise a family. 	Rodney McKay is reunited with his estranged sister back on Earth, who has given up a brilliant career as a scientist to raise a family. 	Rodney McKay is reunited with his estranged sister back on Earth, who has given up a brilliant career as a scientist to raise a family.
 	 	3.09 	September 15, 2006 	Lantea, M1B-129 	Genii, Wraith 	N/A 	
 	Sheppard and Ronon are influenced by a mind-altering device created by the Wraith while on a mission to rescue a lost team. 	Sheppard and Ronon are influenced by a mind-altering device created by the Wraith while on a mission to rescue a lost team. 	Sheppard and Ronon are influenced by a mind-altering device created by the Wraith while on a mission to rescue a lost team. 	Sheppard and Ronon are influenced by a mind-altering device created by the Wraith while on a mission to rescue a lost team. 	Sheppard and Ronon are influenced by a mind-altering device created by the Wraith while on a mission to rescue a lost team. 	Sheppard and Ronon are influenced by a mind-altering device created by the Wraith while on a mission to rescue a lost team. 	Sheppard and Ronon are influenced by a mind-altering device created by the Wraith while on a mission to rescue a lost team.
 	(Part 1 of 2) 	3.10 	September 22, 2006 	Earth, Lantea, New Athos 	Ancient, Asuran, Genii 	Cetus, Talus 	
 	The Atlantis expedition is stunned to learn that a ship full of Ancients is returning to reclaim their lost city. 	The Atlantis expedition is stunned to learn that a ship full of Ancients is returning to reclaim their lost city. 	The Atlantis expedition is stunned to learn that a ship full of Ancients is returning to reclaim their lost city. 	The Atlantis expedition is stunned to learn that a ship full of Ancients is returning to reclaim their lost city. 	The Atlantis expedition is stunned to learn that a ship full of Ancients is returning to reclaim their lost city. 	The Atlantis expedition is stunned to learn that a ship full of Ancients is returning to reclaim their lost city. 	The Atlantis expedition is stunned to learn that a ship full of Ancients is returning to reclaim their lost city.
 	(Part 2 of 2) 	3.11 	November 20, 2006 	Earth, Lantea, New Athos 	Asuran 	Cetus, Talus 	
 	The Atlantis team goes against orders to try and save Atlantis from Replicator control — and to rescue General O'Neill and Richard Woolsey, who are trapped in the occupied city.	The Atlantis team goes against orders to try and save Atlantis from Replicator control — and to rescue General O'Neill and Richard Woolsey, who are trapped in the occupied city.	The Atlantis team goes against orders to try and save Atlantis from Replicator control — and to rescue General O'Neill and Richard Woolsey, who are trapped in the occupied city.	The Atlantis team goes against orders to try and save Atlantis from Replicator control — and to rescue General O'Neill and Richard Woolsey, who are trapped in the occupied city.	The Atlantis team goes against orders to try and save Atlantis from Replicator control — and to rescue General O'Neill and Richard Woolsey, who are trapped in the occupied city.	The Atlantis team goes against orders to try and save Atlantis from Replicator control — and to rescue General O'Neill and Richard Woolsey, who are trapped in the occupied city.	The Atlantis team goes against orders to try and save Atlantis from Replicator control — and to rescue General O'Neill and Richard Woolsey, who are trapped in the occupied city.
 	 	3.12 	November 27, 2006 	Lantea 	Ancient, Flagisallus 	N/A 	
 	The inhabitants of Atlantis begin to suffer ill effects when the planet's whale population begins migrating to the island city, bringing an unexpected harbinger of doom. 	The inhabitants of Atlantis begin to suffer ill effects when the planet's whale population begins migrating to the island city, bringing an unexpected harbinger of doom. 	The inhabitants of Atlantis begin to suffer ill effects when the planet's whale population begins migrating to the island city, bringing an unexpected harbinger of doom. 	The inhabitants of Atlantis begin to suffer ill effects when the planet's whale population begins migrating to the island city, bringing an unexpected harbinger of doom. 	The inhabitants of Atlantis begin to suffer ill effects when the planet's whale population begins migrating to the island city, bringing an unexpected harbinger of doom. 	The inhabitants of Atlantis begin to suffer ill effects when the planet's whale population begins migrating to the island city, bringing an unexpected harbinger of doom. 	The inhabitants of Atlantis begin to suffer ill effects when the planet's whale population begins migrating to the island city, bringing an unexpected harbinger of doom.
 	 	3.13 	December 4, 2006 	Lantea, M65-PL8 	People of M65-PL8, Genii 	Acastus Kolya 	
 	The team finds Lucius Lavin manipulating the people of another hapless planet, using Ancient technology to pose as an invincible hero. 	The team finds Lucius Lavin manipulating the people of another hapless planet, using Ancient technology to pose as an invincible hero. 	The team finds Lucius Lavin manipulating the people of another hapless planet, using Ancient technology to pose as an invincible hero. 	The team finds Lucius Lavin manipulating the people of another hapless planet, using Ancient technology to pose as an invincible hero. 	The team finds Lucius Lavin manipulating the people of another hapless planet, using Ancient technology to pose as an invincible hero. 	The team finds Lucius Lavin manipulating the people of another hapless planet, using Ancient technology to pose as an invincible hero. 	The team finds Lucius Lavin manipulating the people of another hapless planet, using Ancient technology to pose as an invincible hero.
 	 	3.14 	December 11, 2006 	Lantea 	N/A 	N/A 	
 	After an Ancient device gives Rodney superhuman powers, his enhanced brilliance is checked only by his impending death — unless he can learn how to ascend. 	After an Ancient device gives Rodney superhuman powers, his enhanced brilliance is checked only by his impending death — unless he can learn how to ascend. 	After an Ancient device gives Rodney superhuman powers, his enhanced brilliance is checked only by his impending death — unless he can learn how to ascend. 	After an Ancient device gives Rodney superhuman powers, his enhanced brilliance is checked only by his impending death — unless he can learn how to ascend. 	After an Ancient device gives Rodney superhuman powers, his enhanced brilliance is checked only by his impending death — unless he can learn how to ascend. 	After an Ancient device gives Rodney superhuman powers, his enhanced brilliance is checked only by his impending death — unless he can learn how to ascend. 	After an Ancient device gives Rodney superhuman powers, his enhanced brilliance is checked only by his impending death — unless he can learn how to ascend.
 	 	3.15 	December 18, 2006 	Lantea, M4D-058 	Geldaran, Hallonan 	N/A 	
 	Sheppard and McKay discover that their competitive video game has been controlling a planet of real people, who now stand on the brink of war. 	Sheppard and McKay discover that their competitive video game has been controlling a planet of real people, who now stand on the brink of war. 	Sheppard and McKay discover that their competitive video game has been controlling a planet of real people, who now stand on the brink of war. 	Sheppard and McKay discover that their competitive video game has been controlling a planet of real people, who now stand on the brink of war. 	Sheppard and McKay discover that their competitive video game has been controlling a planet of real people, who now stand on the brink of war. 	Sheppard and McKay discover that their competitive video game has been controlling a planet of real people, who now stand on the brink of war. 	Sheppard and McKay discover that their competitive video game has been controlling a planet of real people, who now stand on the brink of war.
 	 	3.16 	January 8, 2007 	Jamus' homeworld, Lantea 	Jamus' people 	Jamus 	
 	The team discovers the last of a civilization in suspended animation, whose survival is at risk when their station is critically damaged. 	The team discovers the last of a civilization in suspended animation, whose survival is at risk when their station is critically damaged. 	The team discovers the last of a civilization in suspended animation, whose survival is at risk when their station is critically damaged. 	The team discovers the last of a civilization in suspended animation, whose survival is at risk when their station is critically damaged. 	The team discovers the last of a civilization in suspended animation, whose survival is at risk when their station is critically damaged. 	The team discovers the last of a civilization in suspended animation, whose survival is at risk when their station is critically damaged. 	The team discovers the last of a civilization in suspended animation, whose survival is at risk when their station is critically damaged.
 	 	3.17 	January 15, 2007 	Lantea 	N/A 	N/A 	
 	The team tries to relax during a mandatory day off, until an explosion leaves three people dead — and reveals that one scientist is a walking time bomb. 	The team tries to relax during a mandatory day off, until an explosion leaves three people dead — and reveals that one scientist is a walking time bomb. 	The team tries to relax during a mandatory day off, until an explosion leaves three people dead — and reveals that one scientist is a walking time bomb. 	The team tries to relax during a mandatory day off, until an explosion leaves three people dead — and reveals that one scientist is a walking time bomb. 	The team tries to relax during a mandatory day off, until an explosion leaves three people dead — and reveals that one scientist is a walking time bomb. 	The team tries to relax during a mandatory day off, until an explosion leaves three people dead — and reveals that one scientist is a walking time bomb. 	The team tries to relax during a mandatory day off, until an explosion leaves three people dead — and reveals that one scientist is a walking time bomb.
 	 	3.18 	January 22, 2007 	Lantea 	Wraith 	Wraith Queen 	
 	The team discovers an Ancient drilling station deep beneath the surface of the ocean, only to find that a Wraith queen is still alive there. 	The team discovers an Ancient drilling station deep beneath the surface of the ocean, only to find that a Wraith queen is still alive there. 	The team discovers an Ancient drilling station deep beneath the surface of the ocean, only to find that a Wraith queen is still alive there. 	The team discovers an Ancient drilling station deep beneath the surface of the ocean, only to find that a Wraith queen is still alive there. 	The team discovers an Ancient drilling station deep beneath the surface of the ocean, only to find that a Wraith queen is still alive there. 	The team discovers an Ancient drilling station deep beneath the surface of the ocean, only to find that a Wraith queen is still alive there. 	The team discovers an Ancient drilling station deep beneath the surface of the ocean, only to find that a Wraith queen is still alive there.
 	 	3.19 	January 29, 2007 	Lantea, Taranian settlement 	Bug People 	Michael Kenmore 	
 	The Atlantis team investigates the disappearance of one of their allies, only to find an old enemy engineering a race of powerful monsters. 	The Atlantis team investigates the disappearance of one of their allies, only to find an old enemy engineering a race of powerful monsters. 	The Atlantis team investigates the disappearance of one of their allies, only to find an old enemy engineering a race of powerful monsters. 	The Atlantis team investigates the disappearance of one of their allies, only to find an old enemy engineering a race of powerful monsters. 	The Atlantis team investigates the disappearance of one of their allies, only to find an old enemy engineering a race of powerful monsters. 	The Atlantis team investigates the disappearance of one of their allies, only to find an old enemy engineering a race of powerful monsters. 	The Atlantis team investigates the disappearance of one of their allies, only to find an old enemy engineering a race of powerful monsters.
 	(Part 1 of 3) 	3.20 	February 5, 2007 	Asuras, Lantea 	Asuran 	Oberoth 	
 	An unstoppable energy weapon leaves Atlantis under seige after Earth launches a preemptive attack against the Replicator home world. 	An unstoppable energy weapon leaves Atlantis under seige after Earth launches a preemptive attack against the Replicator home world. 	An unstoppable energy weapon leaves Atlantis under seige after Earth launches a preemptive attack against the Replicator home world. 	An unstoppable energy weapon leaves Atlantis under seige after Earth launches a preemptive attack against the Replicator home world. 	An unstoppable energy weapon leaves Atlantis under seige after Earth launches a preemptive attack against the Replicator home world. 	An unstoppable energy weapon leaves Atlantis under seige after Earth launches a preemptive attack against the Replicator home world. 	An unstoppable energy weapon leaves Atlantis under seige after Earth launches a preemptive attack against the Replicator home world.
== References ==
fr:Stargate Atlantis Saison 3