Template:ATL-5 Season five of Stargate: Atlantis began airing July 11, 2008 on the Sci Fi Channel. The final season of the series concluded after 20 episodes. 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 (Richard Woolsey) joined the cast as a permanent character, as Woolsey assumed command of Atlantis. Jewel Staite (Dr. Jennifer Keller) was also promoted from recurring character to 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 did not reprise her role as Dr. Elizabeth Weir in the fifth season. Other season five regular cast members include Joe Flanigan, Jason Momoa, Rachel Luttrell, and David Hewlett respectively.
Episodes
Image | Title | Number | Airdate | Planet(s) | Race(s) | Enemies |
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File:SearchAndRescue11.jpg | "Search and Rescue (Part 2 of 2)" | 501 | July 11, 2008 | Earth, M2S-445, M35-117 | Athosian, Hybrid | Michael Kenmore |
Lt. Colonel John Sheppard and his team are trapped under the rubble of Michael's facility in order to rescue Teyla Emmagan. As Colonel Samantha Carter launches a team to rescue the rescuers, little do they know that Michael Kenmore is also searching the planet for the survivors. | ||||||
File:The Seed3.jpg | "The Seed" | 502 | July 18, 2008 | M35-117 | N/A | Jennifer Keller |
When a mysterious alien organism takes Dr. Jennifer Keller as its host, the newly revived Dr. Carson Beckett and the crew desperately search for a serum to save her from the evolving intruder before it can infiltrate Atlantis. In the meantime, Richard Woolsey officially joins the team, having been chosen as Colonel Samantha Carter's replacement to lead the Atlantis expedition. | ||||||
"Broken Ties" | 503 | July 25, 2008 | Belkan, M35-117, Sarif Sur | Satedan, Wraith | Wraith Commander | |
Ronon Dex is captured by Tyre, who wants to hand him to the Wraith in order to maintain his role in their circle. However, when the deal turns sour, and Tyre is left for dead, the Atlantis expedition persuade him to take back their friend. Meanwhile, The Wraith turn Ronon into a Wraith worshipper. | ||||||
File:TheDaedVariations11.jpg | "The Daedalus Variations" | 504 | August 1, 2008 | M35-117 | Unknown Alien | Unknown Aliens |
The Atlantis expedition mysteriously finds the Daedalus, abandoned and drifting in space. When Lt. Colonel John Sheppard's team come to investigate, the ship mysteriously disappears. They soon discover that the ship is actually an alternate Daedalus from a Alternate reality, and the team must find a way back to their Universe or risk being stranded forever in an unfamiliar reality. | ||||||
File:GhostInTheMachine11.jpg | "Ghost in the Machine" | 505 | August 15, 2008 | Flying monkeys' planet, M35-117 | Asuran | Koracen |
While on a mission, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard's team inadvertently brings a mysterious entity to Atlantis. They soon learn that the entity is nothing more than Dr. Elizabeth Weir, who was thought to have been killed after her capture by the Asurans. | ||||||
File:TheShrine11.jpg | "The Shrine" | 506 | August 22, 2008 | M35-117, M44-5YN, Talus | Wraith | N/A |
Dr. Rodney McKay is infected with the Pegasus equivalent of Alzheimer's disease, known as Second Childhood, a common illness among the elderly in the galaxy. The only way to save him is a shrine on Talus. The downside is that it has turned into a Wraith outpost. | ||||||
File:Whispers11.jpg | "Whispers" | 507 | September 5, 2008 | M35-117, Unnamed | Michael's experiment | Michael's experiments |
Dr. Carson Beckett is called in to help a team investigating a lab that once belonged to Michael Kenmore. But soon, they realize that a group of experiments that even Michael couldn't control are hellbent on killing the team. | ||||||
File:TheQueen11.jpg | "The Queen" | 508 | September 12, 2008 | M35-117 | Wraith | Primary and Commander |
The Atlantis expedition has a plan to remove the Wraith's dependence on feeding to use an experimental gene therapy from Michael's database. However, in order to convince the Primary, the Wraith leader, Teyla Emmagan must pose as a Hive Queen. | ||||||
File:Tracker11.jpg | "Tracker" | 509 | September 19, 2008 | M33-985, M35-117 | Wraith | Wraith hunters |
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. | ||||||
File:AlienVillan11.jpg | "First Contact (Part 1 of 2)" | 510 | September 26, 2008 | M35-117, M6H-987 | Vanir, Wraith | Vanir |
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. | ||||||
File:TheLostTribe11.jpg | "The Lost Tribe (Part 2 of 2)" | 511 | October 10, 2008 | M35-117, M6H-987 | Asgard, Traveler, Wraith | Vanir, Todd |
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 destroy the device for good, even if it means sacrificing McKay and Jackson's lives to do so. | ||||||
File:Outsiders11.jpg | "Outsiders" | 512 | October 17, 2008 | M35-117, Elson's planet | Balarian, Elson's people, Wraith | Jervis, Commander |
Dr. Carson Beckett, now a traveling doctor in Pegasus comes across a planet, where some of the villagers are refugees from Balar, a planet infected with the Hoffan drug, and destroyed by the Wraith. However, the Wraith arrive on the planet and gives the village an ultimatum, hand over the Balarians, or face destruction of the entire civilization. | ||||||
File:Inquisition11.jpg | "Inquisition" | 513 | October 24, 2008 | M35-117 | Latiran, Free Peoples of Riva, Tribes of Santhal | Kelore |
Lt. Colonel John Sheppard's team is invited by the Coalition of Planets in order to form an alliance. However, the team is misled and is faced to stand trial, for their alleged crimes against the Pegasus galaxy. Their best chance of freedom, is the experiences of Richard Woolsey. | ||||||
File:Normal 514 theprodigal 08.jpg | "The Prodigal" | 514 | November 7, 2008 | M35-117 | Hybrid | Michael Kenmore |
Michael Kenmore has infiltrated Atlantis with an army of his Hybrids, and closes off Stargate Operations and the surrounded levels to prevent anyone from taking it back. His plan; take Teyla Emmagan and her child to perfect his Hybrids, and to destroy the base when they're done. Meanwhile, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard, Dr. Rodney McKay and a team try to take back the city before Michael leaves with what he wants. | ||||||
File:Vconrad.jpg | "Remnants" | 515 | November 14, 2008 | M35-117 | Sekkari | Acastus Kolya |
While being evaluated by the International Oversight Advisory, Richard Woolsey meets a beautiful scientist new to Atlantis, who is not what she appears. Meanwhile, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard is captured and tortured by an enemy he thought he'd killed several years ago: his sworn enemy, Genii Commander Acastus Kolya. | ||||||
File:Brainstorm11.jpg | "Brain Storm" | 516 | November 21, 2008 | Earth, M35-117 | N/A | N/A |
Dr. Rodney McKay reluctantly returns to Earth to witness the triumph of his rival Dr. Malcolm Tunney, but must help shut down a deadly weather device when the new technology goes horribly awry. | ||||||
File:InfectionHive.jpg | "Infection" | 517 | December 5, 2008 | M35-117 | Wraith | Warriors |
After a Wraith Hive Ship shows up over Atlantis transmitting a distress call, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard's team discovers that its crew has been stricken with a disease they helped create. | ||||||
"Identity" | 518 | December 12, 2008 | M35-117, Unnamed | N/A | Neeva Casol, Jannik, Bordal | |
Dr. Jennifer Keller's body is inadvertently taken over by a cunning thief, Neeva Casol. While Neeva tries to escape Atlantis, Keller finds herself imprisoned with a death sentence on another planet, forcing the team into a race against time to return Keller to her original body before she is put to death. | ||||||
File:DetectiveJohn.jpg | "Vegas" | 519 | January 2, 2009 | Earth | Wraith | Wraith |
In the city of Las Vegas in an alternate reality, police Detective John Sheppard investigates a series of bizarre murders where each body appears to have desiccated. He is soon called to Area 51, where Dr. Rodney McKay explains the situation. | ||||||
File:EnemyAtTheGate11.jpg | "Enemy at the Gate" | 520 | January 9, 2009 | Earth, M35-117 | Wraith | Wraith underling |
"Todd" informs the Atlantis expedition that a rogue group of Wraith has acquired several Zero Point Modules to power a Super-hive, and wants it destroyed. However, after the Daedalus is disabled, they learn that the ship is heading straight for Earth, and they must stop it before it gets there. |
Cast
Main characters
- Joe Flanigan as Lt. Colonel John Sheppard (20/20 episodes)
- Rachel Luttrell as Teyla Emmagan (16/20 episodes)
- Jason Momoa as Ronon Dex (18/20 episodes)
- Jewel Staite as Dr. Jennifer Keller (14/20 episodes)
- Robert Picardo as Richard Woolsey (14/20 episodes)
- And David Hewlett as Dr. Rodney McKay (20/20 episodes)
Recurring characters
- David Nykl as Dr. Radek Zelenka (11/20 episodes)
- Kavan Smith as Major Evan Lorne (7/20 episodes)
- Sharon Taylor as Amelia Banks (7/20 episodes)
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Todd (6/20 episodes)
- Chuck Campbell as Chuck (6/20 episodes)
- Paul McGillion as Dr. Carson Beckett (5/20 episodes)
- Annalise MacCulloch as Torren John Emmagan (5/20 episodes)
- Martin Christopher as Major Kevin Marks (4/20 episodes)
- Tyler McClendon as Kenny (3/20 episodes)
- Mitch Pileggi as Colonel Steven Caldwell (3/20 episodes)
- Linda Ko as Marie (3/20 episodes)
- Patrick Sabongui as Kanaan (2/20 episodes)
- Connor Trinneer as Michael Kenmore (2/20 episodes)
- Gary Jones as CMSgt. Walter Harriman (2/20 episodes)
- Amanda Tapping as Samantha Carter (2/20 episodes)
- Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson (2/20 episodes)
- Leela Savasta as Captain Alicia Vega (2/20 episodes)
Guest Stars
- Dave Foley as Dr. Malcolm Tunney (1/20 episodes)
- Bill Nye as Himself (1/20 episodes)
- Neil deGrasse Tyson as Himself (1/20 episodes)
Crew
Created by
Producer
Supervising Producer
Executive Producers
Associate Producer
Casting
Canadian Casting
Production Manager
First Assistant Director
- Alex Pappas ("Search and Rescue", "Broken Ties", "Ghost in the Machine", "Whispers", "Tracker")
- Bill Mizel ("The Seed", "The Daedalus Variations", "The Shrine", "The Queen", "First Contact")
Second Assistant Director
- Ryan Kosmynka ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Shrine", "Whispers")
- Vince Coates ("The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
Music
- Joel Goldsmith
- Neal Acree ("The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Shrine", "Whispers", "The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
Director of Photography
- Michael Blundell ("Search and Rescue", "Broken Ties", "Ghost in the Machine", "Whispers", "Tracker")
- Jim Menard ("The Seed", "The Daedalus Variations", "The Shrine", "The Queen", "First Contact")
Production Designer
Editor
- Mike Banas ("Search and Rescue", "The Daedalus Variations", "Whispers", "First Contact")
- Rick Martin ("The Seed", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Queen")
- Brad Rines ("Broken Ties", "The Shrine", "Tracker")
Art Director
Construction Coordinator
Set Decorators
Property Master
Special Effects Coordinator
Camera Operator
- Ryan Purcell ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Shrine", "Whispers", "The Queen", "Tracker")
- Greg Fox ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Shrine", "Whispers", "First Contact")
- Grizz Salzl ("The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
Chief Lighting Technician
Key Grip
Second Unit Director
Sound Mixer
- Bill Skinner ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed")
- Kevin Sands ("Broken Ties")
- Patrick Ramsay ("The Daedalus Variations", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Shrine", "Whispers", "The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
Paint Coordinator
Costume Designer
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Production Coordinators
Assistant Production Coordinator
Additional Second Assistant Director
- Vince Coates ("Whispers")
Script Supervisor
- Terry Murray ("Search and Rescue", "Broken Ties", "Ghost in the Machine", "Whispers", "Tracker")
- Amanda Alexander-McLean ("The Seed", "The Daedalus Variations", "The Shrine", "The Queen", "First Contact")
Extras Casting
Legal Council
Production Accountant
Location Manager
Transportation Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator
Assistant to Executive Producers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Assistant Editors
- Ryan Malone ("Search and Rescue", "Broken Ties", "Ghost in the Machine", "Whispers", "Tracker")
- Steve McLeod ("The Seed", "The Daedalus Variations", "The Shrine", "The Queen", "First Contact")
Visual Effects Coordinator
- Shannon Gurney ("Search and Rescue", "The Daedalus Variations", "The Shrine", "Tracker", "First Contact")
- James Rorick ("The Seed", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Queen")
- Sonia Gilmore ("Broken Ties", "Whispers")
Playback Supervisor
- Krista McLean
- Rob Fitzsimmons ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Shrine")
- Carina Dielissen Hunt ("Whispers", "The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
On-Set VFX Technician
'In House Digital Effects Supervisor
- Shawn Tilling ("Search and Rescue", "Broken Ties", "Whispers", "The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
In House Lead Compositor
- Erica Henderson ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Whispers", "The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
In House Compositors
- Kodie Mackenzie ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Tracker", "First Contact")
- Vivian Jim ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Tracker", "First Contact")
- Natalia Diaz ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Whispers", "The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
In House Lead VFX Artists
- Jamie Yukio Kawano ("Search and Rescue")
- Michael Lowes ("Search and Rescue", "The Daedalus Variations", "The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
In House VFX Artist
- Shareef Shanawany ("Search and Rescue", "The Daedalus Variations", "First Contact")
- Carina Dielissen Hunt ("The Daedalus Variations", "The Queen", "Tracker")
- Dan Weir ("The Daedalus Variations", "First Contact")
In House Jr. Compositors
- Tia Drakes ("Broken Ties", "Whispers", "The Queen")
- Dylan Yastremski ("Broken Ties", "Whispers", "The Queen")
In House VFX Coordinator
- Stephen Bahr ("Whispers", "The Queen")
Sound Designer
Sound Editor
- Kirby Jinnah ("Search and Rescue", "The Daedalus Variations", "Whispers", "First Contact")
- Jay Cheetham ("The Seed", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Queen")
- Matthew Wilson ("Broken Ties", "The Shrine", "Tracker")
Music Editor
Re-Recording Mixers
- Kelly Cole ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "The Daedalus Variations", "Ghost in the Machine", "The Shrine", "Whispers")
- Bill Mellow ("Search and Rescue", "The Seed", "The Shrine", "First Contact")
- Hugo DeLaCerda ("Broken Ties", "The Queen", "Tracker", "First Contact")
- Kevin Belen ("Broken Ties", "The Daedalus Variations", "Whispers", "The Queen", "Tracker")
- Iain Pattison ("Ghost in the Machine")
Awards
Wins
- Won Leo for "Best Dramatic Series" (Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie, Brad Wright, Robert C. Cooper, Carl Binder, Martin Gero, Alan McCullough and N. John Smith)
Media
DVD
Novels
External links
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