Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

Saving the world... one episode at a time
The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori.
LUXEN Decision Guide
A focused series choice with a clear genre identity and enough story commitment to reward a viewer who wants more than a one-off watch.
Best fit
Who it is for
A good fit when you want a series you can spend some time with and already know the broad kind of story you want.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 10 seasons
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The series

22 episodes
1997

22 episodes
1998

22 episodes
1999

22 episodes
2000

22 episodes
2001

22 episodes
2002

22 episodes
2003

20 episodes
2004

20 episodes
2005

20 episodes
2006
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