Stargate SG-1 - S4E9

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Scorched Earth

Series 4, episode 9

Written by Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie

Directed by Martin Wood

Originally Aired On: Friday, 25 August 2000

Episode Rating: 4 star rating

Thanks to SG-1, a civilization known as the Enkarans have been transplanted from a Goa'uld slave planet to a safer, more hospitable world. But soon after they settle in, problems arise. One of their villages is attacked by a mysterious ship. The Enkarans seem to be facing a threat even more formidable than the Goa'uld. But when SG-1 investigates, they discover that the mystery ship has no hostile intent. It is merely terraforming the planet in order to make it habitable for the Gadmeer, a long-dormant alien species. Lotan, a bio-mechanical liaison created by the ship, explains that once the terraforming procedure has begun, it cannot be halted. To do so would mean extinction for the Gadmeer. On the other hand, a completion of the terraforming process would mean certain death for the Enkarans. SG-1 must find a solution to this ethical dilemma, or face the extinction of an entire race.

Cast

Image for Richard Dean AndersonRichard Dean AndersonCol. Jack O'Neill
Image for Michael ShanksMichael ShanksDr. Daniel Jackson
Image for Amanda TappingAmanda TappingMajor Samantha Carter
Image for Christopher JudgeChristopher JudgeTeal'c
Image for Don S. DavisDon S. DavisMajor General George Hammond
Rob CourtCaleb
Image for Alessandro JulianiAlessandro JulianiEliam
Brian MarkinsonLotan
Marilyn NorryHedrazar
Nikki SmookNikka