Stargate Atlantis: Season 5
2008 · 20 episodes · ★ 7.7
What Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis
As Atlantis faces its greatest threats yet, the team must rely on unexpected alliances and new technologies to safeguard their city and the galaxy. The season builds toward a climactic confrontation that tests the strength, ingenuity, and resolve of the entire expedition.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 Search and Rescue (2)
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.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Martin Gero · Starring: Amanda Tapping, Rainbow Sun Francks, Connor Trinneer, Mitch Pileggi
5x02 The Seed
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.
Directing: William Waring · Writing: Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie · Starring: Paul McGillion, Sharon Taylor, David Nykl, Linda Ko
5x03 Broken Ties
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.
Directing: Ken Girotti · Writing: Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie · Starring: Mark Dacascos, Patrick Sabongui, Sean Campbell, Kavan Smith
5x04 The Daedalus Variations
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.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Alan McCullough · Starring: Kavan Smith, Chuck Campbell, David Nykl, Annalise MacCulloch
5x05 Ghost in the Machine
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.
Directing: Ken Girotti · Writing: Carl Binder · Starring: Michelle Morgan, Chuck Campbell, David Nykl, Robert Moloney
5x06 The Shrine
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.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Brad Wright · Starring: Kate Hewlett, Sharon Taylor, David Nykl
5x07 Whispers
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.
Directing: William Waring · Writing: Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie · Starring: Paul McGillion, Nicole De Boer, Janina Gavankar, Christina Cox
5x08 The Queen
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.
Directing: Brenton Spencer · Writing: Alan McCullough · Starring: Sharon Taylor, Christopher Heyerdahl, James Chutter, Tyler McClendon
5x09 Tracker
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.
Directing: William Waring · Writing: Carl Binder · Starring: Mike Dopud, Neela Todd, Chelah Horsdal
5x10 First Contact (1)
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.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Martin Gero · Starring: David Nykl, Michael Shanks, Mitch Pileggi, Martin Christopher
5x11 The Lost Tribe (2)
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 discover the device for good, even if it means sacrificing McKay and Jackson's lives to do so.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Martin Gero · Starring: David Nykl, Michael Shanks, Martin Christopher, Sharon Taylor
5x12 Outsiders
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.
Directing: William Waring · Writing: Alan McCullough · Starring: Paul McGillion, Brendan Penny, Sarah Deakins, G. Michael Gray
5x13 Inquisition
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.
Directing: Brenton Spencer · Writing: Alex Levine · Starring: Alan Blumenfeld, David Lovgren, Kaaren de Zilva, Kavan Smith
5x14 The Prodigal
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.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Carl Binder · Starring: Connor Trinneer, Sharon Taylor, Kavan Smith, David Nykl
5x15 Remnants
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.
Directing: William Waring · Writing: Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie · Starring: Tamlyn Tomita, Jonathon Young, Anna Galvin, Robert Davi
5x16 Brain Storm
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.
Directing: Martin Gero · Writing: Martin Gero · Starring: Gary Jones, Marshall Bell, Michael Coleman, Bill Nye
5x17 Infection
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.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Alan McCullough · Starring: Sharon Taylor, Christopher Heyerdahl, Kavan Smith, Christopher Pearce
5x18 Identity
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.
Directing: William Waring · Writing: Carl Binder · Starring: Paul McGillion, Dawn Olivieri, David Nykl, Linda Ko
5x19 Vegas
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.
Directing: Robert C. Cooper · Writing: Robert C. Cooper · Starring: Gary Jones, Todd Brunson, Neil Jackson, Christopher Heyerdahl
5x20 Enemy at the Gate Season Finale
"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.
Directing: Andy Mikita · Writing: Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie · Starring: Amanda Tapping, Paul McGillion, Gary Jones, Michael Beach
Season 5 Cast
Joe FlaniganJohn Sheppard20 episodes
Jewel StaiteJennifer Keller20 episodes
Robert PicardoRichard Woolsey20 episodes
Sharon TaylorAmelia Banks10 episodes
David NyklDr. Radek Zelenka9 episodes
Paul McGillionCarson Beckett5 episodes
Chuck CampbellChuck5 episodes
Martin ChristopherMajor Kevin Marks4 episodes
James ChutterWraith Scientist4 episodes
Gary JonesWalter Harriman3 episodes
Linda KoMarie3 episodes
Connor TrinneerMichael2 episodes
Leela SavastaCaptain Alicia Vega2 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Stargate Atlantis Season 5?
Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis has 20 episodes.
When did season 5 of Stargate Atlantis premiere?
Premiered on July 10, 2008.
Where to watch Stargate Atlantis Season 5?
In Spain, on Movistar Plus+ and Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total.
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 5x10, "First Contact (1)", with a 8.5.