Search and Rescue (2)

Season 5, Episode 1, Aired
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Colonel Carter attempts to lead a rescue mission to save several trapped Atlantis team members, unaware that Michael is closing in on their position with a heavy cruiser.
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    9.5
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    By TrueTvWatcher, Oct 07, 2010 Report Abuse
    Search and Rescue was a Shockingly Great Episode. It was full of action, in depth story lines culminating together, and as always a little comical relief. This was a great start to a new season of Stargate Atlantis. Some older story lines were drawn closer to an end, however there are new questions at hand. I must admit I'm a little shocked at the ending, and skeptical of the future. I hope that the show continues to exude the same quality as it has for the last 4 seasons. There is a lot going on for all of the characters right now, and I look forward to seeing how things play out.moreless

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  • good episode...

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    By Fwirrel, Jul 27, 2008 Report Abuse
    John, Ronon, McKay, and Lawrence are all trapped in the wreckage of the facility where they thought Teyla would be. Michael got a signal and goes to the planet in an attempt to capture the survivors of the collaspe. Meanwhile, Sam and a team are also attempting a rescue. Eventually, the US ship comes along and a battle ensues, Teyla is rescued, and Michael is killed. I actually liked the story because it gave closure. Finally Teyla is rescued and her baby born. I loved when John and Ronon were trapped under the wreckage; they have great character interactions. McKay had tons of great funny moments in this episode. Overall, good start to the season because of it's interesting story and great character developments.moreless

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  • Solving cliff hanger...

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    By Parricida, Jul 25, 2008 Report Abuse
    Now, after not too long wait we can see what comes after the collaps at the end of last season. I most say I had my hopes high. Maybe because it ended in interesting place, maybe because there haven't been nothing new for some time and this serie was one thing to be waiting for.

    Anyway, because of my higher hopes, I think I did got little disappointment. I liked it, do not get me wrong but it could have been better. There were some amazing scenes and action, very well written dialogs and things that really worked and made amazing atmosphere but also, there were some low moments and together it felt like very bumpy ride on country road.moreless

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  • Space battles, huge explosions, damsels in distress, bad guys turn good, danger, defiance, evil enemy runs ways. Just some of the phrases used to describe Search and Rescue.

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    By delta639, Jul 22, 2008 Report Abuse
    I have wanted to see this episode since the end of Last Man. It has everything I look for in an Atlantis episode. I love it when the Daedalus and Michaels Cruiser battle it out. The fighting on the Cruiser was great, the fact that Teyla had her baby and they weren't attacked in just weird. Also how did Michael steal the jumper? I have my theories. One is that he forced Beckett to give him the ATA Gene, so he could use the jumper and other Ancient Technology. This wasn't the best season openers on Atlantis, but it was very good none the less. Also if you listen, the Daedalus shields make the same sound as Atlantis's shield when it's raised or lowered. Keep an ear out for it.moreless

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  • Search and Rescue picks up where the Last Man left off with Sheppard and his team buried in rubble after Micheals' booby trapped lab collapsed on them and Sam leading the rescue efforts to get them out before Micheal arrives.moreless

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    By foggygirl, Jul 20, 2008 Report Abuse
    I loved this episode! It had everything that you would want in a season premiere action, drama, and plenty of close calls. Everyone was at the top of their game in this episode and it kicked the season off to an excellent start. Sam showed plenty of leadership abilities and I will miss her character when she leaves. Sheppard, Ronon and Mackay were quintessentally themselves and their concern for Teyla and her baby came through loud and clear with their willingness to put themselves in danger by infiltrating Michaels' hive ship in order to get her back. Of course there was the predictable scene of Teyla going into labour on the wraith ship and mackay helping her deliver but I was totally expecting this so I wasn't annoyed and it did provide some very funny Mackay moments!
    Search and Rescue was an excellent start to the season and I have high hopes for this fifth season.moreless

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    • Nitpick: Carter seemed surprised by the wraith tactic of opening a wormhole to prevent escape, however the Goa'uld used this same tactic in Stargate SG-1. Edit
    • Michael's planet was designated M2S-445. Edit
    • Nitpick: Given how quickly the Daedalus disabled Michael's hyperdrive (1 shot), it seems it would be easy to disable Michael's weapons before dropping the shields to beam up Sheppard and Ronon. Edit

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    • Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter) was offered a contract to remain on the show for season 5 but she turned this down to executive produce and star in Sci-Fi's Sanctuary. Edit
    • David Hewlett voiced the "Previously on Stargate Atlantis" line. Edit
    • The credits are updated and Jewel Staite and Robert Picardo are now listed as regulars. Edit

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    • Caldwell: Major Marks, please make that ship go away. Edit
    • McKay: I am great with kids! The little ones that don't talk back. Edit
    • Teyla: (going into labor) Now, you need to catch him. McKay: Catch him? Teyla: Yes, you need to catch him when I push him out. McKay: Oh God! Okay, well just... underhand him, all right? I've never been good at baseball. Edit

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    • Carter: They caught the last Baal clone, the Tok'ra are going to extract the symbiont. This is a reference to the latest Stargate TV movie Stargate: Continuum, which events take place after the events in this episode. Edit
    • Sheppard: If we get out of here, beers on me, boys. What would you like, Duff Beer or Oprah Ale? Duff is a reference to the beer brand from The Simpsons and Oprah is a reference to talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Edit

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