Stargate SG-1

Cold Lazarus

Season 1, Episode 7, Aired 8/29/97

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During an off-world assignment, Jack is struck down by energy from a blue crystal...which creates a duplicate of him that returns to Earth in Jack's place.

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Richard Dean Anderson

Colonel/Brigadier General Jonathan J. "Jack" O'Neill (Seasons 1-8)
Christopher Judge

Teal'c
Don S. Davis

Major General George S. Hammond (Seasons 1-7)

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NOT MUCH HEAT!

6.0

"Fair"

By THEICEFIRE, Mar 30, 2011 Report Abuse

Now this episode starts out in a blaze of captivating storytelling and it has a highly flammable performance by Richard Dean Anderson. But unfortunately towards the end it slowly starts to burn out and begins to look like just another run of the mill science fiction duplicate episode. It's still okay though. For me Cold Lazarus may not have much heat but it's still pretty inspirational with the backstory that revolves around O'Neill's character. Cold Lazarus is uplifting to a point that I Tracey K. Nameth call "a drama episode that wants to inspire you and touch your feelings!"moreless

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A strange crystal renders Jack unconscious and takes over his appearance. We find out about about Jack's personal life in this episode.

7.5

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By zampognaro, Feb 19, 2009 Report Abuse

Not the greatest episode of SG-1 and rather slow, if you compare it to the previous 6 episodes in this season. Nonetheless, we find out a lot about Jack's personal life, the story behind his son's death, his ex-wife and the reason why he left her (or she left him?). A lot of touchy-feely moments sprinkled with a few tears here and there. I thought the reason why "crystal Jack" went back to look for Charlie (Jack's dead son) was quite silly but it was a clever way of giving us some background information on Jack's history and personal life. We already start to see some signs of how brilliant Sam is. It seems the universe holds no secrets for her. I also liked the way they are emphasizing how bad the Goa-uld are, as we see yet another species being destroyed or ruined by them. Teal'c is brilliant as usual: George: "I cannot let you take your staff with you" Teal'c: "I've seen your world - I will need it". Typical Teal'c.moreless

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We learn a little about Jack's past. Jack's issues with his past are largely put to rest.

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By MurrayTheJaffa, Jun 02, 2008 Report Abuse

I found this to be a real touching episode, as we explore a little more of Jack's past. I really liked the idea of the crystals being lifeforms that are able to take on the appearance of humans. That was an interesting and fairly unique idea. This episode is also crucial in that it largely puts Jack's past to rest. The last remnants of the Col. O'Niell from the movie are officially swept away and we're left with the Jack we all know and love. And I am forced to admit that the second time I saw that episode I was so touched that I did tear up. The ending was just perfect.moreless

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A look into the past of O'Neil

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By Parricida, Jan 20, 2008 Report Abuse

I like this episode - the story. It was one of those episode where there really was a story - deep and moving. It was great storyline - what happened with O'Neil's son and it was a smart idea to take it up and use it for this episode. The way the wrong O'Neil tried to understand the human pain, the way humans die - it was another really great philosophical dilemma. And the way Teal'c tried to understand Earth - and all the thing with weapon - I will need it if I go out. It was great moment.

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O'neil is replaced by a strange lifeform capable of duplicating a human.

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By SGC_Marine, Jan 20, 2008 Report Abuse

One of the really good episodes of season 1, frther explans and gets in deph about O'neil's past and sheds some light on the topic most fans wanted to know more about. Personally, at first I didn't know where this episode was going. The talking crystal was kind of stupid and was my only real issue with this episode. Solid acting as usual, ending was one the the more mushy SG-1 ending but good nonetheless. If they expanded more on his wife and their relationship, it could have been better. Overall pretty good, must see for those who choose to watch this show selectively.moreless

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Trivia
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- Trivia: The planet they visit was designated P3X-562 by Stargate Command. Edit
- When Carter asks why the iris isn't closing, she is told that an iris code was received. However, a wormhole had not been established. Edit
- Jack's son's name was Charlie, but in the movie his son was identified as Tyler. Edit
Notes
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- This is episode 8 in the DVD chronological order of release. Edit
- Syndication air date: October 19, 1998. Edit
Quotes
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- Jack: Keep the lights on. I'll be back. Edit
- Teal'c: Chicago, the Windy City. Home of the Blackhawks, the Bulls, the White Sox. Jack: Don't forget the Cubs. Edit
- Jack: Come on, get me outta here! Tell you what, let me put it nicely: Get me the hell outta here! Edit
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- Cold Lazarus Cold Lazarus is a 1996 British scifi teleplay written by Dennis Potter of Singing Detective fame, which refers in the title to both the biblical Lazarus (a resurrected man) and cryonic suspension. Edit
- Lazarus In the Bible, Lazarus dies and is raised to life ( John 11). Specifically: John 11:43 - John 12:1 (King James Version) 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth." Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. Edit