Stargate SG-1

There But for the Grace of God

Season 1, Episode 20, Aired 2/20/98

Episode Summary

While investigating P3R-233, Daniel stumbles across a device that projects him into a parallel dimension. In this universe, Carter and O'Neill are engaged, and Teal'c is still First Prime of Apophis. Using the knowledge "our" Daniel has, the SGA launches a nuclear attack on Chulak through the Stargate. This results in a counter-attack as the Goa'uld send a horde of Pyramid Ships to destroy the parallel Earth, and Teal'c refuses to be swayed by those who wiped out his family. The parallel SGC (known as the SGA) must somehow dial out of their Stargate and get Daniel back to the planet so he can return to "his" universe.moreless

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Cast & Crew

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Richard Dean Anderson

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

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Don S. Davis

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

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the things they do lose value.

7.0

"Good"

By hp79, Jun 04, 2011 Report Abuse

im sorry, but i dont like it. i think that now when we know this about alternate universes, everything that is done in the show means less! i mean, Sg1, the earth, and all the good guys are losing in another reality, and they mean as much as ours. for all we know, the reality the show is about could be one of the few ones that are doing good, and most of the others could be screwed.. ---

also, in a later alternate universe episode we learn that "our" version are one of the handful ones who hasnt fallen to the gould. And as they say in the same episode, "how do we know which is the real universe?" ---

no, i want the things that Sg1 does to be "saving the universe stuff", not just one of the infinite versions of the universes! its no like in some other plotlines, where they go back and prevent something from happening, this do happen, and it happens to pretty much "us". it is very hard to explain how i think. only if you consider "our" more important that other realities, we can say that they save the universe. this takes away all the good things Sg1 does!moreless

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By THEICEFIRE, Feb 10, 2011 Report Abuse

There But For the Grace of God has a very dark feel to it. We see an alternate reality of SG-1 in a parallel universe. An alien artifact transports Daniel to an alternate reality, where he is not a part of the Stargate program and the Goa'uld -- led by Teal'c -- are invading Earth. This episode almost has a little bit of a James Bond feel to it. In that everything is at stake. We have to fight to save the future for Earth. I Tracey K. Nameth call this a do or die episode. Like Alice in wonderland. Except in this SG-1 episode it's Dr. Daniel Jackson through the looking glass.moreless

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Daniel learns how well Earth would fair against a Goa'uld invasion first hand...

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By MurrayTheJaffa, Aug 30, 2008 Report Abuse

The first of many alternate reality episodes is definitely a good one. Daniel learns of the information that could save Earth in our reality. Truthfully this episode should be part of the 3-parter that spans the end of season 1 to the beginning of season 2. For some reason I always like the episodes where we see fighting and combat within the hallways of the SGC, and this one is no exception. It was, however, a little disjointing to see Carter and Jack not working with Daniel as part of SG-1. The episode really does a good job of making Daniel appear to be completely alone amongst the stranger of this alternate reality. However, I was happy that in the end Jack, Sam, and Catherine work to help get Daniel back to his reality.moreless

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Dr. Jackson travels to an alternate reality.

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By SGC_Marine, Mar 01, 2008 Report Abuse

This was one of the best episodes from the first season, and a great lead up to the season finale. Daniel finds a strange mirror on SG-1's visit to P3R-233. Daniel somehow activates it and it send him to an parallel universe. Its interesting to see that in this universe O'neill is a Major General and Hammond is a Colonel, Carter and O'neill are engaged, Teal'c is still First Prime of Apophis, and his counter-part...well that reality's Dr.Jackson is dead. This is a real informative and interesting episode that shows what would have happened had Apophis invaded Earth. Daniel somehow convinces that universes O'neill to believe him and that he needs to get back to his world to avoid the same from happening. Very good episode, great acting by Micheal Shanks. I thinks its one of the most memorable from seaon 1.
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They are coming...

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By Parricida, Jan 25, 2008 Report Abuse

This episode - I have no words. Exciting is not the right word - it was very nerve wracking and all the excitement, all the tempo and the alternate reality thing - it was so shocking in one point but also very very enjoyable storyline - the way it should what could have been, how things could have been worked out and the early warning it gave to them - there might be change.

And that it was Daniel - all the way he knew things about those alternate persons and gaining their trust. Teal'c on that reality and the attack. Super episode. Cannot wait what comes now.moreless

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Trivia
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- In one of the final scenes Daniel uses the remote to control the mirror. However, you clearly see Carter holding the remote when she blows herself up. How did Daniel get the remote he didn't have time to go back. Edit
- Trivia: The people of P3R-233 may have not invented the quantum mirror because the remote for it was tagged as well as the other artifacts from other planets. P3R-233 was destroyed by the Goa'uld and left "Korush-nai" which is a warning meaning "Turn back", in other words it means that the planet was left radioactive. Edit
- Trivia: The estimated death toll to Earth was 1.5 billion. Edit
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- This episode foreshadows two important changes that occur at the beginning of Season Eight: Jack O'Neill is a Brigadier General and the commander of the SGC (although in the alternate reality it was called the SGA) and Teal'c has hair. Edit
- Syndication air date: May 3, 1999. Edit
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- Sam: I surrender! I have information that can help Apophis! There is technology he will want to know about! This is a remote control to an interdimensional portal. I can tell Apophis how to find it! Jaffa: Hashak Kreyak! Sam: (pulling out a grenade) Thank you. Oh yeah. I also wish to blow us all to hell. Edit
- (waking up to find his teammates gone) Daniel: Jack! Sam! Teal'c! Oh, I really hate when this happens. Edit
- Sam: What makes you think the Goa'uld are even going to attack your earth? Daniel: Oh, I'd say we've pissed them off at least as much as you have. Edit
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- Episode Title English Protestant Reformer John Bradford whilst imprisoned in the Tower of London uttered the words "There but for the grace of God go I" when he saw a criminal going to execution for his crimes. Edit
- The Genesis List The "Genesis list" is a reference to the first book of the Bible, Genesis, where the story of mankind's beginning is told. The folks on the list would represent a new beginning for mankind. Edit