Some Stargate SG-1 episodes prove how well the team works together. “Solitudes” proves why that matters.

In this review, I look at how Solitudes splits the team apart — physically and emotionally — only to show just how deeply connected they already are. With O’Neill and Carter stranded in hostile conditions, forced to rely on each other to survive, and the rest of SG-1 fighting from Cheyenne Mountain to bring them home, the episode becomes a study in trust, persistence, and choosing not to give up on your people.

What makes Solitudes so effective on a rewatch isn’t just the fight to survive, but the balance it strikes between fear and humor. Even in near-death situations, the show makes space for wit, meaningful character moments, and the kind of banter that reminds you why these characters work so well together — not because they’re perfect, but because they care.

This is also a pivotal episode for the series — one that deepens character bonds and opens doors the franchise will keep walking through — but its emotional core remains intimate and human.

👉 When everything goes wrong and no rescue is guaranteed, what keeps you going?

🎵 credit goes to “Emotional Mess” by Amy Lynn & the Honey Men