Intergalactic is back. Mike and Clyde continue the Essential Stargate series with a review of STARGATE SG-1's second episode, "The Enemy Within." We discuss Teal'c's fate, Kowalski's role as a sacrificial lamb, and the moral dilemmas faced by Stargate Command. The episode establishes important mythology and character relationships, and sets up recurring themes in the series.

Chapters:

0:00:08 Intro

0:00:41 Essential Stargate: Reviewing the Most Important SG-1 Episodes

0:08:31 Building Blocks and Planet Names

0:11:16 Teal'c's Dedication to Earth and Valuable Contribution

0:13:50 Transition to Away Missions and Introduction of Team Dynamics

0:18:40 Interpersonal Conflict and Potential of Working Together

0:25:05 The Iris Shield: A Smart Defense Mechanism

0:27:46 Kowalski: A Disturbing Transformation

0:29:37 Brutal Scenes: Graphic and Striking

0:34:33 The Aspirational Quality of the Show and Characters

0:45:18 General Hammond's Stand and Teal'c's Sacrifice

0:48:08 O'Neill and Kowalski's Tender Chat and Prepping for Surgery

0:50:57 Epic Battle at the Stargate

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