Stargate SG-1 season 10 episode 20 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The crew aboard a spaceship interacts with the Asgard, an advanced alien race. The Asgard, facing extinction, decide to bestow their extensive knowledge and technology upon the humans. However, this act draws the attention of the hostile Ori, who attack the ship. Struggling with the new technology and facing the threat of continuous Ori attacks, the crew, led by Colonel Carter, devises a plan using a time-dilation bubble. This plan involves reversing time to avoid their predicament, with Teal'c volunteering to retain memory of the events to guide the crew. In the end, time is reversed, erasing the crew's memories of the events, except for Teal'c, who is left with the knowledge of what transpired.
Full Episode S10E20 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Asgard decide to give all their technology to the humans?
The Asgard are dying as a race and want to leave their legacy with the humans.
What problem does the crew face after receiving the Asgard technology?
They are attacked by Ori mother ships and realize the Asgard technology makes them a target.
How does the crew initially respond to the Ori attack?
They engage in battle using the new Asgard weapons but struggle with the untested technology.
What dilemma does the crew face regarding the use of Asgard technology?
Using the technology makes them a target for the Ori, but abandoning it means losing valuable knowledge.
What solution does Carter propose to escape the Ori?
Carter suggests using a time-dilation bubble to buy time and work on a solution to make the ship phase out of existence temporarily.
How do the crew members spend their time in the time-dilation bubble?
They reflect on their lives, relationships, and the irony of their situation.
What breakthrough does Carter have regarding their predicament?
She figures out how to reverse time within a localized field to undo their predicament.
Who volunteers to remember the events and guide the rest of the crew?
Teal'c volunteers to be the one to remember and guide the crew to avoid repeating history.
What is the outcome of Carter's plan?
Time is reversed, erasing the crew's memories of the events, and they find themselves back at the start.
Does the crew remember what happened in the time-dilation bubble?
Only Teal'c retains the memories of what transpired; the rest of the crew has no recollection.
What is the crew's plan regarding the Asgard technology after time is reversed?
The plan is not explicitly stated, but they are likely to be more cautious in its use to avoid detection by the Ori.
How does Daniel feel about his relationship with Vala?
Daniel expresses that he finds Vala emotionally unstable and not suitable for a personal relationship.
What is the Asgard's reason for their physical degeneration?
The Asgard's physical degeneration is due to their reliance on technology, leading to a disease.
How does the crew plan to use the Asgard knowledge base?
The crew intends to use the Asgard knowledge base carefully, avoiding making the same mistakes as the Asgard.
What is Teal'c's role after time is reversed?
Teal'c's role is to guide the crew using his retained memories to ensure they do not repeat their mistakes.
