Season Seven of Stargate SG-1 marched toward its climactic finale in U.S. syndication, with “Inauguration” airing the week of May 2. The clips show earned a 1.7 average household rating in its syndication premiere, keeping Stargate the top-rated show in the first-run dramatic hour category.

Here’s how the top three series in the category came in for the week:

Stargate SG-1 – 1.7 (“Inauguration”)
Andromeda – 1.5
She Spies – 1.5

This represents less than 2 million homes, and is below the syndication season average to date. Only the previous week’s “Resurrection” earned a lower rating, with a 1.6.

(Source: Nielsen Galaxy Report, via Sci Fi Wire. Thanks to Morjana for the tip)