Episode of the Week: ‘Enemies’

SG-1 finds themselves stranded in a crippled ship in a distant galaxy — with Apophis threatening to destroy them. Teal’c is brainwashed and made loyal to Apophis once again.

“Enemies” Facts:

• “Enemies” combined SG-1‘s two greatest enemies — the Goa’uld and the Replicators — in the same episode for the very first time. The combo would eventually prove fatal to the Goa’uld, whose empire will be permanently crippled by the Replicators in Season Eight.
• Over the course of the first few seasons fans became accustomed to episodes with Apophis in them having the word “Serpent’s” in their titles. According to writer/producer Joseph Mallozzi, “the working title for this one was ‘Serpent’s Hat.’ Don’t ask.”
• This episode marks the first appearance of a new recurring Tok’ra character, Ren’al (played by Jennifer Calvert).
• Apophis was believed dead multiple times — but this death finally stuck. But fear not, Peter Williams fans: the actor would reprise his role several times via flashbacks, hallucinations, and alternate timelines.

“Enemies” on GateWorld:

• Episode Guide
• Episode Review
• Photo Gallery
• Screencap Gallery
• Discussion Thread
• Interview with Peter Williams (2008)
• Interview with Carmen Argenziano (2006)
• Season Five Podcast

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