Double Jeopardy

Komtraya!

The robots from “Tin Man” showed up in this episode. It wasn’t explained how they acquired guns or SG-1 uniforms, but they were going out on missions. Cronus caught three of them. The robots were running out of energy, so Harlan traveled to the SGC to ask for help.

The real SG-1 had previously been to the planet that was now under Cronus’s control. They freed the locals and told them the Goa’ud would not return. Oops. These facts started a fight between Jack and Robot Jack, which was pretty funny.

SG-1 and their robot counterparts planned an attack on Cronus’s mothership. The Teal’cs killed Cronus, but all the robots died during the battle. The good news? Earth now had a big, honkin’ spaceship.

One other thing: I noticed Michael Shanks directed this episode. I guess that’s why Robot Daniel had his head blown off in the first ten minutes, and the real Daniel was on an ambiguous mission. Not that I know anything about directing, but it seemed like he did a good job.

My Rating: 8/10

Entity

The security cameras were cute in this episode. I thought it was funny that they liked Jack. Of course, the cameras were really controlled by an electronic entity that was attempting to destroy Earth in retribution. Details, huh?  

I was creeped out by Sam when was possessed, because she didn’t blink at all. Even alien entities should know that is important to hydrate their eyes. I wonder how Amanda Tapping did that. When I consciously try not to blink, I automatically start twitching and need to close my eyes for a few seconds.

I was shocked when Jack fired the second zatgun blast. Jack, no! You love her! I didn’t understand how Sam gained the ability to shoot lightning bolts from her hands, though.

My favorite part of the episode was when the computer zapped Walter. Take that chevron guy! The funny thing was Sam also got a little shock to her hand. General Hammond, who completely disregarded Walter while he was passed out on the ground, immediately asked, “Are you okay, Major?”

My Rating: 5/10

Scorched Earth

Jack was completely wrong in this episode. I know he was trying to save the Enkarans, but he had no right to doom an entire race. He should have been smarter than that. I have a feeling the bomb wouldn’t have even worked.

Lotan, the Gadmeer robot, was a neat character. I thought Daniel’s discussions about fulfilling his true purpose were well done. He seemed to be genuinely torn between his sympathetic feelings for the Enkarans and his programmed directives. I’m glad he found a place to stay.

I’m surprised we never heard from the Gadmeer after this episode. They could have been useful allies. It’s not like the team met that many advanced lizard races with big, honkin’ spaceships.

My Rating: 5/10

Tin Man

Komtraya! 

I felt bad for the robots. They had to spend eternity fixing an underground power plant with only Harlan for company. I’d start looking for that disintegration gun after a week. 

Without a doubt, the best part of this episode was the conversation between Jack and Robot Jack. It had a perfect balance of remorse, confusion, and humor. “And don’t even think about sending a bomb through to make sure.” However, I thought it was strange that they both seemed to stare at the naked Robot Teal’c. 

Bonus point for the arguing Sams.  

My Rating: 6/10