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Stargate Atlantis S5E2 — The Seed

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Stargate Atlantis•Season 5•Episode 2

The Seed

7.2/10 · 1,043 votesJul 17, 200844 min

Ranked #16 of 20 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

When a mysterious alien organism takes Dr. Jennifer Keller as its host, the newly revived Dr. Carson Beckett and the crew desperately search for a serum to save her from the evolving intruder before it can infiltrate Atlantis. In the meantime, Richard Woolsey officially joins

Directed byWilliam Waring

Written byPaul Mullie, Joseph Mallozzi

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Seasons5

Cast6

Joe Flanigan

Joe Flanigan

John Sheppard

David Hewlett

David Hewlett

Rodney McKay

Rachel Luttrell

Rachel Luttrell

Teyla Emmagan

Jewel Staite

Jewel Staite

Jennifer Keller

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Richard Woolsey

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa

Ronon Dex

Crew3

Paul Mullie

Paul Mullie

Writer

W

William Waring

Director

J

Joseph Mallozzi

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Seed" is episode 2 of Stargate Atlantis season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,043 votes, ranking #16 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by William Waring and written by Paul Mullie, Joseph Mallozzi, it aired on July 17, 2008.

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