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Stargate SG-1 S1E21 — Politics (1)
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Stargate SG-1•Season 1•Episode 21

Politics (1)

8.3/10 · 1,950 votesFeb 27, 199844 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 1•+0.8 vs season avg

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Senator Kinsey arrives at the SGC to investigate the program and determine whether the great drain on the U.S. budget is worthwhile, prompting the team to recall missions from the past year.

Directed byMartin Wood
Written byBrad Wright
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Richard Dean Anderson

Richard Dean Anderson

Jack O'Neill

Amanda Tapping

Amanda Tapping

Samantha Carter

Christopher Judge

Christopher Judge

Teal'c

Michael Shanks

Michael Shanks

Daniel Jackson

Don S. Davis

Don S. Davis

George Hammond

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Brad Wright

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Martin Wood

Martin Wood

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Episode Summary

"Politics (1)" is episode 21 of Stargate SG-1 season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 1,950 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Martin Wood and written by Brad Wright, it aired on February 27, 1998.

Next: E22 · Within the Serpent's Grasp (2)Best of Season 1