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Stargate SG-1 S4E17 — Absolute Power
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Stargate SG-1•Season 4•Episode 17

Absolute Power

7.7/10 · 1,542 votesJan 19, 200144 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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Jackson's teammates notice a disturbing change in him when he is reunited with the Harcesis child and given the Goa'uld genetic memory.

Directed byPeter DeLuise
Written byRobert C. Cooper
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Richard Dean Anderson

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Jack O'Neill

Amanda Tapping

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Samantha Carter

Christopher Judge

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Teal'c

Michael Shanks

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Daniel Jackson

Don S. Davis

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Episode Summary

"Absolute Power" is episode 17 of Stargate SG-1 season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 1,542 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Peter DeLuise and written by Robert C. Cooper, it aired on January 19, 2001.

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