Will Stargate SG1 have a season 10?

[Darkmatter]

Will Skiffy renew Stargate-SG1 & hurt Battlestar Galactica............

The Scifi Channel has three shows on Friday night, none of them cannot break out of the 2.1 to 1.9 rating box. Battlestar Galactica is a NBC/USA/Scifi owned show, still it costs over one million per episode to produce. This story from a Battlestar Galactica suck-up site http://www.syfyportal.com/article.php?id=2017 got me wondering if Stargate-SG1 will see a season 10?

[AGateFan]

I am relatively sure that Skiffy will have a show called Stargate SG-1 on their schedule. The question is will it be the real Stargate SG-1 or some Skiffy knock off that will try to up the ratings only to fail miserably with idiotic Skiffy formula?

[immhotep]

i think its extreamely likely, i dont know about the economics of braotcasting but i think that the rating have been good, the show is good, and they wouldnt have created a whole new universe for nothing; they spent 800k on a village, they rnt going to pack it away after on season, given that they used 1 hatak corridoor set for 5 series!

[the fifth man]

I think we'll see a sg-1 season 10. And I couldn't be happier. So far, I've really enjoyed season 9, and think we still have a lot of great episodes ahead of us. I like the developing Ori storyline, and think it could have the potential to propel this show for a few more seasons. As long as the stories remain smart and entertaining, I hope sg-1 is around.

[magicaltrevor]

Sg-1 might not have a season ten(probably will), but at least Atlantis will almost definately have a season 3.

[NowIWillDestroyAbydos]

God I hope so.
Then we'll have a 200th episode.

[MediaSavant]

Will Skiffy renew Stargate-SG1 & hurt Battlestar Galactica............

I honestly think the decision is as much MGM's, if not more so, than SciFi.

Only the accountants can work this one out.

[PsychoPenguin]

Will Skiffy renew Stargate-SG1 & hurt Battlestar Galactica............

The Scifi Channel has three shows on Friday night, none of them cannot break out of the 2.1 to 1.9 rating box. Battlestar Galactica is a NBC/USA/Scifi owned show, still it costs over one million per episode to produce. This story from a Battlestar Galactica suck-up site http://www.syfyportal.com/article.php?id=2017 got me wondering if Stargate-SG1 will see a season 10?

Here to nitpick a little...sorry, but I tend to live or die by factual information. Especially since Morjana goes to such trouble to post it over here on the board on a regular basis.

Technically, both BSG and SGA have broken out of that 2.1 to 1.9 box you're referring to. BSG has scored a 2.6 for one Friday night and SGA has scored a 2.2 on two different Friday nights. That's why, even though it's still close between all three shows, SG1 is in third place to BSG and SGA, respectively. (BSG=16.7 Cum to date, 2.09 Avg., SGA=16.2 Cum, 2.03 Avg., SG1=16 Cum, 2.0 Avg.)

Not a big deal really. I just hate to see people argue with flawed info. :)

Anyway, I truly doubt that SG1 will not see a season 10. It's sad when you consider that shows on other channels get dumped, and get dumped quickly, for earning numbers that are twice these amounts, but these three shows are the only hope Skiffy has for attracting more than their usual core audience. (Those of us who can remember when Skiffy was built around reruns of "Friday the 13th: the Series" and the original "Kolchak the Nightstalker" more than a decade ago.) I can't see them letting go of any one of them, and even though I only watch SGA and BSG, I think if they were to cancel SG1 now, while it still pulls in the ratings needed to keep it in Skiffy's top three or four shows, they'd be stupid.

Not that they haven't been stupid before...

[LaCroix]

I honestly think the decision is as much MGM's, if not more so, than SciFi.

Only the accountants can work this one out.


I have to agree with this (a first).

[Naeara]

I think the chances are pretty good. The ratings have been fairly solid. I know I'd certainly like to see a S10. :D

[Osiris-RA]

If they do, *waits for rumbling thunder* I hope they bring Patrick Currie back...somehow...I need reassurance this is still Stargate SG1.

[Baz]

I don’t see how you think that if SG-1 gets a 10th season that it will harm BSG? If a fan wants to watch BSG what is on before hand should not effect their choice to watch it or not.

[Lord Zedd]

I think they''l make a 10th season (looks like it) ratings are still very good. As for Atlantis I am sure about it. As for BSG sure !! (Haven't seen BSG but waiting to get the first season on DVD)

[Broken Chevron]

I can def see season 10 happening. I think the the storyline in seaon 9 has been good so far. I really can't see it hurting the ratings of BSG.

[Stricken]

What ever happens you will all most likley here it here on Gateworld first!!!

[MasySyma]

SG-1 will have a season 10. Suppousedly, Ben Browder was contracted for two seasons, and the other actors have voiced their willingness to stay. The show pulls in good ratings, and the audiences for syndication and the scifi channel are steady with DVD sales starting to attract attention.

The people at SciFi probably realize that many people tune in for all three shows, or at least the first two. They wouldn't create a void in front of Atlantis where we might find other Friday night line ups to watch before catching Atlantis later in the evening. They want us there on Friday nights, and the Stargate Franchise and BSG have been making the critics notice SciFi as network. Yes, they have been stupid before, but cancelling SG-1 at this point would be network suicide. In anger and because of no new shows, many fans would turn to their DVDs. They wouldn't need Monday nights or the 6:00 broadcast either. SciFi would lose ratings on numerous nights and in several demagraphics of viewers. They can't afford that.

There is also the anger and resentment over former shows for them to consider. Farscape fans began boycotting SciFi, and angry Dead Like Me fans have hurt Showtime. If they anger the majority of SG-1 fans, they risk weakening Atlantis and BSG. While I enjoy Atlantis, it isn't strong enough to hold Friday night . . . yet. It's growing. The same goes for BSG. Admittedly, I do not care for it and don't watch, but the show has a following, but I'm not sure that its ratings would hold if some fans were not already tuned into SciFi on Friday nights.

So far, I have enjoyed Season 9. Stargate has suffered off years before and recovered for those uncertain about the team's dynamic. Personally, Season 6 makes me cringe, but it set up essential plot elements that made Season 8 wonderful. Others didn't care for Season 7, but again, it established plot lines that led to a wonderful Season 8. The Ori storyline will develop with time, and the team will also mesh if fans give the show the space it needs to evolve. In just one more year, SciFi can claim it has the longest running scifi show in America, and their network needs all the help it can get. They would have to be idiotic to cancel SG-1. We'll get to see if Daniel will ever end up beating a Prior with his own staff. :D

[1DanielForMe]

Well, I'm just going to say that I agree with those who say SG-1 will most likely manage a season 10. The way the show is still going, I can even see it running a few years longer.

[The Signal]

The ratings are definately good in the US and are equally good here in the UK, perhaps better, I think that (despite my views on some other threads which I no longer believe)the SciFi chnnel (and Sky One) would definately keep showing the series for another year and perhaps longer, we may rech 12 seasons before the show is put to rest. MGM will most likely keep going, and episode 200 yeah I can't wait, check out the thread I statred, there are some great ideas on there.

[Gary83uk]

I think the article linked by the original poster does not reference stargate sg1 because its probably stating the obvious that a show thats gone 9 years will probably go another.

The article was about sci-fi showing faith in their new shows, the whole point was to show that fact. It doesnt take a lot of faith on sci-fi's part to state that a show thats been going for 9 years will go for a 10th, therefore a comment on sg1 wouldnt be needed, whereas for atlantis and bsg, they are new and unproven shows.

[dec55]

They are making a ton of money with the DVD's.......yup!

[sg-1fanintn]

I think S10 is a certainty. As some others have pointed out, it would be great PR for Skiffy to have the longest-running sci-fi show in the history of television. The Stargate universe is well-established and well known. DVD sales add to the profits. I don't know if it'll go past 10 years, but I believe S10 will happen.

[MarshAngel]

I think the article linked by the original poster does not reference stargate sg1 because its probably stating the obvious that a show thats gone 9 years will probably go another.

The article was about sci-fi showing faith in their new shows, the whole point was to show that fact. It doesnt take a lot of faith on sci-fi's part to state that a show thats been going for 9 years will go for a 10th, therefore a comment on sg1 wouldnt be needed, whereas for atlantis and bsg, they are new and unproven shows.
Agreed. The article isn't a reflection on SG1. If they cancelled SG1 and kept Atlantis, I would continue to watch Atlantis but I'd have no reason to continue to watch scifi. They have little enough of my respect as it is.

So far as I can see It would be ridiculous to cancel any of their series without a replacement and even then it's not a good idea. It's not as if they're known for any other quality programs.

[The Signal]

...it would be great PR for Skiffy to have the longest-running sci-fi show in the history of television.

Actually Doctor Who is the oldest Sci-Fi, its had hundreds of episodes and about 20 seasons, plus a new one in February, with the tenth actor to play the title role, David Tennant

BRING BACK CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON

[the fifth man]

I hope to be still watching these three friday night shows years from now. It may not work out that way, but I'm going to keep the faith.

[Mattathias2.0]

I honestly believe SG-1 will have a Season 10.

I can't see why it wouldn't.

[Steve_the_Wraith]

Actually Doctor Who is the oldest Sci-Fi, its had hundreds of episodes and about 20 seasons, plus a new one in February, with the tenth actor to play the title role, David Tennant

BRING BACK CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON
OT but Christiopher Eccleston choose to leave Doctor Who

[Gaussian]

IMHO, there is no way that they are going to cancel SG1. Don't they have 4 hours of re-runs on Monday nights?

What could they even think of replacing it with?

Nope....not going to happen.

Besides.....it's still got good ratings. Good enough for skiffy.

Granted.....so did Farscape, so maybe anything is possible.

But, I'm betting on SG1.

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

Actually Doctor Who is the oldest Sci-Fi, its had hundreds of episodes and about 20 seasons, plus a new one in February, with the tenth actor to play the title role, David Tennant

BRING BACK CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON
The classic Doctor Who series ran for 26 seasons (1963-1989).
The new Doctor Who series has been picked up for a second and third season in the U.K..

But the Star Trek franchise had 28 seasons (five different series) and a higher total running time.

So, Star Trek holds the franchise records, while classic Doctor Who holds the single series record for science fiction.

[smurf]

IMHO, there is no way that they are going to cancel SG1. Don't they have 4 hours of re-runs on Monday nights?

What could they even think of replacing it with?



5 hours of re-runs?

Even if they cancel SG-1 they still have the rights to the reruns. 194 hour long episodes will do skiffy nicely.

Unless they find something better (or cheaper) I think (unfortunately) it's a done deal.

[LORD MONK]

The classic Doctor Who series ran for 26 seasons (1963-1989).
The new Doctor Who series has been picked up for a second and third season in the U.K..

But the Star Trek franchise had 28 seasons (five different series) and a higher total running time.

So, Star Trek holds the franchise records, while classic Doctor Who holds the single series record for science fiction.
Stargate will be the longest running Scifi series in the U.S. next year because there will be another season. Right now we are tide for first with X-files.

[creed462]

5 hours of re-runs?

Even if they cancel SG-1 they still have the rights to the reruns. 194 hour long episodes will do skiffy nicely.

Unless they find something better (or cheaper) I think (unfortunately) it's a done deal.
But most of us have the DVDs for the frist 7 seasons, and to be honest if I own it I ussally want watch it on rerun.
But with a 2.0 average I think scifi would be extremely stupid to cancel it.

[smurf]

But most of us have the DVDs for the frist 7 seasons, and to be honest if I own it I ussally want watch it on rerun.
But with a 2.0 average I think scifi would be extremely stupid to cancel it.
Most GateWorlders have the DVDs.
Given a 2.0 equates to roughly 2 million viewers, they'd be extremely foolish to dump the reruns along with the show. Not that any broadcaster who wants to stay on the air would do that.

Like I said, I think it's a done deal - if only for the SciFi execs to see more of Vala.

[Skydiver]

i have no doubt that there'll be a s10. skiffy, while they're mucking up the show, tweaking and rewriting it to suit their own personal 'standards' will love nothing more than to have bragging rights to having the 'longest running us scifi show'

then, once they have s10 under their belt, it'll be whammo time.

if they're nice, they'll let the writers know...however skiffy does not have a reputation for being nice to fans of its shows, so it wouldn't surprise me if they encourage the writers to write a cliffie for s10 then cancel the show...so they can manipulate the fans into writing in to get closure to the show like they did the scapers

oh, and actors' contracts, that means nothing. corin nemec also had a 2 year contract and that meant nothing in the end. ben's contract is probably along the line of 'if the show lasts 2 seasons you get paid X, if it gets cancelled, you get paid Y'

all htey want to do is 'call dibs' on his services and prevent him from negotiating for more money at a later date

[Skydiver]

when they do cancel stargate what will they replace it with???

my money is on firefly or a spin off of Serenity

one thing going against stargate, it's been on 9 years. which means the actors are probably at the high end of the scale, as are the cast and crew.

the show's expensive. and scifi doesn't own it, which means they don't control it completely like they do BSG.

however, if they purchase the rights to firefly and 'own' it like they do BSG, then they can control it from the beginning.

and a year or so is plenty of time to negotiate for the rights/actors and all

anyway, that's my prediction. time will tell

[the fifth man]

I'm hoping that will not be the case. I hope this season will springboard sg-1 forward for at least a few more seasons, personally. I think there are still a lot of good stories left untold. Now I'd be perfectly happy with a return of Firefly, though. It was a show that wasn't given enough of a chance to shine. Hope the movie does well.

[Bast]

There is always that "river world" movie, That sci fi made, I did like the idea that all dead and everyone who ever lived have been "reincarnated" on a alien world so you could run into Hitler, Nepoleon, Ghandi other famous people like Emperor Nero which was a villain of sorts.

Sci Fi should try some of their own original content, make a series out of it.

[ToasterOnFire]

There is always that "river world" movie, That sci fi made, I did like the idea that all dead and everyone who ever lived have been "reincarnated" on a alien world so you could run into Hitler, Nepoleon, Ghandi other famous people like Emperor Nero which was a villain of sorts.

Sci Fi should try some of their own original content, make a series out of it.
Well, in all fairness Riverworld isn't a completely original idea by SciFi. It's based on the Riverworld series written by Philip Jose Farmer in the 60s. The first novel, "To Your Scattered Bodies Go" is excellent and a nice short read.
I saw the movie and thought it was quite good except for the abrupt ending. Was it supposed to be a pilot for a series? If skiffy turned it into a series I'd certainly watch it.

As to the topic...Will there be a S10 for Stargate? Most likely. Will it be good? Debateable.

[the fifth man]

After the two episodes we saw on Friday, I think its a lock for season 10. If there isn't, I promise to personally kick Sci-Fi's ass.

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

After the two episodes we saw on Friday, I think its a lock for season 10. If there isn't, I promise to personally kick Sci-Fi's ass.Punch'em in their Anonymous Rex and kick'em in their Mansquito. :D

[walter_MacChevron]

You bet there will be! (please see my thread that was moved into "your season nine opinions" thread)

[epcrules89]

i think a "WELL DUH!!!!! " is in order in response to this thread. gateworld has stated that both atlantis and sg1 will have cliff hangers this season just like atlantis last season so i kno that unless the millions of fans out there all lose interest en masse then yes there will definately be a season ten which y'kno makes sg1 a legit super-cool-deservin-of-many-emmies-and-such show (if you follow my meaning). so yea sg1 will go on for #10 most definately.

[Pitry]

IF it's only a ratings question, then they're obviously goijng to go for a tenth season - the rating average is about the same as last year's.
However, the budget isn't. While it's getting the same amount of viewers (and TBH a lot more stable - the reason last year's ratings got a 2.0 after 10 eps was the 2.4 New Order got. The drop was much faster and reached lower - 1.7 as opposed to 1.9) - it seems to me the show this year costs a lot, lot more. However I think budgeting is mainly MGM's responsibility, and that they'd want the show going? I dunno... very likely to see a 10th season, I'd say. Or hope. ;)

As for farscape comparisments, there's no room for one ;) Farscape earned in its fourth season a 1.2, I think, which at the time was around 700,000 viewers per one point (i.e about a millio viewers) - SG-1 more than double that figure, considering a rating point is now 1.3 million.

Oh! And as for Dr Who! Bring back Eccelston! *sob*

[kazzyk]

I hope there is no season 10. However, there probally will be but it will no more be SG than season 9 is.
As soon as more of us that keep hoping and hangin on--give it up--ratings will decline.

It is really sad what they have done to this show.....................

[Kas]

I hope there is no season 10. However, there probally will be but it will no more be SG than season 9 is.
As soon as more of us that keep hoping and hangin on--give it up--ratings will decline.

It is really sad what they have done to this show.....................

Well, I for one am loving this season...and I'm not alone, just read the episode threads and see the Gateworld Polls.

As for S10... I should think so. TPTB must be delighted really. After all the changes (notably their lead finally going and new people coming in) and direction, the ratings have not suffered and are actually pretty good in relation to the newer, younger Sci-Fi shows... nothing much rating-wise to choose between them. I'm sure they'd have allowed for a drop, giving S9 a chance to get going. It hasn't happened, the new characters and storylines have proven successful, so I'm really certain for a S10. The show would make History... the syndication ratings and DVD sales are popular, they'd be crazy not to. :)

[LaCroix]

i think a "WELL DUH!!!!! " is in order in response to this thread. gateworld has stated that both atlantis and sg1 will have cliff hangers this season just like atlantis last season so i kno that unless the millions of fans out there all lose interest en masse then yes there will definately be a season ten which y'kno makes sg1 a legit super-cool-deservin-of-many-emmies-and-such show (if you follow my meaning). so yea sg1 will go on for #10 most definately.


Cliff-hangers mean nothing. All that means (for SG-1) is that their wishing for a season 10. If Sony/MGM and/or NBC/Universal decides they have had enough, then there won't be a season 10.

If I remember correctly, there was a comment at SciFi Sg-1 BB about Wright at I belive at Comic-con apologising to the fans if there isn't a season 10, because of the cliff-hanger.

[epcrules89]

well do you really think that they'd do that though? fox and mgm make tons of money off stargate and wouldnt give it up purily because theyve "had enough" in all the interviews ive seen it seems as if everyone has fun making it too so they wouldnt stop on account of a low morale or sumthin on the set. so yea there will still definately be a sseason ten regardless of appologies and watnot because u kno those people at fox are in it for the moneyand stargate brings in the $$$$ every friday so no worries here.

[GhostPoet]

I hope there is no season 10. However, there probally will be but it will no more be SG than season 9 is.
As soon as more of us that keep hoping and hangin on--give it up--ratings will decline.

It is really sad what they have done to this show.....................

NO idea where you are coming from...considering this is the best SG-1 season ever?

[kazzyk]

Just a wild guess--Farscape fan?

[kazzyk]

The only reason the ratings are decent is because of some of us diehard fans who keep hoping. That will soon end and as we leave--the ratings will begin to reflect this.
Best season ever? Have you seen all of SG?

[GhostPoet]

Just a wild guess--Farscape fan?

Who me? Used to be. Not anymore. Ben Browder isn't why I like the show. It's the better stories, new enemy, new characters and over-all new freshness that has really rejuvinated Stargate. The show has gone from great to incredible. Most people...well, except you and a very few others seem to hate it.

I think the show GREATLY improved after Jack left. He had a good run..but it was apparent last season it was time for the character to move on.

Really..SG-1 feels like a whole new show now..still SG-1...just improved and juiced up.

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

Who me? Used to be. Not anymore. Ben Browder isn't why I like the show. It's the better stories, new enemy, new characters and over-all new freshness that has really rejuvinated Stargate. The show has gone from great to incredible. Most people...well, except you and a very few others seem to hate it.

I think the show GREATLY improved after Jack left. He had a good run..but it was apparent last season it was time for the character to move on.

Really..SG-1 feels like a whole new show now..still SG-1...just improved and juiced up.Always nice to hear an optimistic assessment. Personally, I don't think Season 9 is better than any prior season, mainly because I don't rate seasons. It's something new and I'm enjoying it.

[AGateFan]

So far I think season 9 has been fine. The last two eps especially gave me hope but to say that the show GREATLY improved after Jack left is probably an insult to many Jack fans. Now it is you opinion and you’re allowed to it as everyone else is but it does seem unnecessarily antagonistic.

IMHO the season is fine but not greatly improved, I really miss the team dynamics that were present in earlier seasons that are missing this season. I also miss the better sense of militaryness. Also I have great fears for the future of the show beyond this season based on some spoilers I have seen. They may be incorrect though so I will hold my opinion until I see those eps.

[walter_MacChevron]

So far I think season 9 has been fine. The last two eps especially gave me hope but to say that the show GREATLY improved after Jack left is probably an insult to many Jack fans. Now it is you opinion and you’re allowed to it as everyone else is but it does seem unnecessarily antagonistic.

IMHO the season is fine but not greatly improved, I really miss the team dynamics that were present in earlier seasons that are missing this season. I also miss the better sense of militaryness. Also I have great fears for the future of the show beyond this season based on some spoilers I have seen. They may be incorrect though so I will hold my opinion until I see those eps.

No team episodes? If RDA stuck around for season 9, we would be getting ten episodes like "Affinity"! This season is the best since season five because it has a really high number of episodes that deal with off-world stuff and the GW rating have not been this high (about 3 stars every season) for a long time!

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

No team episodes? If RDA stuck around for season 9, we would be getting ten episodes like "Affinity"! This season is the best since season five because it has a really high number of episodes that deal with off-world stuff and the GW rating have not been this high (about 3 stars every season) for a long time!I think we need more one-off off-world episodes. I don't want every week to be Ori-related. Otherwise, I'm happy with Season 9.

[AGateFan]

I think we need more one-off off-world episodes. I don't want every week to be Ori-related. Otherwise, I'm happy with Season 9.
I second this. I like the one off non-arc related eps and not just the humorous ones either just some good meet\greet or findproblem\solveproblem eps.

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

I second this. I like the one off non-arc related eps and not just the humorous ones either just some good meet\greet or findproblem\solveproblem eps.Stargate SG-1 Season 9
The non-Ori stories for Season 9 were The Ties That Bind, Ex Deus Machina, and Prototype.

None of those were one-offs. The Ties That Bind was a sequel to Prometheus Unbound and an introduction to the Lucian Alliance. Ex Deus Machine was a Ba'al episode. Prototype was an Anubis episode which was heavily influenced by their current struggle against the Ori.

So, no one-off stories in the first half. If you look in the early seasons, the one-offs dominated. And even later, when we had a lot of Goa'uld episodes, they were different characters with different personalities and goals.

The Priors and Ori are monolithic in comparison. So we are definitely lacking variety in Season 9.

[Boomer]

I pray to the cylon gods they don't do a season 10, season 9 is the worse excuse for a series and has totally screwed the Stargate franchise IMO.
This really would be a bad idea unless they put O'neill back in and got rid of Fargate SG-1!!! LoL! its always shows signs of real desperation when they try to get cast from another sci-fi series into a once cult cool viewing show.

yes, and before you all tut, I was a real fan from season1-5, then they didn't learn from MS leaving in Season 6, and suffered from a great lack of decent nail biting scripts thereafter. of course there were some diamonds in the rough, Threads, and Heros in Season 7. but few and far between with so many crap filler eps.

just put it out of its misery now FFS! same goes for atlantis or should I say SG-1 Repeated with a different cast.

If anyone on this forum with any sense of what is cool and cult viewing should know that Battlestar Galactica is the only show worth watching now...
I mean come on forumlings, you must admit defeat now!!!
there's more to BSG than SG1 ever had, and since RDA has done a runner, I absolutely despise the new series and feel totally embarrased that I ever watched this show or whats left of the freakshow they have turned it into.

Do you Americans ever learn, have we no growth ? can we ever let a TV series go out with dignity and respect with the cast members chemistry still there ? come on Stargate and all its pathetic excuses for a spin-off should have been finished at Season 7 at the most.

watching BSG - Season 2, catch the ep this friday!!!! :cool:

[Johnquixote]

I pray to the cylon gods they don't do a season 10, season 9 is the worse excuse for a series and has totally screwed the Stargate franchise IMO.
This really would be a bad idea unless they put O'neill back in and got rid of Fargate SG-1!!! LoL! its always shows signs of real desperation when they try to get cast from another sci-fi series into a once cult cool viewing show.

yes, and before you all tut, I was a real fan from season1-5, then they didn't learn from MS leaving in Season 6, and suffered from a great lack of decent nail biting scripts thereafter. of course there were some diamonds in the rough, Threads, and Heros in Season 7. but few and far between with so many crap filler eps.

just put it out of its misery now FFS! same goes for atlantis or should I say SG-1 Repeated with a different cast.

If anyone on this forum with any sense of what is cool and cult viewing should know that Battlestar Galactica is the only show worth watching now...
I mean come on forumlings, you must admit defeat now!!!
there's more to BSG than SG1 ever had, and since RDA has done a runner, I absolutely despise the new series and feel totally embarrased that I ever watched this show or whats left of the freakshow they have turned it into.

Do you Americans ever learn, have we no growth ? can we ever let a TV series go out with dignity and respect with the cast members chemistry still there ? come on Stargate and all its pathetic excuses for a spin-off should have been finished at Season 7 at the most.

watching BSG - Season 2, catch the ep this friday!!!! :cool:
no actually, its Fargate: Andromeda, can't forget Lam

[AGateFan]

I pray to the cylon gods they don't do a season 10, season 9 is the worse excuse for a series and has totally screwed the Stargate franchise IMO.
This really would be a bad idea unless they put O'neill back in and got rid of Fargate SG-1!!! LoL! its always shows signs of real desperation when they try to get cast from another sci-fi series into a once cult cool viewing show.

yes, and before you all tut, I was a real fan from season1-5, then they didn't learn from MS leaving in Season 6, and suffered from a great lack of decent nail biting scripts thereafter. of course there were some diamonds in the rough, Threads, and Heros in Season 7. but few and far between with so many crap filler eps.

just put it out of its misery now FFS! same goes for atlantis or should I say SG-1 Repeated with a different cast.

If anyone on this forum with any sense of what is cool and cult viewing should know that Battlestar Galactica is the only show worth watching now...
I mean come on forumlings, you must admit defeat now!!!
there's more to BSG than SG1 ever had, and since RDA has done a runner, I absolutely despise the new series and feel totally embarrased that I ever watched this show or whats left of the freakshow they have turned it into.

Do you Americans ever learn, have we no growth ? can we ever let a TV series go out with dignity and respect with the cast members chemistry still there ? come on Stargate and all its pathetic excuses for a spin-off should have been finished at Season 7 at the most.

watching BSG - Season 2, catch the ep this friday!!!! :cool:

Hmmmm, should I go to the BSG threads and talk about how god awful that show truly is. How I despise it with a vengeance and wouldn’t even look twice at it if I didn’t feel obligated to tape it for my friends who like it, but are slowly growing sick of it. Should I speculate on how soon it will be cancelled? I say it won’t make 4 years, but I could be wrong, we will all find out together.

No I guess I wont. I respect people that like BSG even if I disagree with them. As long as Stargate SG-1 and SG-A aren’t infected with BSG storylines I will be happy to let BSG be BSG and leave its fans to enjoy.

SG-1 this season hasn’t been as great as the "classic" seasons, really, nothing is ever as good as you remember. But then every time I go back and look a second time at a season it will often get moved closer and closer to the "classic" category. I am really surprised how many season 6 \7 eps I really like upon re-inspection. IMHO Stargate remains a far better show then BSG and is still quite entertaining... my opinion could change if the stories get bad but right now I am plenty entertained and would be happy with a season 10 (if they don’t go all BSG\Farscapey\Xenay on us that is).

EDIT: And whats up with the you Americans comment. I mean if anyone knows how to not let a show go its got to be the Brits...they are the ones that have been making Dr Who for like 26 years or so, right? (may still be good, Idunno since they dont play it here BTW)

[Crichton]

Sci Fi Friday is hot, my prediction is that all three shows will be back-
I think it's funny that the big networks are trying to catch up with Surface and Invasion since they're finally realizing that Sci Fi is where it's at.

[the fifth man]

Sci Fi Friday is hot, my prediction is that all three shows will be back-
I think it's funny that the big networks are trying to catch up with Surface and Invasion since they're finally realizing that Sci Fi is where it's at.

I couldn't agree more. It's funny to see other networks scrambling now to catch up. :) I can't wait for season 10, since I am confident there will be one. The spoilers for "Camelot" sound pretty interesting.

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

Hi there, welcome to the forum. Just wanted to comment on your post.


I pray to the cylon gods they don't do a season 10, season 9 is the worse excuse for a series and has totally screwed the Stargate franchise IMO.
This really would be a bad idea unless they put O'neill back in and got rid of Fargate SG-1!!! LoL! its always shows signs of real desperation when they try to get cast from another sci-fi series into a once cult cool viewing show.

yes, and before you all tut, I was a real fan from season1-5, then they didn't learn from MS leaving in Season 6, and suffered from a great lack of decent nail biting scripts thereafter. of course there were some diamonds in the rough, Threads, and Heros in Season 7. but few and far between with so many crap filler eps.

just put it out of its misery now FFS! same goes for atlantis or should I say SG-1 Repeated with a different cast.In this part right here, you were just stating you're opinions. I don't agree but I still respect them.




If anyone on this forum with any sense of what is cool and cult viewing should know that Battlestar Galactica is the only show worth watching now...
I mean come on forumlings, you must admit defeat now!!!
there's more to BSG than SG1 ever had, and since RDA has done a runner, I absolutely despise the new series and feel totally embarrased that I ever watched this show or whats left of the freakshow they have turned it into.However, this part came off as condescending IMO.




Do you Americans ever learn, have we no growth ? can we ever let a TV series go out with dignity and respect with the cast members chemistry still there ? come on Stargate and all its pathetic excuses for a spin-off should have been finished at Season 7 at the most.

watching BSG - Season 2, catch the ep this friday!!!! :cool:And this part was just insulting.



If you want folks to read, consider, and respond to the contents of your posts, you might consider framing your arguments in a less adversial and more respectful manner. Otherwise, you are just wasting your time as...
1.) Someone will report you to the mods.
2.) People will put you in their ignore list or otherwise stop acknowledging your contribution.

In any case, there are many threads of discussion you may find of interest. I hope you enjoy this forum as much as I do. And once again, welcome aboard.

[dec55]

I am looking forward to the 14 season.....hee hee.

[epcrules89]

I pray to the cylon gods they don't do a season 10, season 9 is the worse excuse for a series and has totally screwed the Stargate franchise IMO.
This really would be a bad idea unless they put O'neill back in and got rid of Fargate SG-1!!! LoL! its always shows signs of real desperation when they try to get cast from another sci-fi series into a once cult cool viewing show.

yes, and before you all tut, I was a real fan from season1-5, then they didn't learn from MS leaving in Season 6, and suffered from a great lack of decent nail biting scripts thereafter. of course there were some diamonds in the rough, Threads, and Heros in Season 7. but few and far between with so many crap filler eps.

just put it out of its misery now FFS! same goes for atlantis or should I say SG-1 Repeated with a different cast.

If anyone on this forum with any sense of what is cool and cult viewing should know that Battlestar Galactica is the only show worth watching now...
I mean come on forumlings, you must admit defeat now!!!
there's more to BSG than SG1 ever had, and since RDA has done a runner, I absolutely despise the new series and feel totally embarrased that I ever watched this show or whats left of the freakshow they have turned it into.

Do you Americans ever learn, have we no growth ? can we ever let a TV series go out with dignity and respect with the cast members chemistry still there ? come on Stargate and all its pathetic excuses for a spin-off should have been finished at Season 7 at the most.

watching BSG - Season 2, catch the ep this friday!!!! :cool:
u kno at first i could stand this post but only barely but after about "crap filler eps" i started to despise u. if u dont like the new season (which is my second favorite season!!!!) just skip it on friday because u kno once stargate goes away they will replace it with a really crappy show. so the lesson here is not to ***** about stuff just fix it for urself and let those of us who like the new season enjoy it with a sense of bliss!

[epcrules89]

please excuse any excess harshness in the above comment

[epcrules89]

I am looking forward to the 14 season.....hee hee.
u kno on a serious note here i bet stargate could reach a point where it is the longest running show on tv. we could oust the simpons and springer!! (wat seasons are those on again?)

[the fifth man]

please excuse any excess harshness in the above comment

I don't think it was too harsh at all.

[Johnquixote]

I am looking forward to the 14 season.....hee hee.
I am looking forward to passing Dr. Who as far seasons go!

[the fifth man]

I am looking forward to passing Dr. Who as far seasons go!

As long as tptb can keep the good stories coming, I'm all for that, my friend. :)

[epcrules89]

I am looking forward to passing Dr. Who as far seasons go!
how many season does dr. who have?

[Johnquixote]

how many season does dr. who have?
... many :D

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

I am looking forward to passing Dr. Who as far seasons go!Well, Doctor Who is back, so now you're trying to hit a moving target.
11 Seasons (SG-1 & Atlantis) vs. 27 Seasons (Classic & New Doctor Who).

[Gary83uk]

Star Trek has 28 seasons.

TOS - 3 Seasons
TNG - 7 Seasons
DS9 - 7 Seasons
VOY - 7 Seasons
ENT - 4 Seasons

[the fifth man]

Well, Doctor Who is back, so now you're trying to hit a moving target.
11 Seasons (SG-1 & Atlantis) vs. 27 Seasons (Classic & New Doctor Who).

Hey, no one said we would attain the goal anytime soon. Just have to keep plugging away. :)

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

Star Trek has 28 seasons.

TOS - 3 Seasons
TNG - 7 Seasons
DS9 - 7 Seasons
VOY - 7 Seasons
ENT - 4 Seasons
Well, Doctor Who has been given the green light for two more seasons.

I guess you'll have to resort to including the animated series in your tally. :p

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

Hey, no one said we would attain the goal anytime soon. Just have to keep plugging away. :)Well, try harder. :D
I don't care who wins the race. I'm just happy they're both here.

[the fifth man]

Well, try harder. :D
I don't care who wins the race. I'm just happy they're both here.

I second that. In this day and age, quality programming is like a gift from the heavens. :)

[Gary83uk]

Well, Doctor Who has been given the green light for two more seasons.

I guess you'll have to resort to including the animated series in your tally. :p

In this case quality > quantity

[MasySyma]

I don't mind if Stargate becomes a constant in my life. I vote for SG-1 Season 65, and Atlantis Season 57.

As long as the stories are good, I don't care if Daniel has to put his teeth in or if McKay gets a beer gut. :D

[LaCroix]

Well if there's going to be a season 10, they might want to re-new before Ben
Browder's contract is up. I remember reading somewhere where's he becomes
a free agent sometime in October.

[walter_MacChevron]

Can anybody tell me the dates they announced the renewal for seasons 6,7, and 8? I heard that season 7 actually came pretty early but the announcement for season 8 did not come until almost the end of the hiatus or even beyond that.........but dont worry, we've worrying like this for 4 years.....it always turns out that they want just ONE :rolleyes: more season....

[the fifth man]

I hope they come out with the mindset that they want more than just one more season, if you ask me.

[the fifth man]

I don't mind if Stargate becomes a constant in my life. I vote for SG-1 Season 65, and Atlantis Season 57.

As long as the stories are good, I don't care if Daniel has to put his teeth in or if McKay gets a beer gut. :D

I am so with you on that one. :) I can picture it now. The sg-1 and sga teams going through the stargate using walkers.

[walter_MacChevron]

Let's just hope AT, CJ, and MS stay aboard..............

[the fifth man]

Let's just hope AT, CJ, and MS stay aboard..............

I so agree. At least for a few more seasons. I am so not ready to let anyone else go yet. It really is amazing how one can grow to really care for what happens to these characters.

[Pitry]

Can anybody tell me the dates they announced the renewal for seasons 6,7, and 8? I heard that season 7 actually came pretty early but the announcement for season 8 did not come until almost the end of the hiatus or even beyond that.........but dont worry, we've worrying like this for 4 years.....it always turns out that they want just ONE :rolleyes: more season....

Bah, out of memory, so don't count on it... but season 7 came very late, I think November? season 8 came already in summer, I'm pretty sure of that, and season 9 also in November or something. And yup, hopefully it'll be renewed and everyone will stay onboard.

[MediaSavant]

SciFi just announced they are going to have a new series called "Eureka" for next Summer.

I wonder if that is an additional show to the current three or if it is to replace SG-1.

[Kas]

SciFi just announced they are going to have a new series called "Eureka" for next Summer.

I wonder if that is an additional show to the current three or if it is to replace SG-1.

Well, according to industry magazine Variety.com

Series next year likely will be joined by new seasons of Sci Fi's dramas -- "Battlestar Galactica," *********"Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis" ************-- which all helped the cabler climb 4% in the adults 18-49 demo this summer. Block will be back in January to finish out the season.


SG-1 has performed just as well as the other 2 newer series... My feeling is that they'll want to keep a sure bet that performs well for them wherever they put it and give all the new directions and cast a chance to take the series onward.

[LaCroix]

Well, according to industry magazine Variety.com



SG-1 has performed just as well as the other 2 newer series... My feeling is that they'll want to keep a sure bet that performs well for them wherever they put it and give all the new directions and cast a chance to take the series onward.


The most outstanding word there is likely. This is from a previous post that I wrote:


Well if there's going to be a season 10, they might want to re-new before Ben
Browder's contract is up. I remember reading somewhere where's he becomes
a free agent sometime in October.


I would say if no decision is made by the end of October, then BB is free to do what he wants.

Also the rest of the cast may decide that nine years is enough and may not re-sign.

[Pitry]

I recall he said he'd love to continue if the show does. T'is all speculations, really, Variety and us. ;) Also it seemed from the article they only ordered 13 episodes, sounds to me like they're testing it out, not starting to change established shows. Or maybe I'm just being hopeful. ;)

[Kas]

The most outstanding word there is likely. This is from a previous post that I wrote:


Well if there's going to be a season 10, they might want to re-new before Ben
Browder's contract is up. I remember reading somewhere where's he becomes
a free agent sometime in October.


I would say if no decision is made by the end of October, then BB is free to do what he wants.

Also the rest of the cast may decide that nine years is enough and may not re-sign.

Regarding Ben, I remember reading that they had an option on him for another Season if the show is picked up. This would seem likely for I don't think they'd introduce a main lead character amidst all the changes if they weren't sure that the actor would be available. Of course, they can cancel at any time and he's only sure of this season, but the show channels usually make certain that they'd have the commitment of obtaining his services for more than just this one. Michael Shanks and Chris Judge have also said at recent conventions that they are more than ready for a Season 10 and are in fact in contract negotiations.

But of course, nothing official has been announced as yet. My question is... why would anyone think that SG-1 would be discontinued when it has more than held its ratings, doing just as well (sometimes better) than BSG and Atlantis? In fact, both of those series have seen dramatic decreases in their 2nd seasons, compared to SG-1 which is holding the average of last years record half season.

[the fifth man]

But of course, nothing official has been announced as yet. My question is... why would anyone think that SG-1 would be discontinued when it has more than held its ratings, doing just as well (sometimes better) than BSG and Atlantis? In fact, both of those series have seen dramatic decreases in their 2nd seasons, compared to SG-1 which is holding the average of last years record half season.

Probably because of the unpredictablility of the Sci-Fi channel. They have collectively made a lot of bad moves and decisions over the years. Luckily, it isn't just up to them anymore.

[plaw15]

The ratings are definately good in the US and are equally good here in the UK, perhaps better, I think that (despite my views on some other threads which I no longer believe)the SciFi chnnel (and Sky One) would definately keep showing the series for another year and perhaps longer, we may rech 12 seasons before the show is put to rest. MGM will most likely keep going, and episode 200 yeah I can't wait, check out the thread I statred, there are some great ideas on there.

They will keep making Stargate seasons until you here about a Stargate 2 where they take on Unubis and wipe him out.

[the fifth man]

Personally, I hope for a least 3 more seasons myself. More if possible, though. :D

[wikeja]

I don't question whether there will be a season 10. There will be. There has 2 B. Ohhh God!!!! Don't let it end!!!
As far as the cast calling it quits...I would hate to see them go but I'd manage. Besides, if AT leaves to spend more time with her bambino, MS leaves to explore other avenues, Chistopher Judge leaves to promote a new workout video; there are plenty of other (former)sci-fi actors to take their places. What about David Duchovny(X-files), Jolene Blalock(Enterprise), Michael Weiss(Pretender), Scott Bakula(Enterprise), Bruce Boxleitner(Babylon 5), Andrea Thompson(Babylon 5), Kevin Sorbo(Andromeda).
Just kidding.
Expect them to leave so you'll be pleasently surprised when they stay. :)

[NakedJehutyV2]

after 90+ posts yes there will be one

[the fifth man]

And I can't wait for it.

[MasySyma]

SciFi just announced they are going to have a new series called "Eureka" for next Summer.

I wonder if that is an additional show to the current three or if it is to replace SG-1.

I don't think the show will replace SG-1. Soon, SciFi will run out of Firefly episodes, and they will need something to fill that time slot again. Because SG-1, SGA, and BSG are holding their time slots well, it makes sense for the channel to try and develop an original program to air before SG-1. With each successful hour, SciFi moves from a lesser know station to a network with credibility. They have made stupid decisions in the past, but given that they are still wiping the egg of their face from the Farscape issue, they probably won't cancel SG-1.

They don't want to look like Fox does currently as Serenity shows that the network execs weren't thinking clearly. A new spin-off of Firefly wouldn't be ready for a few years, and Scifi may own some rights to it because it already owns the original. If they play their cards right and continue to develop their current shows and a few new shows, they may win two nights of the week. The public is starting to get tired of CSI: Hays, Kansas and CSI: Paris, Idaho, and with the exception of Threshold (maybe) and Lost, I'm not sure any of those new scifi ripoffs will survive. SciFi has a growning market if it can figure out how to take advantage of it. Frankly, they need the Friday night lineup to do well for as long as it can. (Hopefully, at least another twenty or so years :D )

[the fifth man]

SciFi has a growning market if it can figure out how to take advantage of it. Frankly, they need the Friday night lineup to do well for as long as it can. (Hopefully, at least another twenty or so years :D )

Twenty or so years, now that's a number I could live with.:) Man, Sg-1 wouldn't be able to run from anybody.

[Galaxygrl]

I don't think the show will replace SG-1. Soon, SciFi will run out of Firefly episodes, and they will need something to fill that time slot again. Because SG-1, SGA, and BSG are holding their time slots well, it makes sense for the channel to try and develop an original program to air before SG-1. With each successful hour, SciFi moves from a lesser know station to a network with credibility. They have made stupid decisions in the past, but given that they are still wiping the egg of their face from the Farscape issue, they probably won't cancel SG-1.

They don't want to look like Fox does currently as Serenity shows that the network execs weren't thinking clearly. A new spin-off of Firefly wouldn't be ready for a few years, and Scifi may own some rights to it because it already owns the original. If they play their cards right and continue to develop their current shows and a few new shows, they may win two nights of the week. The public is starting to get tired of CSI: Hays, Kansas and CSI: Paris, Idaho, and with the exception of Threshold (maybe) and Lost, I'm not sure any of those new scifi ripoffs will survive. SciFi has a growning market if it can figure out how to take advantage of it. Frankly, they need the Friday night lineup to do well for as long as it can. (Hopefully, at least another twenty or so years :D )
Just a thought about season 10 of SG-1. Don't you think Scifi Channel would want the bragging rights of having the longest running scifi show. X-Files 9 years was the former holder. With the ratings holding, addition of Ben Browder, i think season 10 would be a smart move. IMO

[TrustNo1]

Let's hope SG-1 will become like Star Trek, spin off after spin off. Explore the Asgard galaxy? The Ori galaxy? Find the edge of space and beyond. Or keep SG-1 going for a long time. General Samantha Carter anyone?

[MasySyma]

Just a thought about season 10 of SG-1. Don't you think Scifi Channel would want the bragging rights of having the longest running scifi show. X-Files 9 years was the former holder. With the ratings holding, addition of Ben Browder, i think season 10 would be a smart move. IMO

I agree. I think SciFi wants the attention their Friday night line-up in generating. I think they will easily agree to Season 10 and possibly more seasons.

[sg-1fanintn]

Hello! De-lurking to post the following information.....cause I miss Jack and I miss RDA!!!!!!!!!

Don Davis mentioned to a member of the S/J Ship Family (at the New Jersey con) that RDA thought fans were angry with him for leaving the show. We talked about letting him know how much we miss him and how he needs to come back for a couple of eps a yer, or at least wrap up his storyline. We talked about doing this through a web site, but I think I have a way that would be more effective--by sending letters to his agent and Gekko. minigeek, who works in TV, got the addresses below for me. I think mail sent to one or more of these places would be much more likely to reach him.

Here's the information I have.

Richard Dean Anderson
c/o Gekko Film Corporation
1122 South Robertson, Boulevard, Suite 15
Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA

Richard Dean Anderson
c/o ICM (International Creative Management)
8942 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills
CA 90211, USA

Nell also suggested that we should write TPTB and let them know how much we want to see RDA back. I think I’ll do that too. Here is the address where you can write RCC, JM, PM or any of the TPTB:

The Bridge Studios
2400 Boundary Rd
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5M3Z3

minigeek also suggested checking the Screen Actors Guild for addresses that might get mail to RDA, but I had trouble navigating their web site….then work went bonkers and I haven’t had time to go back. If anyone can help with contact info for him through SAG, please post it. So, I'd suggest these for now.....and I'm going to write.

How many would write? Could you post here and give us an idea?

[orii7]

I agree. I think SciFi wants the attention their Friday night line-up in generating. I think they will easily agree to Season 10 and possibly more seasons.


I am hopeing that will happen and I want SG-1 to last for about 14 or 11 seasons and Atlantis lasting for 14 or 11 seasons and then ending in one

very big movie like...Stargate 2....big probably....maybe...it could happen! And yes it shal happen! to all u anti season this and that people....THE SEASONS SHALL GO ON FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[the fifth man]

If Sci-Fi channel has more quarters like the one they just had, and these Friday shows keep making money for everyone like they are, we should be blessed with many more seasons of Sg-1, Atlantis, and BSG. And that would suit me just fine.:)

[24nolf]

Actually Doctor Who is the oldest Sci-Fi, its had hundreds of episodes and about 20 seasons, plus a new one in February, with the tenth actor to play the title role, David Tennant



dr. who was on the air for 27 years

here's a link
http://www.tv.com/doctor-who/show/355/episode_guide.html&season=25

but not 27 seasons. a season of television usually consists of anywhere between 22-25 episodes on network television abc, fox , nbc, etc...

On cable (HBO, fx, usa, etc...) a show usally has between 13-18 episodes

Dr. who had years when it only ran three episodes

3 episodes does not a season make, its more like a minisereies

dr. who was more like a returning minisereies than a telivision show. it had massive cast changes and some years bare little resemble to other years.

dr. who did not run for hundreds of episodes it ran for somewhere in the area of 180 episodes i am not sure of the exact number but i do know that several scifi shows like stargate SG-1 and the x-files have produced a higher number of episodes

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

Actually Doctor Who is the oldest Sci-Fi, its had hundreds of episodes and about 20 seasons, plus a new one in February, with the tenth actor to play the title role, David Tennant



dr. who was on the air for 27 years

here's a link
http://www.tv.com/doctor-who/show/355/episode_guide.html&season=25

but not 27 seasons. a season of television usually consists of anywhere between 22-25 episodes on network television abc, fox , nbc, etc...

On cable (HBO, fx, usa, etc...) a show usally has between 13-18 episodes

Dr. who had years when it only ran three episodes

3 episodes does not a season make, its more like a minisereies

dr. who was more like a returning minisereies than a telivision show. it had massive cast changes and some years bare little resemble to other years.

dr. who did not run for hundreds of episodes it ran for somewhere in the area of 180 episodes i am not sure of the exact number but i do know that several scifi shows like stargate SG-1 and the x-files have produced a higher number of episodesThe classic Doctor Who series produced 159 stories, consisting of multiple episodes (I counted 701).

The new series has aired 13 episodes, with two more christmas specials and 13 episode seasons promised.

Classic Doctor Who holds the longest running science fiction series title.
The X-Files holds the longest running American science fiction series title.

The Star Trek franchise holds the title for most episodes, but the Doctor Who franchise will probably beat it out.

The Star Trek franchise holds the title for longest running minutes, and the Doctor Who franchise will probably never catch up because most of the classic series episodes were 25 minutes whereas Star Trek has consistently been 45 minutes episodes.

[monte_9501]

I think there will be a season 10, just not with Amanda Tapping. I hate to say it but I think the first couple of shows were more humorous than when Amanda came back. The fighting between Daniel and Vala was very amusing.
So I think they bring back Claudia to replace Amanda as a regular, but they bring back Amanda for four or five episodes.:cool:

[the fifth man]

Why would she have to leave? Who ever said an Sg-team had to have only four team members to it? If Vala does join the cast, there is no reason why Carter would have to go.

[Deputy-Assistant-Second-Prime]

Why would she have to leave? Who ever said an Sg-team had to have only four team members to it? If Vala does join the cast, there is no reason why Carter would have to go.Within the canon of the Stargate universe...no one did.

Within the budget of the television series, Joe Mallozzi did in a recent response to a question about Jonas' departure from the series.

If money is the reason, then it'll remain a four-person team, but frankly, I don't think it's written in stone and I took that statement with a grain of salt to begin with.

If Vala has enough support and TPTB think she'll boost the ratings, she'll be back in some capacity for Season 10.

[MasySyma]

I, too, wonder about Carter in Season 10. I suspect that Vala was introduced to provide a possible backup for Carter.

TPTB has learned that replacing a character is difficult, but a gradual shift may cause less friction. Carter and Vala are so different that it prevents much of the Daniel or Jonas feuding while giving the writers a plan B should an actor or actress decide not to return.

[Kralizec]

Personally, I don't think that many people would take kindly to having Carter replace by Vala. Although she's a great character, she's not Carter (not an astrophysics Ph.D, but better sense of humor). I would like to see more of Vala, and I look forward to seeing her at the end of the current season. At the same time, I don't want her to come in and replace Carter, because Carter adds that military braniac that Vala could never replace.

[Gate_traveler]

well im all for a season 10, as long as the writing is good and plots match up with what we know and love. however as far as sam leaving, the writing is already on the wall, shes just had a baby, so what do you think? as far as vala taking that spot possible, but here again as long as its written well i havent got a problem with it, that has been my main problem with the first part of season 9 it appears to be written hastily, but i give em props it doesnt completly suck, i dont know that i coulda pulled that out as fast as they did.

[MasySyma]

Personally, I don't think that many people would take kindly to having Carter replace by Vala. Although she's a great character, she's not Carter (not an astrophysics Ph.D, but better sense of humor). I would like to see more of Vala, and I look forward to seeing her at the end of the current season. At the same time, I don't want her to come in and replace Carter, because Carter adds that military braniac that Vala could never replace.

I'm not saying that Vala could replace Carter's role on the team, but TPTB have already shown us that SG-1 can include Vala and be successful. Given that the writers are getting used to actors having lives and reasons to want other things at times, they are keeping Vala as an option in case of Season 10.

If Carter stays, Vala will become the new Jacob and appear in a finite number of episodes, but if the actress playing Carter chooses to leave the show, the proto SG-1 of early Season 9 will return for Season 10.

[Jammy]

I'm sure I read somewhere the writers had material to go to 13 seasons.

[sgatelvr]

Here's to many more seasons of SG-1!!! Yes, I think there will definitely be a season 10. I do not think SGA and BSG would be as successful without SG1 as the opener. Actually, I stopped watching BSG a couple of weeks ago. It has lost my interest.

As far as AT leaving the show, I certainly hope not! Carter is very important to SG1, and without her, SG1 loses a lot of brainpower. I may not think Carter should be leading SG1, but she is such an integral part of SG1 that her loss would be really difficult to bear. I understand she may want to leave someday, but I hope its not until season 20 rather than season 10!! However, I would love to see more of Vala! I really got a kick out of her! :p

[monte_9501]

I don't want Amanda to leave either, but to me it appears there isn't much depth to her character, kind of like when Daniel became bland a couple of yeears ago. Just writing a spot for her to keep her isn't good also, I hope they can give her some depth and interest. I know she just came back and the second half hasn;t been on yet, I'm just hoping.
It would be great if Vala could be in more shows like the character of Jacob has been. I also hope they give Mitchel more depth as well as Teal'c it would make season 10 outstanding.:cool:

[the fifth man]

I think the perfect season 10, for me anyways, would be the four Sg-1 members we have now, and Vala in about a fourth or third of the episodes. She could really play a role if this whole Lucian Alliance thing turns out to be more than just a temporary sub-story. Sg-1 could use her "talents".

[chocdoc]

I think the perfect season 10, for me anyways, would be the four Sg-1 members we have now, and Vala in about a fourth or third of the episodes. She could really play a role if this whole Lucian Alliance thing turns out to be more than just a temporary sub-story. Sg-1 could use her "talents".


That's how I see it too. I like Sam, Mitchell, Daniel, and Teal'c as the SG1 team (it makes sense to me to have two military, one civilian, one alien), and then have Vala as recurring at times as you say.

I hope, like others, that AT will continue for as many seasons as SG1 lasts!!

[the fifth man]

I agree there. We don't need to lose anyone else, at least not yet. It would be too soon after RDA's departure.

[Crichton]

I think Sam's best days on SG-1 are behind her (I think AT feels it too, total speculation). I don't want her to go at all, but I think the show could survive as long as Teal'c and Jackson and Mitchell are there. They could reintroduce Jonas as the scientist?? He'd have to have a drastically stylized hair cut though, almost alien. That way he wouldn't resemble Jackson or Browder too much.

[the fifth man]

I just don't know if we'll ever see Jonas again. Not that I would mind it, though.

[MasySyma]

Jonas has grown on me after he left the show. I know that sounds wierd, so don't throw stones please. :eek:

I didn't like his lack of character development in Season 6, and I feel the writers did more with him in his momentary visits in Seasons 7 and 8. It's because of the mishandling of Jonas that I don't want to see him as a member of SG-1, but I wouldn't mind him becoming a reoccuring character. :)

[waykins]

Season 10??? Well I'd sure would love to see a few more seasons and I've got this little feeling that the finale 'Camelot' is going to need another part to it. Well all we need to wait out for is those three annoying little words at the end of the episode that might just give us what we're hoping for. :( Then again that sort of thing has happened before on a show and they got, (I can't even begin to think about it) cancelled...

*please don't hurt me for saying that*:D

[Kralizec]

I'm not saying that Vala could replace Carter's role on the team, but TPTB have already shown us that SG-1 can include Vala and be successful. Given that the writers are getting used to actors having lives and reasons to want other things at times, they are keeping Vala as an option in case of Season 10.

If Carter stays, Vala will become the new Jacob and appear in a finite number of episodes, but if the actress playing Carter chooses to leave the show, the proto SG-1 of early Season 9 will return for Season 10.
I guess that you make a fair point. Personally, I'd love to see more of Vala, because the character brought a sense of humor to the show that it hadn't had in a long time. But I don't think that Amanda Tapping will pull a "Richard Dean Anderson;)" and leave.

[the fifth man]

But I don't think that Amanda Tapping will pull a "Richard Dean Anderson;)" and leave.

I agree. I think MS, AT, and CJ know they have a good thing going here. If they are smart, they will ride it for as long as they can. Shows with this kind of success don't come along too often for most actors.

[Kralizec]

I agree. I think MS, AT, and CJ know they have a good thing going here. If they are smart, they will ride it for as long as they can. Shows with this kind of success don't come along too often for most actors.
In the words of Sir Bedevir,"Exactly!"

[Agent_Dark]

I think Sam's best days on SG-1 are behind her (I think AT feels it too, total speculation).
I think you'll find that that's because she'd only just given birth a couple of weeks ago. A new-born plus 14 hour days would make anyone tired ;)
I can definitely see more great Sam ahead in a 10th or 11th season. And more great Stargate as well :)

[Skydiver]

I think Sam's best days on SG-1 are behind her (I think AT feels it too, total speculation). I don't want her to go at all, but I think the show could survive as long as Teal'c and Jackson and Mitchell are there. They could reintroduce Jonas as the scientist?? He'd have to have a drastically stylized hair cut though, almost alien. That way he wouldn't resemble Jackson or Browder too much.
i think netu will freeze before jonas ever returns. tptb seem bound and determined to deny that the character even existed.

[Seshat]

Interesting speculation in here about Amanda possibly leaving if there was a tenth season for Stargate. I just don't see why folks would assume that at all. The idea that she'd leave her well-paying, life-affirming, and tenured JOB just because she had a baby makes me giggle. :D Millions of women go back to work willingly after giving birth. AT doesn't stop being an actress just because she becomes a mom. :rolleyes:

I don't think the show would exist for many more seasons or do as well with the loss of another major character, be it Sam, Daniel or Teal'c, though. I am finding it hard to stay interested in S9 as it is. I don't mourn the departure of Jack, and I like BB and the new supporting actors just fine, but something isn't quite right for me in the mix. The show just doesn't hold my interest anymore like it used to. :(

And, from what I've read in interviews with Joe and TPTB, Jonas ain't coming back, ever. I don't want to see him as a recurring character, but a guest spot for him would be nice. Too bad. I think they'd do well to bring back more folks from the past eps for guest roles. :)

[Johnquixote]

Knowing how excited TPTB were about their cliffhangers, SG-1 better have a season ten. Otherwise all the scifi I will have left is Atlantis and DVDs.

[Futura]

I hope there is a season 10 of Stargate SG-1 as there are still many loose ends out there in the Stargate Univerese which have been answered. I think there is enough material for atleast another 2 seasons if ratings are good enough.
I like continue to watch stargate (both SG-1 and Atlantis). If they keep making the episodes i will continue to watch them.

[creed462]

With the rating, and the fact it was one of the shows that gave Sci fi one of it best quarters I think we will see season ten

[Dr. Pepper Girl]

Sg-1 might not have a season ten(probably will), but at least Atlantis will almost definately have a season 3.

I completely agree, and I also have hope for another BSG season, but unlike sg-1 and atlantis, BSG can't go on forever, they have to reach earth sometime

[STARGATE7777]

I find it amazing that people would believe that Amanda Tapping would want to leave the show just because she had a baby, the same way I find it wrong that people asume that RDA will never return to acting (on Stargate or another show) because he has a child. Please, please, please don't rant on about his right to make such a decision or how we should leave him alone. Of course he does and no one should be harassed. It's just that these actors are real people who have many interests, acting being one of them. Of course they want to be good parents but should they decide to continue to act will that make them "bad" ones? If either decides to truly retire then that is their perogative but if not, until they state that they are NEVER returning I welcome more screen time with two wonderful actors.

[AGateFan]

I dont think Amanda would want to leave. I do think that Scifi would replace her if they could get someone who they thought was "sexy and fun" (AKA slutty and useless). I have no faith in the SciFi exects, IMHO they turn the show into a version of their Saturday night movie if they were given half a chance. So far TPTB have held them off, but sadly Im not sure how much longer that can last.

[the fifth man]

So far TPTB have held them off, but sadly Im not sure how much longer that can last.

Hey, come on, hopefully they can keep it up for at least a few more seasons.:) They just need to keep beating them off with their pointy sticks.

[LaCroix]

I think if it's to have a season 10 depends on the replays. If what we are seeing (replays), doesn't do well ratings-wise, then Skiffy may not continue
with the series.

And if I understand, they decide usually around early to mid November, when most or if not all replays are done.

Just MO. Of course

[LtColCarter]

Well...I'm going to be a lemming and agree. ;) I'm looking forward to more SG-1, SG-A...and I don't care what it does to BSG...I think BSG was better when it was campy in the 70s! So...here's to a season 10 of SG-1!!!!!:D

[the fifth man]

I hope all three Friday night shows continue on next season. And beyond that, actually. It would be a real shame to lose any one of those three shows. Long live Stargate!!

[Johnquixote]

Well...I'm going to be a lemming and agree. ;) I'm looking forward to more SG-1, SG-A...and I don't care what it does to BSG...I think BSG was better when it was campy in the 70s! So...here's to a season 10 of SG-1!!!!!:D
I agree about BSG, I wanted to give a chance, but one day I sat down all day and watched season one, don't like how its so... OC in space.

[the fifth man]

OC in space, LOL!

[Seshat]

It seems to me that this discussion is moot anyway. Creation has just announced that set tours will definitely be part of the schedule at the Vancouver convention next March. This immediately says to me that the sets will stay up and work will have begun on Season 10 by next March. (I think they start production on new seasons at the end of February, 2006 and the con is scheduled for March 23-25, 2006.) Otherwise the sets would be torn down and the studio space rented to a new production by then. So a Season 10 seems incredibly likely to me.:)

[helio9]

I really like SG-1, but I sincerely hope that they end the show before they are forced to by horrible ratings. Theres no need to drive it into the dust before moving on.

[Chricton]

OC in space? Woah....it's obviouse you have never seen the OC.

The OC = pure garbage
BSG = Well, not.

[the fifth man]

I really like SG-1, but I sincerely hope that they end the show before they are forced to by horrible ratings. Theres no need to drive it into the dust before moving on.

The thing is, this show is far from it's end. Have you seen the average ratings so far? A 2.0 average for the first ten eps sounds decent to me. What you're concerned with may not come to pass for many more seasons, if then.

[helio9]

I hope you're right, I'd hate to see it end because they were forced, and not because it was planned. What I'm saying is, they should end it before they see the rating plummet. Leave fans with fond memories...it's better than the alternative.

[TheCaptain]

OC in space, LOL!
That was such a freakin' funny call, and accurate too! :D. LMAO :)

Capt

[tony]

YAH the ratings have been really good, and i thought sci-fi friday was on the top 10 for US series on the networks for most viewers.

that just happend i thought.

[MasySyma]

I agree. I don't want the show to lose quality and fade into nothing, but I don't feel that the show is in any danger right now.

I am enjoying Season 9, and I find it to be one of the better seasons. I find it amusing that a few fans are suffering from seasonal amnesia when they disparage Season 9. The writers always hide the best episodes at the end, but the epidsodes are grand thanks to all of the excellent previous episodes. If Prototype and Fourth Horseman are the writers way of getting started, it will be a great season. Season 9 can only be truly judged when it is finished. For example, Season 7 was a good year, but the mid Season finale, Evolution Part 1, was awful. However, the end of the season made up for that particular episode, and overall, the season was fantastic.

I think many people just want a reason to whine. If they had ended SG-1, poor SGA, which I enjoy, would hear endless complaints of "It just isn't SG-1." People need something to whine about, and this season hasn't been bad. Frankly, Season 6 was the low point of SG-1 for me. Thankfully, the show rebounded and is now matching the quality of former Seasons. Prototype could easily compete with Need, WoO, or the pilot as my favorite episode.

[LtColCarter]

I think many people just want a reason to whine. If they had ended SG-1, poor SGA, which I enjoy, would hear endless complaints of "It just isn't SG-1." People need something to whine about, and this season hasn't been bad. Frankly, Season 6 was the low point of SG-1 for me. Thankfully, the show rebounded and is now matching the quality of former Seasons. Prototype could easily compete with Need, WoO, or the pilot as my favorite episode.

I whole heartedly agree! Some people aren't happy unless they're whining about SOMETHING! ;)

[the fifth man]

I whole heartedly agree! Some people aren't happy unless they're whining about SOMETHING! ;)

Ain't that the truth.:) Oh well, just got to ignore certain people at certain times, you know?

[LtColCarter]

OC in space? Woah....it's obviouse you have never seen the OC.

The OC = pure garbage
BSG = Well, not.

Hmmm...well...I've never seen the OC...however...BSG is very much akin to an evening soap opera. And they didn't even know that Starbuck was a man! Unless...he's had a sex change?

Anyway...as I said before...here's to many more seasons of SG and SGA! :D

[Chricton]

Do you even watch the show, or at least seen an episode from season two? Your "assumption" couldn't be more off. The last 10 episodes have been more action oriented than SG1/A has ever been. Evening soup opera it is not.

I know I'm going a little of topic by saying these things, but I can't let false assumptions like this run around the board. It ends up spreading like a fire, and eventually you have a board of people who are all saying the same thing (the wrong thing, btw). It's really disturbing.

[LtColCarter]

Do you even watch the show, or at least seen an episode from season two? Your "assumption" couldn't be more off. The last 10 episodes have been more action oriented than SG1/A has ever been. Evening soup opera it is not.

I know I'm going a little of topic by saying these things, but I can't let false assumptions like this run around the board. It ends up spreading like a fire, and eventually you have a board of people who are all saying the same thing (the wrong thing, btw). It's really disturbing.

No, heavens no, I don't watch the show. I attempted to watch the show, but was so disappointed by it...that I only have it on for background noise after watching Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.

Oh...I'm not making false assumptions. I've attempted to watch the show both this season and last, and I've been disappointed. It does seem like a soap opera to me, and I know at least one other member of this board feels the same. I also know several people who aren't on this board that feel the same way.

However...I will point out that this is WAY off topic since the thread is about SG1 having a 10th season. So...lets get back to that discussion! :)

[plaw15]

I would love to see a season 10 and 11 and 12 and 13......

[walter_MacChevron]

I remember this happening last year.....just as I thought a renewal would be definite, a bunch of things go horribly wrong!:rolleyes: .......syndication ratings are drasctically down from previous years, people are not happy with the short threads version on the DVD (i know its gonna get fixed but still...), the last two episodes aired marked season low ratings, THEY BETTER RENEW IT!!!!:D I love stargate and it would stink worse than a gouald with bad gas if they ended the series on a cliffhanger and just one season with all these beautiful changes!!!

[Chricton]

Ahh, well, things don't look that bad to me. Scifi had the highest rated quarter with their three Friday shows, and I don't think their willing to let one go and gamble on a new one (Tremors?, eww.)

I think it's the news flying around about the early "non-official" renewals of SGA and BSG that are making us SG1 fans nervous. I say, nothing to be worried about.

[chyron]

Ahh, well, things don't look that bad to me. Scifi had the highest rated quarter with their three Friday shows, and I don't think their willing to let one go and gamble on a new one (Tremors?, eww.)

I think it's the news flying around about the early "non-official" renewals of SGA and BSG that are making us SG1 fans nervous. I say, nothing to be worried about.

Of course, its not as if the Orii wouldn't make a great film nemesis.

[chyron]

Hmmm...well...I've never seen the OC...however...BSG is very much akin to an evening soap opera. And they didn't even know that Starbuck was a man! Unless...he's had a sex change?

Anyway...as I said before...here's to many more seasons of SG and SGA! :D

BSG was, as they say, 'reimagined'. It was a bit rough for me at first and then I got it, and got it bad. The show is a DRAMA that just happens to be set upagainst a Sci-Fi universe. If you notice the TECHNOLOGY aspect of it is very much downplayed in lieu of the human aspects of the story. Odd, though that the antagonists are technology - but then are they (whole nother discussion). I'm willing to be that if you sat down, watched the DVD's and really listened to the dialog and the stories being told - that you'd get into it. Does it seem like a Soap Opera? Yes, but only because both are DRAMA's at heart. For that matter, LOST and ER also fall into that category as well.

P.S. When you see watch the entire Season 1 and get to the Finale, you will be shocked. My jaw dropped when I watched what happened. Already this season, there was an episode with a similar last-scene shocker. There was also another episode that incorporated the original BSG theme quite nicely to the point that all of us over in the GW BSG forum pretty much cried when it was worked into the score.

Try it you might like it.

[the fifth man]

Still waiting on that confirmation, Sci-Fi. Come on already. They sure like to keep us on our toes, don't they?

[sgatelvr]

BSG was, as they say, 'reimagined'. It was a bit rough for me at first and then I got it, and got it bad. The show is a DRAMA that just happens to be set upagainst a Sci-Fi universe. If you notice the TECHNOLOGY aspect of it is very much downplayed in lieu of the human aspects of the story. Odd, though that the antagonists are technology - but then are they (whole nother discussion). I'm willing to be that if you sat down, watched the DVD's and really listened to the dialog and the stories being told - that you'd get into it. Does it seem like a Soap Opera? Yes, but only because both are DRAMA's at heart. For that matter, LOST and ER also fall into that category as well.

P.S. When you see watch the entire Season 1 and get to the Finale, you will be shocked. My jaw dropped when I watched what happened. Already this season, there was an episode with a similar last-scene shocker. There was also another episode that incorporated the original BSG theme quite nicely to the point that all of us over in the GW BSG forum pretty much cried when it was worked into the score.

Try it you might like it.
I have tried it, and I still don't like it. I finally stopped watching when I saw the second to last (?) episode (the one about the virus in the ship's computer) preview. I just couldn't do it anymore. I felt the storylines were getting ridiculous. I'm not interested in wading through anymore of it.

As for SG1 - of course I want a season 10!! I love season 9 and want more, more, more!! :D

[PG15]

Yes.

[Ascended Times.2]

Ooooh, nice. Short, to the point....I'd have to say yes, only if there is a good plot behind it, and not just flogging a dead horse.

[JanusAncient]

Furlings, I don't care, I will really be upset if the Furlings are never revealed, so have a season 10, or 15, as many as it takes to introduce this race.

[chyron]

The answer is YES. See the news brief on www.gateworld.net.

[Crichton]

The answer is YES. See the news brief on www.gateworld.net.
BOOO YAAA!!!! :D

[misravot]

This is wonderful news. The best part is that unlike X-Files, SG-1 hasn't lost it's flame and Atlantis is standing on it's own. BSG is still a bit too soap operaish for me but there I am every Friday night watching all 3. If I'm out I catch the later airings, VCR or DVR ? I don't need no stinkin' Tivo. I buy the pro DVDs when they come out.


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[Fruit-Loops]

I think we'll see a sg-1 season 10. And I couldn't be happier. So far, I've really enjoyed season 9, and think we still have a lot of great episodes ahead of us. I like the developing Ori storyline, and think it could have the potential to propel this show for a few more seasons. As long as the stories remain smart and entertaining, I hope sg-1 is around.

I agree, i have also really enjoyed season 9, i think that a season 10 would be nice!

[creed462]

YES!!!! I just read the news and it's coming

[Erised]

THAT IS GREAT!!!!!!!!! :D :D YAY!!!:D :D

What scares me though is that they haven't confirmed who will return for a season 10. I swear if Sam or Daniel leave, I will be in a major depression.:eek: