Fair rating?Stargate Atlantis· Season 1 · Episode 12
The Defiant One
Leading an exploration of an ancient weapons satellite in deep space, Major Sheppard and Dr. McKay intercept a Wraith distress signal. Deciding to investigate, the team lands on a nearby planet and finds the source of the call - a downed Wraith cargo ship. When the unseen Wraith awakens from hibernation, Sheppard and McKay become the focus of its ravenous appetite.
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#14In Season 1of 20 rated episodes
#86All-timeof 100 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
2005First airedJanuary 28, 2005
Guest stars
Richard Ian Coxas Dr. Brendan GaulPaul Magelas Dr. Abrams
James Lafazanosas Male Wraith
Joseph Mayas Sgt. MarkhamCrew
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