The Seed

A pathogen has taken over Keller's body and put Atlantis at risk.

Stargate Atlantis, Season 5, Episode 2, Air Date: 07/18/2008

Download this episode » Amazon >  iTunes >

Episode Description

Dr. Keller (Jennifer) is working tirelessly to find a cure for Dr. Carson Beckett so he can be freed from the ancient statis chamber. When she starts to act strangely, everyone believes fatigue is the cause until one morning she's late for her shift. Teyla convinces Rodney to override the door controls to Jennifer's quarters.

What they find horrifies everyone.

Jennifer has become host to a pathogen that's growing out of her body and taking over her quarters, and the Altanis team, along with their new leader Richard Woolsey, must discover a way to stop the pathogen and save Dr. Keller.

Notable Characters

  • Carson Beckett : Beckett is finally removed from the stasis chamber and possibly "cured". He also creates the phage that destroys the pathogen threatening the Atlantis base before returning to Earth to recover.
  • Richard Woolsey : Assumes command of Atlantis and is quickly forced to make several tough decisions.

Related Episodes

Related episodes are episodes that share a common thread or series arc with this episode.

About Stargate Atlantis

Set in the expansive Stargate universe, Stargate Atlantis takes us through the gate and into the Pegasus Galaxy, abandoned home to the Ancients, where we find a formidable enemy—the Wraith.
Go to Stargate Atlantis >

Download Stargate Atlantis

Stargate Atlantis image Downloads are an excellent way to stay caught up with your favorite television shows. Watch when you want, not when a television network or cable tv station dictates that you watch.

Buy Stargate Atlantis on DVD

If you enjoy watching behind the scenes special features or listening to episode commentaries by cast and crew, buy the show Stargate Atlantis on DVD. Most series can be purchased by season or as a DVD collection. DVDs often contain commentaries that give plenty of interesting inside information on a show.

Top of Page