Ep 3. Hide and Seek

The third episode of Stargate Atlantis' first season is titled "Hide and Seek." This episode follows the team's investigation of a new planet that has a Stargate and a unique energy source. The team encounters a young boy named Jinto who possesses special abilities and knowledge about the Stargate's technology.

As the team explores the new planet, they come across a hidden room with a mysterious machine that they believe might be the energy source they have been searching for. However, upon further investigation, they realize it is a device that can manipulate matter and turn objects invisible.

While experimenting with the machine, one of the team members accidentally activates it and turns himself invisible. The team initially thinks this is hilarious, but the situation quickly becomes dire as the team member cannot turn himself visible again. The crew tries to find a solution, but time is running out, and the team member's condition quickly deteriorates.

Meanwhile, Jinto disappears, and the team discovers that he has been kidnapped by a group of invisible beings who inhabit the planet. These beings, who call themselves the "Wraith," feed on the energy of other living beings and plan to do the same with Jinto.

The team races against time to find Jinto and rescue him from the Wraith's clutches, all while dealing with the difficulty of locating invisible enemies. The situation becomes even more complicated when the Wraith unleashes a deadly virus on the team, causing them to fight for their lives.

In the end, the team manages to locate Jinto and rescue him from the Wraith's grasp. They also find a way to turn their team member visible again. However, they realize that the Wraith poses a significant threat and vow to do everything in their power to keep them from harming other planets and their inhabitants.

"Hide and Seek" is a thrilling episode that showcases the teamwork and resourcefulness of the Stargate Atlantis team. The episode is full of suspense and action as the team fights to save their member and Jinto from the Wraiths. It also gives the audience a glimpse of the dangers facing other planets and emphasizes the importance of the Stargate Atlantis team's mission.