Ep 2. Misbegotten

In the second episode of Stargate Atlantis season 3, titled Misbegotten, the city of Atlantis faces a new threat. The team discovers that the replicator who was once their ally, Weir, has been multiplying rapidly and now poses a serious threat to the city. Meanwhile, Ronon, Teyla, and McKay are dealing with their own personal struggles.

As the episode opens, the team is trying to figure out what to do with Weir's replicator form. They have been keeping her in a stasis pod, but her numbers are multiplying rapidly. The team fears that she could eventually take over the city, and they are unsure of how to handle this new threat.

Meanwhile, McKay is still mourning the loss of his sister and is having a difficult time coping. He shuts himself off emotionally and becomes fixated on finding a solution to stop the replicator problem. Teyla is also dealing with her own personal struggles, as she is pregnant and unsure of how to balance her responsibilities as a member of the team with her new role as a mother.

Ronon, on the other hand, is dealing with some personal trauma of his own. He begins to have visions of his old team, who were killed by the Wraith. Ronon is haunted by their deaths and is struggling to come to terms with his own survivor's guilt.

As the episode progresses, the team discovers that Weir's replicator form has been communicating with the Asuran leader Oberoth. Oberoth has now gained control of the replicator army, and they are on their way to Atlantis to take over the city. The team must work quickly to come up with a plan to stop the Asurans and save the city.

McKay, who had previously shut himself off emotionally, begins to take more risks and pushes himself to find a solution. He comes up with a risky plan to use a ZPM to power a weapon that will destroy the Asuran ships. The team is hesitant to use such a dangerous plan, but they agree that it is their best option.

As the Asurans arrive, the team springs into action and executes McKay's plan. The plan is successful, and the Asuran ships are destroyed. The team is relieved, but they know that the threat of the replicators is not over.

In the end, the team must deal with the aftermath of the battle and begin to plan for the future. McKay comes to terms with his sister's death and begins to open up emotionally once again. Teyla accepts her new role as a mother and begins to make plans for the future with her child. Ronon still struggles with his survivor's guilt, but the team stands by his side and helps him cope with his trauma.

Overall, Misbegotten is a thrilling and emotional episode that delves into the personal struggles of the team as well as the larger threat of the replicators. The episode sets up a tense and exciting season and leaves viewers eager to see what happens next.