Ep 12. Wormhole X-Treme
- TVPG
- September 8, 2001
- 44 min
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8.0 (1,503)
The Stargate SG1 season 5 episode 12 is entitled Wormhole X-Treme. The episode follows a group of struggling actors who are filming a science fiction TV show called Wormhole X-Treme. They are suddenly visited by the SG-1 team who has to team up with them to save Earth from a dangerous alien race known as Asgard. The aliens are demanding a precious element called trinium, and if they don't get it, they will destroy the planet.
As the episode begins, the Wormhole X-Treme team is in the middle of filming the latest episode of their show when they are suddenly interrupted by a group of men in military gear. These men turn out to be the SG-1 team, who have come through the Stargate to seek their help.
The SG-1 team has reason to believe that the Wormhole X-Treme crew is actually a cover for a group of top-secret government scientists. They ask for their assistance in preventing the Asgard from obtaining trinium, which is located on Earth. The Wormhole X-Treme actors are initially skeptical, but eventually agree to help when they realize the fate of the world is at stake.
The episode is full of comedic moments, as the Wormhole X-Treme actors are constantly mistaken as being the actual heroes of the show. They struggle to understand the complex terminology used by the SG-1 team and fumble through their tasks as they try to help save the world. Despite their bumbling ways, the actors are determined to help the SG-1 team in any way they can.
As the episode progresses, the Wormhole X-Treme actors find themselves in a number of dangerous situations. They are forced to fight off Asgard warriors and navigate complicated alien technology. With the help of the SG-1 team, they manage to thwart the Asgard's plans and save the world from destruction.
The episode ends with the Wormhole X-Treme actors receiving a surprise gift from the SG-1 team as a token of their appreciation. The gift is a small device that acts as a communicator, allowing them to contact the SG-1 team if they ever need their help again.
Wormhole X-Treme is a fun and lighthearted episode that stands out from the rest of the series. It offers a unique perspective on the Stargate universe, as the focus is not on the usual heroes but rather a group of bumbling actors. Despite the comedy, the episode still manages to pack in plenty of action and suspense, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.