Season Three

Episode Number: 64

Episode Title: Maternal Instinct

Air Date: 02-25-00

Syndication Air Date: 05-07-01

First Sci-Fi Syndication Air Date: 01-20-03

Chad's Summary: Fleeing an attack, by Apophis, Bra'tac and an injured Jaffa named Mo'ac (Aaron Douglas) arrive at the SGC. As a result of his injuries, Mo'ac, later, passes away. Bra'tac assists SG-1 in locating the planet Kheb. SG-1, along with Bra'tac and SG-2, gate to Kheb. SG-1 and Bra'tac search for the Harcesis child while SG-2 remain near the gate as guards. SG-1 find dead Jaffa soldiers while Bra'tac encounters a dead woman who was entrusted with the care of the Harcesis child. They discover a temple, and O'Neill, Jackson, and Bra'tac enter the temple. They find a Monk (Terry Chen), and Jackson asks about the Harcesis child. The monk responds with cryptic talk. O'Neill and Bra'tac leave while Jackson remains to take up a spiritual journey in order to find the Harcesis child. During the journey, Jackson gains the ability to light a candle and move objects with his mind. A Goa'uld Death Glider flies overhead, and SG-1 prepare to repel an impending attack. Finally, Jackson realizes he has no power at all. He also realizes that Oma Desala (Carla Boudreau) is the only one who can protect the boy. The Goa'uld kill the Monk. On Jackson's suggestion, SG-1 and Bra'tac lower their weapons. The Goa'uld fire their weapons at Teal'c and Bra'tac. Oma Desala defends the team and kills the Goa'uld. Oma Desala takes the boy to another planet. After Jackson retrieves his shoes, the team head for home.

Guest Cast:

Teryl Rothery as Dr. Janet Fraiser

Bill Nikolai as Technician Alberts

Tony Amendola as Bra'tac

Terry Chen as Monk

Aaron Douglas as Mo'ac

Steve Bacic as Major Coburn

D. Harlan Cutshall as Jaffa Commander

Carla Boudreau as Oma Desala

Production Credits:

Developed for Television: Brad Wright & Jonathan Glassner

Supervising Producer: Robert C. Cooper

Producer: N. John Smith

Writer: Robert C. Cooper

Director: Peter F. Woeste

Executive Producers: Michael Greenburg Richard Dean Anderson 

Executive Producers: Jonathan Glassner & Brad Wright

Senior Story Editor: Tor Alexander Valenza

Story Editor: Heather E. Ash 

Production Manager: Andy Mikita

First Assistant Director: Matthew J. Blecha

Second Assistant Director: Greg Rousseaux   

Music: Joel Goldsmith

Original Stargate Themes: David Arnold

Director of Photography: Jim Menard

Production Designer: Richard Hudolin

Editor: Allan Lee

Art Director: Bridget McGuire

Costume Designer: Christina McQuarrie

Make-Up Artist: Jan Newman

Unit Manager: John G. Lenic

Recurring Characters:

* This is Teryl Rothery's (Janet Fraiser) 34th Episode.

* This is Tony Amendola's (Bra'tac) 5th Episode.

* This is Bill Nikolai's (Alberts) 4th Episode.

* This is Steve Bacic's (Coburn) 1st Episode.

SG Teams:

* Major Coburn is given command of team SG-2.

Destination:

* Kheb has woodland areas near the Stargate, and a Buddhist-like temple beyond the Stargate. Kheb residents include the Monk, Oma Desala, and the Harcesis child. Like the temple suggests Kheb has a culture which resembles the Buddhist culture of Earth. 

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