Ep 4. The Daedalus Variations

Stargate Atlantis season 5 episode 4, "The Daedalus Variations", follows the crew of the Atlantis expedition as they are catapulted into an alternate reality. The episode begins with the Daedalus, Earth's second intergalactic warship, encountering an energy field that causes the ship to jump through alternate realities. The Atlantis team must work together to find a way to return to their own reality before they become lost in the vastness of space.

As the team makes their way through the multiverse, they encounter various versions of themselves and alternate realities, including one where Earth has been destroyed by the Wraith and another where the Atlantis expedition never existed at all. They must navigate each vastly different reality to find any clues that could get them back home.

However, they quickly realize that their journey is not without its dangers. They encounter various hostile alien species in their travels, some of which pose serious threats to their mission. As they continue to jump from reality to reality, they begin to question if they will ever be able to return to their own universe.

Meanwhile, Dr. Rodney McKay, the expedition's lead scientist, struggles with the possibility that they may never return home. He becomes obsessed with finding a solution to get them back, ignoring the dangers and risks that come along with it. This obsession causes a rift between McKay and his teammates, leading to conflict within the group.

As the team continues their journey, they eventually come across a reality where the Daedalus crew has found a way to jump back to their own reality. Using this information, the Atlantis team works together to find a way to replicate the technology and make their way back home.

With time running out, the Atlantis team must act quickly to avoid being trapped in the multiverse forever. They must use all of their skills and knowledge to make it back to their own reality and save their team members who have gotten stranded along the way.

"The Daedalus Variations" is an action-packed episode, full of twists and turns that keep the viewer on the edge of their seat. The episode offers insight into the characters' motivations and emphasizes the importance of teamwork when faced with impossible odds. This episode truly showcases the sci-fi adventure that Stargate Atlantis is known for, making it a must-watch for any fan of the genre.