Ep 22. Within the Serpent's Grasp

As the first season of Stargate SG1 draws to a close, tensions rise in the final episode named Within the Serpent's Grasp. The team finds themselves racing against time to prevent the Goa'uld invasion of Earth, but with limited resources and the odds stacked against them, it may be a battle they can't win.

The episode begins with General Hammond (Don S. Davis) considering evacuating the Stargate Command center, but the team argues that they must do everything in their power to stop the Goa'uld before they can colonize Earth. Meanwhile, Major Carter (Amanda Tapping) and Teal'c (Christopher Judge) are away on a reconnaissance mission, observing the incoming Jaffa ships that are carrying the Goa'uld troops.

As the SGC picks up increased activity on the Gate, they begin to suspect that the Goa'uld are planning an all-out invasion, and soon the Jaffa ships come into view from the Gate. The team works together to prevent the Goa'uld from making it through the Stargate, but soon find themselves outmatched and outgunned.

Despite their best efforts, the Goa'uld eventually break through the defenses and make their way to Earth. The team finds themselves in a desperate struggle to hold their ground and protect the planet, with time running out and the odds stacked against them.

As the battle rages on, the team finds themselves aided by an unlikely ally in the form of a mysterious figure who had previously appeared in a vision to O'Neill (Richard Dean Anderson). With this mystery figure's help, the team is able to strike a decisive blow against the Goa'uld forces and save the planet from total destruction.

The episode's high-stakes action and dramatic tension make it a fitting conclusion to the show's first season, leaving audiences eager to see what new dangers will arise in future seasons. The team's struggles and ultimate triumph provide a satisfying conclusion to the show's first story arc, and sets the stage for the continued adventures of the Stargate SG1 team.