Week 3 - July 29

Winner: Battlestar Galactica ("Fragged")

It was a rather close call, this week. "Stargate Sg-1" had a great, consistent episode that revealed the new threat facing the galaxy. This new religious crusade enemy is a great addition, and sufficiently different than the G'ould and Replicators. However, it was its climax that put "Battlestar Galactica" on top. The final 15 minutes were so well-crafted and acted, it more than made up for the episode's average start. The resolution to the stranded on Kobol plot-line couldn't have been handled better.

I cannot stress just how great "Battlestar Galactica" is. It is working on a whole other level than most television shows, and it will require a fair amount of effort if the "Stargate" franchises are to catch up.

Notable Scene: The tense moments when Specialist Cally refuses to obey orders, prompting Gaius Baltar to 'become a man.'

Standings:

Stargate Sg-1: 0
Stargate Atlantis: 1
Battlestar Galactica: 2