" Search and Rescue " is the premiere episode of of the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis . It serves as the conclusion to the Season 4 cliffhanger, "The Last Man." Plot Overview
The team uses the Daedalus and its sensors to locate survivors. However, Michael's hybrid forces and his cruiser pose a constant threat during the extraction. [S5E1] Search and Rescue
A major subplot involves Teyla Emmagan, who is held captive by Michael. She goes into labor during the chaos, eventually giving birth to her son, Torren John, while still in Michael's custody. " Search and Rescue " is the premiere
This episode marks a significant shift in the show's leadership. Samantha Carter is recalled to Earth at the end of the episode to attend the extraction of a Ba'al clone (linking to the movie Stargate: Continuum ), and Richard Woolsey arrives to take over as the new commander of Atlantis. Production & Viewing Context Release Date: It originally aired on July 11, 2008. A major subplot involves Teyla Emmagan, who is