The WORST seasons of Stargate Atlantis

Every season of Stargate Atlantis ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of Stargate Atlantis!

The story of Stargate Atlantis follows the cliffhanger episode on Stargate SG-1's seventh season finale "Lost City", where SG-1 found an outpost made by the race known as the Ancients in Antarctica. After the events of Stargate SG-1 season eight premiere "New Order", the Stargate Command sends an international team to investigate the outpost. Soon, Dr. Daniel Jackson discovers the location of the greatest city created by the Ancients, Atlantis. The story unfolds when the members of the expedition encounter the Wraith, the race that defeated the Ancients ten thousand years ago.

Last Updated: 12/3/2024Network: SYFYStatus: Ended
Season 3
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7.66
115 votes

#1 - Season 3

First Aired 7/14/2006

The team faces escalating conflicts with both old and new adversaries, including the Wraith and a deadly new faction. The discovery of a potential game-changing technology introduces new ethical dilemmas, while relationships within the team are tested under growing pressures.

Season 2
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7.78
117 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 7/16/2005

As the Wraith threat intensifies, the team strives to find ways to defend Atlantis and the Pegasus Galaxy from impending invasion. Key episodes focus on breakthroughs in ancient technology, dangerous alliances, and a desperate search for a means to stop their enemies once and for all.

Season 4
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7.87
113 votes

#3 - Season 4

First Aired 9/28/2007

With changes in leadership and new allies, the team continues to battle the Wraith and confront new existential threats. Personal dynamics shift as members struggle with loss and make significant choices that shape the fate of Atlantis and its mission in the Pegasus Galaxy.

Season 1
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7.95
149 votes

#4 - Season 1

First Aired 7/16/2004

The Atlantis expedition team, led by Dr. Elizabeth Weir, arrives in the Pegasus Galaxy and discovers the lost city of Atlantis. They encounter a powerful new enemy, the Wraith, and face various challenges to protect their new home while exploring the galaxy and seeking new allies.

Season 5
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7.96
119 votes

#5 - Season 5

First Aired 7/11/2008

As Atlantis faces its greatest threats yet, the team must rely on unexpected alliances and new technologies to safeguard their city and the galaxy. The season builds toward a climactic confrontation that tests the strength, ingenuity, and resolve of the entire expedition.