Synopsis: An attack on the Tok’ra High Counsellor reveals that the Tok’ra and the SGC have been compromised by the Goa’uld, who are able to reprogram people to become assassins – za’tarcs. Using a highly experimental testing device, the personnel of the SGC must be tested to prove that they are not za’tarcs. O’Neill and Carter are both reported as za’tarcs, however, upon retesting, they discover that the machine was not only wrong, but also that what is required to clear their names may have damaging effects on their careers and their relationship.
Jack becomes the President’s social secretary
Fool! He should have just let her get shot!
How high are Janet’s heels?
The only female officers we seem to see (excepting Sam and Janet) all seem to die!
And Hammond still has his hand on Janet’s shoulder after being shot at by Lieutenant Astor
They’re held in really manky accommodation. Surely they deserve VIP quarters after what they had been through?
Oh yes it is the point here!!
Not everything is about Jolinar, and being fond of Sam will almost certainly lead to death (Unless your name is Jack O’Neill)
Jack likes to ask for other people’s opinions.
Daniel doesn’t look as surprised as he should do hearing about Sam making a pass at Jack, then looks very uncomfortable when Jack tells him about Anise liking him.
They could have at least let them see each other before getting all drugged up for crying out loud!
Janet knows!!!
Jack’s walking the green mile
Would it have hurt Janet to reassure her?
Janet had to run all that way in those heels!
If Sam had got it wrong, she’d have looked really stupid!
Jack really looks like he’s mouthing “I love you” when they’re looking at each other through the force shield
Sam struggles to keep her emotions in check when she says to “retest me”
Why couldn’t we hear Sam’s confession?
No! Only Jack is allowed to call her Samantha!
Martouf is dead!!! Woo hoo!! (Sorry Meesh!)
He didn’t sacrifice himself though
My verdict: Oh my God! Finally, what all the Sam and Jack shippers have known for years is displayed for all to see! And Sam’s ‘black widow’ curse strikes again with Martouf, proving that no one can get in the way of Sam and Jack!! Great episode, flawless acting from Amanda Tapping and Richard Dean Anderson.... What more can I say about it?
Best line: “The machine is all wrong... You... you don't understand... we lied... we don't even know we'd... lied... please...” Carter
Best scene: Where Sam and Jack are standing, looking at each other through the force shield. {Sob}
Jack’s words of wisdom: “I didn’t leave, because I’d rather die myself than lose Carter” “Why?” “Because I care about her. A lot more than I’m supposed to” SQUEE!!
