[s2e1] The Siege: Part 3 May 2026

The episode picks up with Atlantis on the verge of destruction. Major John Sheppard is on a suicide mission to pilot a Puddle Jumper armed with a nuclear warhead into a Wraith Hive ship.

: While the immediate threat is neutralized, long-range sensors detect 12 more Hive ships inbound. [S2E1] The Siege: Part 3

is the season two premiere of the military science fiction series Stargate Atlantis , originally airing on July 15, 2005. The episode concludes a high-stakes three-part arc where the Atlantis expedition faces an overwhelming invasion by the Wraith. Key Plot Summary The episode picks up with Atlantis on the

"The Siege: Part 3" was a critical and commercial success for the Sci-Fi Channel, achieving high Nielsen ratings during its initial run. It is often cited by fans as one of the strongest season openers in the franchise due to its mix of large-scale space battles and significant character shifts. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more is the season two premiere of the military

: Lieutenant Aiden Ford is found alive after falling into the ocean during a fight with a Wraith. However, he has suffered an overdose of Wraith enzyme, which grants him superhuman strength and aggression while making him unstable. Cast and Crew Director : Martin Wood Writer : Martin Gero

: Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett) and Mitch Pileggi (Colonel Steven Caldwell) join the recurring or main cast.