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Rodney reluctantly returns to Earth to witness the triumph of his rival, but must help shut down a deadly weather device when the new technology goes horribly awry.
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NEWS & SPOILERS
(Newest information is added to the bottom)
This working episode title (replacing "Snow Globe") was revealed by executive producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog.
Writer and co-executive producer Martin Gero's Stargate directorial debut will be an Earth-based story, he told GateWorld.
(GateWorld news report)
"Speaking of Martin, we'll be breaking his episode #16 when he gets back into town next week. Apparently, finding an oil rig-like setting for his script has been a bit of a challenge. John Smith did find one suitable-looking place, however. The only drawback -- it's a sewage treatment plant and, by John's own admission, tends to get 'a little ripe in the summertime.'
"But sacrifices must be made for art and I, for one, don't really have a problem shooting there despite the olfactory downside. Of course, the fact that I have no intention of visiting the location during production could have something to do with it. Also, the fact that Marty G., the director of said episode, WILL have to be there may result in a conceptual change. Maybe the story doesn't take place on an oil rig after all. Maybe it takes place in a second-hand book shop ..."
(Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a post at his blog)
"Indeed we will [see more of Rodney's past], in a late Season Five episode in which he'll be reunited with an old friend and rival. We're casting this one as I answer this question and, if all goes as planned, it will offer up some fun cameos."
(Executive producer Joseph Mallozzi, in a Q&A at TVGuide.com)
The episode in question is still unknown, but it is almost certainly after "Remnants" (episode 15) and before the season finale. "Brain Storm" is a likely candidate, based on the title (the brilliant McKay reunited with a brilliant rival from his past) and the fact that Mallozzi said the episode is currently in the casting phase.
"Brain Storm" is sixteenth in the production order, and is expected to begin filming in August.
Rodney McKay is invited to a landmark scientific presentation by an old "friend" from his school days -- or rival is more like it. Malcolm Tunney has gone on to great success, with public acclaim and lots of money. Rodney, meanwhile, hasn't published in years and can't tell anyone about what he really does for a living.
Bringing along Dr. Jennifer Keller as his date, McKay returns to Earth for the event. The two are brought to a secret desert facility by Tunney's private jet. There the test of an astonishing new technology is to take place -- a demonstration that doubles as a high-society cocktail party for dozens of wealthy and important guests.
But McKay and the rest of the guests are unaware that some of Tunney's colleagues have warned about possible catastrophic consequences for what he is about to do. The device to be demonstrates is activated, and it causes the temperature in the room to drop. It appears to be a sort of weather-control device, an ingenious solution to global warming.
The crowd applauds ... but Dr. Tunney is soon informed that his device cannot be shut down. Not only is Tunney's project in danger, but so are the lives of everyone in the facility.
(GateWorld news report)
Guest characters include Malcolm Tunney, Terrence Kramer, Ken, Steve (two scientists), a front desk secretary, and Tunney's assistant.
Three major guest stars will appear in the episode, executive producer Joseph Mallozzi revealed in his blog. Dave Foley, Bill Nye ("The Science Guy"), and real-life astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will apear in the episode, currently filming in Vancouver, B.C.
(GateWorld news report)
NEW! August 7 - Don't miss photos from the set of "Brain Storm" now at Joseph Mallozzi's blog! The photos feature Drs. McKay and Keller in formal wear, plus guest stars Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson, and director Martin Wood.
NEW! August 17 - "'Brain Storm' is complete except for one day in the freezer with Jewel and a large axe (don't ask!). I'm sad to see the episode go as it was a real high point for Season Five and (more importantly) to my life as a nerd."
(Actor David Hewlett, in a post at his blog)
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As information is listed here while the episode is still
in production, remember that it is subject to change.
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