Stargate: Atlantis Brain Storm (2004–2009) Online
- Original Title :
- Brain Storm
- Genre :
- TV Episode / Action / Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi
- Year :
- 2004–2009
- Directror :
- Martin Gero
- Cast :
- Joe Flanigan,Rachel Luttrell,Jason Momoa
- Writer :
- Brad Wright,Robert C. Cooper
- Type :
- TV Episode
- Time :
- 44min
- Rating :
- 8.0/10
Rodney is returning to Earth for his 2 weeks of leave and to attend a colleague's presentation on a scientific breakthrough. He's also managed to work up the gumption to ask Jennifer Keller if she will accompany him and she agrees. On Earth, they're attending a scientific conference hosted by Rodney's rival, Malcolm Tunney, against whom he has been competing for most of his life. When Tunney announces technology to solve global warming, McKay accuses him of stealing his ideas. Tunney decides to give his guests a live demonstration but when he finds he can't turn the devise off, he turns to McKay for help. The crisis also allows McKay and Jennifer to express their true feelings for one another.
| Episode complete credited cast: | |||
 | Joe Flanigan | - | Lt. Colonel John Sheppard |
 | Rachel Luttrell | - | Teyla Emmagan (credit only) |
 | Jason Momoa | - | Ronon Dex |
 | Jewel Staite | - | Dr. Jennifer Keller |
 | Robert Picardo | - | Richard Woolsey (credit only) |
 | David Hewlett | - | Dr. Rodney McKay |
 | Dave Foley | - | Malcolm Tunney |
 | Marshall Bell | - | Terrence Kramer |
 | Bill Nye | - | Bill Nye |
 | Neil deGrasse Tyson | - | Neil deGrasse Tyson |
 | Gary Jones | - | Chief Mst Sgt. Walter Harriman |
 | Michael Coleman | - | Front Desk Guy |
 | Naomi Dayneswood | - | Assistant |
| Shirley Ng | - | Scientist |
Dr. Keller's reference to her uncle George's thoughts about "saving the planet" is most likely a nod to stand-up comedian George Carlin's skit about that very subject.
In the background of the lobby, after the freezing effect of one of the guests, we can see a memorial plate at the wall, naming "Carl Binder Memorial". Carl Binder is one of the authors of Stargate Atlantis.
Bill Nye is seen talking to a man in a wheelchair who is speaking through a computer-generated voice. This character is meant to represent theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking.
Dr. Keller asks if Rodney has 'tried these strawberries?' on the plane. Strawberries are a rare and much-treasured treat for Kaylee, Jewel Staite's Firefly character.
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