A character in Stargate SG-1
Played by Michael Shanks
Stargate SG-1 · 1,358 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Stargate SG-1: in 433 of its 1,358 quotes
Most scenes with: Jack O'Neill (209), Samantha Carter (103), Teal'c (57)
[Jackson is interrogating Weaver about Vala's whereabouts, but Weaver is afraid to say anything]
Dr. JacksonWe can protect you.
No, you can’t!
Dr. JacksonOkay. [to Teal’c, as he gets up to leave] He's all yours.
[panicked] Where’re you going?
Dr. JacksonI’ll be out in the hall; just yell loudly if you need me.
Dr. JacksonBut we can protect him.
Yeah, by locking him away for the rest of his life.
What can ya say? There’s a downside to workin’ for super-villains.
Our only chance is to take this ship back.
Well, I have an idea about that, but it’s pretty risky.
Well, it’s probably better than our plan.
Well, what’s your plan?
Dr. JacksonWe don't have one.
Ah.
[In an attempt to save Carter from her captor Anateo, Vala uses the Odyssey's damaged beaming technology]
Dr. JacksonUh, where is she?
Well, I couldn’t be sure, so I just beamed out the only other lifesign in the room instead.
Dr. JacksonOkay. Where is he?
[Vala looks out the window, where Anateo is drifting in space]
Dr. Jackson[following Vala’s gaze] Well, Sam did say it was risky.
Dr. JacksonYeah, we swept the ship twice. Rounded up fourteen men in total, but not Solek. Vala had to beam him out of the hold where the crew was being held, so we have no way of knowing for sure where he ended up.
Did you check the sewage reservoir?
Dr. JacksonYeah, no lifesigns. Ew.
Dr. JacksonUh, you should probably prepare to fire.
For the record, I'm always prepared to fire. I just have to press this button here.
Dr. JacksonRight..I just—I thought that's what you're supposed to say, so...
I know.
Dr. JacksonI'm sorry, aren't you the one who knows the dragon's secret name? It's time to earn your keep.
Ah, yes. I may have exaggerated about that, slightly. Anyway, you didn't think that just by calling out its name, you'd suddenly be able to control it?
Dr. JacksonI don't know. Name magic is common in most mythologies. To know something's secret name is to steal its power.
So what are we supposed to do, start guessing?
Darrel, the dragon.
How about Smokey?
Perhaps Puff?
Dr. Jackson[annoyed]: Will you just give me a minute?
You have an extraordinary understanding of the ways of ascended beings.
Dr. JacksonThat's because I used to be one.
The Human race cannot have evolved that far in only a thousand years.
Dr. JacksonThat's because I had some help. Her name was Oma Desala.
[understanding] Oh, of course.
Dr. JacksonI'm going to be fine...
Look, you don't get fancy mindpowers unless there's been major redecorating going on inside your skull...
[Daniel is back to normal]
Dr. JacksonNo, it’s me. Merlin’s gone. He sacrificed himself for this to work.
Yeah? Prove it.
[Daniel makes a motion like a Jedi Mind Trick]
What the hell was that?
Dr. JacksonIf I was Merlin, you would know.
Dr. JacksonWe're stuck.
No we're not!
[Everyone looks at Vala]
Well, when we fail to make the scheduled check-in, General Landry will dial in, at which point we'll ask him to send a naquadah generator and a laptop with a dialing program and that's that!
Dr. JacksonWe knew that! I-I-I thought that when I said that we're stuck, that you would know that I meant "until then."
Well, then you should say what you mean.
Dr. JacksonI don't think you want me to start doing that.
I don't think you want to start thinking what I think.
Dr. Jackson[checking his watch] So, therefore, next check-in is in just under six hours.
Good. Muscles, that means that we have time to go to the party.
[She starts to walk away until Mitchell's voice stops her.]
No, it does not! It means we stay here out of sight and remain as inconspicuous as possible. With a bit of luck, the people on this planet will never even know we were here.
[The couple who had left the party before arrive in the gate room and are now just a few feet away from the team. They begin kissing intensely.]
[pushing him away for a moment] Don't. tell Hesellven, she is like a sister to me.
Never.
[They resume kissing. They stop and begin to walk toward the gate, where they finally see the team. Mitchell waves casually.]
Hi. There's nothing to be alarmed about. We um—
[The woman begins screaming then turns and runs out of the room, the man following her. She is still screaming. Teal'c and Mitchell head out after them, and Vala tries to follow, but Daniel holds her back.]
How come they get to go?
[Hesellven and Sylvana are catfighting]
Dr. JacksonWhat the hell are you doing? Stop it!!
She started it!
Hah! I think you started it when you kissed Heron.
Dr. Jackson[exasperated] Shut up! Shut up! You’re hostages! This is like a life and death situation here! Start acting like it.
Oh, please! You’re not rebels! We’re not deaf, you know. Everyone in this room knows it.
Dr. JacksonThat doesn’t matter! You’re hostages! We’re your…we’re your captors! We’re heavily armed! There’s rules! There’s a whole school of etiquette to this!
[Sylvana stares at Dr. Jackson]
Dr. Jackson[sternly] Don't eyeball me.
Excuse me. Did you really come through the Ring?
Dr. JacksonYes, we did.
It's a portal, isn't it, to other worlds?
Yeah, I'd be happy to show you how it works, once we get it up up and running.
You want them to free your friends.
I'm sorry. What?
Your demands. If you want to pose as the rebels, the first thing they usually do in situations like this is ask for the freeing of their imprisoned compatriots.
Don't talk to them.
No, it's okay.
Dr. Jackson[Walks toward Cicero] What's your name?
Cicero. I'm a researcher here at the museum, and I believe you.
You want to get on the radio and explain that to the folks outside?
Oh, I've tried. I've suspected as much for years, I've published dozens of papers, written a book. No one listens. My colleagues think I'm a bit of a joke.
Oh, Daniel, you've found a kindred spirit.
Murderous rebels, come in please.
Dr. JacksonSpeaking.
Jack O'NeillRichard Dean Anderson · 752 quotes
Samantha CarterAmanda Tapping · 349 quotes
Teal'cChristopher Judge · 180 quotes
Cameron MitchellBen Browder · 128 quotes
Vala Mal DoranClaudia Black · 90 quotes
George HammondDon S. Davis · 77 quotes
Jacob CarterCarmen Argenziano · 32 quotes
Bra'tacTony Amendola · 26 quotes
Hank LandryBeau Bridges · 25 quotes
Jonas QuinnCorin Nemec · 24 quotes
Martin LloydWillie Garson · 21 quotes
Ba'alCliff Simon · 17 quotes
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