Stargate SG-1

While exploring a newly discovered planet, O'Neill and his team are ambushed by enormous insects, and Teal'c is stung during the encounter. Back at the SGC, the injury triggers a physically terrifying transformation in Teal'c, leaving his condition uncertain in the aftermath.

Bane is a programme presented as an episode within its series. Classified under the genre of episode, it follows the familiar format of the show, delivering a self‑contained story that fits within the larger narrative framework. It airs as a stand‑alone installment, delivering a concise narrative arc. During a routine exploration of an uncharted world, Colonel O'Neill and his team encounter a sudden assault by enormous insects. The insects are described as massive, their size overwhelming the explorers. The creatures swarm the group, and in the chaos Teal'c receives a painful sting. The team manages to retreat, but the encounter leaves them shaken and forces them to return to the Stargate Command base for medical assessment. Back at the SGC, the aftermath of the insect attack becomes evident. While the rest of the squad receives standard treatment, Teal'c's condition begins to diverge. The sting triggers an unexpected physiological response, and the audience watches as his body starts to change in a manner that is both alarming and unsettling. The change progresses slowly, leaving the medical team uncertain about possible remedies. The transformation that overtakes Teal'c is portrayed as terrifying, suggesting a loss of control and a potential threat to his comrades. This development raises questions about the long‑term effects of alien fauna on human and Jaffa physiology, setting the stage for further conflict within the episode. The episode ends with the team confronting the implications of Teal'c's new condition.