Episode:Rising, Part 2

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"Rising", Part 2
An episode from Stargate Atlantis
Atlantis is rising out of the Lantea sea
Episode Nb	Season 1 Episode 02
Directed by	Martin Wood
Written by	Robert C. Cooper
Original air date	(2004-07-16) USA: July 16, 2004 (2004-10-19) UK: October 19, 2004
Length	41'26"
Guest starring
Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett) Andee Frizzell (Wraith keeper) Craig Veroni (Dr. Peter Grodin) Christopher Heyerdahl (Halling) and Robert Patrick (Col. Marshall Sumner)
Episode chronology
"Rising", Part 1 "Hide and Seek"

The Wraith have captured many of the Athosians and Atlantis expedition members, before leaving through the Stargate. When Major Sheppard comes back with refugies to the newly found city of Atlantis, he discovers that the city is on the verge to collapse.

"Rising", Part 2 is the 2nd episode of Stargate Atlantis Season 1.

This episode is part 2 of 2. It is preceded by "Rising", Part 1.

Story development

Races: Athosians • Wraith Technology: Heads up display Spaceships: Atlantis

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For answers to the questions in this section, click here.

• Why did the Wraith come for culling just a few moments after the Atlantis expedition's arrival on Athos?

Notes

• On DVD/Blu-ray releases, "Rising", Parts 1 and 2 are joined together in one double-episode. On The Sci Fi Channel, it has been aired as a two-parter. The Amazon and iTunes versions are also as a two-parter.
• On TV airing with the two-parter, Part 2 shows a recap of Part 1, a teaser showing the end of the culling, and then, an opening credits sequence with Atlantis under water.