Of course I hoped season 7 would have some episodes I'd like, but I never expected to be so damn delighted by a couple of them!
Some short observations on the first 8 episodes:
Fallen:
Daniel returns: what's not to love? Although the team reaction is underwhelmed to say the least, and that was quite disappointing. I felt deflated after this episode. Anti-climactic is the word I'm looking for I guess.
Homecoming:
Farewell to Jonas: Aw, I'll miss his dimples. Boring episode otherwise.
Fragile balance:
Mini-Jack! With pimples and everything! They sure picked the right kid for this. And pissed off (original) Jack is always a delight. Plus it was great watching my daughter beaming, because she'd been looking forward to this particular episode, since clone-Jack features in a lot of the fanfiction she reads (mostly Buffy/SG-1 crossovers). I suspect she has a crush on the kid...
Orpheus:
It's always lovely seeing Bra'tac again, and Rya'c's character develops nicely. But what I loved most of all was the friendship between Daniel and Teal'c. It moved me to smiling tears.
Revisions:
Hi Jinto's dad :D
But otherwise, ah well...
Lifeboat:
This episode must have been a blast for Michael! It certainly was for me. Plus I love Janet to bits, especially when she gets something more to do than just medical stuff. And I love how this episode carefully sets up the restoration of the bond between Jack and Daniel. I didn't feel it in the first episodes of this season, the way it's been there in the earlier seasons.
Enemy mine:
Another great Daniel episode! He gets to do what he does best and Jack trusts him, and supports him with public appreciation! He gets in Daniel's personal space again! And yeah, I love the Unas.
On a sidenote: the military attitude of 'We found something we want, and if they're not going to let us have it voluntary within 24 hours, we'll just kill them.' is infuriating. The horrible thing is, that it often works that way in real life too *fumes*
Space race:
This episode made me run for my computer and write this entry, because ooooooooh the team-love! And Sam being a kick-ass thrill-seeker! With a million little moments between all members. And I just love these fun episodes, that look like everybody, cast and crew had a great time writing, acting and making them.
By the way: Jack looks good enough to eat in all these episodes, rawr...