" Upgrades " is often ranked as one of the top episodes of the series because it perfectly balances the "sci-fi trope" of super-powered heroes with the grounded reality of SG-1's human limitations and General Hammond's leadership. Stargate Season 4 Episode 3 Review - Facebook
: The "upgrades" come at a cost: the team's metabolism skyrockets—leading to a classic scene where they order dozens of steaks —and their judgment becomes increasingly impaired by a sense of invincibility. [S4E3] Upgrades
: Anise provides SG-1 (except Teal'c, whose symbiote rejects the device) with armbands that vastly increase their physical and mental abilities. " Upgrades " is often ranked as one