| "Queen's Gambit" | |
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| Series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1, Episode 5 | |
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| Air date | February 11th, 2008 |
| Writers | Natalie Chaidez |
| Director | Matt Earl Beesley |
| Producers | John Enbom; Natalie Chaidez; James Middleton; Toni Graphia; Mario F. Kassar; Andrew G. Vajna; Joel B. Michaels; Jill Danton; John Wirth; Josh Friedman; Aaron Miller |
| Starring | Lena Headey; Thomas Dekker; Summer Glau; Richard T. Jones |
| Episode guide | |
| Previous "Heavy Metal" |
Next "Dungeons & Dragons" |
"Queen's Gambit" is the fifth episode of season one of the science fiction/action TV series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, which is based on the popular Terminator film series created by James Cameron back in 1984. The episode was directed by Matt Earl Beesley with a script written by Natalie Chaidez. It first aired on the FOX Network on Friday, February 11th, 2008 at 8:00 pm.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lena Headey | Sarah Connor |
| Thomas Dekker | John Connor |
| Summer Glau | Cameron Phillips |
| Richard T. Jones | James Ellison |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Garret Dillahunt | Cromartie |
| Sonya Walger | Michelle Dixon |
| Brendan Hines | Andy Goode |
| Kristina Apgar | Cheri Westin |
| Mark Ivanir | Dmitri Shipkov |
| Neil Hopkins | Mister Harris |
| Matt McColm | Vick Chamberlain |
| Brian Austin Green | Derek Reese |
| Dean Winters | Charley Dixon |
Co-Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Luis Chavez | Morris |
| Josue Aguirre | Bobo |
| Troy Cephers | Guard |
| Ray Chavez | Old rebel soldier |
| John De Vito | Young John |
| Ally Maki | Student |
| Jacob Witkin | Announcer |
Notes & Trivia[]
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was developed for television by Josh Friedman.
- This episode is rated TV-14.
- This episode is production code number 3T6853.
- This episode is included on disc two of the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete First Season DVD collection.
- This episode aired in the United Kingdom on Channel One on February 11th, 2008. [1]
- This episode includes a recap of events from previous episodes including "Gnothi Seauton", "The Turk" and "Heavy Metal".
- Executive producer Mario Kassar is credited as Mario F. Kassar in this episode.
- Actor Troy A. Cephers is credited as Troy Cephers in this episode.
- Actor John DeVito is credited as John De Vito in this episode.
- This is the only episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles directed by Matt Earl Beesley.
- This is the first episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles written by Natalie Chaidez. She writes five episodes of the series in total. She writes two episodes in season one and three episodes from season two.
- This is the first appearance of Derek Reese in the series, played by Brian Austin Green. He is the older brother of Kyle Reese, who is John's father. He becomes a recurring guest star throughout the remainder of season one and becomes a regular character on the series in season two.
- This is the second appearance of Andy Goode. He appeared last in "The Turk".
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Quotes[]
- Sarah Connor: Field trip.
- John Connor: (jumping in the front seat) I call shotgun.
- Cameron Phillips: I call 9 millimeter.
....
- Cameron Phillips: What are they doing?
- John Connor: They're writing notes... for Jordon.
- Cameron Phillips: She's dead.
- John Connor: Yeah, I remember watching her fall.
- Cameron Phillips: Me too. How will she get the notes?
- John Connor: She won't.
- Cameron Phillips: But you said...
- John Connor: Sometimes things happen and they are so bad... that people don't know how to deal with their sadness, so they write it in a note.
- Cameron Phillips: But I thought people cried when they are sad.
- John Connor: Sometimes it's not enough.
....
- Sarah Connor: What's this?
- Cameron Phillips: You should write Andy a note, if you can't cry.
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- John Connor: You're really good at math.
- Cameron Phillips: Yes.
- John Connor: You want to do mine?
- Cameron Phillips: Yes.
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 This article pertains to an episode from season one of the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles television series. This template will categorize articles that include it into the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles/Season 1 episodes category. Episodes
"Pilot" • "Gnothi Seauton" • "The Turk" • "Heavy Metal" • "Queen's Gambit" • "Dungeons & Dragons" • "The Demon Hand" • "Vick's Chip" • "What He Beheld" Characters
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