I've had the same trouble but am watching anyway because the show is very well written.
For my money, SG-1 is fun by the ton. Just picked up five seasons on DVD and have many hours of viewing fun ahead.
Btw, I doubt it's shown any more, but if you can catch the Galactica: the Next Generation (or whatever they called it) at a SF con, get there an hour early so you'll have a seat. Finest four minute trailer for a movie that'll never be made that you'll ever see. Jon Calicos is even in it (filmed against a green screen, so they can edit it if they needed to). Lorne Green even appears as a hologram historical recording. Kicks ass.
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