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The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
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The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
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Episode 1
An accident in flight leads to the TARDIS and the travellers being miniaturised. Now only an inch high, the Doctor, Barbara, Ian and Susan explore an English country garden.
Directed by Mervyn PinfieldWritten by Louis MarksGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Alan Tilvern, Frank Crawshaw
Episode 2
Ian and Barbara are accidentally taken into Smithers' laboratory and, while the Doctor and Susan face a hazardous journey to reach them, they witness the deadly effects of DN6 first hand.
Directed by Mervyn PinfieldWritten by Louis MarksGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Alan Tilvern, Frank Crawshaw, Reginald Barratt
Episode 3
The Doctor and his friends face a race against time to expose Forrester's plans and return to normal size before Barbara succumbs to the effects of DN6.
Directed by Mervyn Pinfield, Douglas CamfieldWritten by Louis MarksGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Alan Tilvern, Reginald Barratt, Rosemary Johnson, Fred Ferris
Episode 4
The TARDIS lands in a ruined and empty London in the 22nd Century. Robomen patrol the shattered streets. The Doctor is eager to discover the cause of the city's plight.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Robert Jewell, Bernard Kay, Peter Fraser, Alan Judd, Martyn Huntley
Episode 5
The Doctor and Ian are taken to the Dalek saucer while Susan and Barbara join the rebels in planning an attack.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Robert Jewell, Bernard Kay, Peter Fraser
Episode 6
The Doctor manages to escape from the Dalek saucer and meet up with Susan and David but Ian is left trapped onboard. Meanwhile, Barbara and her new friends face a dangerous journey across London.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Robert Jewell, Bernard Kay, Peter Fraser
Episode 7
While Susan and David try to find a way out of London, Ian and Larry infiltrate the Dalek mine workings.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Bernard Kay, Peter Fraser, Alan Judd
Episode 8
The Doctor's party investigate the Daleks' central control in Bedfordshire while Barbara and Jenny's attempt to reach it are derailed when they are betrayed.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Bernard Kay, Peter Fraser, Martyn Huntley
Episode 9
The Daleks' plan to transform Earth into a giant spaceship and wipe out its inhabitants is nearing completion and the Doctor and his friends face a race against time to prevent them from destroying the planet's core.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars Carole Ann Ford, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Bernard Kay, Peter Fraser, Martyn Huntley
Episode 10
On the planet Dido, the monstrous Koquillion terrorizes Bennett and Vicki, the only survivors of a crashed spaceship. When the TARDIS lands, the Doctor, Ian, and Barbara team up with Vicki to discover what Koquillion is hiding.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by David WhitakerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Ray Barrett, Tom Sheridan
Episode 11
The Doctor and Ian reach the crashed spaceship and meet up with Barbara and Vicki, where the Doctor uncovers the truth about Koquillion.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by David WhitakerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Ray Barrett, Tom Sheridan
Episode 12
After relaxing at a Roman villa the Doctor is mistaken for a murdered lyre player and targeted by an assassin. Meanwhile, Ian and Barbara are captured by slave traders.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Dennis SpoonerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Derek Sydney, Nicholas Evans, Dennis Edwards, Margot Thomas, Edward Kelsey
Episode 13
Barbara is sold as a slave and Ian is to be trained as a gladiator. The Doctor and Vicki arrive at the Emperor's court with the Doctor still masquerading as Maximus Pettulian.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Dennis SpoonerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Derek Sydney, Barry Jackson, Peter Diamond, Michael Peake, Dorothy-Rose Gribble
Episode 14
Poppaea plans to poison Barbara who has become the object of Nero's affections. The Doctor is to be thrown to the lions and Ian and Delos are set against each other in the arena.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Dennis SpoonerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Derek Sydney, Peter Diamond, Michael Peake, Dorothy-Rose Gribble, Derek Francis
Episode 15
Inspired by the Doctor, Nero sets Rome ablaze. Ian must fight his way out of the arena and rescue Barbara. The Doctor and Vicki hurry to flee the city and escape to the TARDIS.
Directed by Christopher BarryWritten by Dennis SpoonerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Derek Sydney, Peter Diamond, Michael Peake, Derek Francis, Kay Patrick
Episode 16
The TARDIS is drawn by a mysterious force and lands on the alien planet Vortis. There the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki find themselves caught up in a war between an evil force known as "The Animus", its ant-like Zarbi allies, and the butterfly-like Menoptra race and their allies the subterranean Optera.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Bill StruttonGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Robert Jewell, Jack Pitt, Gerald Taylor
Episode 17
The Doctor, Ian and Vicki are captured by the Zarbi while Barbara meets up with the butterfly-like Menoptera who are trying to reclaim the planet.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Bill StruttonGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, John Scott Martin, Robert Jewell, Jack Pitt, Gerald Taylor, Roslyn de Winter
Episode 18
The Doctor is forced to co-operate with the Animus but Ian uses the opportunity to make an escape attempt.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Bill StruttonGuest stars William Russell, Maureen O'Brien, John Scott Martin, Robert Jewell, Jack Pitt, Gerald Taylor, Roslyn de Winter, Hugh Lund
Episode 19
Ian and Vrestin are captured by the subterranean Optera while Barbara and her Menoptera allies attempt to escape from the slave camp.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Bill StruttonGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Martin Jarvis, John Scott Martin, Robert Jewell, Jack Pitt, Gerald Taylor
Episode 20
Barbara and the surviving Menoptera take refuge in the Temple of Light while the Doctor and Vicki attempt to escape by taking control of a Zarbi.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Bill StruttonGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Martin Jarvis, John Scott Martin, Robert Jewell, Jack Pitt, Gerald Taylor
Episode 21
The Doctor and Vicki are taken before the Animus but the isoptope is left behind in the laboratory.The only hope of victory lies with Barbara and her Menoptera allies.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Bill StruttonGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Martin Jarvis, John Scott Martin, Robert Jewell, Jack Pitt, Gerald Taylor
Episode 22
The TARDIS lands in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade and the crew help save Richard the Lionheart from an ambush, but Barbara is captured and brought before Saladin.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by David WhitakerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Julian Glover, Bernard Kay, Roger Avon, Walter Randall, John Flint
Episode 23
While the Doctor, Ian, and Vicki are drawn into the intrigues of King Richard's court, Barbara has to cope with an impatient Saladin and the vengeful El Akir.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by David WhitakerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien
Episode 24
Barbara allies herself with a man whose wife and son were murdered by El Akir as the Doctor and Vicki are caught up in Richard's plan to offer his sister's hand in marriage to Saladin's brother.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by David WhitakerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Julian Glover, George Little, Bernard Kay, Roger Avon, Walter Randall
Episode 25
Ian sets out with a reluctant accomplice to rescue Barbara from El Akir's palace as the Doctor and Vicki try to evade the suspicions of the Earl of Leicester.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by David WhitakerGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Julian Glover, George Little, Cleo Sylvestre
Episode 26
The TARDIS arrives on a planet that has been turned into a space museum but the Doctor and his friends are puzzled when they find themselves out of phase with their surroundings.
Directed by Mervyn PinfieldWritten by Glyn JonesGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Sanders, Peter Craze, Bill Starkey, Lawrence Dean, Ken Norris
Episode 27
Now back on their proper time track, the Doctor and his friends must work to avoid the future they saw for themselves.
Directed by Mervyn PinfieldWritten by Glyn JonesGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Sanders, Peter Craze, Lawrence Dean, Ken Norris, Richard Shaw
Episode 28
With the Doctor missing, Ian, Barbara and Vicki find themselves in danger from the Moroks while the Xerons also try to make contact with them.
Directed by Mervyn PinfieldWritten by Glyn JonesGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Sanders, Peter Craze, Lawrence Dean, Ken Norris, Richard Shaw
Episode 29
While Ian tries to force Lobos to release the Doctor from the museum, Vicki joins the Xerons in trying to gain the weapons needed to start a revolution against the occupiers.
Directed by Mervyn PinfieldWritten by Glyn JonesGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Hawkins, Murphy Grumbar, Peter Sanders, Peter Craze, Lawrence Dean
Episode 30
The Daleks pursue The Doctor through time and space, with the intentions of exterminating him. Places they land include the Mary Celeste, a haunted house and the empire state building.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Roger Hammond, George Harrison, Paul McCartney
Episode 31
While Ian and Vicki are threatened by a Mire Beast, the Doctor and Barbara meet up with the Aridians...who are then ordered to hand them over to the Daleks.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Robert Jewell, Kevin Manser, Gerald Taylor
Episode 32
The TARDIS crew's attempts to escape from the Daleks take them to the top of the Empire State Building and a 19th century sailing ship.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Peter Purves, Robert Jewell, Kevin Manser
Episode 33
The TARDIS lands in a haunted house where the Doctor and his friends are confronted by Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster...and then the Daleks appear.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Hawkins, David Graham, Robert Jewell, Kevin Manser, Gerald Taylor
Episode 34
With Vicki trapped on board the Dalek time machine, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara decide to make their stand on the planet Mechanus.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Hawkins, John Scott Martin, Murphy Grumbar, David Graham, Robert Jewell
Episode 35
The Doctor and his friends are taken into the Mechanoid City but their troubles are far from over...especially when the Daleks launch an attack.
Directed by Richard MartinWritten by Terry NationGuest stars William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Peter Purves, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Hawkins, John Scott Martin, Murphy Grumbar, David Graham
Episode 36
The Doctor, Vicki, and Steven Taylor, go to 1066 England, but something doesn't seem right including modern inventions like a Gramaphone and electricity. Could there be another Time Lord?
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by Dennis SpoonerGuest stars Peter Purves, Maureen O'Brien, Michael Miller
Episode 37
The Doctor is being held prisoner by the Monk and Steven and Vicki's search for him brings them to the Saxon village.But a greater danger threatens when a Viking raiding party arrives.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by Dennis SpoonerGuest stars Peter Purves, Maureen O'Brien, Michael Miller
Episode 38
The Doctor manages to escape from his cell and get the upper hand on the Monk but his plans are derailed when Sven and Ulf arrive at the monastery.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by Dennis SpoonerGuest stars Peter Purves, Maureen O'Brien, Michael Miller
Episode 39
The Doctor finally discovers what the Monk is up to and must move fast to prevent his opponent from altering the course of history.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by Dennis SpoonerGuest stars Peter Purves, Maureen O'Brien, Michael Miller
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