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Life on Earth can be an adventure too.
Sarah Jane Smith is a truly remarkable woman who inhabits a world of mystery, danger and wonder; a world where aliens are commonplace and the Earth is under constant threat. A world that Maria Jackson, a seemingly ordinary girl, can only dream of – until she moves in next door. Nothing will ever be ordinary again.
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Sarah Jane Smith is a truly remarkable woman who inhabits a world of mystery, danger and wonder; a world where aliens are commonplace and the Earth is under constant threat. A world that Maria Jackson, a seemingly ordinary girl, can only dream of – until she moves in next door. Nothing will ever be ordinary again.
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Episode 1
When Luke has his first nightmare, he's haunted by a dark figure from his dreams. A strange entity is reaching out to our world, with terrible consequences for the whole human race. Luke faces life-changing events, and Bannerman Road will never be the same again.
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Joseph LidsterGuest stars Tommy Knight, Alexander Armstrong, John Leeson, Julian Bleach, Paul Kasey, Tom Read James, Toby Longworth
Episode 2
With Luke, Clyde and Rani trapped in a bizarre dreamscape, Sarah Jane must fight alone. As the Nightmare Man grows stronger, only K-9 might hold the key. But can Luke summon the courage to face his adult life before the whole world is trapped in an endless nightmare?
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Joseph LidsterGuest stars Tommy Knight, Alexander Armstrong, John Leeson, Julian Bleach, Doon Mackichan, Tom Read James
Episode 3
Androvax the Veil returns to Earth and asks for the gangs help, but how can they trust him? Or is the threat posed by the Vault of Secrets great enough to overcome old enmities. And when the android guardians threaten destruction, is there really any other choice?
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Phil FordGuest stars Tommy Knight, Alexander Armstrong, Mina Anwar, Ace Bhatti, Mark Goldthorp, Angus Wright, David Webber, Cheryl Campbell
Episode 4
When an old enemy, Androvax the Veil, returns to Earth asking for help, the gang face a dilemma – should they trust him? Or does the legendary Vault hold an even greater terror? But a second threat arises, when android guardians threaten to destroy anyone who uncovers their secrets. As the battle between Sarah Jane, Androvax and the androids reaches its climax, Rani has to save her own mother from being caught in the crossfire. But as the Vault opens the destiny of the entire Veil species is at stake. Is it too late to save them?
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Phil FordGuest stars Mina Anwar, Mark Goldthorp, Angus Wright, David Webber, Cheryl Campbell, Kristian Arthur, Perry Blanks
Episode 5
Old Companions Sarah Jane Smith and Jo Grant meet for the first time to discover the truth when the Doctor is declared dead. An interstellar conspiracy gathers around UNIT Head Quarters as Clyde finds that he holds the fate of the Time Lord in his hand.
Directed by Ashley WayWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Tommy Knight, Alexander Armstrong, Katy Manning, Finn Jones, Laila Rouass, David Bradley, Matt Smith, Jimmy Vee
Episode 6
Old friends fight together - but is it too late to stop the sinister Shansheeth?
Directed by Ashley WayWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Alexander Armstrong, Katy Manning, Finn Jones, Laila Rouass, David Bradley, Matt Smith, Jimmy Vee, Paul Kasey
Episode 7
Clyde and Rani awake to find they are the only humans on Earth, even Sarah Jane Smith has vanished. But the Earth is not deserted, stalking the streets of London, strange forces gather.
Directed by Ashley WayWritten by Gareth RobertsGuest stars Alexander Armstrong, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Ace Bhatti, Paul Kasey, Ruari Mears, Jon Glover, Joe Mason
Episode 8
Clyde and Rani only just manage to escape from the robots. Regrouping with Gavin in a cafe, Clyde deduces that he and Rani were left behind after the robots abducted everyone else because of the two of them having been 'grounded' by the Judoon, although this fails to explain Gavin's continued presence. When Gavin runs off again, Rani and Clyde are confronted by the robots, who explain that they want the 'son and heir' (Although Clyde initially assumes that they want Earth's sun and air); Gavin's father - who he mentioned left his mother when he was young - was an alien prince, and with his father's recent death Gavin is the only viable heir to the throne. Tracking Gavin down, Clyde and Rani explain the situation to him, convincing him to remove a ring that his father gave his mother to give to him; the ring acted as a bio-damper that prevented anyone from detecting his alien heritage. With the ring removed, the robots can sense him, and he agrees to accompany them back to his father's world, his last actions on Earth being to name Clyde and Rani a Lord and Lady of his people. With Earth's population returned - having been sent to a 'warp shunt' while the robots searched - Sarah and Mr Smith create the necessary records to state that Gavin has moved to Australia, Sarah praising Clyde and Rani's accomplishments even when they were alone.
Directed by Ashley WayWritten by Gareth RobertsGuest stars Alexander Armstrong, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Ace Bhatti, Paul Kasey, Ruari Mears, Jon Glover, Joe Mason
Episode 9
A harmless investigation turns into an epic quest across time and space.
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Rupert LaightGuest stars Fiona Hampton, Tom Wlaschiha, Cyril Nri, Amber Beattie, Elizabeth Rider, Richard Wisker, Gwyneth Keyworth, Lucie Jones
Episode 10
Sarah Jane, Clyde and Rani fight across the centuries to be reunited.
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Rupert LaightGuest stars Fiona Hampton, Tom Wlaschiha, Cyril Nri, Amber Beattie, Elizabeth Rider, Richard Wisker, Gwyneth Keyworth, Lucie Jones
Episode 11
No one can defend the earth forever, but who could ever replace Sarah Jane?
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Gareth Roberts, Clayton HickmanGuest stars Tommy Knight, Alexander Armstrong, Mina Anwar, Eddie Marsan, Julie Graham, Ace Bhatti, Jon Davey
Episode 12
Sarah Jane has gone for good, and a new regime begins at Bannerman Road!
Directed by Joss AgnewWritten by Gareth Roberts, Clayton HickmanGuest stars Tommy Knight, Alexander Armstrong, Mina Anwar, John Leeson, Eddie Marsan, Julie Graham, Ace Bhatti
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Elisabeth SladenSarah Jane Smith
Tommy KnightLuke Smith
Alexander ArmstrongMr Smith (voice)
Daniel AnthonyClyde Langer
Anjli MohindraRani Chandra
Yasmin PaigeMaria Jackson
Sinead MichaelSky
Jocelyn Jee EsienCarla Langer
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