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Hoping to cover up her own misdeeds, Servalan (Jacqueline Pearce) betrays her confederate, Travis (Brian Croucher), putting him on trial for his life. Meanwhile, Blake (Gareth Thomas), consumed with guilt over the death of the Gans, has exiled himself on a supposedly dead planet. The climax finds Avon (Paul Darrow) mounting a rescue attempt that will profoundly affect both Blake and Travis. "Trial" was first broadcast on February 13, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Jon Pertwee stepped into the role of Doctor Who in the series' seventh-season opener, "Spearhead From Space." Written by Robert Holmes, this adventure finds the Doctor exiled to earth by the Time Lords as punishment for his behavior during the sixth-season finale "The War Games." In the first episode of this four-part adventure, Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (Nicholas Courtney) of U.N.I.T. investigates a mysterious meteor shower with the help of scientific advisor Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Shaw (Caroline John). While all this is going on, the "new" Doctor materializes in his familiar police box -- and before long he, too, has joined the investigation. Beginning its run on January 3, 1970 "Spearhead From Space" was the series' first color episode. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "Spearhead From Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) squares off against the alien Autons, who, in league with plastics manufacturer Channing, have arrived on earth as a vanguard for the invading Nestene Consciousness. Unfortunately, neither the Doctor nor his colleagues at U.N.I.T. are much of a match for the Autons, whose deadly weapons are built into their hands. Equally unfortunate is the fact that the Doctor has been denied the use of his trusty TARDIS, forcing him to deal with the enemy minus any sort of electronic assistance. First telecast January 17, 1970, "Spearhead From Space, Episode 3" was written by Robert Holmes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the conclusion of the seven-part story "The Evil of the Daleks," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions have been transported to the Dalek home city of Skaro. From here, the villains hope to mount an assault on Earth, armed with the "human factor" of unpredictability, which they believe will enable them to triumph. Even worse, it appears as though the Doctor has become a Dalek himself. With this episode, Deborah Watling became a series regular in the role of Victoria Waterfield. Written by David Whitaker, "The Evil of the Daleks, Episode 7" was first shown on July 1, 1967, as the final episode of Doctor Who's fourth season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the seven-part story "The Evil of the Daleks," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines), searching for the missing TARDIS, end up at a somewhat sinister antique shop owned by Prof. Edward Waterfield (John Bailey). Only after being whisked back to the Victorian era do the Doctor and Jamie realize that Waterfield is being forced to cooperate with the dreaded Daleks -- but why, and for what purpose? Deborah Watling joins the cast as Waterfield's kidnapped daughter, Victoria. Written by David Whitaker, "The Evil of the Daleks, Episode 2" was first shown on May 27, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fourth episode of the seven-part story "The Evil of the Daleks," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions are still imprisoned in the Victorian era, still at the mercy of the Daleks. In hopes of obtaining the "human factor" of unpredictability, the Daleks force poor Jamie (Frazer Hines) into a series of perilous situations, the first of which finds him pitted against "the Terrible Turk" (who is as much a "victim" as everyone else) in a wrestling match. Written by David Whitaker, "The Evil of the Daleks, Episode 4" was first shown on June 10, 1967. This episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the sixth episode of the seven-part story "The Evil of the Daleks," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions continue to be at the mercy of the Daleks, who are intent upon using their captives to obtain the "human factor" of unpredictability which will enable them to conquer the world. Suddenly vanishing from Victorian London, the Doctor, Jamie (Frazer Hines), and Victoria (Deborah Watling) are spirited away to the Dalek city of Skaro, where the villains have already impounded the long-missing TARDIS for their own sinister purposes. Written by David Whitaker, "The Evil of the Daleks, Episode 6" was first shown on June 24, 1967. This episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The six-episode Doctor Who adventure "The Ice Warriors" is set in 3000 A.D., when the earth is in the midst of a new Ice Age. The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) joins a team of scientists headquartered in an emergency base, all of whom are dedicated to preventing an ice barrier from consuming the world. Unfortunately, the team accidentally revives a frozen Ice Warrior named Varga (Bernard Bresslaw) -- who, to put it mildly, is up to no good. Written by Brian Hayles, "The Ice Warriors, Episode 1" originally aired on November 11, 1967; of the six episodes, only the first and second are presently available in the BBC archives. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Ice Warriors," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) is forced to revive the comrades and recover the spaceship of hostile Martian Ice Warrior Varga (Patrick Troughton). Meanwhile, Dr. Clent (Peter Barkworth), leader of a team of 31st century scientists dedicated to preventing the world from being totally enveloped in ice, appears to have a solution to the Doctor's dilemma. But for reasons best known to himself, Clent refuses to reveal what he knows. Written by Brian Hayles, "The Ice Warriors, Episode 3" originally aired on November 25, 1967; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Ice Warriors," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) realizes that the computer he hoped to use to defeat Varga (Bernard Bresslaw) and the Martian Ice Warriors is useless. As an alternate plan, the Doctor intends to deploy a powerful ionizer against the villains. But this also proves impossible, inasmuch as the Doctor and a team of Earth Scientists need the Ice Warriors' space ship to survive. Set during the "New Ice Age" of the 31st century, "The Ice Warriors, Episode 5" was written by Brian Hayles, and originally aired on December 9, 1967; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis, the four-part "The Tenth Planet" was the first "transitional" adventure in the Doctor Who canon. When the TARDIS docks at the South Pole in December 1986, the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions find that they've arrived just in time to witness a missile launching -- but they'd better get out of the way lest they be launched as well. This crisis is but a prologue for an even greater danger in the form of the dreaded Cybermen. The first of four episodes, Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet, Episode 1 first aired on October 8, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Tenth Planet," the Cybermen set in motion their scheme for conquering the Earth. In his efforts to thwart the aliens, General Cutler (Robert Beatty) may cause far more harm than good. The conspicuous absence of the Doctor (William Hartnell) in this episode was intended to prepare the audience for a startling "transition" in the concluding chapter. Written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis, Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet, Episode 3 first aired on October 22, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the second episode of the four-part story "Galaxy 4," the Rills and the Dravins of the planet Galaxy continue their centuries-old feud as their planet draws nearer and nearer to destruction. Inasmuch as both races hope to use the TARDIS to make their escape, it is only logical that the Doctor's traveling companion Steven (Peter Purves) is taken hostage. In trying to rescue their friend, the Doctor and Vicki (Maureen O'Brien) must first locate the Rill stronghold. Written by William Emms, "Trap of Steel" originally aired on September 18, 1965; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi