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Originally launched on August 22, 2005, Season Two of Spike TV's reality series The Ultimate Fighter features 18 of the nation's best mixed fighters (plus two alternates vying for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Nine of these are heavyweights, and nine are welterweights, divided into two teams and coached by past UFC winners Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin. On each episode, one contestant from each team will square off at the UFC's own Octogan in a battle royal involving various forms of boxing and martial arts, until only the finalists remain for the "Ultimate Finale", staged at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel. This season's Heavyweight lineup includes Seth Petruzzi, Kerry Schall, Mike Whitehead, Rob MacDonald, Eli Jolsin, Keith Jardine, Brad Imes, Rashad Evans and Tom Murphy, with Dan Christison as alternate. Among the Welterweights are Josh Burkman, Joe Stevenson, Marcus Davis, Luke Cummon, Melvin Guillard, Jorge Gurgel, Sammy Morgan, Anthony Torres and Kenny Stevens, with alternate Jason Von Flue. Hosting the festivities during Season Two is UFC President and series producer Dana White. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Doctor Who celebrated its 20th anniversary with the 90-minute special "The Five Doctors." The life of the present Doctor (Peter Davison) is jeopardized when his four previous incarnations -- played by William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, and Tom Baker -- are taken out of time by an illegal Time Scoop. Even worse, the five doctors are confronted by a seemingly endless series of past enemies, included Daleks, Cybermen, and Yetis. The climax takes place in the Forbidden Zone on Gallifrey, where the instigator of the aforementioned time-scooping forces the five doctors to engage in the potentially deadly Game of Rassilon. Can any of the doctors save themselves -- and if not, will robot dog K-9 come galloping to the rescue? The late William Hartnell appeared only in clips from the second-season episode "Invasion of Earth: Flashpoint"; he was replaced in the body of the 20th anniversary special by Richard Hurndall. Written by Terrance Dicks, "The Five Doctors" was first presented in America on November 23, 1983, two days before its British TV debut. Since that time, it has been reedited into a four-part cliffhanger for syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Spiders," the Doctor travels to the planet Metebelis 3, in hopes of rescuing his companion, Sarah (Katy Manning). There he is given an ultimatum: immediately return the precious blue crystal, which he stole from Metebelis during a previous visit, or all mankind will be destroyed. Grimly, the Doctor weighs the alternatives, which include his own likely death once the crystal is given back to its rightful owner, spider-empress the Great One. Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 5" originally aired on June 1, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Spiders," three spider-like creatures from Metebelis 3 arrive on earth by way of an English monastery. There mission: To retrieve a powerful blue crystal, previously stolen from them by the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), which is highly coveted by the giant spider empress, the Great One. Unfortunately, the crystal is swiped from the Doctor's friend, Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen), by a crook named Lupton (John Dearth) -- who subsequently loses the valuable artifact to another crook named Tommy (John Kane). All of this has a profound effect on the Doctor, who knows that mankind will be destroyed unless the crystal is returned to its rightful owner. Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 3" originally aired on May 18, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Season 11 of Doctor Who came to a spectacular end with the six-part adventure "Planet of the Spiders." Written by Robert Sloman, this adventure finds the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) suffering the consequences of stealing a powerful blue crystal from the planet Meteblis 3 in the previous story arc "The Green Death." In episode one, which originally aired on May 4, 1974, the Doctor's traveling companion, Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen), is summoned by her boss, Mike Yates (Richard Franklin), to investigate a suspicious transcendental meditation group. This assignment turns out to be a direct link to sinister intrigues on Metebelis 3 and the first step towards a profound epiphany for the Doctor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Green Death," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) continues his efforts to fend off an invasion by a pollution-generated species of huge, radioactive maggots. Salvation comes unexpectedly, as the fungus discovered by the Doctor's companion Jo Grant proves to be a most effective maggot deterrent. But there's still a plot twist or two before the final fadeout. This episode represented the series farewell of Katy Manning (Jo Grant, who left Doctor Who to marry actor Stewart Beven, here cast as Jo's latest heartthrob, ecologist Prof. Clifford Jones). Written by Robert Sloman, "The Green Death, Episode 6" originally aired on June 23, 1973, bringing the tenth season of Doctor Who to a rousing conclusion. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Green Death," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) must prevent the takeover of the world by the malevolent super-computer BOSS. He manages to break the computer's hypnotic hold on Stevens (Jerome Willis), the head of the eco-unfriendly Globe Chemical Plant. But how will the Good Guys be able to prevent an invasion of giant, infectious maggots? First telecast on June 16, 1973, "The Green Death, Episode 5" was written by Robert Sloman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "The Green Death," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) runs up against a stone wall of corporate resistance in trying to persuade the Global Chemical Plant from polluting the nearby Welsh countryside. Adopting a disguise, he invades the company's executive offices, where he makes a startling discovery concerning Global's "CEO." Meanwhile, Jo (Katy Manning) has concluded that even greater dangers than mere toxic waste are lurking in the shadows. First telecast on June 2, 1973, "The Green Death, Episode 3" was written by Robert Sloman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

New Year's Day 1972 brought forth the ninth season of Doctor Who, with episode one of the four-part "Day of the Daleks." The action commences when British diplomat Sir Reginald Styles (Wilfred Carter) claims to have seen a ghost at Auderly House. Inasmuch as this sighting may well compromise Sir Reginald's efforts to avert a cataclysmic war between Europe and China, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) are called in to investigate the diplomat's story. It turns out that the "ghost" is not a spectre from the past, but a grim portent from the future. "Day of the Daleks, Episode 1" was written by Louis Marks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "Day of the Daleks," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) have been whisked forward to the 22nd century, where a post-apocalyptic earth is under the dictatorial control of the Doctor's old enemies, the mutant Daleks. A group of guerilla fighters hope to travel back in time and kill diplomat Sir Reginald Styles (Wilfred Carter), whom they hold responsible for the Daleks' triumph. The Doctor wavers uncertainly between rescuing the intended victim -- who is currently under the protection of UNIT -- or casting his lot with the guerrillas. First telecast January 15, 1972, "Day of the Daleks, Episode 3" was written by Louis Marks. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Time Monster," those eternal enemies the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and The Master (Roger Delgado) are forced to rely upon each other to survive the rampaging "time-eater" Kronos the Kronavore. In a final showdown, the two TARDISes owned by the rival Time Lords are trapped in a nebulous void with the triumphant Kronos determining the fate of all concerned. Whether or not the story ends happily is entirely in the eye of the beholder. Written by Robert Sloman, Doctor Who: The Time Monster, Episode 6 originally aired on June 24, 1972, as the final episode of Doctor Who's ninth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "The Time Monster," the inventor of the matter-transmitting device TOMTITT, kindly Professor Thascales, is revealed to be the villainous Master (Roger Delgado) in disguise. In his efforts to take over the world -- and, as a bonus, to confound his old enemy the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) -- the Master intends to release the dreaded Kronos the Kronavore from an ancient Atlantan crystal. Unfortunately, Kronos is not inclined to cooperate with the Master -- nor anyone else, for that matter. Written by Robert Sloman, Doctor Who: The Time Monster, Episode 2 originally aired on May 27, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Time Monster," the title character, Kronos the Kronavore (Marc Boyle), embarks upon a rampage of destruction throughout time and space. The Master (Roger Delgado) is delighted, figuring that he can harness Kronos' energy for his own evil purposes. But the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) knows better. Kronos is answerable to no one, and as such poses a dire and deadly threat to literally everyone. Written by Robert Sloman, Doctor Who: The Time Monster, Episode 4 originally aired on June 10, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide