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In the third episode of the four-part story "Death to the Daleks," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is caught between two warring factions on the planet Exxilon. Helped by rebel leader Bellal (Arnold Yarrow), the Doctor and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) continue their search for a plague that threatens the entire galaxy. But the dreaded Daleks put a crimp in the Doctor's humanitarian scheme. Written by Terry Nation, "Death to the Daleks, Episode 3" first aired on March 9, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Unable to control the TARDIS, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) materialize just outside a huge "living city" on the planet Exxilon. The Doctor soon discovers that, in a manner of speaking, he has been brought to the planet for a purpose: to locate the missing antidote for a galactic plague which has been brought about by the dreaded Daleks. Written by Terry Nation, "Death to the Daleks" lasted four episodes. The first of these was originally broadcast by the BBC on February 23, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fourth episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Daleks," the Daleks have enslaved the inhabitants of the planet Spiridon, in hopes of learning their captors' secret of invisibility. Meanwhile, the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), Jo (Katy Manning), and a group of Thals step up their efforts to prevent the Daleks from conquering the universe. The highlight of this episode is a terrifying evening in the Spiridon jungle. Written by Terry Nation, "Planet of the Daleks, Episode 4" first aired on April 28, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Daleks," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) arrive on the planet Spiridon, whence the Daleks intend to inaugurate their takeover of the Universe. Having placed himself in a coma to recharge his energies, the Doctor is in danger of freezing to death. Meanwhile, Jo, determined to carry on the Doctor's efforts to stop the Daleks, is knocked out by a falling rock. Written by Terry Nation, "Planet of the Daleks, Episode 2" first aired on April 14, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Frontier in Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) are now aware that the Master (Roger Delgado) is using mass hypnosis to spark a devastating war between the planets Earth and Draconia in the year 2450 A.D. The problem now is to convince the Earthlings and Draconians that they've been hoodwinked. As the Doctor attempts this, Jo faces a whole new set of dangers. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Frontier in Space, Episode 5" originally aired on March 24, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the six-part story "Frontier in Space," the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) attempts to rescue Jo (Katy Manning) from the clutches of the Master (Roger Delgado), who has been trying to foment a war between the Earth and Draconia. In a surprise twist, it turns out that the Master is not the true villain of the piece -- a revelation which neatly segues into the series' next story arc, "Planet of the Daleks." David Maloney directed the final scene in this episode, without credit. Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Frontier in Space, Episode 6" originally aired on March 31, 1973. This program marked the final appearance of Roger Delgado as the Master; the actor was killed in a car crash shortly after wrapping up production. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the six-part story "Frontier in Space," the ill will between the planets Earth and Draconia intensifies as the space vessels of both worlds are attacked by space pirates. The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) has been accused of being a Draconian spy, and is thus unable to intervene. Meanwhile, the Doctor's companion Jo (Katy Manning) is placed in the custody of the commissioner of Sirius 4 -- who turns out to be renegade time lord the Master (Roger Delgado). Written by Malcolm Hulke, "Frontier in Space, Episode 3" originally aired on March 10, 1973. ~ 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 first episode of the four-part story "The Curse of Peladon," the Time Lords dispatch the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) to the future to investigate the planet Peladon, which has petitioned for membership in the Galactic Federation. No sooner have they arrived than the two time-travelers are plunged into a murder mystery -- and the culprit may very well be a ghost. Written by Brian Hayles, "The Curse of Peladon, Episode 1" first aired on January 29, 1972. ~ 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 third episode of the four-part story "The Curse of Peladon," the efforts by the King of Peladon to gain entry into the Galactic Federation are brought to a grinding halt by the resurrection of the sacred -- and apparently deadly -- Pel beast Aggredor. The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) suspects that the perpetrators of all this intrigue are none other than his old nemeses, the Ice Warriors from Mars. But both the Doctor and the audience are in for quite a surprise. Written by Brian Hayles, "The Curse of Peladon, Episode 3" first aired on February 12, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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, All Movie Guide