Doctor Who

Season 17

1979 20 Episodes

It consisted of five stories, plus the incomplete Shada, unfinished as a result of an industrial strike. Lalla Ward joined as Romana II, and the season is notable for the involvement of Douglas Adams in the writing department. This was the last season to use the traditional Delia Derbyshire "Doctor Who theme" arrangement.

Episode 1
E1

Destiny of the Daleks (1)

25 min Sep 01, 1979 7.9

Skaro, the Dalek homeworld, some time in the future. The TARDIS lands in the irradiated ruins of the old Kaled city and something is moving underneath the wasted surface of the planet…

Episode 2
E2

Destiny of the Daleks (2)

25 min Sep 08, 1979 7.6

Romana has been captured by the Daleks, the Doctor is the guest of the Movellans. The Daleks are drilling deep into Skaro for something and the Doctor has an awful suspicion about their objective…

Episode 3
E3

Destiny of the Daleks (3)

25 min Sep 15, 1979 7.6

The Daleks have awoken Davros in the heart of Skaro. Only the Doctor and the Movellans stand between them and their objective. But are the Movellans really on the Doctor's side?

Episode 4
E4

Destiny of the Daleks (4)

25 min Sep 22, 1979 7.8

Trapped between the Movellans and the Daleks, the Doctor must find a way to defeat both. Meanwhile, vast space fleets await new orders.

Episode 5
E5

City of Death (1)

25 min Sep 29, 1979 8.7

Paris, 1979. The Doctor and Romana are here on holiday, but something is disturbing the flow of time. Could the time travel experiments of Count Scarlioni be to blame?

Episode 6
E6

City of Death (2)

25 min Oct 06, 1979 8.4

Captured by the Count, the Doctor and Romana uncover an elaborate plan to steal the Mona Lisa. But there is more to Scarlioni's plans than a simple theft.

Episode 7
E7

City of Death (3)

25 min Oct 13, 1979 8.2

The Doctor and Romana unwrap an intricate plot involving aliens, time travel and the Mona Lisa. How is Count Scarlioni living in two times at once? And what does he want?

Episode 8
E8

City of Death (4)

25 min Oct 20, 1979 8.1

Scaroth is determined to go back 400 million years in time to prevent a mistake. But the Doctor must stop him – because the consequences would be disastrous.

Episode 9
E9

The Creature from the Pit (1)

25 min Oct 27, 1979 6.0

The planet Chloris. Drawn here by a mysterious distress signal, the Doctor becomes the prisoner of the ruthless Adrasta. A strange and deadly pit awaits those who displease her.

Episode 10
E10

The Creature from the Pit (2)

25 min Nov 03, 1979 6.3

The Doctor is in a pit with a deadly creature. And Adrasta has plans for Romana and K-9.

Episode 11
E11

The Creature from the Pit (3)

25 min Nov 10, 1979 6.0

The Doctor has come face to face with a massive green creature. Adrasta goes into the mines to kill the monster. But everything is not as it appears…

Episode 12
E12

The Creature from the Pit (4)

25 min Nov 17, 1979 6.3

The truth about the creature is revealed. But its imprisonment may have already set in motion a terrible revenge.

Episode 13
E13

Nightmare of Eden (1)

25 min Nov 24, 1979 6.7

The orbit of the holiday planet, Azure, the year 2116. The starships Empress and Hecate are fused together after an accident in hyperspace. Naturally the Doctor thinks he can find a solution, but has the accident unleashed a far more deadly menace?

Episode 14
E14

Nightmare of Eden (2)

25 min Dec 01, 1979 6.2

Two ships have collided above Azure but that may be the least of the Doctor's problems. Monsters and drug smugglers are loose on the ship. And it all seems to tie in with Tryst's electronic zoo…

Episode 15
E15

Nightmare of Eden (3)

25 min Dec 08, 1979 6.0

The Doctor and Romana begin to uncover the truth about the strange events aboard the luxury liner Empress. They first have to separate the two ships from each other, but they've got Mandrells, drug smugglers and police chasing after them.

Episode 16
E16

Nightmare of Eden (4)

25 min Dec 15, 1979 6.3

The Doctor finally discovers the truth about the drug smuggling ring. But the villains are still one step ahead.

Episode 17
E17

The Horns of Nimon (1)

25 min Dec 22, 1979 5.8

Deep space, an unknown time. The TARDIS encounters a disabled Skonnon battlecruiser transporting Anethan 'tribute'. The co-pilot is determined to reach Skonnos at any cost.

Episode 18
E18

The Horns of Nimon (2)

25 min Dec 29, 1979 6.0

Having reached Skonnos, Romana is sent with the Anethians to face the deadly Nimon.

Episode 19
E19

The Horns of Nimon (3)

25 min Jan 05, 1980 6.0

The Doctor and Romana are trapped in the Nimon's lair. Is he really the last of his race? What are his real intentions toward Skonnos?

Episode 20
E20

The Horns of Nimon (4)

25 min Jan 12, 1980 6.0

Romana is trapped on a ruined planet. The Nimons are launching their invasion of Skonnos. Can the Doctor stop the 'Great Journey of Life' ?