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Season 12 – Doctor Who

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"Doctor Who" is a classic science-fiction series with a cult following. The Doctor is called a "Time Lord," a time-traveling scientist from a far-off planet who travels through time and space in a shop known by the acronym TARDIS. A TARDIS is a machine that is larger on the inside than the outside and is supposed to change its appearance based on its surroundings. The Doctor is also able to evolve his biology, so he appears as many different people throughout the series. The Doctor loves Earth, so he makes many trips here to save the planet, or to enlist earthlings to help him with tasks in the galaxy.
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Doctor Who — Season 12

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Critics Consensus

Despite being limited by its family oriented aspirations, Doctor Who Tom Baker brings a fresh sense of excitement in his first outing as the titular time traveler.

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Dan Martin Guardian 03/05/2019
Michael Wisher is a stunning presence of chilling menace. And the philosophical dialogue between him and the Doctor is like a dance. Go to Full Review Christopher Bahn AV Club 03/05/2019
Baker, though, plays his Doctor as a genial force of chaos, whipsawing between cold arrogance and ingratiating charm, leaning toward both vanity and pomposity yet taking great pleasure in playing the clown. Go to Full Review James Donohue Sight & Sound 03/05/2019
Lacking the courage to answer the questions it raises, Genesis shows how challenging, and how infuriating, children's TV can be. Go to Full Review Arnold T. Blumberg IGN Movies 03/05/2019
7/10
It may not be the most exciting way to wrap up Baker's first year as the Doctor, but by now he was absolutely in command of the role and the audience. Go to Full Review Patrick Mulkern Radio Times 03/05/2019
1/5
Whatever your tastes, every season since 1963 ended with a momentous story or a satisfying sign-off. This Revenge of the Cybermen signally fails to do. Go to Full Review Kyle Anderson Nerdist 03/05/2019
What makes the season so memorable and endlessly watchable is not necessarily the individual stories, but the interplay between Baker and his two companions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Wolfgang B @RT24521803 07/02/2023 Were it not for the opening story feeling a little out of place (written and produced by the outgoing team rather than the incoming), and the closing Cyberman story not landing, this would be the show's greatest season. If the Cybermen weren't the closer but instead Terror of the Zugons (the first of the following series, and Harry's farewell, which would have made it an ideal closer) it would be basically as perfect as this show was capable of being See more 04/15/2022 Not an overly strong start to Tom Baker, but there's certainly still plenty of fun to be had, particularly with Ian Marter as the bumbling 'Harry Sullivan' in tow. See more 04/25/2019 A Classic Doctor Who Season Season 12 is a true classic and a game change for the show with the introduction of the most iconic doctor "The 4th Doctor" (Tom Baker) and a great tardis crew with "Sarah Jane Smith" (Elisabeth Sladen). Also this season stories have some of the best stories like "Genesis Of The Daleks", "The Ark In Space", and "The Sontaran Experiment" with stories like "Robot" and "Revenge of The Cybermen" being at least a entertaining time. With great cast, memorable moments, fun and creative writings, acting, and so much more. This season is one of the best of the show See more 01/04/2019 debut season of the best doctor ever. See more 09/16/2018 tom baker is amazing the stories are amazing and the all around feel is amazing See more 08/08/2018 Amazing season, the first 4 episodes are amazing, but Revenge of the Cybermen is awful See more Read all reviews
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Tom Baker

Dr. Who

Nicholas Courtney

Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Ian Marter

Harry Sullivan

Michael Wisher

Davros

Peter Miles

Nyder

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 28, 1974 Robot The Doctor regenerates in UNIT headquarters. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 4, 1975 Robot Sarah Jane meets a giant robot; the Doctor struggles for his life. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 11, 1975 Robot The world is threatened with destruction by a group of scientists. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 18, 1975 Robot The robot grows to giant proportions and embarks on a rampage. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 25, 1975 The Ark in Space The Doctor discovers that the surviving Earthlings have not been revived and are in the clutches of the wasp-like Wirrns. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 1, 1975 The Ark in Space The survivors of the human race begin to awaken. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 8, 1975 The Ark in Space The humans face final destruction at the hands of the Wirrns. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 15, 1975 The Ark in Space Trapped by the Wirrn, the Doctor and his friends are forced into one last gamble. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 22, 1975 The Sontaran Experiment The Earthlings prepare to return to their deserted planet but their plans are thwarted by the arrival of a curious Sontaran. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 1, 1975 The Sontaran Experiment Field Major Styre chooses the Doctor as his opponent in a duel to the death. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 8, 1975 Genesis of the Daleks The Time Lords send the Doctor to defeat the great Kaled scientist Davros and his dreaded creations, the Daleks. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 15, 1975 Genesis of the Daleks The Doctor meets a Dalek. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 22, 1975 Genesis of the Daleks A Thal rocket destroys the Kaled dome, but a new threat arises. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 29, 1975 Genesis of the Daleks Davros, creator of the Daleks, turns on his Thal allies. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 5, 1975 Genesis of the Daleks The Doctor fights the Daleks. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 12, 1975 Genesis of the Daleks The Daleks take the bunker. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 19, 1975 Revenge of the Cybermen A plague infects the crew. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 26, 1975 Revenge of the Cybermen A cybermat infects Sarah. Details Episode 19 Aired May 3, 1975 Revenge of the Cybermen The Cybermen plan to destroy the planet of gold. Details Episode 20 Aired May 10, 1975 Revenge of the Cybermen Cybermen trap the Doctor. Details

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Doctor Who — Season 12

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Season Info

Director
David Maloney, Rodney Bennett, Christopher Barry, Michael E. Briant
Screenwriter
Terry Nation, Terrance Dicks, Robert Holmes, Gerry Davis, Bob Baker
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 28, 1974