Doctor Who: Season 2

1964
39 episodes
25m

Milestones this season included not one but two encore appearances by the Daleks; the departure of the original three companions, Susan Foreman, Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton; and the first appearance of someone else from the Doctor and Susan's home planet, and the first Time Lord enemy to appear.

Season 2 of Doctor Who premiered on October 31, 1964 and has 39 episodes, from "Planet of Giants" to "Checkmate". The last episode aired on July 24, 1965.

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Episodes

Episode 1Planet of GiantsAired October 31, 1964
An accident in flight leads to the TARDIS and the travellers being miniaturised. Now only an inch high, the Doctor, Barbara, Ian and Susan explore an English country garden.
- 23m
- Directed by Mervyn Pinfield
- Written by Louis Marks
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Alan Tilvern Forester
- Frank Crawshaw Farrow
Episode 2Dangerous JourneyAired November 7, 1964
Ian and Barbara are accidentally taken into Smithers' laboratory and, while the Doctor and Susan face a hazardous journey to reach them, they witness the deadly effects of DN6 first hand.
- 24m
- Directed by Mervyn Pinfield
- Written by Louis Marks
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Alan Tilvern Forester
- Frank Crawshaw Farrow
- Reginald Barratt Smithers
Episode 3CrisisAired November 14, 1964
The Doctor and his friends face a race against time to expose Forrester's plans and return to normal size before Barbara succumbs to the effects of DN6.
- 27m
- Directed by Mervyn Pinfield and Douglas Camfield
- Written by Louis Marks
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Alan Tilvern Forester
- Reginald Barratt Smithers
- Rosemary Johnson Hilda Rowse
- Fred Ferris Bert Rowse
Episode 4World's EndAired November 21, 1964
The TARDIS lands in a ruined and empty London in the 22nd Century. Robomen patrol the shattered streets. The Doctor is eager to discover the cause of the city's plight.
- 24m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Robert Jewell Dalek (operator)
- Bernard Kay Carl Tyler
- Peter Fraser David Campbell
- Alan Judd Dortmun
- Martyn Huntley Roboman
Episode 5The DaleksAired November 28, 1964
The Doctor and Ian are taken to the Dalek saucer while Susan and Barbara join the rebels in planning an attack.
- 24m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Robert Jewell Dalek (operator)
- Bernard Kay Carl Tyler
- Peter Fraser David Campbell
Episode 6Day of ReckoningAired December 5, 1964
The Doctor manages to escape from the Dalek saucer and meet up with Susan and David but Ian is left trapped onboard. Meanwhile, Barbara and her new friends face a dangerous journey across London.
- 27m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Robert Jewell Dalek (operator)
- Bernard Kay Carl Tyler
- Peter Fraser David Campbell
Episode 7The End of TomorrowAired December 12, 1964
While Susan and David try to find a way out of London, Ian and Larry infiltrate the Dalek mine workings.
- 23m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Bernard Kay Carl Tyler
- Peter Fraser David Campbell
- Alan Judd Dortmun
Episode 8The Waking AllyAired December 19, 1964
The Doctor's party investigate the Daleks' central control in Bedfordshire while Barbara and Jenny's attempt to reach it are derailed when they are betrayed.
- 25m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Bernard Kay Carl Tyler
- Peter Fraser David Campbell
- Martyn Huntley Roboman
Episode 9FlashpointAired December 26, 1964
The Daleks' plan to transform Earth into a giant spaceship and wipe out its inhabitants is nearing completion and the Doctor and his friends face a race against time to prevent them from destroying the planet's core.
- 26m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Bernard Kay Carl Tyler
- Peter Fraser David Campbell
- Martyn Huntley Roboman
Episode 10The Powerful EnemyAired January 2, 1965
On the planet Dido, the monstrous Koquillion terrorizes Bennett and Vicki, the only survivors of a crashed spaceship. When the TARDIS lands, the Doctor, Ian, and Barbara team up with Vicki to discover what Koquillion is hiding.
- 25m
- Directed by Christopher Barry
- Written by David Whitaker
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Ray Barrett Bennett / Koquillion
- Tom Sheridan Space Captain
Episode 11Desperate MeasuresAired January 9, 1965
The Doctor and Ian reach the crashed spaceship and meet up with Barbara and Vicki, where the Doctor uncovers the truth about Koquillion.
- 25m
- Directed by Christopher Barry
- Written by David Whitaker
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Ray Barrett Bennett / Koquillion
- Tom Sheridan Space Captain
Episode 12The Slave TradersAired January 16, 1965
After relaxing at a Roman villa the Doctor is mistaken for a murdered lyre player and targeted by an assassin. Meanwhile, Ian and Barbara are captured by slave traders.
- 24m
- Directed by Christopher Barry
- Written by Dennis Spooner
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Derek Sydney Sevcheria
- Nicholas Evans Didius
- Dennis Edwards Centurion
- Margot Thomas Stall Holder
- Edward Kelsey Slave Buyer
Episode 13All Roads Lead to RomeAired January 23, 1965
Barbara is sold as a slave and Ian is to be trained as a gladiator. The Doctor and Vicki arrive at the Emperor's court with the Doctor still masquerading as Maximus Pettulian.
- 23m
- Directed by Christopher Barry
- Written by Dennis Spooner
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Derek Sydney Sevcheria
- Barry Jackson Ascaris
- Peter Diamond Delos
- Michael Peake Tavius
- Dorothy-Rose Gribble Woman Slave
Episode 14ConspiracyAired January 30, 1965
Poppaea plans to poison Barbara who has become the object of Nero's affections. The Doctor is to be thrown to the lions and Ian and Delos are set against each other in the arena.
- 26m
- Directed by Christopher Barry
- Written by Dennis Spooner
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Derek Sydney Sevcheria
- Peter Diamond Delos
- Michael Peake Tavius
- Dorothy-Rose Gribble Woman Slave
- Derek Francis Nero
Episode 15InfernoAired February 6, 1965
Inspired by the Doctor, Nero sets Rome ablaze. Ian must fight his way out of the arena and rescue Barbara. The Doctor and Vicki hurry to flee the city and escape to the TARDIS.
- 23m
- Directed by Christopher Barry
- Written by Dennis Spooner
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Derek Sydney Sevcheria
- Peter Diamond Delos
- Michael Peake Tavius
- Derek Francis Nero
- Kay Patrick Poppaea
Episode 16The Web PlanetAired February 13, 1965
The TARDIS is drawn by a mysterious force and lands on the alien planet Vortis. There the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki find themselves caught up in a war between an evil force known as "The Animus", its ant-like Zarbi allies, and the butterfly-like Menoptra race and their allies the subterranean Optera.
- 24m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Bill Strutton
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Robert Jewell Zarbi
- Jack Pitt Zarbi
- Gerald Taylor Zarbi
Episode 17The ZarbiAired February 20, 1965
The Doctor, Ian and Vicki are captured by the Zarbi while Barbara meets up with the butterfly-like Menoptera who are trying to reclaim the planet.
- 23m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Bill Strutton
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- John Scott Martin Zarbi
- Robert Jewell Zarbi
- Jack Pitt Zarbi
- Gerald Taylor Zarbi
- Roslyn de Winter Vrestin
Episode 18Escape to DangerAired February 27, 1965
The Doctor is forced to co-operate with the Animus but Ian uses the opportunity to make an escape attempt.
- 23m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Bill Strutton
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- John Scott Martin Zarbi
- Robert Jewell Zarbi
- Jack Pitt Zarbi
- Gerald Taylor Zarbi
- Roslyn de Winter Vrestin
- Hugh Lund Zarbi
Episode 19Crater of NeedlesAired March 6, 1965
Ian and Vrestin are captured by the subterranean Optera while Barbara and her Menoptera allies attempt to escape from the slave camp.
- 26m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Bill Strutton
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Martin Jarvis Hilio
- John Scott Martin Zarbi
- Robert Jewell Zarbi
- Jack Pitt Zarbi
- Gerald Taylor Zarbi
Episode 20InvasionAired March 13, 1965
Barbara and the surviving Menoptera take refuge in the Temple of Light while the Doctor and Vicki attempt to escape by taking control of a Zarbi.
- 26m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Bill Strutton
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Martin Jarvis Hilio
- John Scott Martin Zarbi
- Robert Jewell Zarbi
- Jack Pitt Zarbi
- Gerald Taylor Zarbi
Episode 21The CentreAired March 20, 1965
The Doctor and Vicki are taken before the Animus but the isoptope is left behind in the laboratory.The only hope of victory lies with Barbara and her Menoptera allies.
- 24m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Bill Strutton
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Martin Jarvis Hilio
- John Scott Martin Zarbi
- Robert Jewell Zarbi
- Jack Pitt Zarbi
- Gerald Taylor Zarbi
Episode 22The LionAired March 27, 1965
The TARDIS lands in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade and the crew help save Richard the Lionheart from an ambush, but Barbara is captured and brought before Saladin.
- 25m
- Directed by Douglas Camfield
- Written by David Whitaker
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Julian Glover Richard the Lionheart
- Bernard Kay Saladin
- Roger Avon Saphadin
- Walter Randall El Akir
- John Flint William des Preaux
Episode 23The Knight of JaffaAired April 3, 1965
While the Doctor, Ian, and Vicki are drawn into the intrigues of King Richard's court, Barbara has to cope with an impatient Saladin and the vengeful El Akir.
- 25m
- Directed by Douglas Camfield
- Written by David Whitaker
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
Episode 24The Wheel of FortuneAired April 10, 1965
Barbara allies herself with a man whose wife and son were murdered by El Akir as the Doctor and Vicki are caught up in Richard's plan to offer his sister's hand in marriage to Saladin's brother.
- 25m
- Directed by Douglas Camfield
- Written by David Whitaker
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Julian Glover Richard the Lionheart
- George Little Haroun
- Bernard Kay Saladin
- Roger Avon Saphadin
- Walter Randall El Akir
Episode 25The WarlordsAired April 17, 1965
Ian sets out with a reluctant accomplice to rescue Barbara from El Akir's palace as the Doctor and Vicki try to evade the suspicions of the Earl of Leicester.
- 25m
- Directed by Douglas Camfield
- Written by David Whitaker
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Julian Glover Richard the Lionheart
- George Little Haroun
- Cleo Sylvestre Concubine (uncredited)
Episode 26The Space MuseumAired April 24, 1965
The TARDIS arrives on a planet that has been turned into a space museum but the Doctor and his friends are puzzled when they find themselves out of phase with their surroundings.
- 24m
- Directed by Mervyn Pinfield
- Written by Glyn Jones
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Sanders Sita
- Peter Craze Dako
- Bill Starkey Third Xeron
- Lawrence Dean Morok Guard
- Ken Norris Morok Guard
Episode 27The Dimensions of TimeAired May 1, 1965
Now back on their proper time track, the Doctor and his friends must work to avoid the future they saw for themselves.
- 22m
- Directed by Mervyn Pinfield
- Written by Glyn Jones
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Sanders Sita
- Peter Craze Dako
- Lawrence Dean Morok Guard
- Ken Norris Morok Guard
- Richard Shaw Lobos
Episode 28The SearchAired May 8, 1965
With the Doctor missing, Ian, Barbara and Vicki find themselves in danger from the Moroks while the Xerons also try to make contact with them.
- 24m
- Directed by Mervyn Pinfield
- Written by Glyn Jones
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Sanders Sita
- Peter Craze Dako
- Lawrence Dean Morok Guard
- Ken Norris Morok Guard
- Richard Shaw Lobos
Episode 29The Final PhaseAired May 15, 1965
While Ian tries to force Lobos to release the Doctor from the museum, Vicki joins the Xerons in trying to gain the weapons needed to start a revolution against the occupiers.
- 22m
- Directed by Mervyn Pinfield
- Written by Glyn Jones
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- Murphy Grumbar Dalek (operator)
- Peter Sanders Sita
- Peter Craze Dako
- Lawrence Dean Morok Guard
Episode 30The ExecutionersAired May 22, 1965
The Daleks pursue The Doctor through time and space, with the intentions of exterminating him. Places they land include the Mary Celeste, a haunted house and the empire state building.
- 25m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Roger Hammond Francis Bacon
- George Harrison Self - The Beatles (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Paul McCartney Self - The Beatles (archive footage) (uncredited)
Episode 31The Death of TimeAired May 29, 1965
While Ian and Vicki are threatened by a Mire Beast, the Doctor and Barbara meet up with the Aridians...who are then ordered to hand them over to the Daleks.
- 24m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Robert Jewell Dalek
- Kevin Manser Dalek (operator)
- Gerald Taylor Dalek
Episode 32Flight Through EternityAired June 5, 1965
The TARDIS crew's attempts to escape from the Daleks take them to the top of the Empire State Building and a 19th century sailing ship.
- 25m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Peter Purves Morton Dill
- Robert Jewell Dalek
- Kevin Manser Dalek (operator)
Episode 33Journey into TerrorAired June 12, 1965
The TARDIS lands in a haunted house where the Doctor and his friends are confronted by Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster...and then the Daleks appear.
- 24m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Robert Jewell Dalek
- Kevin Manser Dalek (operator)
- Gerald Taylor Dalek
Episode 34The Death of Doctor WhoAired June 19, 1965
With Vicki trapped on board the Dalek time machine, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara decide to make their stand on the planet Mechanus.
- 24m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- John Scott Martin Mechanoid
- Murphy Grumbar Mechanoid
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
- Robert Jewell Dalek
Episode 35The Planet of DecisionAired June 26, 1965
The Doctor and his friends are taken into the Mechanoid City but their troubles are far from over...especially when the Daleks launch an attack.
- 26m
- Directed by Richard Martin
- Written by Terry Nation
Guest stars
- William Russell Ian Chesterton
- Jacqueline Hill Barbara Wright
- Peter Purves Steven Taylor
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Peter Hawkins Dalek (voice)
- John Scott Martin Mechanoid
- Murphy Grumbar Mechanoid
- David Graham Dalek (voice)
Episode 36The WatcherAired July 3, 1965
The Doctor, Vicki, and Steven Taylor, go to 1066 England, but something doesn't seem right including modern inventions like a Gramaphone and electricity. Could there be another Time Lord?
- 24m
- Directed by Douglas Camfield
- Written by Dennis Spooner
Guest stars
- Peter Purves Steven Taylor
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Michael Miller Wulnoth
Episode 37The Meddling MonkAired July 10, 1965
The Doctor is being held prisoner by the Monk and Steven and Vicki's search for him brings them to the Saxon village.But a greater danger threatens when a Viking raiding party arrives.
- 25m
- Directed by Douglas Camfield
- Written by Dennis Spooner
Guest stars
- Peter Purves Steven Taylor
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Michael Miller Wulnoth
Episode 38A Battle of WitsAired July 17, 1965
The Doctor manages to escape from his cell and get the upper hand on the Monk but his plans are derailed when Sven and Ulf arrive at the monastery.
- 24m
- Directed by Douglas Camfield
- Written by Dennis Spooner
Guest stars
- Peter Purves Steven Taylor
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Michael Miller Wulnoth
Episode 39CheckmateAired July 24, 1965
The Doctor finally discovers what the Monk is up to and must move fast to prevent his opponent from altering the course of history.
- 24m
- Directed by Douglas Camfield
- Written by Dennis Spooner
Guest stars
- Peter Purves Steven Taylor
- Maureen O'Brien Vicki
- Michael Miller Wulnoth