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The Best Episodes Directed By Rodney Bennett

Every TV Episode Directed by Rodney Bennett Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 12 Episode 5 - The Ark in Space (1)
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    S12:E5

    The Doctor's attempt to give Harry a trip in the TARDIS sees the two of them and Sarah Jane arriving onboard a space station in the far future, with some rather deadly security mechanisms.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 12 Episode 6 - The Ark in Space (2)
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    S12:E6

    The Doctor and Harry revive the Ark's medtech, Vira, to help Sarah Jane. But when station commander Noah is revived, he becomes suspicious of the newcomers.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 12 Episode 8 - The Ark in Space (4)
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    S12:E8

    The Doctor tries to protect the humans still in cryogenic suspension from the Wirrn, who are determined to use Earth as their new breeding ground.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 12 Episode 7 - The Ark in Space (3)
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S12:E7

    Knowing that Noah has been infected by the Wirrn, the Doctor persuades Vira to halt the reviving of her people, knowing it will place them in danger as well.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 12 Episode 9 - The Sontaran Experiment (1)
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S12:E9

    The Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry teleport to Earth to ensure the planet is safe for the survivors on board Nerva Beacon to return and reinhabit their world. A Sontaran named Styre has captured a group of humans and is conducting experiments on them to discover the human body's weaknesses, as part of the Sontaran's goal for domination of the galaxy.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 12 Episode 10 - The Sontaran Experiment (2)
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S12:E10

    The Doctor learns that Styre has been experimenting on the Galsec crewmembers to pave the way for a Sontaran invasion of Earth and decides the only way to halt his plans is to challenge him to a duel.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - The Verger
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S9:E4

    When devoted verger Albert is forced to resign, he sets out to build a new life. But can he succeed in a modern world that has little time for his old-fashioned ways?

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 14 Episode 2 - The Masque of Mandragora (2)
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    S14:E2

    The Mandragora energy joins forces with the secret Brotherhood of Demnos. Count Federico plots to steal the Dukedom of San Martino from his nephew, Giuliano.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 14 Episode 1 - The Masque of Mandragora (1)
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S14:E1

    The Doctor and Sarah arrive in Renaissance Italy unaware that they have brought a deadly alien energy force with them.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 14 Episode 3 - The Masque of Mandragora (3)
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    S14:E3

    Tempted by the promises of ultimate power offered by Mandragora, Hieronymous plots to eliminate the threat posed by the Doctor and uses an unwitting Sarah as his weapon.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 14 Episode 4 - The Masque of Mandragora (4)
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    S14:E4

    As the leading scholars of the era assemble in the palace for the masque, Mandragora prepares to attack, intent on sending the world into a new dark age.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Edward the Conqueror
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E7

    When Edward grows tired of Louisa’s obsession with a stray cat and decides to get rid of it, she exacts her revenge.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - The Finger of Suspicion
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    S9:E8

    Happily married and living in the Middle East, American safe-cracker Steve is suddenly threatened with extradition for a crime he says he didn't commit.

    Director:Rodney Bennett
    Writer:N/A

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Rodney Bennett Ratings Summary

"The Ark in Space (1)" is the best rated episode directed by Rodney Bennett. It scored 9/10 based on 8 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/25/1975 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Ark in Space (2)".