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Doctor Who S4E9 — Forest of the Dead (2)
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Doctor Who•Season 4•Episode 9

Forest of the Dead (2)

9.4/10 · 12,787 votesJun 7, 200848 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 4•+1.0 vs season avg

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As the shadows rise, the Doctor forges an alliance with the mysterious River Song.

Directed byEuros Lyn
Written bySteven Moffat
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David Tennant

David Tennant

The Doctor

Catherine Tate

Catherine Tate

Donna Noble

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Steven Moffat

Steven Moffat

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Euros Lyn

Euros Lyn

Director

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Rory Taylor

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Episode Summary

"Forest of the Dead (2)" is episode 9 of Doctor Who season 4. It scored 9.4/10 from 12,787 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Euros Lyn and written by Steven Moffat, it aired on June 7, 2008.

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