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Doctor Who S12E16 — Genesis of the Daleks (6)

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Doctor Who•Season 12•Episode 16

Genesis of the Daleks (6)

9.1/10 · 1,181 votesApr 12, 197525 min

Ranked #1 of 20 in Season 12•+1.2 vs season avg

Gharman tries to convince the Kaleds to vote against the Dalek project but Davros has a trick up his sleeve, while the Doctor works to destroy the tape recording of Dalek victory and the Thals plan an intervention of their own.

Directed byDavid Maloney

Written byTerry Nation

Previous episodeE15 · Genesis of the Daleks (5)Next episodeE17 · Revenge of the Cybermen (1)

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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Ian Marter

Ian Marter

Harry Sullivan

Crew6

Terry Nation

Terry Nation

Writer

David Maloney

David Maloney

Director

D

David Spode

Production Design

B

Barbara Kidd

Costume Design

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

S

Sylvia James

Makeup Artist

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Episode Summary

"Genesis of the Daleks (6)" is episode 16 of Doctor Who season 12. It scored 9.1/10 from 1,181 votes, ranking #1 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by David Maloney and written by Terry Nation, it aired on April 12, 1975.

Next: E17 · Revenge of the Cybermen (1)Best of Season 12