Doctor Who backdrop
Doctor Who S12E9 — The Sontaran Experiment (1)
7.2
Doctor Who•Season 12•Episode 9

The Sontaran Experiment (1)

7.2/10 · 906 votesFeb 22, 197525 min

Ranked #15 of 20 in Season 12•−0.7 vs season avg

Discussion

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

Directed byRodney Bennett
Written byDave Martin, Bob Baker
Previous episodeE8 · The Ark in Space (4)Next episodeE10 · The Sontaran Experiment (2)
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons26

All1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526

Season 12 Episodes20

Robot (1) stillE1 7.6

Robot (1)

Robot (2) stillE2 7.3

Robot (2)

Robot (3) stillE3 7.2

Robot (3)

Robot (4) stillE4 7.2

Robot (4)

The Ark in Space (1) stillE5 8.1

The Ark in Space (1)

The Ark in Space (2) stillE6 8.1

The Ark in Space (2)

The Ark in Space (3) stillE7 8.0

The Ark in Space (3)

The Ark in Space (4) stillE8 8.1

The Ark in Space (4)

The Sontaran Experiment (1) stillE9 7.2Now viewing

The Sontaran Experiment (1)

The Sontaran Experiment (2) stillE10 7.2

The Sontaran Experiment (2)

Genesis of the Daleks (1) stillE11 8.9

Genesis of the Daleks (1)

Genesis of the Daleks (2) stillE12 8.9

Genesis of the Daleks (2)

Genesis of the Daleks (3) stillE13 8.7

Genesis of the Daleks (3)

Genesis of the Daleks (4) stillE14 8.9

Genesis of the Daleks (4)

Genesis of the Daleks (5) stillE15 8.9

Genesis of the Daleks (5)

Genesis of the Daleks (6) stillE16 9.1

Genesis of the Daleks (6)

Revenge of the Cybermen (1) stillE17 7.0

Revenge of the Cybermen (1)

Revenge of the Cybermen (2) stillE18 6.9

Revenge of the Cybermen (2)

Revenge of the Cybermen (3) stillE19 6.9

Revenge of the Cybermen (3)

Revenge of the Cybermen (4) stillE20 7.0

Revenge of the Cybermen (4)

Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Ian Marter

Ian Marter

Harry Sullivan

Crew5

Dave Martin

Dave Martin

Writer

Bob Baker

Bob Baker

Writer

R

Rodney Bennett

Director

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

Roger Murray-Leach

Roger Murray-Leach

Production Design

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"The Sontaran Experiment (1)" is episode 9 of Doctor Who season 12. It scored 7.2/10 from 906 votes, ranking #15 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Rodney Bennett and written by Dave Martin, Bob Baker, it aired on February 22, 1975.

Next: E10 · The Sontaran Experiment (2)Best of Season 12