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Doctor Who S15E17 — Underworld (1)
6.5
Doctor Who•Season 15•Episode 17

Underworld (1)

6.5/10 · 532 votesJan 7, 197825 min

Ranked #23 of 26 in Season 15•−0.7 vs season avg

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Deep space, an unknown time. The Doctor encounters the Minyans, survivors of a race the Time Lords unwittingly obliterated early in their own history. The Minyans are searching for their race's lost gene banks, a quest which takes them to the edge of the galaxy…

Directed byNorman Stewart
Written byDave Martin, Bob Baker
Previous episodeE16 · The Sun Makers (4)Next episodeE18 · Underworld (2)
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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Louise Jameson

Louise Jameson

Leela

John Leeson

John Leeson

K9 (voice)

Crew6

Dave Martin

Dave Martin

Writer

Bob Baker

Bob Baker

Writer

C

Cecile Hay-Arthur

Makeup Artist

D

Dick Coles

Production Design

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Norman Stewart

Director

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Rupert Jarvis

Costume Design

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Episode Summary

"Underworld (1)" is episode 17 of Doctor Who season 15. It scored 6.5/10 from 532 votes, ranking #23 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Norman Stewart and written by Dave Martin, Bob Baker, it aired on January 7, 1978.

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