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Doctor Who S15E5 — The Invisible Enemy (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 15•Episode 5

The Invisible Enemy (1)

7.1/10 · 582 votesOct 1, 197725 min

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 15•−0.1 vs season avg

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Deep space, 5000AD. An Earth supply shuttle is infected by a strange sentient space-borne virus, which quickly spreads to the crew of the refuelling station on the moon Titan. Even worse, the Doctor himself falls victim. But why is Leela immune, and what is the

Directed byDerrick Goodwin
Written byDave Martin, Bob Baker
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Underworld (4)

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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

D

Derrick Goodwin

Director

M

Maureen Winslade

Makeup Artist

Barry Newbery

Barry Newbery

Production Design

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Raymond Hughes

Costume Design

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Episode Summary

"The Invisible Enemy (1)" is episode 5 of Doctor Who season 15. It scored 7.1/10 from 582 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Derrick Goodwin and written by Dave Martin, Bob Baker, it aired on October 1, 1977.

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