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Doctor Who S17E17 — The Horns of Nimon (1)
6.3
Doctor Who•Season 17•Episode 17

The Horns of Nimon (1)

6.3/10 · 537 votesDec 22, 197925 min

Ranked #17 of 20 in Season 17•−0.8 vs season avg

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Deep space, an unknown time. The TARDIS encounters a disabled Skonnon battlecruiser transporting Anethan 'tribute'. The co-pilot is determined to reach Skonnos at any cost.

Directed byKenny McBain
Written byAnthony Read
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Cast3

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Lalla Ward

Lalla Ward

Romana

David Brierly

David Brierly

K9 (voice)

Crew2

Anthony Read

Anthony Read

Writer

K

Kenny McBain

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Horns of Nimon (1)" is episode 17 of Doctor Who season 17. It scored 6.3/10 from 537 votes, ranking #17 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Kenny McBain and written by Anthony Read, it aired on December 22, 1979.

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