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The Best Episodes of Doctor Who Season 2

Every episode of Doctor Who Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Doctor Who Season 2!

The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.

Genres:DramaAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Doctor Who" season 2 is "Planet of Giants", rated 7/10 from 813 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Planet of Giants" aired on 10/31/1964 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Dangerous Journey".

  • Planet of Giants
    7.0/10 813 votes

    #1 - Planet of Giants

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/1964

    When the TARDIS malfunctions and the doors open in the time vortex, the travellers and their Ship shrink to the size of insects. When they arrive on Earth, they uncover a murderous plot involving a new insecticide - but how can they stop the crime in their miniaturised condition ? (Originally broadcast in three parts.)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dangerous Journey
    6.9/10 736 votes

    #2 - Dangerous Journey

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/1964

    Ian and Barbara are accidentally taken into Smithers' laboratory and, while the Doctor and Susan face a hazardous journey to reach them, they witness the deadly effects of DN6 first hand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crisis
    6.7/10 723 votes

    #3 - Crisis

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/1964

    The Doctor and his friends face a race against time to expose Forrester's plans and return to normal size before Barbara succumbs to the effects of DN6.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • World's End
    8.0/10 935 votes

    #4 - World's End

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/1964

    Ian and Barbara believe the TARDIS has finally returned to their contemporary London, but soon discover signs of plague and warfare. Their old enemies, the Daleks, have invaded the Earth of the 22nd century. Separated and fighting for their lives, the travellers must try to aid the remaining humans and overthrow the Daleks' cruel tyranny. (Originally broadcast in six parts.)

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Terry Nation

  • The Daleks
    7.9/10 907 votes

    #5 - The Daleks

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/1964

    The Doctor and Ian are taken to the Dalek saucer while Susan and Barbara join the rebels in planning an attack.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Terry Nation

  • Day of Reckoning
    7.9/10 842 votes

    #6 - Day of Reckoning

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/1964

    The Doctor manages to escape from the Dalek saucer and meet up with Susan and David but Ian is left trapped onboard. Meanwhile, Barbara and her new friends face a dangerous journey across London.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Terry Nation

  • The End of Tomorrow
    7.6/10 818 votes

    #7 - The End of Tomorrow

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/1964

    While Susan and David try to find a way out of London, Ian and Larry infiltrate the Dalek mine workings.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Terry Nation

  • The Waking Ally
    7.7/10 818 votes

    #8 - The Waking Ally

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/19/1964

    The Doctor's party investigate the Daleks' central control in Bedfordshire while Barbara and Jenny's attempt to reach it are derailed when they are betrayed.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Terry Nation

  • Flashpoint
    8.3/10 863 votes

    #9 - Flashpoint

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/26/1964

    The Daleks' plan to transform Earth into a giant spaceship and wipe out its inhabitants is nearing completion and the Doctor and his friends face a race against time to prevent them from destroying the planet's core.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Terry Nation

  • The Powerful Enemy
    7.1/10 760 votes

    #10 - The Powerful Enemy

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/2/1965

    On the planet Dido, the monstrous Koquillion terrorizes Bennett and Vicki, the only survivors of a crashed spaceship. When the TARDIS lands, the Doctor, Ian, and Barbara team up with Vicki to discover what Koquillion is hiding. (Originally broadcast in two parts.)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Desperate Measures
    7.3/10 713 votes

    #11 - Desperate Measures

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/1965

    The Doctor and Ian reach the crashed spaceship and meet up with Barbara and Vicki, where the Doctor uncovers the truth about Koquillion.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Slave Traders
    7.3/10 745 votes

    #12 - The Slave Traders

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/1965

    The travellers decide to take a holiday near ancient Rome, but after a month the Doctor gets restless. He and Vicki determine to visit Rome, and while they are gone Ian and Barbara are abducted by slave traders. All roads lead to Rome, however, and the travellers find themselves at the mercy of the country's petulant emperor, Nero... (Originally broadcast in four parts.)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • All Roads Lead to Rome
    7.3/10 696 votes

    #13 - All Roads Lead to Rome

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/1965

    While the Doctor and Vicki meet with Nero, Barbara is taken to Rome to be sold while Ian is forced to work as a galley slave.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Conspiracy
    7.2/10 699 votes

    #14 - Conspiracy

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/1965

    Ian and Delos are forced to fight each other for their freedom while the Doctor has to perform for Nero's court.

    Director: Christopher Barry

    Writer: Dennis Spooner

  • Inferno
    7.5/10 702 votes

    #15 - Inferno

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/1965

    Ian and Delos manage to escape from Sevcheria and Tavius agrees to help Barbara rejoin them.The Doctor's attempts to avoid being thrown to the lions inadvertently result in Nero deciding to burn down Rome.

    Director: Christopher Barry

    Writer: Dennis Spooner

  • The Web Planet
    6.3/10 765 votes

    #16 - The Web Planet

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/13/1965

    The TARDIS is drawn by a mysterious force and lands on the alien planet Vortis. There the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki find themselves caught up in a war between an evil force known as "The Animus", its ant-like Zarbi allies, and the butterfly-like Menoptra race and their allies the subterranean Optera.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Bill Strutton

  • The Zarbi
    5.9/10 689 votes

    #17 - The Zarbi

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/1965

    The Doctor, Ian and Vicki are captured by the Zarbi while Barbara meets up with the butterfly-like Menoptera who are trying to reclaim the planet.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Bill Strutton

  • Escape to Danger
    5.7/10 667 votes

    #18 - Escape to Danger

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/27/1965

    The Doctor is forced to co-operate with the Animus but Ian uses the opportunity to make an escape attempt.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Bill Strutton

  • Crater of Needles
    5.6/10 670 votes

    #19 - Crater of Needles

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/6/1965

    Ian and Vrestin are captured by the subterranean Optera while Barbara and her Menoptera allies attempt to escape from the slave camp.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Bill Strutton

  • Invasion
    5.6/10 660 votes

    #20 - Invasion

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 3/13/1965

    Barbara and the surviving Menoptera take refuge in the Temple of Light while the Doctor and Vicki attempt to escape by taking control of a Zarbi.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Bill Strutton

  • The Centre
    5.5/10 660 votes

    #21 - The Centre

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 3/20/1965

    The Doctor and Vicki are taken before the Animus but the isoptope is left behind in the laboratory.The only hope of victory lies with Barbara and her Menoptera allies.

    Director: Richard Martin

    Writer: Bill Strutton

  • The Lion
    7.0/10 553 votes

    #22 - The Lion

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/27/1965

    The TARDIS lands in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade and the crew help save Richard the Lionheart from an ambush, but Barbara is captured and brought before Saladin.

    Director: Douglas Camfield

    Writer: David Whitaker

  • The Knight of Jaffa
    6.7/10 473 votes

    #23 - The Knight of Jaffa

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 4/3/1965

    While the Doctor, Ian, and Vicki are drawn into the intrigues of King Richard's court, Barbara has to cope with an impatient Saladin and the vengeful El Akir.

    Director: Douglas Camfield

    Writer: David Whitaker

  • The Wheel of Fortune
    7.0/10 519 votes

    #24 - The Wheel of Fortune

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 4/10/1965

    Barbara allies herself with a man whose were murdered by El Akir as the Doctor and Vicki are caught up in Richard's plan to offer his sister's hand in marriage to Saladin's brother.

    Director: Douglas Camfield

    Writer: David Whitaker

  • The Warlords
    6.8/10 462 votes

    #25 - The Warlords

    Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 4/17/1965

    Ian sets out with a reluctant accomplice to rescue Barbara from El Akir's palace as the Doctor and Vicki try to evade the suspicions of the Earl of Leicester.

    Director: Douglas Camfield

    Writer: David Whitaker