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Doctor Who S25E5 — The Happiness Patrol (1)

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Doctor Who•Season 25•Episode 5

The Happiness Patrol (1)

6.8/10 · 610 votesNov 2, 198825 min

Ranked #9 of 14 in Season 25•−0.5 vs season avg

The Earth colony Terra Alpha, the future. With the aid of her sweet-natured executioner, Helen A, ruler of the planet, has ensured the population is happy - on pain of death! The Doctor and Ace decide to fight for the right to be miserable.

Directed byChris Clough

Written byGraeme Curry

Previous episodeE4 · Remembrance of the Daleks (4)Next episodeE6 · The Happiness Patrol (2)

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Sylvester McCoy

Sylvester McCoy

The Doctor

Sophie Aldred

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Ace

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Chris Clough

Chris Clough

Director

Graeme Curry

Graeme Curry

Writer

Dominic Glynn

Dominic Glynn

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Episode Summary

"The Happiness Patrol (1)" is episode 5 of Doctor Who season 25. It scored 6.8/10 from 610 votes, ranking #9 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Chris Clough and written by Graeme Curry, it aired on November 2, 1988.

Next: E6 · The Happiness Patrol (2)Best of Season 25