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Doctor Who S25E7 — The Happiness Patrol (3)

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Doctor Who•Season 25•Episode 7

The Happiness Patrol (3)

6.8/10 · 542 votesNov 16, 198825 min

Ranked #10 of 14 in Season 25•−0.5 vs season avg

As the Doctor leads the Pipe People towards reclaiming their world, Helen A faces betrayal from those closest to her.

Directed byChris Clough

Written byGraeme Curry

Previous episodeE6 · The Happiness Patrol (2)Next episodeE8 · Silver Nemesis (1)

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Sylvester McCoy

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The Doctor

Sophie Aldred

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Ace

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Chris Clough

Chris Clough

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Graeme Curry

Graeme Curry

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Dominic Glynn

Dominic Glynn

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Episode Summary

"The Happiness Patrol (3)" is episode 7 of Doctor Who season 25. It scored 6.8/10 from 542 votes, ranking #10 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Chris Clough and written by Graeme Curry, it aired on November 16, 1988.

Next: E8 · Silver Nemesis (1)Best of Season 25