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Doctor Who S5E17 — The Enemy of the World (1)

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Doctor Who•Season 5•Episode 17

The Enemy of the World (1)

7.9/10 · 690 votesDec 23, 196725 min

Ranked #9 of 40 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

After the Doctor is attacked by a group of mysterious gunmen, he discovers he is the physical double of the famous scientist Salamander.

Directed byBarry Letts

Written byDavid Whitaker

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Cast2

Patrick Troughton

Patrick Troughton

The Doctor

Frazer Hines

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Jamie McCrimmon

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David Whitaker

David Whitaker

Writer

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Barry Letts

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Enemy of the World (1)" is episode 17 of Doctor Who season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 690 votes, ranking #9 of 40 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Barry Letts and written by David Whitaker, it aired on December 23, 1967.

Next: E18 · The Enemy of the World (2)Best of Season 5