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Doctor Who S5E8 — The Abominable Snowmen (4)

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Doctor Who•Season 5•Episode 8

The Abominable Snowmen (4)

7.1/10 · 429 votesOct 21, 196725 min

Ranked #32 of 40 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

The Yeti escapes from the monastery and Victoria and Thonmi are accused of assisting it, while the Doctor and Jamie endure a perilous journey back across the mountains.

Directed byGerald Blake

Written byHenry Lincoln, Mervyn Haisman

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Episode Summary

"The Abominable Snowmen (4)" is episode 8 of Doctor Who season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 429 votes, ranking #32 of 40 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Gerald Blake and written by Henry Lincoln, Mervyn Haisman, it aired on October 21, 1967.

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