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Doctor Who S5E9 — The Abominable Snowmen (5)

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Doctor Who•Season 5•Episode 9

The Abominable Snowmen (5)

7.3/10 · 432 votesOct 28, 196725 min

Ranked #25 of 40 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

Victoria falls under the mental influence of Padmasambhva as the Yeti attack in order to drive the monks from the area.

Directed byGerald Blake

Written byHenry Lincoln, Mervyn Haisman

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Episode Summary

"The Abominable Snowmen (5)" is episode 9 of Doctor Who season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 432 votes, ranking #25 of 40 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Gerald Blake and written by Henry Lincoln, Mervyn Haisman, it aired on October 28, 1967.

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