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The Best Episodes of Tales of the Tardis

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Every episode of Tales of the Tardis ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tales of the Tardis!

The Best Episodes of Tales of the Tardis

Classic Doctor Who duos are reunited as they board a very special TARDIS on a nostalgic voyage through space and time.

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  1. Background image for The Curse of Fenric
    8.5/10(80 votes)

    #1 - The Curse of Fenric

    S1:E6

    The Doctor and Ace meet again and remember their battle against an ancient evil in World War Two where a Viking curse is bringing the dead back to life.

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    Directors:Nicholas Mallett, Joshua M.G. Thomas
    Writers:Ian Briggs, Pete McTighe
  2. Background image for The Three Doctors
    8.1/10(87 votes)

    #2 - The Three Doctors

    S1:E4

    Jo Jones and Clyde Langer meet again as she remembers when the Time Lords summoned three Doctors to fight an awesome adversary from Gallifrey’s past.

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    Directors:Joshua M.G. Thomas, Lennie Mayne
    Writers:Phil Ford, Dave Martin, Bob Baker
  3. Background image for Earthshock
    8.0/10(100 votes)

    #3 - Earthshock

    S1:E1

    The Doctor and Tegan meet again and remember their terrifying adventure against the Cybermen to save the Earth… and the friend they lost along the way.

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    Directors:Joshua M.G. Thomas, Peter Grimwade
    Writers:Russell T Davies, Eric Saward
  4. Background image for The Mind Robber
    8.0/10(81 votes)

    #4 - The Mind Robber

    S1:E2

    Jamie and Zoe meet again and remember their encounter with robots, clockwork soldiers and Medusa in a Land of Fiction governed by a mysterious master.

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    Directors:David Maloney, Joshua M.G. Thomas
    Writer:Pete McTighe
  5. Background image for Vengeance on Varos
    7.8/10(79 votes)

    #5 - Vengeance on Varos

    S1:E3

    The Doctor and Peri meet again and remember their conflict on the mining planet Varos: a world that entertains its people with sadistic TV broadcasts.

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    Directors:Joshua M.G. Thomas, Ron Jones
    Writers:Phil Ford, Philip Martin
  6. Background image for The Time Meddler
    7.7/10(79 votes)

    #6 - The Time Meddler

    S1:E5

    Steven and Vicki meet again and remember their first adventure battling a time-travelling Monk about to change the course of history in 1066.

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    Directors:Joshua M.G. Thomas, Douglas Camfield
    Writers:Dennis Spooner, Phil Ford
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  7. Background image for Pyramids of Mars
    7.4/10(73 votes)

    #7 - Pyramids of Mars

    S1:E7

    In 1911, an ancient threat rises in the tombs of Egypt and brings terror to an English country house. Sutekh has risen, and the world must beware.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"The Curse of Fenric" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Tardis". It scored 8.5/10 based on 80 votes. Directed by Nicholas Mallett, Joshua M.G. Thomas and written by Ian Briggs, Pete McTighe, it aired on 11/1/2023. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Three Doctors".