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The Best Episodes Written By Donald Cotton

Every TV Episode Written by Donald Cotton Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Donald Cotton Ratings Summary

"Johnny Ringo" is the best rated episode written by Donald Cotton. It scored 6.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by Rex Tucker. It aired on 5/14/1966 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Don't Shoot the Pianist".

  • Johnny Ringo
    6.7/103 votes

    #1 - Johnny Ringo

    Season 3 Episode 36 - Aired 5/14/1966

    Earp comes to Steven's rescue and arrests Phineas Clanton, prompting the Clantons to decide to enlist the help of Johnny Ringo.

    Director: Rex Tucker

    Writer: Donald Cotton

  • Don't Shoot the Pianist
    6.0/103 votes

    #2 - Don't Shoot the Pianist

    Season 3 Episode 35 - Aired 5/7/1966

    With the Clantons believing the Doctor to be Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp takes him into protective custody but this leaves Steven and Dodo in danger.

    Director: Rex Tucker

    Writer: Donald Cotton

  • The O.K. Corral
    6.0/103 votes

    #3 - The O.K. Corral

    Season 3 Episode 37 - Aired 5/21/1966

    The Clantons have shot Warren Earp, leading to a showdown between the two families with the Doctor powerless to prevent bloodshed.

    Director: Rex Tucker

    Writer: Donald Cotton

  • Temple of Secrets
    5.7/103 votes

    #4 - Temple of Secrets

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/1965

    The TARDIS lands in the middle of the Trojan War, where the Doctor is mistaken for the god Zeus.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Donald Cotton

  • Death of a Spy
    5.7/103 votes

    #5 - Death of a Spy

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/1965

    With Steven and Vicki being held prisoner by the Trojans, the Doctor's only hope of seeing them again is to suggest the idea of the Trojan Horse.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Donald Cotton

  • Small Prophet, Quick Return
    5.3/103 votes

    #6 - Small Prophet, Quick Return

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/1965

    While Odysseus forces the Doctor to find a way to win the war, Steven decides to get himself taken prisoner in order to enter Troy and find Vicki and the TARDIS.

    Director: Graeme Harper

    Writer: Donald Cotton

  • A Holiday for the Doctor
    5.2/104 votes

    #7 - A Holiday for the Doctor

    Season 3 Episode 34 - Aired 4/30/1966

    The TARDIS arrives in Tombstone, Arizona in 1891. Where the Doctor is looking for a dentist when he has a toothache, where The Doctor finds the local dentist is the famous Doc Holliday who is in a feud with The Clanton Brothers and their hired gunfighter Johnny Ringo, whilst local sheriff Wyatt Earp is trying to keep the peace. The Doctor, Steven and Dodo find themselves joining forces with The Clanton Brothers and Sheriff Wyatt Earp.

    Director: Rex Tucker

    Writer: Donald Cotton