The Best Episodes Written By Donald Cotton

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

  1. 6.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Johnny Ringo

    Missing info
    S3:E36

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

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    Director:Rex Tucker
  2. 6.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Don't Shoot the Pianist

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    S3:E35

    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.

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    Director:Rex Tucker
  3. 6.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - The O.K. Corral

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    S3:E37

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

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    Director:Rex Tucker
  4. 5.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Temple of Secrets

    Missing info
    S3:E6

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

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    Director:N/A
  5. 5.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Death of a Spy

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    S3:E8

    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.

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    Director:N/A
  6. 5.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Small Prophet, Quick Return

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    S3:E7

    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.

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  7. 5.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - A Holiday for the Doctor

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    S3:E34

    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.

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    Director:Rex Tucker

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".