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Doctor Who Season 20 Episodes
Season 20 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1983 - 1983
A cult favourite about the journeys through the universe of a time-travelling eccentric called the Doctor.
Episode 1
Arc of Infinity - Part 1
Thu, Jan 13, 1983 43 mins
"Arc of Infinity". The Doctor is summoned home and given unwelcome news. First of four parts.
Episode 2
Arc of Infinity - Part 2
Wed, Jan 5, 1983 43 mins
"Arc of Infinity", Part 2. The Doctor's termination is forestalled by the Time Lord Omega.
Episode 3
Arc of Infinity - Part 3
Tue, Jan 11, 1983 43 mins
Part 3 of "Arc of Infinity" reveals the traitor in the High Council.
Episode 4
Arc of Infinity - Part 4
Wed, Jan 12, 1983 43 mins
In the conclusion of "Arc of Infinity", the Doctor and Omega engage in a battle of wits for control of the Matrix.
Episode 5
Snakedance - Part 1
Tue, Jan 18, 1983 43 mins
"Snakedance." Tegan's subconscious is infiltrated by the Mara. First of four parts. Peter Davison. Tegan: Janet Fielding. Lon: Martin Clunes. Nyssa: Sarah Sutton.
Episode 6
Snakedance - Part 2
Wed, Jan 19, 1983 43 mins
"Snakedance", Part 2. The Mara takes over Lon---the first step in the domination of the Manussians.
Episode 7
Snakedance - Part 3
Mon, Jan 24, 1983 43 mins
"Snakedance," Part 3. A mysterious snake dancer seems to be the Doctor's only hope of saving the Manussians. Peter Davison. Dojjon: Preston Lockwood. Lon: Martin Clunes.
Episode 8
Snakedance - Part 4
Tue, Jan 25, 1983 43 mins
In the conclusion of "Snakedance", the Doctor engages in a battle to overcome the Mara.
Episode 9
Mawdryn Undead - Part 1
Tue, Feb 1, 1983 43 mins
"Mawdryn Undead." The Doctor and his companions are separated after they arrive on a mysterious spaceship. First of four parts. Peter Davison. Turlough: Mark Strickson. Black Guardian: Valentine Dyall.
Episode 10
Mawdryn Undead - Part 2
Wed, Feb 2, 1983 43 mins
"Mawdryn Undead", Part 2. On Earth, Nyssa and Tegan stumble across a body they believe to be the Doctor.
Episode 11
Mawdryn Undead - Part 3
Tue, Feb 8, 1983 43 mins
In Part 3 of "Mawdryn Undead", the mutant reveals his true identity to the Doctor.
Episode 12
Mawdryn Undead - Part 4
Wed, Feb 9, 1983 43 mins
In the conclusion of "Mawdryn Undead," the two Brigadiers help the Doctor free Nyssa and Tegan from the grasp of Mawdryn. Peter Davison. Brigadier: Nicholas Courtney. Mawdryn: David Collings.
Episode 13
Terminus - Part 1
Wed, Feb 23, 1983 43 mins
"Terminus." the TARDIS links up with a deserted space liner. First of four parts. Peter Davison. Kari: Liza Goddard. Olvir: Dominic Guard. Turlough: Mark Strickson. Nyssa: Sarah Sutton.
Episode 14
Terminus - Part 2
Tue, Feb 22, 1983 43 mins
Part 2. The Doctor and his companions encounter space lepers on "Terminus." Peter Davison. Olvir: Dominic Guard. Kari: Liza Goddard.
Episode 15
Terminus - Part 3
Tue, Mar 1, 1983 43 mins
"Terminus," Part 3. Nyssa contracts Lazar disease and is taken to the forbidden area with the other sufferers. Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton. Kari: Liza Goddard.
Episode 16
Terminus - Part 4
Tue, Mar 8, 1983 43 mins
In the conclusion of "Terminus," the Doctor enlists the aid of the Garm to prevent the destruction of the universe. Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton. The Garm: R.J. Bell. Olvir: Dominic Guard. Kari: Liza Goddard.
Episode 17
Enlightenment - Part 1
Tue, Mar 1, 1983 43 mins
"Enlightenment." The Doctor finds himself on a spaceship that resembles an Edwardian yacht. First of four parts. Peter Davison. Turlough: Mark Strickson. Black Guardian: Valentine Dyall. Striker: Keith Barron.
Episode 18
Enlightenment - Part 2
Wed, Mar 2, 1983 43 mins
"Enlightenment," Part 2. The Eternals explain their "amusements" to the Doctor. Peter Davison. Striker: Keith Barron. Turlough: Mark Strickson. White Guardian: Cyril Luckham.
Episode 19
Enlightenment - Part 3
Tue, Mar 8, 1983 43 mins
In the third part of "Enlightenment," Turlough encounters the female commander of a pirate ship. Peter Davison. Turlough: Mark Strickson. Wrack: Lynda Baron. Striker: Keith Barron.
Episode 20
Enlightenment - Part 4
Wed, Mar 9, 1983 43 mins
Conclusion. The Guardians offer "Enlightenment" to the Doctor (Peter Davison). White Guardian: Cyril Luckham. Black Guardian: Valentine Dyall.
Episode 21
The King's Demons - Part 1
Tue, Mar 15, 1983 43 mins
"The King's Demons." The Doctor interrupts a jousting match and meets England's King John. First of two parts. Peter Davison. Sir Gilles: Anthony Ainley. King: Gerald Flood. Turlough: Mark Strickson.
Episode 22
The King's Demons - Part 2
Wed, Mar 16, 1983 43 mins
In the conclusion of "The King's Demons," the Master tries to thwart the Magna Carta. Peter Davison. King: Gerald Flood. Gilles: Anthony Ainley. Ranulf: Frank Windsor. Turlough: Mark Strickson.
