The 5th Doctor
Peter Davison (1982 - 1984)
The 80s begin in earnest with Peter Davison taking control of the Tardis. The tone of the show is shifted during this time, getting a bit darker and a bit grittier, despite the warmth and gentleness that Davison brought to the role.
Episode list is in order of when the television episodes aired, not necessarily when our podcast episode premiered.
Season 19
Castrovalva
It's the first adventure with the 5th Doctor this week. He has three companions along for the ride... or is it two?
The new Doc goes cricket bat to mustache against the Master in this classic story. It's a fun dip into Classic Who this week on WDWN.
Four to Doomsday 1 - 2
It's the second episode of the 5th Doctor, yet the episode is called Four to Doomsday. Don't worry, we'll sort it all out for you. Also, we cover the time breaking news that a blast from the past is coming back to Doctor Who!
Four to Doomsday 3 & 4
The Doctor has his hands full this week with androids, frog aliens, and the many many issues of his multiple companions. Can the Doctor overcome all these obstacles? We discuss the second half of Four to Doomsday this week.
Kinda
It's like the mad tea party, in space. It's a trippy episode this week, so buckle up!
The Doctor and a scientist team up to save the day. Adric uses a robot with his emotions. Tegan wakes up. And there is a fair amount of bathroom talk.
Earthshock
1 & 2
The 5th Doctor meets one of his oldest foes. The Cybermen make their triumphant return, complete with new digs. This week we get into Earthshock.
Earthshock
3 & 4
The 5th Doctor and friends try to stop the Cybermen from going Armageddon on the Earth. And we say goodbye to one of the Doctor's companions... or do we... we do.
Season 20
Mawdryn Undead 1 & 2
The Black Guardian returns for revenge! The Brigadier returns, without a mustache! And Turlough makes his debut. A lot of things are going on here in the first two episodes of Mawdryn Undead.
Mawdryn Undead 3 & 4
Two Brigadiers! Brigadier Classic, with a mustache, and New Brigadier, without a mustache. Which is your favorite?
Also we talk about the wildest costumes yet on Doctor Who. And Turlough weasels his way onto the Tardis, but not into our hearts.
Terminus 1 & 2
The 5th Doctor, Nyssa, Tegan and Turlough find themselves in a mess of trouble this week as they try to avoid space leprosy! Also, there are some truly out-of-this-world costumes.
Terminus 3 & 4
This week we say hello to a space dog, and we say goodbye to Nyssa. And we also say, what the heck just happened? Let's wrap up Terminus.
Enlightenment 1 & 2
We've reached the end game of the Black Guardian's evil plot. Hoist the main sail, we're in for a wild ride as we race towards the finish with Enlightenment.
Enlightenment 3 & 4
Pirates, Eternals, and Guardians oh my! The race for enlightenment comes to an end, and a final confrontation looms as we wrap the Black Guardian trilogy this week.
The King's Demons
There is a King, sort of. There are demons, sort of. Do we find out anything more about Turlough... absolutely not. Also there's a friggin robot!
The Five Doctors
What can be better than one Doctor? How about FIVE of them!?! This week we're watching the 20th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, The Five Doctors. And better yet, some favorite companions come back for the fun. Come along with us on this journey and see old enemies, and some new ones too as we go on a road trip through the Death Zone.
Season 21
Warriors of the Deep 1 & 2
An ancient species resurfaces and it's up to the 5th Doctor to set things right. But there's also human evildoers that are playing their own game. Join us for this undersea adventure as we dive into Warrior of the Deep.
Warriors of the Deep (3 & 4)
The Silurians and the Sea Devils have teamed up to kick humans off the planet Earth. Can the Doctor and friends achieve peace, or will it end in disaster? Also, can karate match the prowess of an undersea monster? The answer to these questions and more on today's episode!
Resurrection of the Daleks
It’s the 5th Doctor’s time to shine against one of the greatest foes that has ever rolled onto the show. Davros returns to Doctor Who, and this time, it’s personal. Tegan and Turlough are in tow, but maybe not everyone makes it through this adventure…
The Caves of Androzani
There are some bats in the cave, and we don't mean boogers. There are also androids in the cave, and deception, and there's Dig Dug if you get bored. We dove back into Classic Who this week with the 5th Doctor adventure, The Caves of Androzani.
