It consisted of five stories, plus the incomplete Shada, unfinished as a result of an industrial strike. Lalla Ward joined as Romana II, and the season is notable for the involvement of Douglas Adams in the writing department. This was the last season to use the traditional Delia Derbyshire "Doctor Who theme" arrangement.
All episodes — Season 17
S17 E1Destiny of the Daleks (1)
Sep 1, 19797.725 min
Skaro, the Dalek homeworld, some time in the future. The TARDIS lands in the irradiated ruins of the old Kaled city and something is moving underneath the wasted surface of the planet…
S17 E2Destiny of the Daleks (2)
Sep 8, 19797.425 min
Romana has been captured by the Daleks, the Doctor is the guest of the Movellans. The Daleks are drilling deep into Skaro for something and the Doctor has an awful suspicion about their objective…
S17 E3Destiny of the Daleks (3)
Sep 15, 19797.425 min
The Daleks have awoken Davros in the heart of Skaro. Only the Doctor and the Movellans stand between them and their objective. But are the Movellans really on the Doctor's side?
S17 E4Destiny of the Daleks (4)
Sep 22, 19797.525 min
Trapped between the Movellans and the Daleks, the Doctor must find a way to defeat both. Meanwhile, vast space fleets await new orders.
S17 E5City of Death (1)
Sep 29, 19798.525 min
Paris, 1979. The Doctor and Romana are here on holiday, but something is disturbing the flow of time. Could the time travel experiments of Count Scarlioni be to blame?
S17 E6City of Death (2)
Oct 6, 19798.225 min
Captured by the Count, the Doctor and Romana uncover an elaborate plan to steal the Mona Lisa. But there is more to Scarlioni's plans than a simple theft.
S17 E7City of Death (3)
Oct 13, 19798.225 min
The Doctor and Romana unwrap an intricate plot involving aliens, time travel and the Mona Lisa. How is Count Scarlioni living in two times at once? And what does he want?
S17 E8City of Death (4)
Oct 20, 19798.225 min
Scaroth is determined to go back 400 million years in time to prevent a mistake. But the Doctor must stop him – because the consequences would be disastrous.
S17 E9The Creature from the Pit (1)
Oct 27, 19796.325 min
The planet Chloris. Drawn here by a mysterious distress signal, the Doctor becomes the prisoner of the ruthless Adrasta. A strange and deadly pit awaits those who displease her.
S17 E10The Creature from the Pit (2)
Nov 3, 19796.625 min
The Doctor is in a pit with a deadly creature. And Adrasta has plans for Romana and K-9.
S17 E11The Creature from the Pit (3)
Nov 10, 19796.225 min
The Doctor has come face to face with a massive green creature. Adrasta goes into the mines to kill the monster. But everything is not as it appears…
S17 E12The Creature from the Pit (4)
Nov 17, 19796.225 min
The truth about the creature is revealed. But its imprisonment may have already set in motion a terrible revenge.
S17 E13Nightmare of Eden (1)
Nov 24, 19796.825 min
The orbit of the holiday planet, Azure, the year 2116. The starships Empress and Hecate are fused together after an accident in hyperspace. Naturally the Doctor thinks he can find a solution, but has the accident unleashed a far more deadly
S17 E14Nightmare of Eden (2)
Dec 1, 19796.525 min
Two ships have collided above Azure but that may be the least of the Doctor's problems. Monsters and drug smugglers are loose on the ship. And it all seems to tie in with Tryst's electronic zoo…
S17 E15Nightmare of Eden (3)
Dec 8, 19796.425 min
The Doctor and Romana begin to uncover the truth about the strange events aboard the luxury liner Empress. They first have to separate the two ships from each other, but they've got Mandrells, drug smugglers and police chasing after them.
S17 E16Nightmare of Eden (4)
Dec 15, 19796.625 min
The Doctor finally discovers the truth about the drug smuggling ring. But the villains are still one step ahead.
S17 E17The Horns of Nimon (1)
Dec 22, 19796.225 min
Deep space, an unknown time. The TARDIS encounters a disabled Skonnon battlecruiser transporting Anethan 'tribute'. The co-pilot is determined to reach Skonnos at any cost.
S17 E18The Horns of Nimon (2)
Dec 29, 1979625 min
Having reached Skonnos, Romana is sent with the Anethians to face the deadly Nimon.
S17 E19The Horns of Nimon (3)
Jan 5, 19805.825 min
The Doctor and Romana are trapped in the Nimon's lair. Is he really the last of his race? What are his real intentions toward Skonnos?
S17 E20The Horns of Nimon (4)
Jan 12, 1980625 min
Romana is trapped on a ruined planet. The Nimons are launching their invasion of Skonnos. Can the Doctor stop the 'Great Journey of Life' ?