Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg
What if a man-made virus with the power to melt all plastic became as infectious as the common cold? When a plane crashes in South America, in quite extraordinary circumstances, it's up to Dr Quist's team to avert further disaster.
John Paul
Dr Spencer Quist
Simon Oates
Dr. John Ridge
Robert Powell
Tobias Wren
Gerry Davis
Writer
Kit Pedler
Writer
Paul Ciappessoni
Director
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"The Plastic Eaters" is episode 1 of Doomwatch season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 75 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Paul Ciappessoni and written by Gerry Davis, Kit Pedler, it aired on February 9, 1970.