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The Worst Episodes of Tales of the Tardis

Every episode of Tales of the Tardis ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Tales of the Tardis!

Worst episode
S1E7 Pyramids of Mars
7.182 votes
Best episode
S1E6 The Curse of Fenric
8.487 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.8avg
Binge time
11h 14m
7 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Tales of the Tardis Season 1 Episode 7 - Pyramids of Mars
    7.1/10(82 votes)

    S1:E7

    In 1911, an ancient threat rises in the tombs of Egypt and brings terror to an English country house. Sutekh has risen, and the world must beware.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Tales of the Tardis Season 1 Episode 3 - Vengeance on Varos
    7.6/10(87 votes)

    S1:E3

    The Doctor and Peri meet again and remember their conflict on the mining planet Varos: a world that entertains its people with sadistic TV broadcasts.

    Directors:Joshua M.G. Thomas, Ron Jones
    Writers:Phil Ford, Philip Martin

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  3. Tales of the Tardis Season 1 Episode 5 - The Time Meddler
    7.6/10(87 votes)

    S1:E5

    Steven and Vicki meet again and remember their first adventure battling a time-travelling Monk about to change the course of history in 1066.

    Directors:Joshua M.G. Thomas, Douglas Camfield
    Writers:Dennis Spooner, Phil Ford

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  4. Tales of the Tardis Season 1 Episode 1 - Earthshock
    7.8/10(109 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Doctor and Tegan meet again and remember their terrifying adventure against the Cybermen to save the Earth… and the friend they lost along the way.

    Directors:Joshua M.G. Thomas, Peter Grimwade
    Writers:Russell T Davies, Eric Saward

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  5. Tales of the Tardis Season 1 Episode 2 - The Mind Robber
    7.9/10(91 votes)

    S1:E2

    Jamie and Zoe meet again and remember their encounter with robots, clockwork soldiers and Medusa in a Land of Fiction governed by a mysterious master.

    Director:Joshua M.G. Thomas
    Writer:Pete McTighe

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  6. Tales of the Tardis Season 1 Episode 4 - The Three Doctors
    8.0/10(94 votes)

    S1:E4

    Jo Jones and Clyde Langer meet again as she remembers when the Time Lords summoned three Doctors to fight an awesome adversary from Gallifrey’s past.

    Directors:Joshua M.G. Thomas, Lennie Mayne
    Writers:Phil Ford, Dave Martin, Bob Baker

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  7. Tales of the Tardis Season 1 Episode 6 - The Curse of Fenric
    8.4/10(87 votes)

    S1:E6

    The Doctor and Ace meet again and remember their battle against an ancient evil in World War Two where a Viking curse is bringing the dead back to life.

    Directors:Nicholas Mallett, Joshua M.G. Thomas
    Writers:Ian Briggs, Pete McTighe

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pyramids of Mars" is the worst rated episode of Tales of the Tardis. It scored 7.1/10 from 82 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 20, 2024. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Vengeance on Varos".

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