The WORST episodes of Tales of the Tardis

Every episode of Tales of the Tardis ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Tales of the Tardis!

Doctors and old friends reunite to remember their travels in time and space, from the dawn of human history to distant alien worlds. And everywhere they go, they find adventure, terror, chases, joy and monsters.

Last Updated: 12/5/2025Network: BBC FourStatus: Continuing

7.21

19 votes

#1 - Vengeance on Varos

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2023

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.

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7.29

24 votes

#2 - The Mind Robber

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2023

Jamie and Zoe meet to remember their encounter with robots, clockwork soldiers and Medusa.

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7.42

19 votes

#3 - The Time Meddler

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2023

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

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7.44

18 votes

#4 - Pyramids of Mars

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/20/2024

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.

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7.58

31 votes

#5 - Earthshock

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2023

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.

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8.05

22 votes

#6 - The Curse of Fenric

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2023

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.

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8.17

23 votes

#7 - The Three Doctors

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2023

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.

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