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The Doctor's attempts to regain the TARDIS, complicated by the political intrigues of Kublai Khan's court and Tegana's machinations.

The Doctor's attempts to regain the TARDIS, complicated by the political intrigues of Kublai Khan's court and Tegana's machinations.

8 events in this arc

Events in This Arc

S2E17 · The Zarbi
The Doctor reveals the TARDIS is gone

After Ian regains consciousness following an attack by an unseen assailant, the Doctor tends to his injuries while assessing their dire situation on the alien planet. Ian, disoriented and in …

S2E17 · The Zarbi
Doctor interrogates Vicki about Zarbi breach

The Doctor and Ian rush into the TARDIS control room after a Zarbi intrusion triggers the security alarm. Vicki, visibly distressed, reveals she was asleep when the incident occurred and …

S2E17 · The Zarbi
Zarbi breach triggers Barbara’s disappearance

The Doctor and Ian rush into the TARDIS after a Zarbi intrusion triggers the security alarm, only to discover Barbara is missing. Vicki, disoriented and frightened, insists she was asleep …

S1E20 · Assassin at Peking
Tegana reveals Noghai allegiance and executes Kuiju

On the Karakorum Road, Tegana’s true allegiance to the Noghai warlord faction is exposed during a violent confrontation with Ian and Ping-Cho. After Ling-Tau’s soldiers disarm the companions, Kuiju attempts …

S1E20 · Assassin at Peking
Tegana’s accusations and the Doctor’s failed gamble

The Doctor’s reckless backgammon wager with Kublai Khan—intended to reclaim the TARDIS—collapses when he loses, leaving Susan devastated and the group’s hopes of escape shattered. Meanwhile, Ling-Tau delivers Tegana’s fabricated …

S1E20 · Assassin at Peking
Polo returns the TARDIS to the Doctor

In the aftermath of Tegana’s failed assassination attempt and suicide, Marco Polo seizes the moment to return the TARDIS—now called a 'flying caravan'—to the Doctor and his companions. The Doctor, …

S6E37 · The War Games Part 3
Doctor reveals temporal displacement to Carstairs

In the aftermath of a near-fatal Roman attack, the Doctor seizes the moment to expose the true nature of their predicament to Carstairs and Buckingham. Using the Romans' anachronistic presence …

S6E37 · The War Games Part 3
Von Weich reports time travelers captured

In a dimly lit, militarized room, Von Weich—an agent of the War Lords—transmits a critical report to central control via a hidden monitor. His tone is clinical but laced with …