72. Death to the Daleks

The Daleks return for one last go at the 3rd Doctor. And this time they don't the use of their killer lasers, just pop guns. It's a good introduction for Sarah Jane to the Doctor's mortal enemies, as this story is really a Sarah Jane story. Liz Sladen has quickly become the shining star of the show as Jon Pertwee's time winds down. She continues to be a breath of fresh air for the show. This story is well paced and another fun quarry run. 

This story also marks the last appearance of the Daleks in the classic series without their soon-to-be introduced creator Davros. For 11 years, the Daleks have menaced the Doctor on their own without a "human" mouth piece. For the Daleks next 5 major appearances in the next 15 years, the Daleks and Davros are inseparable and only appear briefly in The Five Doctors without their creator. And so ends an era.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_to_the_Daleks

71. Invasion of the Dinosaurs

And here's the one with the rubbish dinosaurs. Despite a cracking modern day political drama (with dinosaurs), the said dinosaurs are SO bad it's distracting. Granted in 1973/1974, this was almost the height of special effects. I wish they could have done a special edition with new CG dino's so it's not SO bad.

This story also showcases Captain Mike Yates as he fulls under the influence of the antagonist group and betrays UNIT. He ever pulls a gun on the Brigadier! Sarah Jane also seems to have integrated herself into UNIT as the Doctor's assistant. 

While this story is a fun romp around 70's London, these 6 episodes could have been condensed to 4 for a tighter story. And less dodgey dinosaurs!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_the_Dinosaurs

70. The Time Warrior

The Time Warrior kicks off season 11 and Jon Pertwee's final series as the Doctor. After four seasons, Pertwee begins his fifth and final turn in the role, the longest actor to date. The story begins with a new opening title sequence and slightly retooled theme. We are quickly introduced to the amazing Elizabeth Sladen as the best companion ever- Sarah Jane Smith. This is a great introduction story for her and adds some much needed energy to the show. Her relationship with Jon Pertwee's Doctor is very different from his with Jo Grant, but a welcomed change. Knowing her future travels and adventures over the next 40 years, this story so well defines this character and speaks to Liz Sladen's ability to sustain this character for the rest of her life. This story also introduces the Sontarans to the list of great Doctor Who monsters. While they only appeared 4 times in the classic series, they were quickly revived in the new series and have become regular guest stars. This story is also a great return to historical settings While not traditional straight-on historical, it lays a new blue print for future stories with the alien/monster/other antagonist creating havoc in a historical setting. For an eleven year old show, now on it's third lead actor in his fifth year, this story introduces so many new and fresh elements that the show once again feels reborn.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_Warrior

69. The Green Death

What started with the Doctor regaining his ability to travel through time and space, ends with one of the best departures in Doctor Who history. The season 10 finales sees the departure of companion Jo Grant, going off to marry a man and go travel the Amazon River. Despite the numerous courtships and proposals Jo has received throughout time and space on her travels with the Doctor, it's a present day Earth man that wins her heart. And they actually develop Jo's relationship with Cliff over the course of the episode. When the story concludes and Jo breaks the news to the Doctor, you actually feel her conflicted emotions and you see the Doctor visibly heartbroken. The Doctor fades away into the background as people toast Jo's engagement and you see his silhouette drove off into the sunset. This marks the beginning of the end for the 3rd Doctor's tenure. With the tragic passing of Roger Delgado and the departure of Katy Manning, the Doctor's little UNIT family is slowly breaking up and you can see the toll on Jon Pertwee's face. While the introduction of Elizabeth Sladen's Sarah Jane Smith next season is a great shot of energy for the show, it's also the slow wind down for Jon Pertwee as the end of the 3rd Doctor approaches,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Green_Death

68. Planet of the Daleks

Picking up where the last story left off, the ailing Doctor mentally commands the TARDIS to follow the Daleks and ends up on Spiridon where a bunch of Daleks are in suspended animation. We see that the TARDIS has a bed in the console room. We witness how Terry Nation can reprocess, repackage and reuse almost every story he's ever written into a new Dalek casserole. The Doctor and Jo run in to a band of Thals, who are probably wearing their shammy leather from 1963 under their space suits. We do get some shiny new Daleks and a Gold Dalek with a swank flashlight on his eye stalk. This story really could have been 4 episodes instead of 6. And of course, Jo gets cozy and sweet on another man who wants to sweep her away. It's become a recurring theme on every planet the Doctor takes Jo to that she must get hit on by alien men. It's actually quite amusing watching her spurn their affections. As the penultimate story of the season, this story does bring to a close the plot lines of the Doctor's freedom, the Master, the Daleks, and setting the Doctor back on course to his pre-exile life, setting the stage for the season finale and the Doctor's next chapter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_of_the_Daleks

67. Frontier in Space

An era comes to an end with the last story featuring Roger Delgado as The Master. With Roger dying in a tragic car accident after this episode aired, Frontier in Space is the final battle between Jon Pertwee's Doctor and Roger's Master. The story sums up quite well their relationship. Political maneuvering, power plays, pitting two sides against each other, and the Master impersonating a diplomat. It's a fun space drama romp!

We also are introduced to the Draconians, an alien reptile like species akin to ancient Japanese samurai. Jon Pertwee was frequently quoted as saying the Draconians were his favorite alien because you could see their face. I am surprised that the Draconians haven't been brought back in the new series, but the new Silurians have in many ways become the new Draconians.

The surprise twist at the end is something we've never seen before and we haven't seen again since- the Master and the Daleks joining forces! If only for a few brief moments, it's a great moment. This dovetails into the next story for another joyous Dalek romp. But after a great presence as the Master, Roger fades away into the darkness, and we say good night sweet Prince. Farewell Master.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frontier_in_Space

66. Carnival of Monsters

The Carnival of Monsters marks the one and only time the Cybermen appear during the whole Jon Pertwee era. For a few seconds, inside the miniscope. Fresh off his triumphant victory over Omega and with the secrets of time travel returned to him, the Doctor and Jo Grant tear off through time and space. Unfortunately they land inside a miniscope, essentially a miniature traveling zoo. We meet the Drashigs for the first time, horrible scary monsters.

For the Doctor's first trip of freedom, it's a rather lackluster adventure. Knowing what's to come for the rest of season, this is the calm before the storm. Considering how many monsters the Doctor's encountered in the past 10 years, the menagerie in the miniscope could have been a little more interesting. Especially in this 10th season, this could have been a monster celebration.

Show people Vorg and Shirma are actually quite amusing and are from the old vaudeville school. Despite it being 1972 and the producer's version of the future, their outfits are HORRIBLE! But they certainly take advantage of the show being color. In some ways though they are mirror versions of the Doctor and Jo and inject some much need humor into the story.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_of_Monsters