Season 18

Season 18 of Doctor Who aired between August 1980 and March 1981, and is generally considered to be the conclusion of the show's Golden Age. This season starred Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, Lalla Ward as Romana II, John Leeson as K9, Sarah Sutton as Nyssa, Janet Fielding as Tegan and Matthew Waterhouse as Adric. This season also features the return of the Master, this time played by Anthony Ainley.

Overview
This season was the first season to be produced by the infamous John Nathan-Turner. His tenure as producer marked a significant change in the show's look, tone and general atmosphere. Turner did an excellent job bringing the show into the aesthetic and feel of the 1980s. Unfortunately, the aesthetic and feel of the 1980s is generally considered by many to be cheesy, campy and garish, to say the least. This season also saw the departure of Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor, which isn't as sad as it sounds as it is clear from his performance that Tom's heart hadn't been in it for some time. There are some good things to come out of this season, such as Peter Howell's incredible theme tune.

Episodes

 * The Leisure Hive
 * Meglos
 * Full Circle
 * State of Decay
 * Warriors' Gate
 * The Keeper of Traken
 * Logopolis