The Doctor and Peri investigate strange signals, in the process, The Tardis lands at the spot where it all began. I.M. Formemans junk yard on Totters Lane. The Doctor is followed by some odd policemen. After landing, he works on the TARDIS's Chameleon circuit and the TARDIS starts to change shape but seems to have a bit of trouble blending in after such a long time of not working.

After having power supply problems with the TARDIS, the Doctor and Peri land on the planet Varos where their leaders are punished by the citizens on National television when they are displeased with the leaders actions. The Doctor quickly becomes a fugitive.