Doctor Who

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Some minor spoilers can be found in this section.

Doctor Who has spanned three distinct eras. The Classic (1963-1989) introduced the world to the Doctor and his many regenerations, establishing iconic monsters and a spirit of adventure through time and space. The New Who (2005-2022) revived the series for modern audiences, with longer story arcs, complex characters, and emotional depth. Finally, the New Who Reboot (2024-present) sees the return of Russell T Davies, promising a fresh start for the series while retaining its core values. Each era has brought its unique flavor to the Whoniverse, making it a beloved and enduring phenomenon.

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When you see a subnote with TMDB in the episode description, it refers to the episode's ID on The Movie Database (TMDB). If your platform uses TMDB order, you can refer to specials or season 0 to find these episodes.

1. Classic Who (1963–1989)

Showrunners:

• Sydney Newman, Verity Lambert, Donald Wilson, and Shaun Sutton (1963-1968)
• Derrick Sherwin (1968-1969)
• Terrance Dicks and Robert Holmes (1969-1977)
• Graham Williams (1977-1980)
• John Nathan-Turner (1980-1989)

Key Arcs and Themes:

• First: William Hartnell (1963-1966): introduction of the First Doctor, exploration of historical events and scientific concepts.
• Second: Patrick Troughton (1966-1969): the Second Doctor's era, featuring more monsters and a focus on "base under siege" stories.
• Third: Jon Pertwee (1970-1974): the Third Doctor's era, set primarily on Earth with UNIT, introducing the Master.
• Fourth: Tom Baker (1974-1981): the Fourth Doctor's era, known for its gothic horror and complex storylines.
• Fifth: Peter Davison (1981-1984): the Fifth Doctor's era, with a more ensemble cast and a focus on character development.
• Sixth: Colin Baker (1984-1986): the Sixth Doctor's era, marked by controversy and a darker tone.
• Seventh: Sylvester McCoy (1987-1989) / 1996 (TV Movie): the Seventh Doctor's era, with more complex plots and a manipulative Doctor.
• Eighth: Paul McGann (1996) for TV Movie / 2013 (Mini-episode)

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2. New Who (2005–2022)

This is a comprehensive list of the modern era of Doctor Who (2005–present), including seasons, Christmas specials, and other notable episodes. Here's a breakdown of the timeline and key details:

1. Ninth: Christopher Eccleston (2005)

By Russell T Davies

1. Season 1 (2005) : The revival of Doctor Who, starring Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor and introducing Billie Piper as Rose Tyler.

2. Tenth: David Tennant (2005–2010)

By Russell T Davies

2. Christmas Special 2005: The Christmas Invasion : David Tennant debuts as the Tenth Doctor.
   • TMDB: S00E02
3. Season 2 (2006) : The Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler continue their adventures.
4. Christmas Special 2006: The Runaway Bride : Introduces Catherine Tate as Donna Noble.
   • TMDB: S00E04
5. Season 3 (2007) : The Tenth Doctor is joined by Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman).
6. Christmas Special 2007: Voyage of the Damned : A standalone Christmas adventure featuring Kylie Minogue.
   • TMDB: S00E07
7. Season 4 (2008) : The Tenth Doctor is joined by Donna Noble as his full-time companion.
8. Christmas Special 2008: The Next Doctor : A Victorian-era Christmas story.
   • TMDB: S00E09
9. Special: Planet of the Dead (2009) : A standalone Easter special.
   • TMDB: S00E13
10. Special: The Waters of Mars (2009) : A dark and intense story exploring the Doctor's limits.
    • TMDB: S00E14
11. Special: The End of Time, Part 1 & 2 (2009–2010) : David Tennant's final episodes as the Tenth Doctor, leading to his regeneration into Matt Smith.
    • TMDB: S00E16 & S00E17

3. Eleventh: Matt Smith (2010–2013)

By Steven Moffat

12. Season 5 (2010) : Matt Smith debuts as the Eleventh Doctor, joined by Karen Gillan as Amy Pond.
13. Christmas Special 2010: A Christmas Carol : A festive time-travel story.
    • TMDB: S00E34
14. Season 6 (2011) : Introduces the mystery of River Song and the Silence.
15. Christmas Special 2011: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe : A whimsical Christmas tale.
    • TMDB: S00E47
16. Season 7, Part 1 (2012): 5 episodes : Amy and Rory's final adventures.
17. Special: The Snowmen (2012) : Introduces Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald.
    • TMDB: S00E66
18. Season 7, Part 2 (2013): 8 episodes : The Eleventh Doctor and Clara's adventures.
19. Special: The Day of the Doctor (2013) : The 50th-anniversary special, featuring multiple Doctors, including David Tennant and John Hurt as the War Doctor.
    • TMDB: S00E83 (S00E82 could be watched before this episode)
20. Christmas Special 2013: The Time of the Doctor : Matt Smith's final episode, leading to his regeneration into Peter Capaldi.
    • TMDB: S00E84

4. Twelfth: Peter Capaldi (2014–2017)

By Steven Moffat

21. Season 8 (2014): 12 episodes : Peter Capaldi debuts as the Twelfth Doctor, joined by Jenna Coleman as Clara.
22. Christmas Special 2014: The Last Christmas : A festive episode with a dream-like narrative.
    • TMDB: S00E142
23. Season 9 (2015): 12 episodes : Explores the Doctor's relationship with Clara and River Song.
24. Christmas Special 2015: The Husbands of River Song : A fun and emotional story featuring River Song.
    • TMDB: S00E148
25. Christmas Special 2016: The Return of Doctor Mysterio : A superhero-themed Christmas episode.
    • TMDB: S00E149
26. Season 10 (2017): 12 episodes : Introduces Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts and brings back John Simm as the Master.
27. Christmas Special 2017: Twice Upon a Time : Peter Capaldi's final episode, featuring the First Doctor and leading to his regeneration into Jodie Whittaker.
    • TMDB: S00E154

5. Thirteenth: Jodie Whittaker (2018–2022)

By Chris Chibnall

28. Season 11 (2018): 10 episodes : Jodie Whittaker debuts as the Thirteenth Doctor, joined by a new "fam" of companions.
29. Christmas Special 2018: Resolution : A New Year's Day special featuring the Daleks.
    • TMDB: S00E156
30. Season 12 (2020): 10 episodes : Introduces the Timeless Child arc and brings back the Master (Sacha Dhawan).
31. Christmas Special 2021: Revolution of the Daleks : A New Year's Day special.
    • TMDB: S00E158
32. Season 13 (2021): 6 episodes (aka Flux) : A serialized story involving the Flux and the Division.
33. Christmas Special 2022: Eve of the Daleks : A time-loop story featuring the Daleks.
    • TMDB: S00E208
34. Easter Special 2022: Legend of the Sea Devils : A standalone adventure with the Sea Devils.
    • TMDB: S00E209
35. Special: The Power of the Doctor (2022) : Jodie Whittaker's final episode, featuring multiple Doctors and companions.
    • TMDB: S00E210

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3. New Who Reboot (2024)

1. Fourteenth: 60th Anniversary (2023)

1. Specials 60th Anniversary: 3 episodes (2023) : David Tennant returns as the Fourteenth Doctor, alongside Catherine Tate as Donna Noble.
   • TMDB: S00E01, S00E02, S00E03

2. Fifteenth: Ncuti Gatwa (2023–2025)

By Russell T Davies

2. Christmas Special: The Church on Ruby Road : Ncuti Gatwa debuts as the Fifteenth Doctor.
   • TMDB: S00E04
3. Season 14 (2024): 8 episodes : Ncuti Gatwa's first full season as the Fifteenth Doctor.
4. Christmas Special: Joy to the World (2024) : Christmas adventure with Joy Almondo (Nicola Coughlan).
   • TMDB: S00E05