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Doctor Who Week

A week-long celebration of all things Doctor Who, up to the 60th anniversary of the sci-fi TV franchise. (New stories November 20 to 25, 2023.)

The Inverse Ranking
The 60 Best Doctor Who Episodes of All Time, Ranked

Personally, we think that’s a hell of a show.

by Hoai-Tran Bui, Ryan Britt and Dais Johnston
Dewey Saunders/Inverse; BBC One
Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Invented a Brilliant Storytelling Trick — And Turned Itself Into a Phenomenon

Can’t get through old Doctor Who episodes? The books are better.

Exclusive

Edgar Wright Has a Good Reason for Not Directing Most Important Episode of 'Doctor Who'

"It was a simple no, even though it would've been great."

Allons-y

New 'Doctor Who' Monsters Are Such Deep Cuts That You Can't Even Watch Their Original Episodes

Both Beep the Meep and the Celestial Toymaker are Who creatures from the very edge of the show's distant past.

Retrospective

The Secret to 'Doctor Who’s Regenerations Lies in its Classic Era

By Rory Doherty

Thirty-nine years ago, Doctor Who had the courage to underplay itself.

TV

6 'Doctor Who' Episodes to Watch Before the 60th Anniversary Special

By Dais Johnston

Everything you need to know about The Doctor and Donna Noble before their glorious reunion.

Timey Wimey

58 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Got So Weird It Actually Became A Different Series

By Ryan Britt

We barely remember when Doctor Who became Dr. Who. But we should.

Review
Doctor Who’s “The Star Beast” Is Absolutely Ludicrous in the Best Way Possible

It feels good to be back.

by Hoai-Tran Bui
News

Who Is Paying For 'Doctor Who' Now?

By Dais Johnston

Not even a TARDIS can reveal this future.

Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Legend Reveals Why The Disney+ Era Failed

By Ryan Britt

How big can Doctor Who get?

New Favorites

The Cult-Classic Sci-Fi 'Blake’s 7' Is Getting Rebooted

By Ryan Britt

The vintage Rebellion is back.

Sleep No More

The Nightmarish Vision of Life Without Sleep

By Ryan Britt

How much would a life without sleep cost you? More than you might think.

Sleeper Hits

The 11 Most Iconic Sci-Fi Stories About Sleep Of All Time

By Ryan Britt

The limits of the human mind don’t have to remain in the waking state.

The Cozy Issue

The 'Doctor Who' Christmas Specials, Ranked

By Hoai-Tran Bui, Ryan Britt and Dais Johnston

Doctor Who under the mistletoe.

Retrospective

'Doctor Who’s Most Underrated Finale Is More Important Than You Think

By Ryan Britt

This episode had a hard act to follow...

Retrospective

10 Years Later, 'Doctor Who’s “Heaven Sent” Is Still A TV Masterpiece

By Hoai-Tran Bui

"How many seconds in eternity?"

News

'Doctor Who's Next Big Spinoff Is In More Trouble Than You Think

By Dais Johnston

The Sea Devils will take a while to cross the Atlantic.

Retrospective

10 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Dropped A Speech That We Can Never Forget

By Ryan Britt

A moment for the ages, in any genre.