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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
Blu-ray

Two Forgotten Sci-Fi Movies Are Back And Better Than Ever

By Ryan Britt

Don’t sleep on Peter Cushing’s strangest proto-blockbusters.

Retrospective

15 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Dropped Its Most Perfect Finale

By Ryan Britt

Why "The Big Bang" has never been topped.

Alternate Universe

Legendary 'Babylon 5' Creator Wants to Be the Next 'Doctor Who' Showrunner

By Ryan Britt

J. Michael Straczynski is asking for the keys to the TARDIS, nicely.

Retrospective

'Doctor Who’s First 21st Century Finale Set An Impossible Standard

By Ryan Britt

"The Parting of the Ways" changed sci-fi TV finales forever.

News

'Doctor Who’s Next Move: An Animated Spinoff

By Dais Johnston

Doctor Who is going back to its kids’ show roots.

Retrospective

Doctor Who’s Most Sitcom-Inspired Episode Rebooted a Winning Formula

By Ryan Britt

It's all about bringing things down to earth.

Wibbly Wobbly

Let’s Break Down All The Rumors About 'Doctor Who's Future

By Ryan Britt

Just how wibbly-wobbly is the future of Doctor Who?

Retrospective

'Doctor Who’s Most Profound Episode Perfected a Winning Formula

By Ryan Britt

How does historical TV travel drama actually work?

Time Wimey

'Doctor Who’s Latest Regeneration Is An Echo Of An Underloved Era

By Ryan Britt

The Rani? Mel? A short season? The future uncertain? It's the 80s all over again.

Opinion

Ncuti Gatwa Made Me Excited to Start 'Doctor Who' — Until His Disappointing Farewell

By Lyvie Scott

So much for the new era.