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
TV

Where's The Best Place To Start Watching 'Doctor Who'?

By Dais Johnston

Your guide to the Doctor’s wild ride.

TV

Where To Watch Every Episode Of 'Doctor Who' Right Now

By Dais Johnston

The series is scattered across space, time, and streaming services.

News

20 Years Later, An Iconic 'Doctor Who' Adventure Is Coming To Theaters

By Dais Johnston

“If I believe in one thing... just one thing... I believe in her.”

News

'Doctor Who' May Come Back Sooner Than You Think — But There's A Catch

By Dais Johnston

If only we could time travel to 2028.

Rewind

One Divisive 'Doctor Who' Twist Is Better Than You Remember

By Ryan Britt

In 2011, "Let's Kill Hitler" felt like an odd move. It plays better today with what we now know.

News

Doctor Who's History Is Repeating Itself — But Not The Way You Think

By Dais Johnston

Who knows?

Rewind

47 Years Later, An Iconic 'Doctor Who' Epic Relies On One Secret Weapon

By Ryan Britt

Let’s talk about the “most important punch in history.”

Rewind

That Time 'Doctor Who' Beat Marvel To The Punch

By Ryan Britt

Doctor Who companions, assemble!

Rewind

Is The Worst Episode Of 'Doctor Who' Really All That Bad?

By Dais Johnston

An almost universally maligned story is actually a touching family drama hidden behind a strange premise.

Timey-Wimey

Wait. Did Star Trek And Doctor Who Almost Have An Actual Crossover?

By Ryan Britt

Here's what we know about the TARDIS and the Starship Enterprise almost meeting.