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
Retrospective

Why One Underrated 'Doctor Who' Episode Was a Actually Huge Comeback

By Dais Johnston

Once you see the mummy, you have 66 seconds to live.

TV

'Doctor Who’s' Original Hero Is Planning a Comeback

By Dais Johnston

Is it time for a family reunion?

The Inverse Interview

A Fan-Favorite 'Doctor Who' Character Could Finally Come Back

By Dais Johnston

“An absolute highlight of my career.”

News

The First Space Opera Ever Just Got the Perfect Reboot Cast

By Ryan Britt

Get ready to head back to Barsoom.

News

'Black Mirror' Season 7 Is Bringing Back Some Science Fiction Royalty

By Ryan Britt

This cast is stacked.

Doctor Who

'Doctor Who’s Weirdest Unsolved Mystery May Have a Solution Hiding In Plain Sight

By Dais Johnston

The TARDIS knows what’s best.

Cult Classics

'Blake's 7' Is Finally Getting Its First-Ever Blu-ray Release — And It’s About Time

By Ryan Britt

Beware the Federation!

Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Is Bringing Back a Weird Tradition in This Year’s Christmas Special

By Dais Johnston

This is the story of how Doctor Who saved Christmas.

Gaming

Star Trek and Doctor Who Just Announced a Surprising New Crossover

By Ryan Britt

The final frontier is a time vortex.

SDCC 2024

Christmas Came Early For Whovians at San Diego Comic-Con

By Dais Johnston

A new companion, a new Christmas special, and maybe even some spoilers.