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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
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.

News

53 Years Later, 'Doctor Who' Is Changing A Key Part Of An Iconic Villain

By Dais Johnston

What’s in a name?

Timey Wimey

After A Divisive Cliffhanger, 'Doctor Who' Finally Announces A 2026 Release Date

By Ryan Britt

The beloved sci-fi show will return, this time, without Disney.

Retrospective

The Moment 'Doctor Who' Turned A Weird Casting Choice Into A Moment Of Incredible Pathos

By Ryan Britt

How does the Doctor choose a new face?

News

Why 'Doctor Who's Ambiguous Cliffhanger Could Hurt The Franchise

By Dais Johnston

What does a franchise do without a title character?

Retrospective

10 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Changed The Time Paradox Game Forever

By Ryan Britt

Who composed Beethoven's 5th?