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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
Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who's Best Standalone Episode In Years Might Not Be Standalone At All

By Ryan Britt

The events of “Joy to the World” could be more significant than we thought.

News

Russell T Davies Has A Disappointing Update For The Latest 'Doctor Who' Spinoff

By Dais Johnston

War is coming. Just not as soon as we’d like.

Wibbly Wobbly

'Doctor Who' Just Retconned Its Greatest Villain

By Ryan Britt

Who was the first Master?

TV

The 15 Most Exciting TV Shows Of 2025

By Dais Johnston

Old hits, new experiments.

Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Just Brought Back Its Most Controversial Time-Travel Trick

By Ryan Britt

The king of all paradoxes as returned.

Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Season 2 Trailer Revives a Classic Companion Formula

By Hoai-Tran Bui

This might be the long way ‘round (again).

The Inverse Interview

Joy to the World: Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat Made Another Doctor Who

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and 2024 Christmas special writer Steven Moffat chat about doing one more episode together.

Trailers

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Trailer Reveals Double the Doctors

By Dais Johnston

Dinosaurs! Aliens! Christmas!

News

You Can Finally Watch One of 'Doctor Who’s Most Famous Serials in Color

By Dais Johnston

The Second Doctor's most interesting adventure is finally getting a refresh.

Dark Futures

One Obscure 'Doctor Who' Villain Is Back to Ruin Christmas

By Ryan Britt

Where do all the worst things in the universe come from?