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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' Just Revived An Underused Sci-Fi Trope

By Ryan Britt

Part Time Lord. Part underground resistance leader.

Exclusive

Russell T Davies (Kind Of) Explains 'Doctor Who' Season 2's Huge Mystery

By Hoai-Tran Bui

What the heck is a time fracture?

Timey Wimey

Everything You Need to Know About The 'Doctor Who' Season 2 Premiere

By Hoai-Tran Bui

We've come the long way round.

Review

'Doctor Who' Season 2 Is Even Better Than The Last

By Hoai-Tran Bui

It might've taken the long way round, but this new era has finally found its rhythm.

Retrospective

15 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Set Up A New Golden Age

By Dais Johnston

“Hello. I'm the Doctor. Basically, run.”

Exclusive

'Doctor Who' Season 3 Hasn’t Been Commissioned Yet, Russell T Davies Reveals

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Disney is taking its timey-wimey.

The Inverse Interview

How 'Doctor Who' Season 2 Makes The Familiar Feel Fresh Again

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Inverse chatted with Doctor Who’s showrunner and cast about returning faces, Season 2’s big mystery, and news about Season 3.

Retrospective

Modern 'Doctor Who’s Crucial Early Episode Is Darker Than You Remember

By Ryan Britt

Let's talk about "The End of the World."

Retrospective

'Doctor Who’s Modern Era Rebooted With a Truly Jarring Episode

By Ryan Britt

Was "Rose" a masterpiece?

Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Season 2’s Episode Titles Reveal The Return Of A Dangerous Trope

By Ryan Britt

The return of a crack?