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1963 · TV SERIES

Doctor Who

A time-traveling alien known as the Doctor journeys through space and time with companions, battling deadly foes and saving civilizations while hiding his true identity in a world where everything is out of place—and out of time.

First aired
1963
Rated
TV-PG
Seasons
26 seasons
Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01An Unearthly ChildNov 23, 1963Rate

    Teachers Ian and Barbara become concerned about Susan's unusual behavior and follow her to a junkyard, where they meet her enigmatic grandfather, the Doctor. After encountering a mysterious police box, the group is drawn into an unexpected and alarming situation.

  2. 1.02The Cave of SkullsNov 30, 1963Rate

    The Doctor, concerned that his human companions might expose his secrets, brings Ian, Barbara, and Susan back to prehistoric times. They become entangled in the struggles of a tribe of early humans who have forgotten how to make fire.

  3. 1.03The Forest of FearDec 7, 1963Rate

    The TARDIS crew finds themselves trapped among early humans and drawn into a dangerous struggle for dominance within a tribal community.

  4. 1.04The FiremakerDec 14, 1963Rate

    The TARDIS crew helps a group of early humans survive by providing them with fire, but they soon discover that this act may trap them in the past.

  5. 1.05The Dead PlanetDec 21, 1963Rate

    The TARDIS arrives in a mysterious, lifeless forest with a view of a stunning metallic city. Intrigued, the Doctor plans to investigate, unaware of the dangers lurking within.

  6. 1.06The SurvivorsDec 28, 1963Rate

    The Doctor and his crew discover that the seemingly lifeless planet is actually inhabited, leading to a confrontation with a formidable new enemy. As tensions rise, the crew begins to suffer from deadly radiation sickness.

  7. 1.07The EscapeJan 4, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and his companions find themselves imprisoned on the Dalek homeworld of Skaro and must devise a way to escape from their captors.

  8. 1.08The AmbushJan 11, 1964Rate

    The time travelers strive to escape a Dalek city while trying to avert a large-scale massacre.

  9. 1.09The ExpeditionJan 18, 1964Rate

    After escaping from the Daleks, the time travelers find themselves without a crucial component of their ship. To retrieve it, they must encourage the Thals to carry out a risky mission.

  10. 1.10The OrdealJan 25, 1964Rate

    Ian, Barbara, and the Thals attempt to navigate the dangerous caves in hopes of reaching the Dalek city. As they face numerous obstacles, questions remain about whether they will succeed and what the Daleks intend to do.

  11. 1.11The RescueFeb 1, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and his companions race against time to stop the Daleks from annihilating all life on their home planet, Skaro.

  12. 1.12The Edge of DestructionFeb 8, 1964Rate

    The TARDIS is thrown into the void following a mysterious explosion, leaving the crew disoriented and distrustful as tensions rise among them.

  13. 1.13The Brink of DisasterFeb 15, 1964Rate

    The TARDIS crew faces internal conflict as the ship drifts uncontrollably, forcing them to unite and overcome their differences in order to prevent catastrophe.

  14. 1.14The Roof of the WorldFeb 22, 1964Rate

    The TARDIS suffers a complete power failure, stranding the Doctor and companions in the Himalayas during the 13th century. They join the caravan of explorer Marco Polo to survive, but he becomes determined to present the TARDIS to Kublai Khan as a gift to secure his return to Venice. As they travel across Asia to the Khan's court, the Doctor and companions struggle to recover the TARDIS, hindered not only by Polo but also by the enigmatic warlord Tegana, whose true intentions remain unclear.

  15. 1.15The Singing SandsFeb 29, 1964Rate

    Tegana deliberately damages the party's water bags, forcing them to seek new sources of fresh water.

  16. 1.16Five Hundred EyesMar 7, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and Susan find a way to collect condensation from inside the TARDIS to provide water for the group, preventing dehydration. Upon reuniting with Tegana, the travelers grow suspicious of his intentions.

  17. 1.17The Wall of LiesMar 14, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and his companions successfully rescue Barbara from the Mongols, though Marco remains unaware of Tegana's role in the events.

  18. 1.18Rider from Shang TuMar 21, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and his companions choose to warn Marco about an impending attack by Acomat, despite knowing it will cost them the opportunity to enter the TARDIS.

  19. 1.19Mighty Kublai KhanMar 28, 1964Rate

    The Doctor, Ian, and Barbara are captured by Tegana and Marco, who see this as an opportunity to seize control of the TARDIS.

  20. 1.20Assassin at PekingApr 4, 1964Rate

    Tegana attempts to assassinate the Khan, providing the Doctor and companions with a chance to stop his schemes and recover the TARDIS.

  21. 1.21The Sea of DeathApr 11, 1964Rate

    The peaceful alien planet Marinus is governed by the Conscience, a machine that enforces harmony through mind control. When the Voord develop immunity to its influence, Arbitan, the machine's guardian, disperses the control keys across the planet and seeks the help of time travelers to retrieve them. The mission promises great danger at every turn.

  22. 1.22The Velvet WebApr 18, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and his companions visit the seemingly perfect city of Morphoton, but Barbara becomes suspicious of the true nature of its inhabitants.

  23. 1.23The Screaming JungleApr 25, 1964Rate

    In their quest for the second key, the travelers arrive in a jungle where Ian and Barbara face danger from plants that grow at an alarming rate.

  24. 1.24The Snows of TerrorMay 2, 1964Rate

    Ian and Barbara join Susan and the others in their search for the third key, encountering the dangerous trapper Vasor before entering a cave system protected by enigmatic Ice Soldiers.

  25. 1.25Sentence of DeathMay 9, 1964Rate

    The group reunites with the Doctor in the city of Millennius, where Ian must stand trial for murder following the theft of the fourth key.

  26. 1.26The Keys of MarinusMay 16, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and his companions race to uncover the true identity of the murderers and find the fourth key before facing the Voord in a climactic showdown.

  27. 1.27The Temple of EvilMay 23, 1964Rate

    The TARDIS lands in 16th-century Aztec society, where Barbara is captured by High Priest Autloc, who believes she is the goddess Yetaxa. Ian is recruited by another priest to lead an army but becomes uneasy when he learns of the ritual human sacrifice planned for a rain ceremony. The Doctor insists on non-interference, conflicting with Barbara's growing discomfort.

  28. 1.28The Warriors of DeathMay 30, 1964Rate

    Barbara attempts to alter a significant historical event, while Ian confronts a dangerous situation that puts his life at risk.

  29. 1.29The Bride of SacrificeJun 6, 1964Rate

    The Doctor attempts to return to the TARDIS while Tlotoxl schemes against Barbara, capitalizing on Susan's challenge to Aztec traditions.

  30. 1.30The Day of DarknessJun 13, 1964Rate

    Tlotoxl's schemes lead to the arrest of Susan and Ian, leaving the TARDIS trapped inside a tomb. The travelers must rely on Autloc and Cameca to find a way to escape.

  31. 1.31Strangers in SpaceJun 20, 1964Rate

    In the 28th century, the TARDIS lands on a spaceship orbiting the planet Sense-Sphere, where the crew is mysteriously paralyzed by the native Sensorites.

  32. 1.32The Unwilling WarriorsJun 27, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and his companions find themselves aboard an Earth vessel stranded in orbit around the mysterious Sense-Sphere, which is subsequently invaded by the Sensorites, who take the TARDIS's lock mechanism.

  33. 1.33Hidden DangerJul 11, 1964Rate

    The Doctor and his companions are taken to the Sense-Sphere, a mysterious location where they attempt to negotiate with the Sensorites for the return of their TARDIS.

  34. 1.34A Race Against DeathJul 18, 1964Rate

    The Doctor urgently seeks a cure for Ian's mysterious illness caused by the Sensorites, while the City Administrator continues his campaign to expel all alien life from the planet.

  35. 1.35KidnapJul 25, 1964Rate

    The City Administrator, driven by a desire to eliminate the Doctor and his companions, uses his growing paranoia to block efforts to distribute a cure. His actions escalate tensions as he becomes more convinced of an imminent threat.

  36. 1.36A Desperate VentureAug 1, 1964Rate

    As the City Administrator's plans come to a head, the Doctor and Ian explore the underground tunnels to uncover the true source of the Sensorite plague.

  37. 1.37A Land of FearAug 8, 1964Rate

    The TARDIS arrives in revolutionary France, and the companions find themselves entangled in the era's turbulent political climate. After being captured and condemned to execution, the Doctor assumes the identity of a government official in an attempt to rescue them.

  38. 1.38Guests of Madame GuillotineAug 15, 1964Rate

    Susan, Ian, and Barbara face execution by guillotine, but Ian may have an opportunity to escape death after meeting a dying English prisoner.

  39. 1.39A Change of IdentityAug 22, 1964Rate

    Susan and Barbara are saved by Jules and Jean, part of a group helping prisoners escape, while the Doctor infiltrates the prison by pretending to be a revolutionary official.

  40. 1.40The Tyrant of FranceAug 29, 1964Rate

    The Doctor is compelled to engage in a tense encounter with Maximilien Robespierre, while Barbara's efforts to secure medical help for Susan lead to a dangerous betrayal.

  41. 1.41A Bargain of NecessitySep 5, 1964Rate

    Ian is captured by the cunning Leon as the Doctor works to devise a plan to free Susan and Barbara.

  42. 1.42Prisoners of ConciergerieSep 12, 1964Rate

    Ian successfully delivers his message to James Stirling, but to ensure Susan's freedom, he and Barbara must undertake a perilous mission involving espionage.

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