Doctor Who
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
26 Seasons • 694 Episodes
25 min per episode
1963 – 1989
Premiered: Sat, Nov 23, 1963
Sydney Newman
C. E. Webber
Donald WilsonLatest Aired Episode
Season 26, Episode 14: “Survival (3)”
Ace manages to transport the Doctor and the others back to Perivale but the Master is also there, preparing for a final showdown with the Doctor.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
42 Episodes →
Season 2
39 Episodes →
Season 3
45 Episodes →
Season 4
43 Episodes →
Season 5
40 Episodes →
Season 6
44 Episodes →
Season 7
25 Episodes →
Season 8
25 Episodes →
Season 9
26 Episodes →
Season 10
26 Episodes →
Season 11
26 Episodes →
Season 12
20 Episodes →
Season 13
26 Episodes →
Season 14
26 Episodes →
Season 15
26 Episodes →
The Key to Time
26 Episodes →
Season 17
20 Episodes →
Season 18
28 Episodes →
Season 19
26 Episodes →
Season 20
22 Episodes →
Season 21
24 Episodes →
Season 22
13 Episodes →
The Trial of a Time Lord
14 Episodes →
Season 24
14 Episodes →
Season 25
14 Episodes →
Season 26
14 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Seventh Doctor IntroOfficial
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2020-01-29
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber, Donald Wilson
Andrew Cartmel
John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Doctor Who about?
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.
How many seasons does Doctor Who have?
Doctor Who comprises 26 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Doctor Who?
Key cast members in Doctor Who include Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred.
Who created or directed Doctor Who?
Doctor Who was developed and directed by Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber, Donald Wilson.