How To Start Watching Doctor Who

The Easily Amused Group's guide for the beginner Whovian.
The easiest way to see Doctor who is with a Netflix membership, most of the episodes are available as "watch now" and they offer the first month free.
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[@Enzophanis1892]

Who in their right mind would choose Curse of the Black Spot over Vincent and the Doctor

[@Micahproductions]

Sorry but I totally disagree. You need to watch all of them! I mean you don't really get that connection with rose or Amy unless you watch all of them.

[@joabjohn9787]

When you say 'all of them', do you suggest to watch the which were released before 2005? You know, starting with the 1st Doctor?

[@EliterianGamer]

Joab John he means the episodes that start with 2005.

[@outforbeer]

no offense but this is really bad advice for new watchers. I was expecting you to suggest which series to watch first, but instead you took us thru jumping from episode to episode which means nothing to new watchers

[@muazahmed4261]

i am a new watcher.can you advice from where should i start?

[@krishmech8788]

Exactly, I've got no idea where to start, and this just felt more like a documentary rather than something to give advice.

[@rachelmchenry5217]

Don't watch them out of order

[@GeorgePennellMartin]

This is all such bad advice. The new series was meant to be watched in order. Otherwise you miss out on the subtle character development of The Doctor and and his friends. As well as the ongoing 'Time War' plot arc spanning the entire first five years. If you can't sit through the simple joys of 'Rose' then I feel bad for you. Maybe you're not the right fit for this show.

[@ThomasTulak]

wow, judging kinda harshly, arentya? this video was meant for the person who knows nothing of the show at all, so many times I've heard people try to start on Rose and get so confused they turned it off, cause they were expecting things ti be explained as they would in a typical first episode. but when i showed them later eps they loved it, and went back and started on rose after decided they were going to be into it based on individual episodes. and each season has several stand alone episodes that dont really do anything to advance any sort of story arch or anything.

[@JoelJoel321]

I can't stand the Ecclestone era. Or much of the Tennant era. So boring. Rose is so annoying. Love it from Series 5 onwards.

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

JoelJoel321, typical Moffat fanboy. But that's your opinion, amd could easily call me an RTD fanboy.

[@AtlasGuitar]

I'd say start with Series 1 Episode 1. That's where I started. I saw it when it came out and have loved it since. Even if you don't quite get all of it (like the ~5 year old me) it's okay. PS:I'm writing this dressed as the 10th Doctor...

[@aale510]

this video was so awesome you just got yourself a new subscriber :) btw i am soon beginning to watch doctor who for the first time. so exited!

[@ThomasTulak]

right on!! hope I helped

[@michael.jacksonsgirl2092]

I've watched it backwards, 11 was my first, but 10 became my favorite. And, then I re watched it from the beginning. And I'm obsessed with it. Been obsessed for years now.

[@port2483]

I started with "An Unearthly Child" and kept watching until I saw "The Husbands of River Song" (which was at that time the most recent episode). I know most people will not be able to especially while trying to watch the missing epsiodes complete with audio and telesnaps, but atleast it gave me an appreciation for the show as whole.

[@Itstigerx]

If you haven't watched Doctor Who you should definitely start on the 9th doctor. The Doctor explains what the Tardis is and the time war so you get caught up.

[@ThomasTulak]

actually yes, you make a fantastic point. you really do to feel that a little more then 10 and 9. and the speech at the end of Akhatan was brilliant, though when I made this video season seven hadnt been released yet... personally i am very excited to see how season 7 ends.

[@w.hartnell-lives-on-while-6073]

Interesting Video, I was curious what you would suggest. If anyone is interested, in how the show got started originally, back in 1963. The B.B.C. as part of the 50th Anniv., has made a "Docu-Drama". The origin of "David Tennent`s" "Dr.`s" famous last words from his tenure & the 50th Anniv, episode, are shown in this. It is called "An Adventure in Time & Space". (Watch Dr.Who, you will not regret it.)

[@koolpopjones6499]

I started with the 9th doctor and I love it. Can't wait to get started on watching the old school episodes too.

[@mikhaeldarriens3810]

I agree almost 100%. These are perfect starter episodes for beginners. They don't get you confused by speaking of any past stories, nor future ones. They just take place in themselves. Though, I would like to make a suggestion... If you are planning on wanting to see an episode from the first series (Of New Who), I'd recommend The Empty Child. One last thing, if you want a perfect 1st episode, start with "Dalek".. You may not get as much character development for the season, but it is all up to you. If you grow to love the list of episodes.. Then it is time to start from the beginning and watch along.. c:

[@brig231]

Ever since it started again in 2005 I have seen every Espinosa from then right up to now :) feel special!

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

For Eleven, #1 Eleventh Hour is excellent for introducing Matt and giving a refresher on regeneration plus explaining the TARDIS changing. It also introduces Amy and Rory, who will be the consistent companions. For #2 I might go with Time of Angels because it has a quick and dirty introduction and explanation of River and touches on the Weeping Angels. #3 Big Bang, because it deals with Amy and Rory's story and shows what the Doctor is willing to sacrifice, and establishes the 2,000 years thing

[@n0k4stu3es4]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for. I want to start watching "Doctor Who", I've been wanting to do that for a while now, but being new to the series and not knowing much about its long history, it's kind of intimidating to pick a place to start... You really helped me with that so, once again, thank you! I'll definitely check out all the episodes you suggested, but I think I'll start with "Blink". It sounds really interesting and it seems to be the perfect episode for me to start. I get a feeling that I'm gonna love this series! =D

[@makeupforevery1239]

I'm sorry but I knew nothing about watching doctor who before starting the show (the 9th doctor) and loved it and found it super easy to get into but if you watch your suggested episode first you won't understand what's happening understand who the characters are you make the show sound so confusing but it's pretty easy to under stand what's happening just start from the start ( either the 1st or 9th) and all your questions will be answered later in the show

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

For the Ten intro episodes...#1 Christmas Invasion is vital for covering all the regeneration stuff and introducing a new Doctor for viewers, otherwise after five episodes with Chris, David will be disconcerting. Then I would say #2 School Reunion, because it covers past companions and how he moves on. for #3 it's probably best to go with Sound of Drums. It's the part where the Doctor explains things the most and has Jack. From there I lean toward #4 Voyage of the Damned because it touches on

[@Lobajoba]

Funny thing is is that i didn't rose for years, i started on the 3rd episode of series one and went on from there. Though I'll admit I didn't quite know everything about it, I enjoyed the show enough that i wanted to know more about it and never felt alienated. didn't feel the compulsion to know it all, just discover it as i go. Plus they executed things like regeneration(particularly in the first series very well.)

[@JohnEgbert]

I think that for the 11th doctor the first episode you should watch is the snowmen. I LOVE it when Clara says " Doctor who?"

[@drgncore]

I haven't heard of this either, Thanks for the recommendation, I will definitely look into it :)

[@shvn4930]

Unicorn and the wasp isn't considered (one of the worst) and he doesn't beat his victims with iron rods. He knocked a statue on someone, stabbed someone, AND clobbered someone with an iron rod.

[@ThomasTulak]

actually, i have recently learned there where 13, in 1999 Moffat made a one off ep with Rowan Atkinson as the Doctor.

[@Amanda57563]

The Empty Child and The Doctor Dances are two of my favorite episodes. I think it gives a big insight into who the Doctor is. One of my favorite lines in the entire series happens at the end of The Doctor Dances. The fact that it comes from Nine who is seemingly more dark and brooding than Ten or Eleven makes it that much better. The Doctor breaks into a huge smile and says, "Everybody lives, Rose. Just this once, everybody lives!" The poor Doctor, he's seen so much tragedy.

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

The Girl Who Waited I'm a little iffy on, because it's throwing a character resolution type episode at someone who's only just seen the introduction of the character last episode. While the it makes the parallels strong, I think it's a better arrangement for a rewatch than an intro. It's calling on empathy that hasn't been strongly established yet. God Complex itself might be better to jump to, because it follows up on Eleventh Hour more directly. And while Vincent is an amazing episode, it's

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

In order. I don't agree with them starting off early with Midnight, because it requires you to actually care about the Doctor, misleads them into expecting a suspenseful/horror show (especially right after Blink, which is good, but doesn't really explain anything) and not everyone's cup of tea. It also is famous for having the least exposition in any ep. GITF is self-contained, but again doesn't really explain who these people are and why we should care, except Reinette. Waters of Mars suffers

[@XGuruKidsX]

I wouldn't suggest starting with this but after getting in to Doctor Who you should watch the 2 episodes with The Family of Blood! Probably my 2 favourite Tennant episodes and 2 of my all time favourite overall! :)

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

the Doctor on his own, and how he deals with losing people without spoiling too much or requiring you to care about him or his companion too much. It also touches on his little god complex. From there #5 is definitely Fires of Pompeii because it deals with a fixed point and the Doctor being forced to make the impossible choice. I would never recommend season 4.5 to a new viewer, because they just won't understand or care about what's going on without seeing the gradual build to his madness in it

[@Nippip1]

Blink, Human Nature 1, Family of blood 2, the unquiet dead, Vincent and the doctor, The Lodger, the idiots’ lantern, the empty child 1, the doctor dances 2, the power of three, and the girl in the fireplace

[@ThomasTulak]

Human Nature is a very intense, seeing the Doctor as a human was very interesting! good suggestion, plus that leads up to the following three parter, Utopia, Sound of Drums, and Last of the Time Lords, which are some of my favorites, they are like a movie! and I also cry at VIncent and the Doctor every time

[@Kasterborous1963]

You've got it backwards. Classic Who is referred to as seasons while New Who is referred to as series.

[@guyhenry8680]

The classic show ran on Seasons not Series'. Current Doctor Who runs on Series'. Perhaps it's different in America.

[@ThomasTulak]

well... they use the word "series" ...but in america we refer to them as "seasons", as thats what we call our shows.

[@guyhenry8680]

Thomas Tulak But Doctor Who isn't an American programme. I always felt that if American's thought Season 1 Episode 1 was 'Rose' then it would make it rather confusing for them while watching the older episodes.

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

set during the time that Amy can't remember Rory because he's dead and erased. It'll kind of come out of nowhere in an intro tour, and quite possibly confuse people. That, and it's a little bit of whiplash to jump from the end of season six to season five again. But that's just...my view of it. Over far, far, too many comments. I apologize for that, it was supposed to be... Three. One comment per Doctor. :|

[@MadisontheMusical]

I recommend starting with Matt Smith's first episode and going in order. Since everything in the previous seasons disappeared from time because of the cracks, you don't really need any background. I started with the plastic people episode and after getting over the insanity of it, I tried watching from an unearthly child. I watched until Barbara and Ian left. By that time, I liked the series enough to get through the first few bad episodes of the new doctor who. Btw, David Tennant is my fav!

[@claytonchristian8017]

i think to start off, watch Blink and if you like it. start on the first episode. its meant to be watched in order but Blink catches your attention very well to make you wanna watch more so it works.

[@inthecloset7614]

+Clayton Christian I did not start with Blink, I started when the 50 anniversary started or the Christmas Specials started 3 yrs ago.. And I still enjoyed every minute of it. I love it today too, hopefully will love it until the day I die.. Or ... regenerate...

[@ThomasTulak]

yeah, Eccleston does kind of get over shadowed by Tennant alot. I kind of assumed that any one who sees this video and uses it's advice will start with the sugested eps, then go start with Eccleston, once they know whats ahead of them, lol. but yeah Empty Child was a fantastic episode.

[@ThomasTulak]

haha, just as Jen said, lol. well good on you for soldering through it, haha. the episode you refer to is "the Empty Child" and yes, that was an EPIC episode.

[@inthecloset7614]

I went backwards, I started from 11 then 10 and then 9.. Is that bad? But I have watched all of them already & I need to start watching Classic Who. But I still love this show so much... .I am a Proud Whovian for 3 yrs. almost 4 in December of this year!

[@brian_david]

Always a pleasure to help out a fellow Whovian. :)

[@ThomasTulak]

REALLY??!! i didnt know that! thank you for that little nugget of knowledge!

[@keegan9935]

I thought I was the only one who loved "Midnight"! That episode was actually the scariest one for me. Moreso than "Blink" or "Forest of the Dead" or any of the other common scary ones. I started watching DW with "Rose", but I knew beforehand that I was going to love the show and stick with it. If you're trying to figure out whether to watch it or not, watch one of the episodes they suggest. If you've done that and like it, start watching at "Rose", so you get the whole story.

[@TheHopelesslyFound]

My first episode was "Human Nature", and after that I just watched all of the reboot in order, and now I'm starting to crack the classics on Netflix. I don't suggest watching out of order, but the ones you mentioned are definitely my favorites (especially "Vincent and the Doctor" -- I cry every time ;') )

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

From there, the #2 Unquiet Dead is a pretty good follow up, since it's a direct sequel and jumps into the past and is itself not a bad episode. I might skip ahead to #3 Dalek and then #4 Father's Day, since AiL/WW3 and Long Game are slow and not that important. From there if you're still going for an intro ride, I might skip to #5 POTW for the Daleks/Jack/Regeneration triad (Bad Wolf isn't really important, since you've skipped most of the episodes where it's made a deal of).

[@misti-step]

Midnight is definetly(?) my favorite episode.the writing's brilliant and i think that that ...thing is actually much scarier than the weeping angels.

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

#4 I would go with Doctor's Wife. It does require a little bit actually caring about the Doctor to care about the episode, but it's kind of a pay off of the storyline they've followed through about his loneliness, and it illustrates that the TARDIS is a living, breathing creature. For #5 I'd finish with God Complex, because it expounds on all of their issues, and has the Doctor leaving behind his companions to spare them. It's also a decent jumping off point for season seven. That way it's all--

[@skillfulcybernaut4840]

I started with the ninth doctor and I easily caught on to the series. I suggest starting with the first season episode 1

[@mitamitic90]

I actualy started wrighting a book after watching the girl in the fireplace xD so yes o god yes watch it

[@WilderRua]

Well now 35 yrs old and wanting to watch this show since I was about 9. I finally started watching it with ROSE. Not as bad in the beginning, the ending kinda was bleh but I actually liked the living plastic. Aliens of London and WW3 was cheezy too me although the aliens were creepy and scared my two year old(DO NOT JUDGE ME) I enjoyed the Dalek episode because I always knew there was a connection with the Doctor and that strange looking robot. I still want to learn more about that history and am conflicted with the minimal change to the Dalek's appearance. It does not look as threatening today as it did when I was younger. Im going in order but I really cannot wait till I get to the Blink episode. Im a horror fanatic and keep hearing that its pretty creepy.

[@ThomasTulak]

oh wow... yeah, ive watched some of the classic who, some of it is pretty good, but alot of it is kind of hard to watch, probly cause im so used to todays standards, haha. and yeah, the first four River Song eps are intriguing. when I originally wrote the script for this video i included Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead, but then the Mars Rover landed, so i changed my selection a bit to include the Waters of Mars.

[@ramenbowlproductions9479]

I'm just watching all the core stories from the Classic series and then watch all of the Revival series episodes. Besides, I have a Doctor Who The Beginning DVD. I just want to know what are some core stories from all the doctors?

[@ThomasTulak]

I wanted to focus on the two most recent Doctor's. though the Empty Child would have been a great addition to this list!

[@ThomasTulak]

well thats the beautiful thing, i summed up the basic plot of the 50 years, you dont need to watch. and the second half of this video is my suggestion on what episodes to start watching on! trust me, start with the episodes we suggested, dont just start at the begining of 10 or something like that... please, for the love of god, please... trust me!

[@lolzgirl222]

I don't think there was a single "bad" episode of Doctor Who, the only one I found slightly ehh was that filler one with Elton's vlog vid on him but I found it entertaining 'cuz I love watching youtube. There are a few cheesy and low tech episodes but the story and the acting is still there and amazing so I love it.

[@Char10tti3]

Used to be called season NOW a series. Not the other way around. Americans just tend to call series seasons which tends to get on Britain's nerves.

[@variedpoziturak]

In my opinion, story archs are more fun than watching standalone great episodes. I'd suggest a newcomer to watch the Matt Smith era first. Series 5 to 7, but stop at The Name of the Doctor. The viewer is left with a huge cliffhanger. Then they should go back to the beginning and watch Series 1 to 4. And when they're finished with that, the viewer should continue with the show normally, watching the 2013 specials and Series 8 onwards.

[@wtfitslilymalfoy]

Empty Child and The Doctor Dances are my favorite episodes. I am a 9 fangirl and I love the story. (it's also so quotable!)

[@mawita867]

What about the 9th doctor????? He was my personal favourite and you almost didn't mention him at all??????

[@ThomasTulak]

yeah, Midnight is a very good episode... thank you for your comment

[@ThomasTulak]

dont get me wrong, the empty child was a GREAT episode... but we wanted to only focus on episodes with David Tennant and Matt Smith, the two most recent Doctors.

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

I have to disagree on most of the choices. While they work as some of the best episodes of the two Doctors involved, they're not very good starters for someone who is unfamiliar with the series, especially someone who is unfamiliar with *anything* involving the show. For a strictly 'this is the show' intro, I think I would go with #1 The End of the World. It does a good job of introducing the show without being as confusing as Rose, and without requiring you to care about the characters yet.

[@Shadow-pt7oc]

If you want to watch doctor who but cant be asked to watch it all, key episodes are Rose, Dalek, The empty child, the doctor dances, Bad wolf, The parting of the ways, the christmas invasion,Tooth and claw, The impossible planet, the satan pit, the army of ghosts, doomsday, Smith and Jones, Gridlock, Human Nature, The family of blood, Blink, Utopia, The sound of drums, The last of the time lords, Partners in Crime, The sontaran stratagem, the poison sky, Silence in the library, forest of the dead, Midnight, the stolen earth, Journeys end, Waters of Mars, The End of time part 1&2, Eleventh hour, time of the angels, flesh and stone, amy's choice, the lodger, the pandorica opens (one after that is pretty bad, watch if you want), The impossible astronaut, day of the moon, good man goes to war, god complex, wedding of river song (quite bad but has necessary info), asylum of the daleks, the angels take Manhattan, the snowmen, the bells of saint john, the name/day/time of the doctor, then stop, 12th doctor episodes are on the whole quite poor, ask someone to summarise them, sorry if the list is kind of long, but it has most of the key/good episodes in my opinion

[@MadisontheMusical]

While I thought the wasp was ridiculous, I loved the rest of the episode. I love when the episodes with historical figures like Van Goth, Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Agatha Christie.

[@lolzgirl222]

My first episode was the first episode of the new season, then my friends showed me the girl in the fire place and army of ghosts (idk what they were thinking with that one lol) Then I went back and watched from Rose to the end (in 3 weeks..yeah no life) I don't think watching it out of order is wise, it would cause confusion because scifi is confusing enough as it is especially any episode with Amy/Rory should be watched in order to understand and love their relationship. Plus season 1 is great

[@ThomasTulak]

yes, they are. unfortunately i was cursed with bad dental genes, and my family couldnt afford orthodontic work when i was growing up. im just hoping people can look past my teeth and enjoy the content i create.

[@ThomasTulak]

wowi had no idea that was a thing... im going to have to look into that.

[@MondySpartan]

As of 2016, this video is considered useless, as Doctor Who is no longer available in Netflix.

[@hh-cm8kl]

Yes it is. How ever it is series 1 and somehow it starts with the ninth doctor. If you are just starting your gonna have to watch 26 other series/seasons of the show that starts in the 1960s and is in black and white. Enjoy:)

[@justcuz2105]

harbir hayer no it's not on Netflix anymore I looked

[@chilltimelord7016]

it is on amazon though

[@Awfullybigadventure0]

But Eleven has a whole other 'dark' thing, in my opinion. With Matt Smith you can really feel how ancient The Doctor REALLY is - just look at the (awesome) speech season 7th episode 'The Rings of Akhaten'.

[@2brokegeeks]

Well done you!! Really great choices. We'll subscribe! Though I definitely vote Vincent and the Doctor over the space pirates. I don't hate the space pirates as some folks do, but I guess I just really like to cry my eyes out. ;)

[@2brokegeeks]

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[@Anubislive81]

I think this is a great startup list, though i think when people take your list until they hit the Eleventh Hour, they are at a great place to just follow the series ep by ep.... But indeed start with Blink and so on!

[@MsSuperjj18]

This isnt my problem. I want to start watching but i dont want to watch 50 years worth of stuff it will take wayyy to long. Where should i start maby at the beginning of the 10 th doc?

[@MariaRawrz]

i started with the plastic people o.o and i was super mega confused haha. but i just continued on since i knew everyone said it was a great show. i was just so confused as to why everyone thought so. and now i know. the first episode i was really "wow'd" by would be the one with the people that grew the face masks and such. that was good :3

[@brian_david]

There were actually 12 actors because the first doctor died before they made 'The Five Doctors' and a new actor took his place.

[@warriorwitchwillow]

I know I'm in the minority, but I think if you're really gonna be a fan of the show, start with "Rose." Eccleston remains my favorite new Doctor, and you miss so much if you don't watch that first series.

[@WaddleAway]

Your bow tie is so shiny and bright, you deserve your Whovian/EAG Leader membership.

[@SimplySalma]

I really liked The Unicorn and the Wasp, I didn't know it was unpopular episode. Also, how come there isn't a single Christopher Eccleston episode recommendation, I know the first season wasn't all that great, but still.

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

Always watch from Rose. Always, always! Yes it's cheesy, but in a good and charming way. And what I love is that you get to see the show develop, in budget and quality of story telling, and character, from Series 1-4. Series 5 too, but that's more a massive jump in quality, than a gradual one like in RTD's era. Moffat/Smiths's era was a bit too over hyped and anti climactic for me, in and outside of the show itself. Wish it only kept its audience in Britain as they wouldn't be trying to become more of an American styled show during series 6 and 7.

[@ariphillips318]

When I went to Menards my dad wants me to go to that statue while and I think they’re going to come alive and freeze me to death

[@kristijanmadhukar516]

Just do what I did Watch the entire Season 10 Then Watch Season 1 to 9 And if you still want more doctor who series 1 til season 10 And then just wait for season 11 Note: Watch all the specials

[@lolzgirl222]

No you are not, that was one of my favorites! The part with Donna and the Doctor when he's poisoned is fucken hilarious and amazing lol

[@piratecheese13]

WHY ARE THERE NO 9 EPISODES understanding the relationship between the doctor and rose is vastly more important than the doctor and the ponds

[@dr.fonzie5223]

TBH, My first episode of Doctor who was the girl in the fireplace.

[@ThomasTulak]

+N0k4sTu3es your very welcome, glad we could help! welcome to the Who-verse!

[@astrophel5846]

I LOVE DOCTOR WHO AND YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThomasTulak]

Ana thewolf :) thank you... its comments like that that keep me making videos. You have just made my day!

[@astrophel5846]

: D YAY

[@ramsonstukadoorsschilderse4089]

I have begin in season 1 episode 1

[@Char10tti3]

This video is crap. I watched it when I was seven and knew NOTHING about classic and understood Rose perfectly. I can't seem to find American videos on doctor who that don't rave about Moffat Era or they say skip to smith because effects are crap. Most British fans I know, me included, don't like the eleventh doctor much past series five

[@ThomasTulak]

woah, pump the brakes there, man. no need to hate. only reason we talked about 10 and 11 is cause they are the two most recent, and we are talking directly to the new watcher, didnt want to overwhelm them with too much to fast. I guess my video was aimed more at americans, since i am one. and every single american i have spoken to watches "Rose" and gets confussed, and refuses to continue watching, cause they compare it to american shows that give you the basic plot right away in the first ep... i didnt mean to rave about the moffat era, i liked 11 (the doctor more than the episodes themselvs) but i also liked 10. and Im a big fan of 4. we are all on the same side here, man.

[@destinyjohnston4659]

I'm American and I started with Season 1 episode 1 and was not confused at all. If you skip Rose you miss a lot of plot that plays out even seasons later. If you skip over episodes, in any season, you miss character development and story plot that you need to have for the show. If you skip them sure you can still have a grasp on the show I guess but you wont understand some of the references and some of the story plots and you will not be able to fully enjoy the depth that some of the episodes go into. Like if you skip the end of season 2 you will not understand the impact on the Doctor of Rose coming back seasons later. So tip to new watchers.... Start from season 1 episode 1 and just power through that 1st episode (because granted the 1st one isnt that good).

[@destinyjohnston4659]

Yes. I mean the first season of the new era. The previous comment had mentioned Rose and and the current installment of Doctor Who so that is why I called it Season 1. It is Season 1 to a lot of people. I understand that there are many previous seasons prior to 2005 but the comments where discussing "new doctor who". So I called it Season 1 (as it is to a lot of people). Granted it is not technically "Season 1" it has a different feel to it and feels like a totally new show to a lot of people. (I still understand though it is not Season 1 and if someone has the time to watch Original Doctor Who they should but it's not for everyone and there is a LOT to watch if you go that route.)

[@destinyjohnston4659]

It's Episode 1 Season 1 of New Doctor Who (2005) , not including Old School Doctor Who (prior to 2005). I own all the DVD's to New Doctor Who and on the case it says "Series One"

[@derJOgelle]

Great video! Good suggestions but why not start with "Unearthly Child"? 2:37 The worst got to be "Love & Monsters"! My god did that hurt my head! Wworse than "Unicorn & the Wasp" & worse than any classic cheesefest!!!

[@ThomasTulak]

Unearthly Child was a fantastic episode, but we wanted to limit out suggestions to just the 10th and 11th Doctor episodes. nothing against 9, but we wanted to just do the more recent Doctors... and... yeah... Love and Monster... my gawd... the only decent part was the sexual inuendo at the end, when her face is on the cement slab, and he mentions having a love life with her, and shes like, dont mention that... lol, i mean, common, you know what that meant... there was only one thing it could have been!

[@derJOgelle]

Thomas Tulak 1. ok 2. understood but didn't save the ep for me! Anywayds cool video! Keep up the great work!

[@DWfan2000]

THE UNICORN AND THE WASP IS AMAZING DON'T BUBP IT

[@Amanda57563]

I agree. Start with Season "1" Episode 1. The special effects are awful, but real sci-fi fans don't watch because of the effects. We watch because of the story.

[@drgncore]

No love for Christopher Eccleston? The series had a shaky start but the first season shouldn't be skipped completely. The Empty Child was an excellent episode and we meet Captain Jack :D Without Mr. Eccleston as the 9th Doctor the whole series may not have been revived to it's current success. I love David Tennant and Matt Smith, but I just hate how Christopher Eccleston isn't as appreciated as he should be.

[@AnswerMahCreepyQuest]

Did you know that the meaning of life is spongebob, that the only things we truly know is that there is life death and taxes, and that if you don't like pie your not american even though pie isn't from america and finally if you have never liked red velvot cake then you arn't human.

[@warriorwitchwillow]

No! Wasp and the Unicorn is a fine episode! It's Agatha Christie with a giant, alien wasp!

[@mazerunner13]

you got a doctor who commercial on your video xD

[@kaiwilliams6250]

I agree with your picks because I am a time lord

[@ThomasTulak]

sweet! thanks!

[@jackdonohue7893]

Watch them in order! Rose was amazing, and you should not watch them in order. You do not need to watch the he classic series, unless you want to.

[@bargasfam]

I agree with u on the episodes to watch first but not on the worst episode

[@qtamang9944]

Where can i watch doctor who

[@ThomasTulak]

well thank you, sir!

[@Doccywho124]

Start with An Unearthly Child, Spearhead from space, Mind Robber, War Games or City of Death. Not Midnight because 10's an irritating arsehole per usual

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

Similarly. (Good lord why is this so wordy I'm sorry D:) It's a beautiful and excellent episode, but it doesn't really mean anything without the context beyond Pompeii to go off of. Especially when he's raging against the dying of the light, it doesn't really touch on why, because that's been his whole character arc up until that point. As far as Eleven's episodes, so much time is spent on Amy and Rory who you've never seen before it doesn't help with establishing Eleven or the Doctor.

[@Shmirty]

ah that blows. i enjoyed the video though, so keep up the good work. :)