Doctor Who: Season 1

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BBC-1 | BBC | BBC America | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: March 26, 2005

Starring: David Morrissey, Kylie Minogue, Jenna-Louise Coleman

Summary: Christopher Eccleston becomes the ninth actor to take on the role of the time-travelling title character in the BBC's latest incarnation (the first in 16 years) of its venerable sci-fi franchise, airing in the U.S. for the first time after becoming an unexpected hit in Britain last year.

Creator: Robert Holmes and Malcolm Hulke and Bob Baker

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. The Parting of the Ways (2)
Air Date: June 18, 2005
9.2
S1:E12. Bad Wolf (1)
Air Date: June 11, 2005
6.9
S1:E11. Boom Town
Air Date: June 4, 2005

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San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times

Charlie McCollum

If you're looking for allegorical, intriguing science fiction, this isn't it. If you're OK with rapid-fire, light-hearted dialogue with an occasional dig at politics and culture, this "Doctor Who" is your cup of tea. Read full review

Mike Duffy

A spiffy new version. Read full review

Charles McGrath

Like so much British science fiction, especially Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series, this "Doctor Who" has a goofy, homemade quality; it's less interested in gizmos than in characters. Read full review

Despite a few missteps, there's much to recommend. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

This remake achieves an Avengers-like balance of cheeky wit amid the cheesiness.

Marilyn Moss

Silly, sophomoric stuff that is sure to please its television audience. Read full review

Troy Patterson

It's pretty decent hokum--fast, corny, genial, honest in its schlock. Read full review

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Bluethunder213

Oct 12, 2011

As an American, British TV was irrelevant to me. That was until I stumbled on this masterpiece. About one year ago I discovered the TV show and soon watched every episode, eventually reaching Season 6, which I loved. If you are a fan of Sci-fi or just very intellectual story-telling, checkAs an American, British TV was irrelevant to me. That was until I stumbled on this masterpiece. About one year ago I discovered the TV show and soon watched every episode, eventually reaching Season 6, which I loved. If you are a fan of Sci-fi or just very intellectual story-telling, check this show out.… Expand

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Kingofdanerds

Nov 11, 2016

Great reboot of the original TV show. I really enjoyed it! I am an American Whovian who enjoys this so much I could dedicate a monument of a TARDIS or a Dalek. Great show to watch for anyone. 10/10.

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NinthDoctorGuy

Sep 6, 2015

By far my favorite season of the series, possibly the best season in TV history. Christopher Eccleston is my favorite Doctor and Billie Piper is in my list of my top ten companions. My favorite episode is included in this series (The Parting of the Ways), so...yeah. The first series ofBy far my favorite season of the series, possibly the best season in TV history. Christopher Eccleston is my favorite Doctor and Billie Piper is in my list of my top ten companions. My favorite episode is included in this series (The Parting of the Ways), so...yeah. The first series of Doctor Who is very well worth watching!… Expand

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HomeBoyJake

Nov 16, 2014

Just...great. By far the best TV show ever put out there! It has good acting, writing, emotion, and directing. I am just, simply stunned. This is most certainly my new favourite show.

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MichaelD

Feb 21, 2011

Great TV show that keeps you wanting more all the time.

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ChristianW

May 10, 2006

Dr Who was the greatest show ever, so I was disappointed that the formula had been tampered with to make it more of a soap opera. Who cares about Rose's mother or boyfriend? Just when things looked to be getting on track in the last two episodes, it got totally out of control, with a Dr Who was the greatest show ever, so I was disappointed that the formula had been tampered with to make it more of a soap opera. Who cares about Rose's mother or boyfriend? Just when things looked to be getting on track in the last two episodes, it got totally out of control, with a climax like a Steven Speilberg nightmare. And Eccleston's Doctor looked and dressed like an undercover cop, rather than an eccentric time traveller.… Expand

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Ricky843

Jan 2, 2019

This is the most TERRIBLE agenda driven show I have EVER seen. If you believe all white men are evil and need to be subdued by women then this is the show for you. Another great show turned to GARBAGE thanks to a SJW agenda and "diversity and inclusion" BS. No one cares that Dr. Who is womanThis is the most TERRIBLE agenda driven show I have EVER seen. If you believe all white men are evil and need to be subdued by women then this is the show for you. Another great show turned to GARBAGE thanks to a SJW agenda and "diversity and inclusion" BS. No one cares that Dr. Who is woman but when you get sanctimonious and make it cause and FORCE it makes everyone want to throw up. STOP PUSHING YOUR POLITICAL AGENDA ON PEOPLE! Trying to brainwash the masses with pop culture is not going to work. We see right through our agenda!… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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- 9.4
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- 7.4
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- 6.4
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  Air Date: May 7, 2005
- 9.3
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  Air Date: April 30, 2005
- 6.3
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  Air Date: April 23, 2005
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