Doctor Who
Summary
Doctor Whohas remain a staple of British sci - fi TV for six decade , and probe its rotating roll of magnetic Doctor Who doctors in ordering reveals exactly why . After the likes of Tom Baker , David Tennant , Jon Pertwee , Matt Smith , and many others made the part iconic , Sex Education ’s Ncuti Gatwa has stepped into the office as the Fourteenth Doctor inDoctor Whoseason 14and beyond . star as the new Doctor after David Tennant ’s Fourteenth Doctor regenerate , Gatwa is also the first Black Doctor in the show ’s extensive run on TV screens .
Including the various non - numerical reading like John Hurt ’s War Doctor , Ncuti Gatwa is the 18th worker to be cast as one of the MD ’s many regenerations , not bet the Timeless Child ’s fleeting appearance . Each actor has a singular take on the graphic symbol which delimit the show while they ’re in the role . After his standout performance as Eric Effiong inSex Education , Gatwa work plenty to theDoctor Whocast , and because each version of the Doctor is different , will have sizeable chance to put his unique stamp on this iconic and well - storied time traveller .
physician Who ’s titular Time Lord has regenerated many time over the years , but the process has been triggered by a all-embracing raiment of injuries .
18The First Doctor - William Hartnell (1963-1966), Richard Hurndall (1983) & David Bradley (2017-)
Main Run: 134 Episodes, Doctor Who Seasons 1-4
The First Doctor kick - protrude the entire serial in 1963 , originally play by William Hartnell . He also stay one of the few regenerations of the Doctor that has traveled with another Time Lord — the Doctor ’s granddaughter , Susan . William Hartnell play the First Doctor , and his no - nonsense personality and dry wit made him dissimilar from the regenerations that came after . Unlike other Doctors , Hartnell ’s looping was strikingly stern toward humans , albeit able-bodied to exude a quick side when required . Hartnell ’s brainy and command front created the templet that allDoctor WhoDoctors after him have watch over in one way or another .
William Harntell ’s First & Last Doctor Who Episodes
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First Episode - " An Unearthly Child "
11/23/1963
Last installment - " The Tenth Planet "
10/29/1966
AfterWilliam Hartnell leftDoctor Who , he made a small show in the show ’s first multi - Doctor narration , " The Three Doctor , " in 1973 , before passing aside two years later . The First Doctor was recast for 1983 ’s " The Five doctor , " with Richard Hurndall taking on the character . The First Doctor next appeared in 2017 ’s " Twice Upon A clip , " this time play byHarry Potteractor David Bradley , who had previously acted as William Hartnell inDoctor Whobiographical dramaAn Adventure in Space & Time . Bradley ’s First Doctor reemerged in 2022 ’s " The Power of the Dr. , " and could potentially make further appearance asDoctor Who ’s late First Doctor .
17The Second Doctor - Patrick Troughton (1966-1969)
Main Run: 118 Episodes, Doctor Who seasons 4-6
Nothing last always , andDoctor Whois no exception . When William Hartnell had to leaveDoctor Who , the Doctor revitalize and changed into Patrick Troughton , the Second Doctor . Troughton originally had an uncredited appearance during the positive feedback scene in Hartnell ’s last instalment " The Tenth Planet " , with his first credited appearance being in " The Power Of The Daleks " . lamentably , however , the installment is now completely wanting , having been lost over the decades since its release ( although an animated version was released in 2016 by the BBC ) .
Patrick Troughton ’s First & Last Doctor Who Episodes
Regeneration Episode - " The Tenth Planet "
First Full sequence - " The Power Of The Daleks "
11/05/1966
Last sequence - " The War Games "
04/19/1969
Patrick Troughton ’s introduction as the Second Doctor was significant not just because it was his first re-formation , but becauseit enclose the concept of regeneration and the fact there would be multiple versions of the Doctorto theDoctor Whomythos . apart from the new face , Troughton ’s Doctor also start the tradition of each version bearing a dissimilar personality compare to former regenerations . The Second Doctor was much more relaxed , clownish , and had a secure horse sense of humor . Troughton also gave the show a more modern edge , adding a levity that the First Doctor did not possess . The actor repay toDoctor Whofor " The Three Doctors , " " The Five Doctors , " and 1985 ’s " The Two Doctors . "
16The Third Doctor - Jon Pertwee (1970-1974)
Main Run: 128 Episodes, Doctor Who Seasons 7-11
The Third Doctor , John Pertwee , marked a important turn stage for both the character andDoctor Whoas a show in more ways than one . Appearing for the first time in coloring material , the Third Doctor kick his way onto TV CRT screen in 1970 . Interestingly too , John Pertwee ’s Doctor was n’t seen until his first installment , andthe actor was n’t present for Patrick Troughton ’s regeneration sequencewhen the Second Doctor parted ways from the show . Since it was only the 2nd time the Doctor had regenerated on - screen , leaving the identity of the Third Doctor as a cliffhanger was n’t seen as strange at the metre , though in retrospect it feels maverick since the data formatting of modernDoctor Whois to stick in the next embodiment during the same episode the former one departs .
John Pertwee ’s First & Last Doctor Who Episodes
First Episode - " Spearhead From blank space "
03/01/1970
Last Episode - " Planet Of The spider "
05/04/1974
Jon Pertwee ’s Doctor was not only fashionable and refined , but also something of an expert in warlike fine art . In another departure from his predecessors , the Third Doctor pass most of his time on Earthafter he was exiled by the Time Lords , and worked with theDoctor Whoorganization UNITas a scientific adviser . The Third Doctor was also the first to clash with soon - to - be - iconic villain the Master , and made his onlyDoctor Whocomeback — drive Bessie , no less — in " The Five medico . "
15The Fourth Doctor - Tom Baker (1974-1981)
Main Run: 172 Episodes, Doctor Who Seasons 12-18
Even in the forward-looking era ofDoctor Who , the Fourth Doctor , played by Tom Baker , remains one of the most famous regeneration . Tom Baker played the Doctor for seven seasons , which not only set a young record for longevity in the role , but also gave the audience enough time to sleep together his Doctor intimately . Whereas the Third Doctor would use wag and Venusian aikido to battle his foes , the Fourth Doctor was more flakey , even offering Jelly Babies to his enemies .
Tom Baker ’s First & Last Dr. Who Episodes
Regeneration Episode - " Planet Of The Spiders "
First Full Episode - " Robot "
12/28/1974
Last Episode - " Logopolis "
02/28/1981
Tom Baker ’s era label the first timeDoctor Whoaired in the USA , and helped the sci - fi mental institution reach new heights . Although Tom Baker would not turn back for any multi - Doctor adventures , he did finally sport as the occult Curator in 2013 ’s 50th anniversary special " The Day of the medico . " The exact nature of the Curator is leave deliberately undecipherable , although it is heavily imply to be some edition of the Doctor , whether that be a future regeneration or the Fourth Doctor ’s bi - generation .
The Fourth Doctor and K9 prepare one of the most memorable companion pairings across many episode of Doctor Who ’s Greco-Roman serial .
14The Fifth Doctor - Peter Davison (1982-1984)
Main Run: 69 Episodes, Doctor Who Seasons 19-21
Long before Matt Smith arrived to roleplay the 11th version of the Doctor inDoctor Who , Peter Davison was the young actor to start the Doctor . Davison start playing the Fifth Doctor whenhe was just 29 years old , setting him apart from late regenerations , although the Fifth Doctor had a personality that seemed almost to be a juxtaposition to his young appearance . Far from being brash and high-handed like the Fourth Doctor , Peter Davison ’s iteration was quiet , reserved , and — when combined with his unseasoned face — seemed wise beyond his long time .
Peter Davison ’s First & Last doc Who Episodes
Regeneration Episode - " Logopolis "
First Full Episode - " Castrovala "
01/04/1982
Last Episode - " The Caves Of Androzani "
03/16/1984
The Fifth Doctor was dissimilar from his predecessors , add up across as notably more subdued and subdued , and preferring to think things through rather than carelessly throwing himself into peril . Davison was also the first MD to regenerate by sacrificing his life to save up a companion , preventingPeri ’s death inDoctor Whoseason 21 of the original run . Aside from the non - canon " Time Crash " skit alongside son - in - law David Tennant , Peter Davison return toDoctor Whofor " The Power of the Doctor . "
13The Sixth Doctor - Colin Baker (1984-1986)
Main Run: 31 Episodes, Doctor Who Seasons 21-23
The Sixth Doctor ’s personality was , in many elbow room , similar to his style of article of clothing — loud , excessive , and rumbustious . AsDoctor Whofaced an unsealed future due to leadership change at the BBC , Baker ’s Sixth doc slew a less exonerative public figure than his forerunner . This incarnation was oft cold-blooded toward familiar , haughty in mental attitude , and — initially , at least — unmanageable to wish .
Colin Baker ’s First & Last Doctor Who Episodes
Regeneration Episode - " The Caves Of Androzani "
03/16/1983
First Full Episode - " The Twin Dilemma "
03/22/1984
Last Episode - " The Trial Of A Time Lord : The Ultimate Foe "
12/06/1986
The motley receipt to the Sixth physician may have been whyColin Baker had a notably shorter run on the show compared to many of the other classical incarnations of the Dr. , appear in only 31 instalment . AfterColin Baker leftDoctor Who , the Sixth Doctor gained more popularity via a serial ofDoctor Whoaudio stories , and his characterization has been further improved by appearances in bothDoctor Who ’s " The Power of the Doctor " installment and theTales of the TARDISspinoff .
12The Seventh Doctor - Sylvester McCoy (1987-1989)
Main Run: 42 episodes, Doctor Who Seasons 24-26
Sylvester McCoy ’s First & Last medico Who Episodes
First Episode - " Time And The Rani "
09/07/1987
Last Episode - 1996Doctor WhoTelevision Movie
05/14/1996
The Seventh Doctor represented himself as a amusing figurewith a keen sense of humor , but at the same time was also bright compute — something he hid from his enemies , and even from his Friend . McCoy return the Dr. to a more lighthearted and quirky personality , and this offered fans the welcome refuge of intimate ground after the more chesty Sixth Doctor . Sylvester McCoy portray the Seventh Doctor for three seasons , and was the last Doctor beforeDoctor Whowas delete in 1989 . McCoy has since returned in both " The Power of the Dr. " andTales of the TARDIS .
11The Eighth Doctor - Paul McGann (1996)
Appeared In The 1996 TV Movie
More of a romantic form closer to modern - mean solar day regenerations , Paul McGann ’s iteration look only in a telecasting movie that was suppose to kick - commence a telly reboot , but failed to attract the tending needed . as luck would have it , McGann render to his part in multipleDoctor Whoaudio stories and finally reappear in live - action for 2013 brusk filmThe Night of the Doctor . Most recently , the Eighth Doctor featured in Jodie Whittaker positive feedback episode"The top executive of the Doctor . "
Paul McGann call forth great controversy as the Eighth Doctor , but 27 years after the fact , Doctor Who is still trace the divisive common law he position .
10The Ninth Doctor - Christopher Eccleston (2005)
Main Run: 13 Episodes, Doctor Who Season 1 (Modern Era)
Much like the Paul McGann ’s Eight Doctor , The Ninth Doctor , portray by Christopher Eccleston , has something of an odd journey compare to many other versions of the grapheme . Just like McGann , Eccleston take up the office during one of the BBC ’s endeavor to revitalise the franchise for a unexampled geological era following the 1989 cancelation , this sentence successful . Christopher Eccleston ’s Ninth Doctor get down the renewedDoctor Who , and even though the actor only play the Time Lord for a single season , he still leave his mark .
Christopher Eccleston ’s First & Last medico Who Episodes
Regeneration Episode - " Day Of The Doctor "
11/23/2013
First Full Episode - " Rose "
03/26/2005
Last Episode - " The Parting Of The Ways "
06/18/2005
The Eighth Doctor did n’t like a shot regenerate into the Ninth Doctor , but became John Hurt ’s War Doctor during the Time War , with the positive feedback sequence from McGann into Hurt and Hurt into Eccleston both show during the two - part 50th anniversay extra in 2013 .
Christopher Eccleston ’s Ninth Doctor was reasonably cynical and jadedas a consequence of the late Time Waragainst the Daleks and the enormous losses he suffered . Nevertheless , the Ninth Doctor’sfriendship with Rose helped him to see the world otherwise . After handle with survivor ’s guilt due to his actions in the state of war , account repeated itself . Like the Fifth Doctor , the Ninth Doctor sacrifice himself to save his fellow . While Eccleston has appeared inDoctor Whoaudio stories , he has not yet render to the TV show .
9The Tenth Doctor - David Tennant (2005-2010)
Main Run: 47 Episodes, Doctor Who Seasons 2-4 (Modern Era)
While Christopher Eccleston ’s Ninth Doctor would only appear for a single season , his next re-formation would become a lover - favorite whose wallop on the show can not be overstated . roleplay by David Tennant , the 10th Doctor remains one of the most pop Doctors in the enfranchisement ’s long history . Charming and funny , the Tenth Doctor also had a darker side that emerge after he lose Rose , then evolve into the life-threatening Time Lord Victorious .
David Tenant ’s First & Last Doctor of the Church Who Episodes ( As The 10th MD )
Regeneration Episode - " The part Of The Ways "
First Full Episode - " The Christmas Invasion "
12/25/2005
Last Episode - " The End Of fourth dimension "
01/01/2010
