Doctor Who

Season 1

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The season introduces William Hartnell as the First Doctor, an alien who travels through time and space in his TARDIS, which appears to be a British police box on the outside. Carole Ann Ford is also introduced as the Doctor's granddaughter Susan Foreman, who acts as his companion alongside her schoolteachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright, portrayed by William Russell and Jacqueline Hill, respectively. Throughout the season, the Doctor and his companions travel throughout history and into the future. Historical stories were intended to educate viewers about significant events in history, such as the Aztec civilisation and the French Revolution; futuristic episodes took a more subtle approach to educating viewers, such as the theme of pacifism with the Daleks.

Where to Watch Season 1

42 Episodes

An Unearthly Child
E1
An Unearthly ChildAfter discussing a strange pupil, Susan Foreman, teachers Ian and Barbara follow her to a junkyard. They meet her grandfather, the Doctor, and force their way inside a police box with frightening results.
The Cave of Skulls
E2
The Cave of SkullsThe enigmatic Doctor, afraid that schoolteachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright will reveal his secrets to the people of 20th century Earth, has taken them and his granddaughter Susan back to the dawn of human history. There, the four travellers are dragged into the savage politics of a tribe of cavemen who have lost the secret of making fire…
The Forest of Fear
E3
The Forest of FearPrisoners of the earliest humans, the TARDIS crew are caught in a deadly power play for leadership of the tribe.
The Firemaker
E4
The FiremakerThe TARDIS crew must make fire for the early humans to stay alive. But once they do, they may not be allowed to leave!
The Dead Planet
E5
The Dead PlanetThe TARDIS lands in a petrified forest on an alien planet. Determined to explore, the Doctor leads his companions into the metal city, where they discover the danger of what will become his deadliest enemies, the mutant Daleks. (Originally broadcast in seven parts.)
The Survivors
E6
The SurvivorsThe dead planet is not uninhabited after all. The Doctor is about to meet what will become his greatest enemies. And he and his crew are dying of radiation sickness.
The Escape
E7
The EscapeImprisoned on Skaro by the scheming Daleks, the Doctor and his companions work to escape their clutches.
The Ambush
E8
The AmbushThe time travellers work desperately to both escape the Dalek city and prevent a bloody massacre.
The Expedition
E9
The ExpeditionThe time travellers have escaped from the Daleks, but left a vital piece of the TARDIS behind. Getting it back will mean pushing the Thals to mount a dangerous operation.
The Ordeal
E10
The OrdealIan, Barbara and the Thals struggle through the caves to reach the Dalek city. Will they get there in time? Is there even a way through the treacherous caves? And what are the Daleks planning?
The Rescue
E11
The RescueIan, Barbara and the surviving members of their party try to find a way into the Dalek City whilst Alydon prepares the other Thals for an attack. But only the Doctor and Susan are aware of the full extent of the threat the Daleks pose.
The Edge of Destruction
E12
The Edge of DestructionIn this completely TARDIS-based story, the crew find themselves and their ship acting very strangely indeed. Blame runs high for the Ship's unusual behavior, until the Doctor realizes the TARDIS itself may be trying to warn them... (Originally broadcast in two parts; also known in fan circles as "Inside the Spaceship.")
The Brink of Disaster
E13
The Brink of DisasterThe TARDIS is adrift, the crew turning on each other. Only by working together can they find their way out before they are destroyed.
The Roof of the World
E14
The Roof of the WorldThe TARDIS arrives on Earth in the 13th century, where it is claimed by famed explorer Marco Polo as a gift for his employer, Kublai Khan. Polo hopes to finally buy his way out of the Khan's service - but if he succeeds, the Doctor and his friends will never be able to get back to their Ship ever again... (Originally broadcast in seven parts.)
The Singing Sands
E15
The Singing SandsTegana sabotages the party's water bags, leaving them in dire need of fresh supplies.
Five Hundred Eyes
E16
Five Hundred EyesThe Doctor and Susan are able to supply Marco with condensation that has formed inside the TARDIS, saving the group from dying of thirst. When the group are reunited with Tegana, the travellers begin to suspect he is up to something.
The Wall of Lies
E17
The Wall of LiesThe Doctor's group manage to rescue Barbara from the Mongols but once more Marco remains unaware of Tegana's involvement.
Rider from Shang Tu
E18
Rider from Shang TuThe Doctor and his friends elect to warn Marco of Acomat's attack even though it means losing their chance to gain access to the TARDIS.
Mighty Kublai Khan
E19
Mighty Kublai KhanThe Doctor, Ian and Barbara are forced to surrender to Tegana and Marco, leaving both of them the opportunity to gain possession of the TARDIS.
Assassin at Peking
E20
Assassin at PekingTegana finally makes his move to assassinate the Khan, giving the Doctor and his friends an opportunity to thwart his plans and regain the TARDIS.
The Sea of Death
E21
The Sea of DeathOn the planet Marinus, the Doctor and his companions are enlisted by Arbitan to seek out the keys to an ancient and powerful machine. Their quest takes them across time and space; will they be able to return the keys before Marinus falls under the control of the alien Voord? (Originally broadcast in six parts.)
The Velvet Web
E22
The Velvet WebThe Doctor and his friends arrive in the apparently idyllic city of Morphoton but Barbara soon begins to realise there is more to their hosts than meets the eye.
The Screaming Jungle
E23
The Screaming JungleThe search for the second key takes the travellers to a jungle where Ian and Barbara come under threat from rapidly growing plants.
The Snows of Terror
E24
The Snows of TerrorSearching for the third key, Ian and Barbara meet with the sinister trapper Vasor before following Susan and the others into a cave system guarded by the mysterious Ice Soldiers.
Sentence of Death
E25
Sentence of DeathThe group are reunited with the Doctor in the city of Millennius where Ian faces trial for murder after the fourth key is stolen.
The Keys of Marinus
E26
The Keys of MarinusThe Doctor and his friends must locate the real murderers and the fourth key before heading off for a final confrontation with the Voord
The Temple of Evil
E27
The Temple of EvilThe TARDIS arrives on Earth landing in 16th century Aztec society. Barbara goes off exploring - despite the Doctor's orders not to wander off - and is taken away by the high priest Autloc who believes she is the reincarnation of the goddess Yetaxa. They believe it is a sign that the rains - which are late - will now come. The high priest of sacrifice Tlotoxl recruits Ian to lead their army but he finds he has a rival in Ixta. Ian is less than comfortable with his role when he learns that they are to deliver the human sacrifice to the high priest at the rain ceremony. The Doctor emphasizes that they must not interfere with Aztec rituals, something that does not sit well with Barbara.
The Warriors of Death
E28
The Warriors of DeathBarbara tries to change the course of history - and Ian fights for his life.
The Bride of Sacrifice
E29
The Bride of SacrificeWhile the Doctor tries to find a way back to the TARDIS, Tlotoxl continues to plot Barbara's downfall and sees an opening when Susan questions Aztec custom.
The Day of Darkness
E30
The Day of DarknessIan finds a way out of the flooded tunnel and into the burial chamber. He is later arrested however when he tries to save Susan who is to be publicly punished just prior to the next sacrifice. Autloc comes to believe that Barbara is a false god, but she convinces him that Tlotoxl is plotting against them. Ian faces his foe for one last time as the Doctor builds a pulley to re-open burial chamber door and get access to the TARDIS.
Strangers in Space
E31
Strangers in SpaceThe TARDIS arrives aboard a spaceship that has been captured by the Sensorites, a hearing-sensitive alien race. The Sensorites are dying, and the Doctor finds himself forced to investigate the origin of the mysterious illness. (Originally broadcast in six parts.)
The Unwilling Warriors
E32
The Unwilling WarriorsThe Doctor and his companions are on board an Earth ship trapped in orbit around the Sense-Sphere when it is boarded by the Sensorites, who steal the lock mechanism from the TARDIS.
Hidden Danger
E33
Hidden DangerThe Doctor and his companions are escorted to the Sense-Sphere where they attempt to negotiate with the Sensorites for the release of the TARDIS.
A Race Against Death
E34
A Race Against DeathWith Ian having fallen victim to the Sensorites' plague, the Doctor is desperate to find a cure. But the City Administrator is still determined to rid his world of aliens.
Kidnap
E35
KidnapThe City Administrator is determined to destroy the Doctor and his friends and his paranoia prevents the Doctor's cure from being distributed.
A Desperate Venture
E36
A Desperate VentureWhile the City Administrator's schemes reach their climax, the Doctor and Ian venture into the tunnels under the city to discover the real cause of the Sensorite plague.
A Land of Fear
E37
A Land of FearThe TARDIS lands during the French Revolution, where Ian, Barbara, and Susan become caught up in the politics of the day. When they are arrested and set to be executed, the Doctor must take on the disguise of a public official to try and save their lives.
Guests of Madame Guillotine
E38
Guests of Madame GuillotineSusan, Ian and Barbara are sentenced to be guillotined but an encounter with a dying English prisoner may offer Ian a chance of survival.
A Change of Identity
E39
A Change of IdentitySusan and Barbara are rescued by Jules and Jean, two members of the escape chain, while the Doctor gains access to the prison by posing as a revolution official.
The Tyrant of France
E40
The Tyrant of FranceThe Doctor is forced into a meeting with Robespierre while Barbara's attempts to find a physician for Susan result in them being betrayed.
A Bargain of Necessity
E41
A Bargain of NecessityIan finds himself held prisoner by the treacherous Leon while the Doctor attempts to engineer Susan and Barbara's escape.
Prisoners of Conciergerie
E42
Prisoners of ConciergerieIan finally delivers his message to James Stirling but in order to secure Susan's release he and Barbara are forced into a dangerous spying mission.