Where to Stream Classic ‘Doctor Who’
Most of the classic ‘Doctor Who’ episodes, featuring the beloved Time Lord’s first seven incarnations, are available on Tubi. The streaming service boasts a vast library of episodes, including a dedicated 24/7 channel. Tubi also features animated recreations of lost footage, bringing nearly the entire missing portion of Patrick Troughton’s tenure as the Second Doctor back to life.
However, for the very first ‘Doctor Who’ story, ‘An Unearthly Child,’ you’ll need to turn to BritBox. BritBox offers a smaller collection of classic ‘Doctor Who’ episodes but has the rights to this inaugural tale.
Doctor Who Series 5: A Streaming Puzzle
Series 5 of classic ‘Doctor Who’ is split across Tubi and BritBox. While Tubi hosts the animated recreations of ‘The Abominable Snowman’ and ‘Fury from the Deep,’ BritBox features the six-part stories ‘The Web of Fear’ and ‘The Wheel in Space.’ Unfortunately, neither service currently offers ‘The Ice Warriors,’ which was animated in 2013.
Lost Episodes: The Audio Option
Over the years, fans and archivists have compiled audio recordings of every lost ‘Doctor Who’ episode. The BBC has released these audio tracks as audiobooks, available on various streaming platforms. These adaptations provide a detailed account of the missing episodes, adding narration to describe the visual elements.
’Doctor Who’ The TV Movie: Streaming Void
The 1996 ‘Doctor Who’ TV movie, starring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, is not currently available for legal streaming. However, it can be purchased on DVD and Blu-ray.
The 2000s Revival: All on Max
Every episode of the revived ‘Doctor Who,’ starting from 2005, is available to stream on Max. This includes all 13 seasons, spanning Doctors Nine through Thirteen, as well as Christmas specials and other event episodes.
The New Era: Disney+ Takes the Reins
Beginning in 2023, ‘Doctor Who’ found a new streaming home on Disney+. The latest run of episodes includes four 60th-anniversary specials and Season 1 of the new series, featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor.
While it may require a bit of hopping between streaming services, watching the entire ‘Doctor Who’ series from the comfort of your couch is now more accessible than ever. So, gather your sonic screwdriver, settle in, and embark on an unforgettable journey through time and space.
