Doctor Who: Series 1

2005
13 episodes

The first series features Christopher Eccleston as the ninth incarnation of the Doctor, his only series in the role, accompanied by Billie Piper, as his first and main companion Rose Tyler, whom he plucks from obscurity on planet Earth, and to whom he grows increasingly attached. He also travels briefly with unruly boy-genius Adam Mitchell, played by Bruno Langley, and with 51st-century con man and former "Time Agent" Captain Jack Harkness, portrayed by John Barrowman. Episodes in the series form a loose story arc, based upon the recurring phrase "Bad Wolf".

Series 1 of Doctor Who premiered on March 26, 2005 and has 13 episodes, from "Rose" to "The Parting of the Ways (2)". The last episode aired on June 18, 2005.

Where to watch Doctor Who

In the United States, you can stream Doctor Who on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Kanopy and Spectrum On Demand. It is also free on Hoopla and The Roku Channel. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 13 countries.

Where to watch

Episodes

Episode 1RoseAired March 26, 2005
Rose Tyler meets a mysterious stranger called the Doctor, and realises Earth is in danger.
- 47m
- Directed by Keith Boak
- Written by Russell T Davies
Guest stars
- Paul Kasey Auton
- Alan Ruscoe Auton
- Nicholas Briggs Nestene (voice)
- Mark Benton Clive
- Elli Garnett Caroline
- Adam McCoy Clive's Son
- David Sant Auton
- Elizabeth Fost Auton
Episode 2The End of the WorldAired April 2, 2005
The Doctor takes Rose on her first voyage through time: to the year five billion, when the Sun is about to expand and swallow the Earth. She is cautious and soon starts to question her reasons for joining The Doctor. But amongst the powerful alien races gathering to watch on Platform One, a murderer is at work. Who is controlling the mysterious and deadly metal spiders?
- 47m
- Directed by Euros Lyn
- Written by Russell T Davies
Guest stars
- Zoë Wanamaker Cassandra O'Brien.Δ17
- Yasmin Bannerman Jabe
- Jimmy Vee Moxx of Balhoon
- Beccy Armory Raffalo
- Sara Stewart Computer (voice)
- Silas Carson Aliens (voice)
- Paul Kasey Forest of Cheem Tree
- Alan Ruscoe Lute - Forest of Cheem Tree
Episode 3The Unquiet DeadAired April 9, 2005
Charles Dickens and the Doctor team up as corpses stalk the streets of Victorian Cardiff.
- 47m
- Directed by Euros Lyn
- Written by Mark Gatiss
Guest stars
- Simon Callow Charles Dickens
- Alan David Gabriel Sneed
- Zoe Thorne The Gelth (voice)
- Huw Rhys Mr Redpath
- Wayne Cater Stage Manager
- Michael Povey Driver
- Aaron Fisher Theatre Spectator
- John Ninnis Theatre Spectator
Episode 4Aliens of London (1)Aired April 16, 2005
Rose is taken home, but a spaceship crashes in the Thames and London is closed off... Enter the Slitheen!
- 45m
- Directed by Keith Boak
- Written by Russell T Davies
Guest stars
- Naoko Mori Dr Hoshi Sato
- Matt Baker Matt Baker
- Navin Chowdhry Indra Ganesh
- Eric Potts Oliver Charles
- Rupert Vansittart General Asquith
- David Verrey Joseph Green / Jocrassa Fel-Fotch Passameer-Day Slitheen
- Andrew Marr Andrew Marr
- Steve Speirs Commissioner Strickland / Sip Fel-Fotch Passameer-Day Slitheen
Episode 5World War Three (2)Aired April 23, 2005
Time is running out for the Doctor as Downing Street announces mankind's first Interplanetary War.
- 43m
- Directed by Keith Boak
- Written by Russell T Davies
Guest stars
- Morgan Hopkins Sergeant David Price
- Rupert Vansittart General Asquith
- David Verrey Joseph Green / Jocrassa Fel-Fotch Passameer-Day Slitheen
- Andrew Marr Andrew Marr
- Steve Speirs Commissioner Strickland / Sip Fel-Fotch Passameer-Day Slitheen
- Jack Tarlton Reporter
- Corey Doabe Spray Painter
- Elizabeth Fost Slitheen
Episode 6DalekAired April 30, 2005
The Doctor is shattered and Earth is in danger as he and Rose discover the Time Lords' deadliest enemy beneath Utah.
- 48m
- Directed by Joe Ahearne
- Written by Robert Shearman
Guest stars
- Bruno Langley Adam Mitchell
- Corey Johnson Henry van Statten
- Anna-Louise Plowman Diana Goddard
- Steven Beckingham Polkowski
- Nigel Whitmey Simmons
- Jana Carpenter De Maggio
- John Schwab Bywater
- Joe Montana Commander
Episode 7The Long GameAired May 7, 2005
Adam catches a glimpse of the wonders of travelling in the Tardis, as they head to a future, where Satellite 5 broadcasts to the entire Earth Empire. But anyone promoted to Floor 500 is never seen again, and the Doctor suspects mankind is being manipulated.
- 45m
- Directed by Brian Grant
- Written by Russell T Davies
Guest stars
- Bruno Langley Adam Mitchell
- Colin Prockter Head Chef
- Simon Pegg The Editor
- Tamsin Greig Nurse
- Judy Holt Adam's Mum
- Anna Maxwell Martin Suki Macrae Cantrell
- Christine Adams Cathica Santini Khadeni
- Aaron Fisher Satellite Five Patient
Episode 8Father's DayAired May 14, 2005
Rose requests a trip back to the day her father, Pete Tyler, died. Reluctantly, the Doctor agrees, but he realises he has made a mistake, when Rose saves Pete from being run over by a car. This has now changed the timeline, and Reapers are transposing themselves all over the Universe. However, this time, the Doctor doesn't have a plan…
- 43m
- Directed by Joe Ahearne
- Written by Paul Cornell
Guest stars
- Shaun Dingwall Pete Tyler
- Christopher Llewellyn Stuart
- Natalie Jones Sarah
- Robert Barton Registrar
- Julia Joyce Young Rose Tyler
- Frank Rozelaar-Green Sonny Hoskins
- Eirlys Bellin Bev
- Rhian James Suzie
Episode 9The Empty Child (1)Aired May 21, 2005
After chasing an unexplained capsule through time, the TARDIS lands in London, during an air raid. Rose investigates when a small child wearing a gasmask, standing on a rooftop, continuously calls out for his mummy. After floating above the city on a barrage balloon, Rose is swept off her feet by another time traveller – Captain Jack Harkness. Meanwhile, The Doctor follows a teenaged girl to a meeting of the homeless children of the Blitz. Here, the child in the gasmask is terrorising them with a parade of strange events, constantly asking for his mother.
- 42m
- Directed by James Hawes
- Written by Steven Moffat
Guest stars
- Florence Hoath Nancy
- Albert Valentine Jamie / The Empty Child
- Richard Wilson Dr Constantine
- Jordan Murphy Ernie
- Noah Johnson The Empty Child (voice)
- Joe Tremain Jim
- Kate Harvey Nightclub Singer
- Cheryl Fergison Mrs Lloyd
Episode 10The Doctor Dances (2)Aired May 28, 2005
After narrowly escaping the gas mask monsters, The Doctor, Rose, and Captain Jack try to stop the mutated people from infecting other victims. But it soon becomes apparent that one of the group may indirectly responsible for the virus. The answer lies at the bomb site, but time is running out...
- 43m
- Directed by James Hawes
- Written by Steven Moffat
Guest stars
- Florence Hoath Nancy
- Albert Valentine Jamie / The Empty Child
- Richard Wilson Dr Constantine
- Jordan Murphy Ernie
- Noah Johnson The Empty Child (voice)
- Joe Tremain Jim
- Cheryl Fergison Mrs Lloyd
- Damian Samuels Mr Lloyd
Episode 11Boom TownAired June 4, 2005
The Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack stop off in present-day Cardiff to recharge the TARDIS on the Rift they formerly encountered in 1869. Whilst there, they come upon a since-thought-long-dead enemy of theirs, who is hatching yet another plan to destroy Earth.
- 43m
- Directed by Joe Ahearne
- Written by Russell T Davies
Guest stars
- Alan Ruscoe Slitheen
- William Thomas Mr Cleaver
- Mali Harries Cathy
- Aled Pedrick Idris Hopper
- Annette Badland Margaret Blaine
- John Barrowman Captain Jack Harkness
- Noel Clarke Mickey Smith
Episode 12Bad Wolf (1)Aired June 11, 2005
In a seemingly futuristic world, the Doctor wakes up in the Big Brother house during an eviction, Rose wakes up on the Weakest Link with the Anne-Droid, and Captain Jack gets a make over with Trin-E and Zu-Zana. But something unusual is happening, and the losing contestants are being disintegrated. Obviously, it's time for the Doctor to investigate. Who or what is behind this?
- 43m
- Directed by Joe Ahearne
- Written by Russell T Davies
Guest stars
- Sam Callis Security Guard
- Paterson Joseph Rodrick
- Nisha Nayar Female Programmer
- Jamie Bradley Strood
- Abi Eniola Crosbie
- Davina McCall Davinadroid (voice)
- Barnaby Edwards Dalek Operator
- Jenna Russell Floor Manager
Episode 13The Parting of the Ways (2)Aired June 18, 2005
The fate of the Universe is hanging in the balance as the Dalek fleet begin their invasion of Earth. The Doctor must decide whether to sacrifice every human being on Earth in order to save every other living creature in the universe from the Daleks. Either way, he knows he must send Rose home...
- 48m
- Directed by Joe Ahearne
- Written by Russell T Davies
Guest stars
- David Tennant The Doctor
- Paterson Joseph Rodrick
- Nisha Nayar Female Programmer
- Barnaby Edwards Dalek Operator
- Alan Ruscoe Android
- Nicholas Pegg Dalek Operator
- David Hankinson Dalek Operator
- Jo Stone-Fewings Male Programmer