Doctor Who Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2005 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Doctor Who have?
Doctor Who has 13 seasons and 153 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on March 26, 2005 to December 5, 2021.
Is Doctor Who renewed, ended, or canceled?
Doctor Who has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Doctor Who?
It takes 48h 44m (2924 minutes) to watch the complete run of Doctor Who. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 25 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 48.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 25 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Doctor Who?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 10 ("The Doctor Dances (2)"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.6/10 based on 95 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Doctor Who?
Doctor Who is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Doctor Who?
Doctor Who has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in Doctor Who?
The primary ensemble cast includes Matt Smith as The Doctor (age 43), David Tennant as The Doctor (age 55), Karen Gillan as Amy Pond (age 38), Nicholas Briggs as Daleks (voice) (age 64).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Smith | The Doctor | 43 |
| David Tennant | The Doctor | 55 |
| Karen Gillan | Amy Pond | 38 |
| Nicholas Briggs | Daleks (voice) | 64 |
| Jenna Coleman | Clara Oswald | 40 |
| Peter Capaldi | The Doctor | 68 |
| Billie Piper | Rose Tyler | 44 |
| Jodie Whittaker | The Doctor | 44 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Doctor Who are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.