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S1·E13 The Parting of the Ways (2)

Episode
Season 1, Episode 13
Air Date
June 18, 2005
Runtime
48 minutes
Director
Joe Ahearne
Writer
Russell T Davies
Score
8.6/10 (96 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired June 18, 2005 48 min ★ 8.6/10 · 96 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season finale delivering canonical resolutions, season climaxes, and cliffhangers.

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Synopsis

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...

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Episode recap

As the fate of the Universe hangs in the balance, the Dalek fleet begins its invasion of Earth. The Doctor faces a critical decision regarding whether to sacrifice every human being on Earth in order to save every other living creature in the universe from the Daleks. Knowing the danger, the Doctor also understands that he must send Rose home. The Doctor is a Time Lord, described as a nine hundred year old alien with two hearts and part of a lineage belonging to the science-fiction television programme.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 13 of Doctor Who air?

Season 1, Episode 13 ('The Parting of the Ways (2)') originally aired on June 18, 2005.

How long is Season 1 Episode 13 ('The Parting of the Ways (2)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 48 minutes.

What happens in Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 13?

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......

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