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S1·E2 The End of the World

Aired April 2, 2005 47 min ★ 7.5/10 · 105 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

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?

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Episode recap

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. Rose is cautious and soon starts to question her reasons for joining the Doctor. Among the powerful alien races gathering to watch the event on Platform One, a murderer is at work, raising the question of who is controlling the mysterious and deadly metal spiders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 2 of Doctor Who air?

Season 1, Episode 2 ('The End of the World') originally aired on April 2, 2005.

How long is Season 1 Episode 2 ('The End of the World')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.

What happens in Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 2?

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...

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