S1·E9 The Empty Child (1)
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 9
- Air Date
- May 21, 2005
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- James Hawes
- Writer
- Steven Moffat
- Score
- 8.5/10 (103 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Critically acclaimed high-impact storyline milestone with major audience consensus.
Synopsis
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.
Episode recap
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.
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When did Season 1 Episode 9 of Doctor Who air?
Season 1, Episode 9 ('The Empty Child (1)') originally aired on May 21, 2005.
How long is Season 1 Episode 9 ('The Empty Child (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 9?
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 an...
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