S7·E1 Asylum of the Daleks
- Episode
- Season 7, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 1, 2012
- Runtime
- 49 minutes
- Director
- Nick Hurran
- Writer
- Steven Moffat
- Score
- 7.9/10 (83 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Kidnapped by his oldest foe, the Doctor is forced on an impossible mission - to a place even the Daleks are too terrified to enter... the Asylum. A planetary prison confining the most terrifying and insane of their kind, the Doctor and the Ponds must find an escape route. But with Amy and Rory’s relationship in meltdown, and an army of mad Daleks closing in, it is up to the Doctor to save their lives, as well as the Pond’s marriage.
Rate this episode
Your rating is anonymous and can be changed later.
Be the first viewer to rate it.
Director & writers
Guest stars
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 7 Episode 1 of Doctor Who air?
Season 7, Episode 1 ('Asylum of the Daleks') originally aired on September 1, 2012.
How long is Season 7 Episode 1 ('Asylum of the Daleks')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 49 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 7 Episode 1?
Kidnapped by his oldest foe, the Doctor is forced on an impossible mission - to a place even the Daleks are too terrified to enter... the Asylum. A planetary prison confining the most terrifying and insane of their kind, the Doctor and the Ponds must find an escape route. But with Amy and Rory’s rel...
All Doctor Who episode ratings Season 7 Where to watch
Top-rated Doctor Who episodes
- S3E10 · Blink ★ 9.3
- S4E9 · Forest of the Dead (2) ★ 9.2
- S4E8 · Silence in the Library (1) ★ 9.1
- S2E13 · Doomsday (2) ★ 8.8
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Doctor Who S7E1.