S9·E1 The Magician's Apprentice (1)
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 19, 2015
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Director
- Hettie Macdonald
- Writer
- Steven Moffat
- Score
- 7.6/10 (74 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Where is the Doctor? When the skies of Earth are frozen by a mysterious alien force, Clara needs her friend. But where is the Doctor, and what is he hiding from? As past deeds come back to haunt him, old enemies will come face-to-face, and for the Doctor and Clara survival seems impossible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 9 Episode 1 of Doctor Who air?
Season 9, Episode 1 ('The Magician's Apprentice (1)') originally aired on September 19, 2015.
How long is Season 9 Episode 1 ('The Magician's Apprentice (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 9 Episode 1?
Where is the Doctor? When the skies of Earth are frozen by a mysterious alien force, Clara needs her friend. But where is the Doctor, and what is he hiding from? As past deeds come back to haunt him, old enemies will come face-to-face, and for the Doctor and Clara survival seems impossible....
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