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Doctor Who: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Doctor Who is a UK drama and adventure series on BBC One, which ran from 2005 to 2021, with 13 seasons and 153 episodes.
Doctor Who has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Doctor Who seasons (13 seasons, 153 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | March 26, 2005 | June 18, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 15, 2006 | July 8, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 13 | March 31, 2007 | June 30, 2007 |
| Season 4 | 13 | April 5, 2008 | July 5, 2008 |
| Season 5 | 13 | April 3, 2010 | June 26, 2010 |
| Season 6 | 13 | April 23, 2011 | October 1, 2011 |
| Season 7 | 13 | September 1, 2012 | May 18, 2013 |
| Season 8 | 12 | August 23, 2014 | November 8, 2014 |
| Season 9 | 12 | September 19, 2015 | December 5, 2015 |
| Season 10 | 12 | April 15, 2017 | July 1, 2017 |
| Season 11 | 10 | October 7, 2018 | December 9, 2018 |
| Season 12 | 10 | January 1, 2020 | March 1, 2020 |
| Season 13 | 6 | October 31, 2021 | December 5, 2021 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of Doctor Who are there?
Doctor Who has 13 seasons and 153 episodes, first airing on Saturday, March 26, 2005.
Has Doctor Who ended?
Doctor Who has ended; its final episode aired on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
What channel is Doctor Who on in the UK?
Doctor Who aired on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Doctor Who?
The main cast includes Matt Smith, David Tennant, Karen Gillan, Peter Capaldi.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 5, 2026.