Doctor Who (1963)
Kernel Score: 88% · 691 ratings
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1963-11-23
Seasons: 26 · 694 episodes
Where to watch Doctor Who
- Stream: Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
Doctor Who parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Doctor Who is a long-running sci-fi adventure series with time travel and alien threats, generally suitable for family viewing.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Features alien confrontations and peril typical of family-friendly sci-fi adventure, rated TV-PG.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Sylvester McCoy as The Doctor
- Sophie Aldred as Ace
Doctor Who FAQ
Is Doctor Who good?
Doctor Who has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 691 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Doctor Who?
In the US you can stream Doctor Who on Britbox Apple TV channel and BritBox, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Doctor Who OK for kids?
Doctor Who is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Doctor Who is a long-running sci-fi adventure series with time travel and alien threats, generally suitable for family viewing.
What shows are like Doctor Who?
If you liked Doctor Who, try Doctor Who, Star Trek: Voyager, The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.