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05-06-2022, 08:26 PM
https://www.looper.com/854782/every-doctor-who-special-ranked/
BY DUSTIN PINNEY/UPDATED: MAY 6, 2022 9:30 AM EDT
"Doctor Who" holiday and anniversary specials are like their own little movies, often serving as a boisterous cap to a season or a jumping off point for a new Doctor. Occasionally, they exist specifically to honor the enormous legacy of the series, a British institution and a favorite among sci-fi fans the world over. Whatever their purpose, it's always exciting for "Doctor Who" fans when a new special arrives.
Today, we're looking back at every "Doctor Who" special and ranking the lot. From the famous Christmas and New Year specials of the Jodie Whittaker era to David Tennant's final four stories, we're covering them all. That means going back to the classic era of the series to include the feature-length anniversary special "The Five Doctors." "The Three Doctors," however, will not be included, as it was part of a regular season run. Nor will the "Spyfall" two-parter, as it was a season premiere and had nothing to do with the holiday it happened to air on. Finally, "K-9 and Company" will also not be featured, since it was an attempted spinoff.
With the disclaimers out of the way, it's time to jump in the TARDIS and revisit all the "Doctor Who" specials.
BY DUSTIN PINNEY/UPDATED: MAY 6, 2022 9:30 AM EDT
"Doctor Who" holiday and anniversary specials are like their own little movies, often serving as a boisterous cap to a season or a jumping off point for a new Doctor. Occasionally, they exist specifically to honor the enormous legacy of the series, a British institution and a favorite among sci-fi fans the world over. Whatever their purpose, it's always exciting for "Doctor Who" fans when a new special arrives.
Today, we're looking back at every "Doctor Who" special and ranking the lot. From the famous Christmas and New Year specials of the Jodie Whittaker era to David Tennant's final four stories, we're covering them all. That means going back to the classic era of the series to include the feature-length anniversary special "The Five Doctors." "The Three Doctors," however, will not be included, as it was part of a regular season run. Nor will the "Spyfall" two-parter, as it was a season premiere and had nothing to do with the holiday it happened to air on. Finally, "K-9 and Company" will also not be featured, since it was an attempted spinoff.
With the disclaimers out of the way, it's time to jump in the TARDIS and revisit all the "Doctor Who" specials.