You can watch Doctor Who through several streaming platforms and purchase options depending on which era and region you are interested in:
- Classic Doctor Who (1963-1989): In the US, most of the classic episodes are available on BritBox , a BBC streaming service, and Tubi , a free ad-supported streaming service that has all 26 seasons of the original run sorted by Doctor. The Roku Channel also offers a "Classic Doctor Who" live channel with episodes playing continuously.
- Modern Doctor Who (from 2005 revival to recent seasons): In the US, these are primarily available on Max (formerly HBO Max) for streaming the 9th to 13th Doctors’ episodes, including specials. You can also buy or rent episodes on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play, Prime Video, Microsoft Store, Fandango, and YouTube. Note that as of mid-2025, Doctor Who content was removed from HBO Max, so availability may be in flux, and physical formats or digital purchases might be necessary temporarily.
- In the UK , the series is broadly accessible on BBC iPlayer for both classic lost episodes (some reconstructed or animated) and the modern series, including supplementary content like Tales of the TARDIS.
- For the latest seasons starting with the 15th Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), episodes are available on Disney+ , including new releases from 2024 onward.
- Additionally, Pluto TV offers free streaming of some Doctor Who episodes with ads, and you can purchase episodes on Apple TV and Amazon Video.
If you want to watch the entire history of Doctor Who, you may need access to multiple platforms or consider physical media collections (DVDs/Blu-rays) to cover missing or region-restricted content comprehensively.
In summary:
Era| Where to Watch (US)| Notes
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Classic (1963-1989)| BritBox, Tubi (free, ad-supported), Roku Channel| Some
lost episodes reconstructed or missing
Modern (2005-2022)| Max (may be currently unavailable), purchase| Includes
specials, some streaming flux
Latest (2024-)| Disney+| New episodes with 15th Doctor
Anywhere| Pluto TV (free with ads), Apple TV, Amazon Video| Buy/rent options
For the UK, BBC iPlayer remains the primary place to watch almost all episodes and specials.
