Doctor Who: EVERY Steven Moffat Episode Ranked Worst To Best
His list of Doctor Who credits is truly insane. But which Steven Moffat stories are worst and best?
The return of Russell T Davies as Doctor Who showrunner was a pleasant surprise, but he didn't return alone. Not only have audiences been treated to a full-on "RTD2", but they also got to re-experience the work of another former showrunner, Steven Moffat.
Serving as a guest writer during RTD1 before taking the mantle as showrunner between 2010 and 2017, Moffat has delivered some truly remarkable Doctor Who stories over the years. He's responsible for many-a-child's nightmares and many-an-adult's tears, as well as some of the most complex and wibbly-wobbly plotlines the show has ever seen.
With his grand return to the Whoniverse continuing (and maybe ending) with the 2024 Christmas special Joy to the World, now feels like the perfect time to revisit his Doctor Who CV and rank all of his episodes to date from worst to best.
So grab some fish fingers and custard and your sonic sunglasses, and let's dive in!
43. Bonus: The Curse Of Fatal Death & Time Crash
Before we get into the proper Doctor Who episodes, let's not forget two other projects that came from the mind of Steven Moffat.
Firstly, there's his maiden voyage into the franchise, 1999's Comic Relief sketch The Curse of Fatal Death. Although a parody rather than a serious Doctor Who story, it still showcased Moffat's ability to write for the Doctor and his knowledge of the show's lore. He's poking fun at all that stuff but it never feels mean-spirited, and you can tell that he absolutely loves it – which makes it very enjoyable to watch!
Moffat then penned another charity sketch in the form of 2007's Time Crash. This minisode saw the Tenth and Fifth Doctors cross paths in the TARDIS and once again showcased Moffat's extensive knowledge and love of Doctor Who, making playful references to the Mara, Nyssa, and Tegan, among other things. It's basically an excuse for Moffat (and David Tennant) to geek out with a favourite classic Doctor of his, and once again, that passion permeates the screen.
Both these specials are such good fun, and though for obvious reasons they aren't included in the main ranking, they're significant contributions from Moffat, and deserved a mention!