10 Most Rewatchable Doctor Who Episodes

9. Boom Town

Doctor Who Boom Town
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Boom Town often gets a bad rap, but does it really deserve it?

Don't get me wrong, it's by no means the greatest episode of Series One, but there's something totally 'Doctor Who' about it that just feels right - a perfect blend of comedy, action, and our main TARDIS team hanging out and having a laugh.

It's not a two-parter and it's fairly standalone too, but it does a good job harking back to previous arcs (and laying the groundwork for what's to come) without making you feel like you need to watch anything before or after.

The Slitheen are also much better here than they were in their debut story, and that's probably because there's one of them who's fairly menacing, rather than a group of them farting around Downing Street.

I find Boom Town very easy to just stick on and watch. Nothing too plot heavy. Nothing too gloomy. But funny and clever enough to be a worthwhile 45 minutes in front of the telly.

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Ellie has been part of the WhatCulture team since 2021 where she began as a freelance presenter for the WhoCulture channel. As a diehard Whovian with a BA (hons) degree in Drama and Acting, this role was the perfect opportunity for her to combine her screen presence training with her extensive Doctor Who knowledge. From there, she branched out to various other WhatCulture channels, including TrekCulture, and became a full time Content Producer/Video Presenter in 2023. Ellie is now a regular fixture on both WhoCulture and TrekCulture and has become a well respected public figure within both fandoms, building up a substantial following across her social media platforms and being given the opportunity to represent the channels and the wider communities at several industry events. Her favourite Doctor Who character is River Song and her favourite Star Trek character is Captain Janeway - which tells you everything you need to know about how she approaches her role within a generally male dominated field.