10 Most Rewatchable Doctor Who Episodes

3. The Eleventh Hour

Doctor Who The Eleventh Hour
BBC Studios

Matt Smith's debut as the Eleventh Doctor proved he was perfect for the role within about five minutes.

The Eleventh Hour feels like a breath of fresh air, from the new tone and look of the show, to the different style of music, to the new location. There are some wonderful flourishes with the camera, and some strong performances from our new protagonists that immediately squashed many reservations about their ability to take on such daunting roles.

It's just impossible to watch this one without a huge smile on your face. Fish custard, the crack in the wall, Jeff, "Basically... run" - it's remarkable how many iconic moments Steven Moffat managed to cram into an hour of telly. It's like singing along to your favourite song - you know all the great moments are coming, but there's a certain comfort in rewatching them.

Matt Smith got the best conceivable start to his time on Doctor Who, and it's no surprise that The Eleventh Hour is commonly ranked as the greatest post-regeneration story in the show's history.

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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.