The Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble visit the library
Despite popular misconception, the Doctor and the companions aren’t always romantically attracted to each other. Donna Noble and the Doctor were always just really good friends. In season 4, episodes 8 and 9, two-parter, “Silence in the Library” and “Forest of the Damned,” you see them at their best in episodes written by the current showrunner, Steven Moffat. You also get to see the occasional traveling companion of the Doctor, River Song, make her debut. Bonus points if you spot a certain star of Once Upon a Time in a minor role.
The Tenth Doctor on his own on Mars
Occasionally, the Doctor travels solo, but he still has amazing adventures. In the episode “The Waters of Mars,” the Doctor meets some of his personal heroes of early space exploration. The thing is, since he knows their tragic end, can he resist meddling in what is a fixed point in time? What are the consequences if he does? If you are wondering what season this is, it isn’t. It was part of a series of one-off specials done in 2009. Chronologically it falls just before Matt Smith became the Doctor.
The Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond take up art
One of the most fun things the Doctor does from time-to-time is interact with well-known historical figures. One of the very best historicals was in season 5 when the Doctor and Amy Pond met Amy’s favorite artist, Vincent Van Gogh, in the episode “Vincent and the Doctor.” What effect do the Doctor and Amy have on the artist’s body of work?
The Eleventh Doctor and Clara travel to the past
Clara is an interesting companion because she’s encountered the Doctor over multiple time periods, one of which is the Victorian Era. In that era, the Doctor is also aided by the Paternoster Gang. The group is comprised of Madame Vastra (an alien with a lizard appearance), Jenny (her trusty assistant and wife), and Strax (their rather confused Sontaran butler). In the season 7 episode, “The Crimson Horror,” the Doctor and Clara have to solve a puzzle with their old friends. The first episode this season features the Paternoster Gang, so why not get to know them early?
Like we said at the beginning, really you can dive right in on August 23 whether you watch these episodes to not. So don’t worry and enjoy the Doctor!
Doctor Who airs on BBC America at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT
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