Can I jump into any season of Doctor Who?

Unlike, say, Lost or Breaking Bad, you don't need to have watched every episode to know what's happening most of the time. And in the age of Netflix you don't need to feel pressured to watch every single episode available. read more

So it’s a pretty daunting show to jump into! But if you’re only talking about the post-2005 ‘modern’ seasons, I’d say start with season 5 - the Eleventh Doctor’s first season. Eleven is a good ‘starter’ Doctor - friendly, quirky and brave, young yet old, with the weight of the universe on his shoulders. read more

For those looking to start the Classic Series, I agree that Spearhead From Space is a good jumping-in point, and the Third Doctor is the only Classic Doctor whose run I can claim to have seen in its entirety. read more

The new season of Doctor Who won't start until Spring 2011. There was however a Christmas special that was aired both in the UK and US on Christmas Day. read more