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How to watch Doctor Who in the UK and US

Here's how to catch up with the legendary sci-fi series.

David Tennant as The Doctor in Doctor Who

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Published: Friday, 12 June 2026 at 11:48 am

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It's been a busy time for Doctor Who news, with the legendary sci-fi series being put out to competitive tender, the Christmas special being cancelled, and seasons 1-13 finding a new streaming home in the US.

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But, of course, love for our favourite Time Lord and their blue box continues!

Thankfully for fans across the world, plenty of Doctor Who's past back catalogue is available to stream online - with a few exceptions, including the first ever story, and a few Tom Baker serials.

Considering it may be quite some time until Doctor Who is back on our screens, now is the perfect time for a rewatch!

Here's how you can stream every season of Doctor Who online in the UK and internationally.

How to watch Doctor Who online in the UK

While all 13 seasons of modern Doctor Who have been available on BBC iPlayer for some time, as of 1st November 2023 they have been joined by a whole host of additional episodes from the classic series, as well as the 1996 TV film.

While not quite every episode is available, there are more than 800 episodes of Doctor Who in total for fans to dive into - making for a substantial binge watch to celebrate the show's 60th anniversary. You can find the full library here.

The Eleventh Doctor looking perplexed and reaching into the inside pocket of his jacket.

Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who. BBC

All the episodes of Doctor Who that are available on BBC iPlayer have the following accessibility options:

As well as the classic and revival series of Doctor Who, there are also a host of spin-offs and additional material related to the show available on BBC iPlayer, under its Whoniverse banner.

This includes Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Class and many more, including the most recent spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea.

Russell Tovey as Barclay in The War Between the Land and the Sea, with pieces of plastic flying around him

Russell Tovey as Barclay in The War Between the Land and the Sea, with pieces of plastic flying around him. BBC

Here's a full list of the additional Whoniverse programmes available:

How to watch Doctor Who in the US

It's a bit more complicated in the US, with the different seasons being spread across different streaming services.

In the US, classic Doctor Who is available to stream for free on Tubi. It's also available on BritBox with a subscription.

As of 11 June 2026, modern Doctor Who (seasons 1-13) are available to stream on AMC+.

Meanwhile, seasons 14-15 remain available on Disney+.

Week 42 Jodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker returned to the Tardis for Ncuti Gatwa's farewell. BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/James Pardon

How to watch The War Between the Land and the Sea in the US

The War Between the Land and the Sea has not been released on Disney+ and we have no date for this currently.

The only way to watch The War Between the Land and the Sea in the US is to buy it on physical media, for instance on Blu-ray, which is available on Amazon.

How to watch Doctor Who's first serial, A Unearthly Child

A black and white image from Doctor Who featuring Susan, a young woman with short hair, holding a transistor radio to her ear, her expression thoughtful. In the softly focused background, a couple, Ian and Barbara, stands close together.

A black and white image from Doctor Who featuring Susan, a young woman with short hair, holding a transistor radio to her ear, her expression thoughtful. In the softly focused background, a couple, Ian and Barbara, stands close together. BBC

As was reported in October 2023, An Unearthly Child, the first Doctor Who serial, is not available to stream on BBC iPlayer due to a right issue.

You can find out more about how to watch An Unearthly Child right here.

Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Dive into our Doctor Who story guide: reviews of every episode since 1963, plus cast & crew listings, production trivia, and exclusive material from the Radio Times archive.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.

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