• Air date: 23 Nov '63 42 episodes
      The first season of British science fiction television series Doctor Who began on 23 November 1963 with the first ever story An Unearthly Child and ended on 12 September 1964 with The Reign of Terror.
  • List of Episodes (42)
    • 26. The Keys of Marinus

      16 May '64
      The Doctor and his friends must locate the real murderers and the fourth key before heading off for a final confrontation with the Voord
    • 27. The Temple of Evil

      23 May '64
      The TARDIS arrives on Earth landing in 16th century Aztec society. Barbara goes off exploring - despite the Doctor's orders not to wander off - and is taken away by the high priest Autloc who believes she is the reincarnation of the goddess Yetaxa. They believe it is a sign that the rains - which are late - will now come. The high priest of sacrifice Tlotoxl recruits Ian to lead their army but he finds he has a rival in Ixta. Ian is less than comfortable with his role when he learns that they ar
    • 28. The Warriors of Death

      30 May '64
      Barbara tries to change the course of history - and Ian fights for his life.
    • 29. The Bride of Sacrifice

      06 Jun '64
      While the Doctor tries to find a way back to the TARDIS, Tlotoxl continues to plot Barbara's downfall and sees an opening when Susan questions Aztec custom.
    • 30. The Day of Darkness

      13 Jun '64
      Tlotoxl's machinations result in both Susan and Ian being arrested.With the TARDIS once again trapped inside the tomb, the travelers' only hope for escape lies with Autloc and Cameca.
    • 31. Strangers in Space

      20 Jun '64
      The 28th century. The TARDIS materialises on a spaceship orbiting a planet known as the Sense-Sphere, whose natives, the Sensorites, have trapped the ship's human crew in a state of paralysis.
    • 32. The Unwilling Warriors

      27 Jun '64
      The Doctor and his companions are on board an Earth ship trapped in orbit around the Sense-Sphere when it is boarded by the Sensorites, who steal the lock mechanism from the TARDIS.
    • 33. Hidden Danger

      11 Jul '64
      The Doctor and his companions are escorted to the Sense-Sphere where they attempt to negotiate with the Sensorites for the release of the TARDIS.
    • 34. A Race Against Death

      18 Jul '64
      With Ian having fallen victim to the Sensorites' plague, the Doctor is desperate to find a cure. But the City Administrator is still determined to rid his world of aliens.
    • 35. Kidnap

      27 Jul '64
      The City Administrator is determined to destroy the Doctor and his friends and his paranoia prevents the Doctor's cure from being distributed.
    • 36. A Desperate Venture

      01 Aug '64
      While the City Administrator's schemes reach their climax, the Doctor and Ian venture into the tunnels under the city to discover the real cause of the Sensorite plague.
    • 37. A Land of Fear

      08 Aug '64
      The TARDIS lands during the French Revolution, where Ian, Barbara, and Susan become caught up in the politics of the day. When they are arrested and set to be executed, the Doctor must take on the disguise of a public official to try and save their lives.
    • 38. Guests of Madame Guillotine

      15 Aug '64
      Susan, Ian and Barbara are sentenced to be guillotined but an encounter with a dying English prisoner may offer Ian a chance of survival.
    • 39. A Change of Identity

      22 Aug '64
      Susan and Barbara are rescued by Jules and Jean, two members of the escape chain, while the Doctor gains access to the prison by posing as a revolution official.
    • 40. The Tyrant of France

      29 Aug '64
      The Doctor is forced into a meeting with Robespierre while Barbara's attempts to find a physician for Susan result in them being betrayed.
    • 41. A Bargain of Necessity

      05 Sep '64
      Ian finds himself held prisoner by the treacherous Leon while the Doctor attempts to engineer Susan and Barbara's escape.
    • 42. Prisoners of Conciergerie

      12 Sep '64
      Ian finally delivers his message to James Stirling but in order to secure Susan's release he and Barbara are forced into a dangerous spying mission.