Can you match the modern Doctor Who episode to the Doctor? Quiz

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Since its revival in 2005 under showrunner Russell T Davies, Doctor Who has continued to captivate audiences with its unique blend of cosmic adventure, historical drama, and complex characterisation.

At the heart of the show lies the enigmatic Time Lord, the Doctor, a character that has been masterfully reincarnated by different actors throughout the modern era, and of course by many more in the Classic era of the show. Each incarnation has offered distinct narratives, companions, and adventures that have made their mark on the show’s expansive lore.

For fans of this enduring BBC science fiction series, the challenge posed is this: Can you match the modern Doctor Who episode title to the correct Doctor?

This quiz will whisk you off on a journey through time and space, revisiting iconic moments and thrilling episodes from the Ninth Doctor to the present day.

So, grab your sonic screwdrivers, and let’s see how well you remember the adventures of the modern Doctors before Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson take over the TARDIS for season 14 of the show…

Can you match the modern Doctor Who episode to the Doctor?

Questions

  1. “Blink” – Is this spine-chilling episode from the Tenth Doctor, Eleventh Doctor, or the Twelfth Doctor’s tenure?
  2. “The Girl in the Fireplace” – Was this heartbreaking episode during the Ninth Doctor, Tenth Doctor, or Eleventh Doctor’s era?
  3. “Vincent and the Doctor” – Did the Tenth Doctor, Eleventh Doctor, or Twelfth Doctor encounter the troubled painter Vincent Van Gogh?
  4. “The Empty Child” – Who was the Doctor during this unforgettable episode: the Ninth Doctor, Tenth Doctor, or Eleventh Doctor?
  5. “The Doctor’s Wife” – Did the Eleventh Doctor, Twelfth Doctor, or Thirteenth Doctor star in this Neil Gaiman scripted episode?
  6. “Dalek” – Was this intense standoff with the Doctor’s arch-nemesis during the Ninth Doctor, Tenth Doctor, or Eleventh Doctor’s time?
  7. “Heaven Sent” – Which Doctor endured this lone struggle: the Eleventh Doctor, Twelfth Doctor, or Thirteenth Doctor?
  8. “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” – Did this episode introduce us to the Twelfth Doctor, Thirteenth Doctor, or Fourteenth Doctor?
  9. “The Parting of the Ways” – Which Doctor’s era ended with this episode: the Ninth Doctor, Tenth Doctor, or Eleventh Doctor?
  10. “The End of Time” – Did the Tenth Doctor, Eleventh Doctor, or Twelfth Doctor regenerate in this climactic episode?

Answers

  1. “Blink” is from the Tenth Doctor’s era, with David Tennant portraying the Doctor.
  2. “The Girl in the Fireplace” is also from the Tenth Doctor’s era.
  3. “Vincent and the Doctor” is from the Eleventh Doctor’s era, featuring Matt Smith as the Doctor.
  4. “The Empty Child” is from the Ninth Doctor’s era, with Christopher Eccleston in the role.
  5. “The Doctor’s Wife” is from the Eleventh Doctor’s time.
  6. “Dalek” is from the Ninth Doctor’s era.
  7. “Heaven Sent” featured Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor.
  8. “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” marked the debut of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor.
  9. “The Parting of the Ways” marked the end of the Ninth Doctor’s era.
  10. “The End of Time” is from the Tenth Doctor’s time and marked David Tennant’s departure from the show.

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