Again, not the best, not the most genre-defining (that’s why “Blink” isn’t here), but if you like what you see, you’re ready for the full feast.

Obviously the first to go are the real stinkers like “Love & Monsters” and “Daleks in Manhattan”, with the utterly forgettable filler adventures going next. Keep in mind, this list is mainly weighted toward the show’s overarching story, with a few character- and series-defining stand-alones here and there. If you’re having a ball, keep an eye on those IMDb sluglines if you're curious about what comes in between.

SEASON 1

While a lot of this set the stage for NuWho, some of the myth-arc subplots are kind of irrelevant now, especially if you're really in a hurry to get caught up (we've got 100 episodes plus specials to knock out here, after all). What's more, the effects have stepped up in a big way since the beginning. So this selection is as lean-and-mean as I can get it without sacrificing the emotional payoffs later.