A 17-page website article, with videos, that covers not only
the main "Doctor Who" show and the spin-offs, but also briefly
mentions the other shows such as "Doctor Who Confidential".
(No mention of the "K-9 Adventures" series, the webisodes, nor
the computer games.)
For those too lazy to read the article, the ranking list is
(some Doctors had changes to their title sequences during
their role, so appear twice in the list):
17. Honourable Mentions
- Totally Doctor Who
- Doctor Who Confidential
- The Science of Doctor Who
16. The Eleventh Doctor (2012-2013)
15. The Third Doctor (1970-1973)
14. The Seventh Doctor (1987-1989)
13. The Thirteenth Doctor (2018-2022)
12. The Eighth Doctor (1996)
11. The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
10. The Twelfth Doctor (2014-2017)
9. Torchwood (2006-2011)
8. The Eleventh Doctor (2010-2012)
7. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Doctors (1980-1986)
6. Class (2016)
5. The First Doctor (1963-1967)
4. The Third and Fourth Doctors (1973-1980)
3. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Doctors (2023-2025)
2. The Second Doctor (1967-1969)
1. The Ninth and Tenth Doctors (2005-2010)
A 17-page website article, with videos, that covers not only the main
"Doctor Who" show and the spin-offs, but also briefly mentions the
other shows such as "Doctor Who Confidential". (No mention of the "K-9 >Adventures" series, the webisodes, nor the computer games.)
Every Doctor Who Title Sequence Ranked Worst To Best (2025)
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For such a famous sequence, the Doctor Who titles sure have
been through some changes over the years...but which is
better?
From the TARDIS to the Daleks to the sonic screwdriver,
Doctor Who has many iconic elements which are recognisable
to even those who aren't diehard fans of the franchise.
Amongst those elements is the opening title sequence. Over
the past 62 years, the title sequence has been through many
changes and adaptations, both visually and audibly, whilst
also remaining consistent enough to maintain its iconic
status. Some changes have been minor, switching out one
actor's face for another, while others have showcased major
progression is special effects and elevated the show to a
whole new level.
So let's take a look at each variation, plus a few additions
from elsewhere in the Whoniverse, and determine which is the
worst and which is the best.
Hold on to your fezzes, folks. It's gonna be a wibbly wobbly
ride...
<https://whatculture.com/whoculture/every-doctor-who-title-sequence-ranked-worst-to-best-2025>
For those too lazy to read the article, the ranking list is (some
Doctors had changes to their title sequences during their role, so
appear twice in the list):
17. Honourable Mentions
- Totally Doctor Who
- Doctor Who Confidential
- The Science of Doctor Who
16. The Eleventh Doctor (2012-2013)
15. The Third Doctor (1970-1973)
14. The Seventh Doctor (1987-1989)
13. The Thirteenth Doctor (2018-2022)
12. The Eighth Doctor (1996)
11. The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
10. The Twelfth Doctor (2014-2017)
9. Torchwood (2006-2011)
8. The Eleventh Doctor (2010-2012)
7. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Doctors (1980-1986)
6. Class (2016)
5. The First Doctor (1963-1967)
4. The Third and Fourth Doctors (1973-1980)
3. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Doctors (2023-2025)
2. The Second Doctor (1967-1969)
1. The Ninth and Tenth Doctors (2005-2010)
Your Name wrote:
A 17-page website article, with videos, that covers not only
the main "Doctor Who" show and the spin-offs, but also briefly
mentions the other shows such as "Doctor Who Confidential".
(No mention of the "K-9 Adventures" series, the webisodes, nor
the computer games.)
For those too lazy to read the article, the ranking list is
(some Doctors had changes to their title sequences during
their role, so appear twice in the list):
17. Honourable Mentions
- Totally Doctor Who
- Doctor Who Confidential
- The Science of Doctor Who
16. The Eleventh Doctor (2012-2013)
15. The Third Doctor (1970-1973)
14. The Seventh Doctor (1987-1989)
13. The Thirteenth Doctor (2018-2022)
12. The Eighth Doctor (1996)
11. The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011)
10. The Twelfth Doctor (2014-2017)
9. Torchwood (2006-2011)
8. The Eleventh Doctor (2010-2012)
7. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Doctors (1980-1986)
6. Class (2016)
5. The First Doctor (1963-1967)
4. The Third and Fourth Doctors (1973-1980)
3. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Doctors (2023-2025)
2. The Second Doctor (1967-1969)
1. The Ninth and Tenth Doctors (2005-2010)
If we are contributing our own favourites then the classic
era of the show has the best title sequences and versions of
the theme. The swirling time vortex and diamond logo from Tom's
era (and latter Pertwee era) is probably the definitive version
for me.
When the show returned in 2005 it was great to hear that updated
version of the theme come crashing through the TV's speakers but
with every subsequent adaptation I kind of went off it. Like
everything in the 21st century everything is less subtle than
what went before.
An honourable mention must go to the McCoy era, as strangely
enough I liked his opening titles... the music fitted the time,
visually it was very spacey, and I liked the winking Doctor.
It's just a pity that what generally followed those opening
titles were pantomime run-arounds, with a decent story thrown
in on an odd occasion.
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