How many episodes are in Ncuti Gatwa's first Doctor Who season?

Ncuti Gatwa's first season of Doctor Who is already at an end. The confusingly titled Doctor Who season 1 (or series 14, if you're going by post-reboot numbering) saw the Doctor travel across time and space with new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson). 

Their adventures included a musical trip to Abbey Road, a Bridgerton-style detour to 19th-Century England, and an unforgettable folk horror tale in '73 Yards.' Among all that, Sutekh even came to town, while we also got an answer to the identity of Ruby Sunday's mother.

Below, you'll find the Doctor Who season 1 episode count for those who have been watching along on the BBC in the UK and Disney Plus in the UK.

For more, be sure to dive into our Doctor Who episodes 1 and 2 review, and Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson revealing their all-time favorite villains in a new interview with 12DOVE.

How many episodes are in Doctor Who season 1/series 14?

There are eight episodes of Doctor Who season 1, while Ncuti Gatwa's first full episode was last Christmas' festive special 'The Church on Ruby Road.' Another Christmas special, written by Steven Moffat, is set for December.

The full Doctor Who release schedule is as follows:

• Doctor Who episode 1 ('Space Babies') - May 10 (US)/May 11 (UK) - out now!
• Doctor Who episode 2 ('The Devil's Chord') - May 10 (US)/May 11 (UK) - out now!
• Doctor Who episode 3 ('Boom') - May 17 (US)/May 18 (UK) - out now!
• Doctor Who episode 4 ('73 Yards') - May 24 (US)/May 25 (UK) - out now! 
• Doctor Who episode 5 ('Dot and Bubble') - May 31(US)/June 1 (UK) - out now! 
• Doctor Who episode 6 ('Rogue') - June 7 (US)/June 8 (UK) - out now!
• Doctor Who episode 7 ('The Legend of Ruby Sunday') - June 14 (US)/June 15 (UK) - out now!
• Doctor Who episode 8 ('Empire of Death') - June 21 (US)/June 22 (UK) - out now!

Where can I watch Doctor Who?

Doctor Who can be watched on Disney Plus in the US and other worldwide regions, then on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK.

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