Alade said:
It's a simple question. I've heard a lot about the show and it seems to be right in my ballpark, but it has been on the air too long for me to start at the beginning.
The ideal situation would be if there was a universal starting point which people use these days and a short description explaining the events up until that point.
Well there is now 5 good places to start.
-First Doctor (William Hartnell):
An Unearthly Child : Start with the very first and go from there, however you should know that the pacing is very slow, and episodes from the first and second doctors tenures are still missing.
-Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee):
Spearhead From Space : First story in Colour, you can start here without having to see the first or second doctors. The first few seasons are mainly set on contemporary Earth mind, but there is also
The Three Doctors which lets you see the First and Second as well.
-Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker):
Robot : Baker's era, need I say more? Said to be the best of the Classic Era.
-Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) :
Rose : Start of the New Series, already explained by Phasmal.
-Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith):
The Eleventh Hour: Latest Doctor, you only need to see two seasons to catch up. You don't need to see any of the Eccleston/Tennant episodes prior either. (Although I recommend seeing
Blink at least)