Chris Chibnall is probably the least prolific author of the present era of Physician Who, with solely 38 episodes to his identify as author. Nonetheless, what he lacks in numbers, he makes up for in epic storytelling. 

Chibnall was the showrunner for a lot of the episodes that includes Jodie Whittaker as the primary feminine Physician, however he additionally wrote some nice episodes that includes Matt Smith and David Tennant. I personally love Chibnall’s storylines and really feel like they’re underrated, so right here’s my high 10.

10. 42

42 is the primary episode of Physician Who ever to be written by Chibnall and likewise the primary point out of Saxon, who went on to be the subsequent Grasp.

That is an fascinating episode as a result of it’s the one one within the historical past of Physician Who that has ever performed out in real-time. The Physician, performed by a baby-faced David Tennant, has simply 42 minutes to save lots of the SS Pentallion from its imminent collision with a star. Not solely is it filled with stress, however the title of this episode is a reference to The Hitchhiker’s Information to the Galaxy and, extra particularly, the reply to the ‘what’s that means of life?’ within the guide. 

9. Rosa

Co-written alongside Malorie Blackman, Rosa revolves across the story of Rosa Parks and her now historic refusal to surrender her seat on the bus throughout occasions of racial segregation. When the Physician and her companions uncover {that a} ‘rehabilitated’ mass assassin is trying to change the course of historical past, they have to throw themselves into motion to take care of historical past and maintain issues on monitor. 

I personally love any episode which incorporates a vital historic second, so this one is unquestionably up there in my favourite episodes.

8. Arachnids within the UK

There aren’t many episodes of Physician Who that can see me having to defend myself with a pillow between myself and the TV, however due to the truth that I’ve arachnophobia, Arachnids within the UK is unquestionably certainly one of them. 

Regardless of that, although, I like this episode. Possibly it’s the adrenaline it causes to surge inside me, however I feel there’s extra to it than that. That is the episode throughout which Graham, Yaz and Ryan resolve to go on adventures with the Physician, launching them into an entire universe of experiences they by no means dreamed of. 

7. Dinosaurs on a Spaceship

Think about you, as an abnormal individual with no information of aliens or interdimensional journey, have been out of the blue dragged into the world of Physician Who and thrust into the middle of the motion. That’s primarily what occurs to Rory’s Dad, Brian, throughout Dinosaurs on a Spaceship and his reactions throughout this episode completely replicate his bewilderment. 

For anybody who’s additionally a fan of Harry Potter, you possibly can’t assist however think about Mark Williams, who performs Brian, in his function as Arthur Weasley assembly The Physician and touring by way of area alongside Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. It’s such a bizarre crossover that no one requested for, however I can’t categorical fairly how a lot I like this episode. Plus, it’s Matt Smith, the proper chaotic good, and he offers the proper “he stated the factor!” second.

6. Fugitive of the Judoon

I like seeing locations in beloved TV exhibits and with the ability to say, “hey, I’ve been there!” and Fugitive of the Judoon supplied me that, being set in Gloucester. In addition to that, although, this episode is an introduction to the Fugitive Physician, who pops up in cameo roles shifting ahead and offers a small trace to the Physician’s previous lengthy earlier than it’s really revealed in Timeless Kids. 

On high of that, Captain Jack Harkness makes a return on this episode, and any episode that includes him is a winner in my guide. Beware the lone Cyberman.

5. The Lady Who Fell to Earth

As a feminine Whovian, I’ve to confess that I used to be each excited and apprehensive after I heard that the subsequent Physician could be performed by Jodie Whittaker. Nonetheless, as quickly as she appeared on display screen and took up the mantle, I knew that she could be unimaginable because the Physician, and I used to be proper. 

The Lady Who Fell to Earth can also be our introduction to new companions – Graham, Yaz, and Ryan. Not solely is that this the inaugural outing of the primary feminine Physician, but it surely’s additionally a lesson in love, loss and perseverance. 

4. Spyfall

Spyfall was the two-part opening episode to season 12 of Physician Who. These episodes see the return of the Grasp, this time performed by Sacha Dhawan and a small however pivotal function performed by Stephen Fry. 

My favourite factor in these episodes, although, is the humor injected by Ryan and Graham making an attempt to determine their stolen spy devices. Seeing Bradley Walsh, who performed Graham, dancing as he tries to determine how his laser footwear work is certainly one of my favourite moments from your entire season and by no means fails to place a smile on my face.

3. Flux: Conflict of the Sontarans

This episode is a beloved favourite of mine. It’s acquired every part I may ever need from an episode of Physician Who – humor (John Bishop is a superb comic, and seeing him hit a Sontaran over the top with a Wok is nice), menace (the potential erasing of the historical past of Humanity and Yaz being held hostage by Azure and Swarm), and a few historical past thrown in for good measure (the Physician working alongside Mary Seacole throughout rewritten Crimean Conflict). 

Actually, all six episodes of the Flux storyline are superb. Sadly, I can’t embrace all of them in my high 10 as a result of that might be dishonest, but when I have been to suggest any Chris Chibnall episodes, it might be those which might be a part of Flux.

2. The Timeless Kids

This episode has proved to be one thing of a dividing think about followers. Some swear by it as a superbly logical development in Physician Who canon, whereas others think about it a retcon, going again on the established lore that the Physician solely had a restricted variety of regenerations. Nonetheless, whichever facet of the fence you’re on, you possibly can’t deny that Timeless Kids is an extremely hard-hitting episode. 

Seeing the Physician trapped within the Matrix, with elements of her previous that she doesn’t bear in mind proven to her, it’s tough to think about how that should really feel. However, her monologue aimed on the Grasp is inspiring to say the least:

“You assume you’ve damaged me? You’ll should attempt more durable than that. You’ve given me a present. Of myself. You assume that might destroy me? You assume that makes me lesser? It makes me extra. I comprise multitudes greater than I ever thought or knew. You need me to be frightened of it since you’re frightened of every part. However I’m a lot greater than you.” 

1. The Energy of the Physician

The Energy of the Physician has every part – a questionable Dalek with a suspect plan, a tragic goodbye to John Bishop as Dan, the return of the Grasp within the guise of early nineteenth century Russian mystic Rasputin alongside his Cybermasters, the return of former companions Tegan and Ace, and the wonderful return of David Tennant because the 14th Physician. I imply actually, what extra may you need from a Physician Who episode?

I’ve to confess, I don’t assume any of the Masters have managed to come back throughout fairly as unhinged as Sasha Dhawan’s portrayal. He performs the half, and for a short time, the a part of the Physician, with the proper stage of chaotic, overpowered madness.

And on high of all this, the primary ever assembly of Companions Nameless. What I wouldn’t give to be a fly on the wall in a type of conferences.