Doctor Who season 2 release schedule: When is episode 8 on Disney Plus and the BBC?

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Here's how and when you can watch the season finale of Doctor Who season 2

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in a suit, tie, and bowler hat in Doctor Who's 'Wish World.'
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Get ready to park for TARDIS for a while as Doctor Who season 2 is almost over. But, Ncuti Gatwa's wild and, may we say exceptionally stylish, second season is not going out with a bang as the finale is right around the corner. After last week's intense and reality-bending episode, which even had the Doctor confused, the whole Whoniverse is now waiting for Doctor Who season 2 episode 8, titled 'The Reality War'.

However, with each episode of season 2 so far being practically a story in itself, you may be wondering where abouts you have watched up to. Alternatively, you may be a new fan or just a little behind, wondering how you can stream Doctor Who season 2.

Doctor Who season 2 episode 1 release date: What time is the new episode on BBC and Disney Plus?

Varada Sethu as Belinda and Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor next to the TARDIS in 'The Story & The Engine.'

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The finale, Doctor Who season 2 episode 8, will land on May 31, 2025, at midnight PST / 3am EST. Viewers in the UK can find the same episode on BBC iPlayer at 8am GMT.

The TV broadcast on BBC One will follow on the same day, likely around 6:30pm GMT. This was the slot for episodes of Doctor Who last season, and we don’t expect there to be much change here.

Doctor Who season 2 release schedule: When are new episodes out?

The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) floats through space in 'The Interstellar Song Contest.'

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New episodes of Doctor Who season 2 will arrive weekly every Saturday from April 12 right through to the end of May. You can find the full release schedule, plus links to full episode recaps, below.

How many episodes of Doctor Who season 2 are there?

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There are eight episodes of Doctor Who season 2, the same amount as season 1. The sci-fi stalwart has favored this amount per season, with a supplemental special, for a few seasons now, and it doesn't seem like this'll change any time soon.

Where can I watch Doctor Who season 2?

Mr. Ring-a-Ding in Doctor Who season 2

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If you’re in the US, you can find Doctor Who season 2 on Disney Plus. This is part of a lucrative deal struck between Disney and the BBC for distribution of the Time Lord’s ongoing misadventures onside of Britain and Ireland.

For British Whovians, BBC iPlayer is where you’ll find The Doctor, as always, with broadcasts occurring on BBC One if you still enjoy the tradition of sitting down for the latest episode.

To stay up to date on what matters on the small screen across all time and space, our best new TV shows list will keep you informed.

Anthony McGlynn
Anthony McGlynn
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Anthony is an Irish entertainment and games journalist, now based in Glasgow. He previously served as Senior Anime Writer at Dexerto and News Editor at The Digital Fix, on top of providing work for Variety, IGN, Den of Geek, PC Gamer, and many more. Besides Studio Ghibli, horror movies, and The Muppets, he enjoys action-RPGs, heavy metal, and pro-wrestling. He interviewed Animal once, not that he won’t stop going on about it or anything.

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