@Calli Arcale I understand where you are coming from but for me, Sarah always has been and always will be the Doctor’s companion and certainly is the most popular of all time. I think every companion deserves closure for what ever reason.

Ah the Brigadier, splendid chap really. – I would point out an error in your listing –

* Nicholas Courtney appeared with William Hartnell as Bret Vyon during Hartnell’s tenure as the Doctor, but as the Brigadier he didn’t meet him until “The Three Doctors”. He also appeared with Richard Hurndall’s version of the First Doctor in “The Five Doctors”.

All very true but also has appeared with Colin Baker (on screen) Paul Mcgann (on Radio 4 as part of Big Finishes ongoing series) and also with David Tennant in the Big Finish Series Doctor Who Unbound.

The other great thing about Nic Courtney is his first on screen appearance ties nicely with his last on screen Doctor Who appearance both with Jean Marsh, another former Doctor Who companion.

@Grace
I would say Matt Smith shows emotional depth, he’s a great actor.

@JC
Tennant was fantastic, but it would be wrong to act like he’s the only actor to ever play the role, or the only one who did a good job.

@TWWL
I don’t disagree.

I’m not a 10th Doctor fanboy or anything, despite how it may seem.

I enjoyed the 9th Doctor series and there have been a few episodes of the 11th Doctor series that I’ve enjoyed too, it’s just that Tennant was the Doctor when I got into Doctor Who and was probably the reason I got into Doctor Who, so I’m bound to compare other Doctors with him, but that’s not to say the other Doctors were and are rubbish because of course they’re not.

Every Doctor has contributed to the series, every Doctor has contributed something to the man the Doctor is today and each Doctor has got the show from 1963 to here, with the exception of the more than 10 years it was off-air.

@Steve
All very true but also has appeared with Colin Baker (on screen) Paul Mcgann (on Radio 4 as part of Big Finishes ongoing series) and also with David Tennant in the Big Finish Series Doctor Who Unbound.

I was only counting “canon” productions. But yes — he has worked with all of the Classic Doctors, and one of the new ones as well. All the more reason he deserved something being said. Sarah Jane is my favorite companion too, but the Brig was the only companion the Doctor actually did visit from time to time. (Well, other than River Song, obviously, but that’s a very different story, and still largely in the Doctor’s future…..)

@JC
There’s a T-shirt out there (I know you can get it from Think Geek, but probably from other places too). It has a picture of the TARDIS and the words “YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST DOCTOR.”

They’ve had it available since before the series re-launched with Christopher Eccleston, and it’s still a) popular and b) true. ;-)

That’s so true! Back when I was a kid it was definately Tom Baker! (Watching him now!) I loved his energy and his flare! I didn’t think I would ever love another doctor!

Years later I when the series returned (by season four actually) I chanced watching an episode (Partner’s in Crime)and fell in love with David! Naturally I had to go back and see every Doctor Who episode there ever was! To my surprise I now love most of them.

In order they would be: 4, 10, 3, 5, 11, 9, 1, 2, 6, 8, (a root canal) 7.

@Grace
It is interesting the way people have their own favorites.
Mine are (in order of TV Appearance)
Peter Davison
Tom Baker
Chris Ecleston
William Hartnell
Matt Smith
Colin Baker
Patrick Troughton
Jon Pertwee
Sylverster McCoy
Paul McGann
David Tennant

HOWEVER in order of Big Finish Productions..
Colin Baker
Paul McGann
Sylverster McCoy
Peter Davison

@Grace
I should have mentioned that Tom Baker was my first Doctor, althought I had seen odd episode of Pat and Jon before.

A ROOT CANAL, then Doctor 7! That’s hysterical, Grace!

Just for the hoot of it, here’s my order: 4, 10, 3, 2, 11, 7, 8, 9, 1, 5, 6

I really hate having to have 1, 5 and 6 at the end of the list. Hartnell is good, but the episodes are a bit difficult to watch. They’re really slow, but obviously of their time. (The genius of Troughton really comes through in his portrayal of the 2nd Doctor and livens things up immensely.)

Davison is a great actor, but way, WAY too much of the comedy was drained from the series when John Nathan-Turner took over as show-runner. Too many people in the TARDIS, too bright and the stories seemed to slow down again after Tom Baker’s wild and crazy era.

Listing Colin Baker as last is a travesty. But really, a combination of awful writing, awful production and that truly awful clown costume John Nathan-Turner forced Baker into… That really killed the entire 6th Doctor era for me.

(Kind of off topic now, but the original topic is a couple weeks old now. Don’t think too many readers will mind.)

McCoy (7) is MY Doctor; for me, he and Ace are my favourite Doc/Companion partnership.

I liked Ace as a companion, but I don’t know if it was her or if it was because Peri made me want to cheer for the villians!

Adric and Nyssa were some of my most favorites. Also I really liked Lalla Ward’s Romanna! Of course Sarah Jane Smith ranked No. 1 but that’s no surprise. Donna would have to be a close second!

I did love Donna, but now my favourite is definitely 11 and Amy. Just because Series 5 (revived) was the series that I really started to get into Doctor Who.

Mines would probably be 10, 4, 5, 7, 3, 1, 11, 2, 9, 6, 8

Mine order of favourite Doctors would be: 10, 11, 4, 9, 5, 7, 2, 1, 3, 6. I haven’t watched the movie yet so there’s no number 8 on my list. My first Doctor was Christorpher Eccleston, but I’ve watched heaps of old videos.

i haven’t seen all the doctors so from the ones ive seen this would be my favourite 3: 11, 9, 10.

I haven’t really seen much classic Who so I can’t comment, but I (very hesitantly) agree with Patrick – I’d say 11, 9, 10 (but it’s very, very close). David was truly excellent, but Eccelston was my *first* Doctor, and you can’t change that!

I can however rate companions! So I’m going to say – River(if we can count her?), Amy, Rose, Donna, Martha. As for the blokes, it’s Rory (clear winner there), Jack and then Mickey. I was a huge Rose/10 shipper but I can’t beat the chemistry and interactions the current Team Tardis have – the four of them all so well together.

@Emerald
You know, I agree with you on just about every level :D apart from I’d have 11, 10, 9.

Completely unrelated but has anyone heard Matt Smith is leaving after this year

@lauren Oh dear, it does not look good. Apparently Matt Smith is looking to Hollywood after this next year! I am very surprised, I though Matt would want to be the Doctor for the 50th Anniversary!
Oh well, could be good bye to the “complicated” Doctor!