The Doctor

1952 – 1953Show1 season44 episodes

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

The Doctor is a half-hour medical anthology series that aired Sunday evenings on the NBC television network from 1952-1953. Hosted by Warner Anderson, the program revolved around emotional problems.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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The Doctor episodes

1 season · 44 episodes

  1. S1 E10 The Guest, 8.5
  2. S1 E18 A Tale of Two Christmases, 6.1

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

August 24, 1952 · June 21, 1953 · Ended

First aired
August 24, 1952
Last aired
June 21, 1953
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 44 episodes
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Doctor?"

Questions about The Doctor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Doctor?

In the United States, The Doctor is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Doctor worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Doctor okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Doctor?

22 h

About 22 hours: 44 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1952 to 1953.

Can I half-watch The Doctor?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Doctor plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.