Companions by era and storyline

What you’ll be tested on

This quiz focuses on identifying Doctor Who companions by era and storyline, from long-running TARDIS teams to brief but memorable travel partners. Expect questions that connect companions to specific Doctors, seasons, and major narrative beats.

Each question gives 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think it through and learn as you go. Before you start, choose your question count and difficulty to fit a quick refresher or a full deep-dive.

Skills you’ll practice

You’ll practice timeline awareness (classic vs modern eras), companion–Doctor pairings, and remembering which storylines introduced, developed, or concluded key relationships. It’s also a good way to spot patterns in recurring themes like UNIT ties, Torchwood links, and season-long arcs.

• Distinguishing companions with similar roles, eras, or introductions
• Matching companions to the correct Doctor and storyline context
• Recalling when a companion is a regular, recurring, or one-off traveler
• Avoiding mix-ups between TV seasons, specials, and multi-part serials
• Building confidence across both classic and modern continuity

Common pitfalls and how difficulty is balanced

Many misses come from look-alike eras (adjacent seasons), companions who return later, or characters who feel like companions but aren’t full-time TARDIS travelers. Watch for story titles and arc clues that anchor a companion to a specific stretch of the show.

Difficulty is mixed on purpose: you’ll get straightforward “core companion” items alongside trickier era-specific or storyline-specific picks. If you want a smoother run, lower the difficulty; if you want more deep cuts, raise it and increase the question count for better coverage.