Sci-Fi This Week: Doctor Who Returns For Season Nine
Find out what’s airing in science fiction and fantasy
The Doctor and Clara are back! It’s the science fiction television event of the fall season, as the new season of Doctor Who makes is debut this Saturday. (Scroll down to take another peek at the premiere teaser.)
In the season opener, Missy (Michelle Gomez) and Clara (Jenna Coleman) team up in an attempt to find the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) … whose past deeds have come back to haunt him.
Also this week: Kellog exploits Alec’s weakness on a new episode of Continuum, while on Dominion the people of Vega are overwhelmed by the Darkness. And as the walker apocalypse continues to unfold on Fear the Walking Dead, the National Guard arrives on the scene in Los Angeles and attempts to restore order.
We’ll have broadcast network premieres starting next week, so stay tuned for more great sci-fi and fantasy television! Here’s your complete guide to what is airing this week:
Syfy, 10/9c
“Bewilderment of Heart.” The Darkness overtakes the citizens of Vega; William wrestles with the truth about his time in the desert; Arika becomes the victim of her own manipulations; Michael grows concerned about Noma; Alex searches for the Amphora.
Syfy, 11/10c
“Rush Hour.” Kellog leverages Alec by exploiting his weakness … Emily. Kiera attempts to negotiate with him unaware that Liber8 have other, darker plans. Meanwhile Alec, tired of feeling helpless, impulsively sets off to save Emily on his own.
BBC America, 9/8c – SEASON PREMIERE!
“The Magician’s Apprentice.” “Where is the Doctor?” When the skies of Earth are frozen by a mysterious alien force, Clara needs her friend. But where is the Doctor, and what is he hiding from? As past deeds come back to haunt him, old enemies will come face-to-face, and for the Doctor and Clara survival seems impossible …
AMC, 9/8c
“Not Fade Away.” Madison and Travis see different sides of the National Guard’s occupation in their neighborhood; the family tries to adapt to the new world.
What are YOUR top picks for this week?