Two years ago, we polled our readers about their favorite classic Doctor and their favorite stories for each Doctor to help those of us who started watching with the new series find good starting places for the classic series. With the 50th anniversary coming up on November 23 of this year, we’ll be doing similar polls here now. We are beginning with the villains. Please vote for your favorite villains and your favorite story with each villain. (Note: to keep things manageable, we only included those who appeared in more than one episode of the classic series.) Come back next week for a poll about the Doctor’s friends, allies and companions.

This blurb will be spoiler-free. The comments will not. Last week, we had a bit of a revelation in the Doctor Who episode “The Name of the Doctor” involving a surprise guest star. Theories abound. Share yours below, confident that your fellow Bureau 42 readers are ready and willing to dissect or support any theory in a highly respectful manner. Those following the series on Region 1/A home video are encouraged to book Tuesday off work, pick it up when the stores open and then get caught up in a marathon.