When And How To Watch ‘Doctor Who’ Season 11 Premiere In U.S.

“Doctor Who” is relaunching, and BBC America is making sure fans have plenty of opportunities to watch the first female Doctor. The Season 11 premiere of the hit sci-fi series about a time-traveling alien will be available to watch on TV, online, in movie theaters and even at Madison Square Garden.

On TV: BBC America will air the season premiere, titled “The Woman Who Fell to Earth,” on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1:45 p.m. EDT/10:45 a.m. PDT. Why so early? That’s the exact time it’s premiering on British television, allowing fans around the globe to experience Season 11, episode 1 at the same time. If you have other plans, BBC America will rebroadcast the episode at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT, which will be the show’s new regular timeslot.

Also, BBC America will have live pre- and post-premiere coverage. The “pre-party” starts a half hour before the show while an hour-long “after party” will air at 3:15 p.m. EDT/12:15 p.m. EDT when the show wraps up. Both can be watched on TV or live streamed.

Online: BBC America’s website has a Watch Live option, so fans can live stream the “Doctor Who” premiere at either 1:45 p.m. EDT or 8 p.m. EDT on Sunday. However, the live stream is only accessible with login information from your cable provider.

Movie Theaters: Fathom Events will once again host movie theater screenings for the premiere, but fans will have to wait a few days to see the “Doctor Who” Season 11 premiere on the big screen. The events will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 11 and will include a couple exclusive behind-the-scenes featurettes. Check the Fathom Events websites to see if there is a screening in your area.

Madison Square Garden: Fans at New York Comic Con will get to watch the global simulcast as well if they’re at the “Doctor Who” panel on Sunday. NYCC badge holders can go to the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden at 1:45 p.m. EDT to see the premiere broadcast followed by a Q&A session with some of the cast.

There’s plenty of reason for all the hype around “Doctor Who.” In addition to Jodie Whittaker being the first female to take over, the long-running series also seems to be getting a total makeover. As the show often does after regeneration, a new TARDIS, sonic screwdriver and cast will be introduced. There are changes behind-the-scenes as well with a new showrunner, Chris Chibnall, and a more diverse group of writers.