Doctor Who: Which Companion Had The Best Sendoff?

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In the long history of Doctor Who, The Doctor has traveled time and space with many people for varying amounts of time. Some companions have been beloved by fans and had the end to their stories lamented, celebrated, and disbelieved. Other companions have been quietly swept under the rug or just never seen again.

Inthe pantheon of The Doctor's companions who had the best exit? Whether it was a fitting end for their character arc, an insane and bombastic ending, or a sad and melancholy dispatch, let's look at the best sendoffs from the 60-year history of the show.

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Jamie McCrimmon (Frazer Hines) was a companion who joined the Second Doctor from the highlands of Scotland in the 18th century. Jamie joined the Doctor after the English defeat of the Jacobite Rebellion at the Battle of Culloden. Zoe Heriot (Wendy Padbury) was a scientist from the 21st century who joined the Doctor and Jamie after helping them to defeat the Cybermen who are aiming to invade Earth.

Both Jamie and Zoe exited the series in the same episode, the concluding episode of series 6 titled «The War Games.» The episode was a first for the series for several reasons. It marked the first time companions had departed in the final episode of a series, and it was the first time the entire main cast was changed at once, as Patrick Troughton also departed the show, paving way for the Third Doctor.

Not only was it an episode with a full cast changeover, but «The War Games» was also the first appearance of the Time Lords and The Doctor's home planet of Gallifrey. The Doctor calls the Time Lords as a last resort when he encounters another one of his people, The War Chief, who has gone rogue.