Doctor Who: Companion Departures (greatest to least)
The order isn't based on the episode itself, but the way they handled the characters' departure within it.
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- DirectorRachel TalalayStarsPeter CapaldiJenna ColemanDonald SumpterEscaping his confession dial, the Doctor finds himself back home on Gallifrey and confronts those who have conspired against him. However, the Time Lords are unprepared for the lengths the Doctor will go to in order to save his friend.Clara
(I don't care what anyone says, Clara was the best and her ending was so amazing.) - DirectorGraeme HarperStarsDavid TennantCatherine TateBillie PiperIn the wake of Davros' threat to destroy the existence of the Universe itself, the Doctor's companions unite to stop the Dalek empire. Which one will die by the prophecies and what will the fate be for the Doctor?Donna
- DirectorMichael Leeston-SmithStarsWilliam HartnellMaureen O'BrienPeter PurvesThe Doctor waits inside the Trojan Horse for a chance to reach his companions but Steven's assumed identity as a Greek soldier and Vicki's growing feelings for Troilus endanger their escape.Vicki
(I know many people might disagree with me about this but I loved Vicki and I loved how they sent her off. I thought it was great.) - DirectorGraeme HarperStarsDavid TennantBillie PiperCamille CoduriEarth becomes a battleground for the Daleks and the Cybermen. With the whole planet at stake and the Genesis Ark activated, how much will the Doctor sacrifice in order to end the war?Rose
- DirectorPeter GrimwadeStarsPeter DavisonBeryl ReidMatthew WaterhouseTegan is captured by the Cybermen, allowing the Cyber Leader to use her as a hostage and force the Doctor to do his bidding. Left behind on the ship, Adric attempts to prevent it from plummeting to Earth as time is running out.Adric
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellPeter PurvesJean MarshWith the Daleks poised to invade the solar system, the Doctor decides his only option is to activate the Time Destructor prematurely, threatening the entire planet.Sara Kingdom
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Daleks' plan to transform Earth into a giant spaceship and wipe out its inhabitants is nearing completion and the Doctor and his friends face a race against time to prevent them from destroying the planet's core.Susan
- DirectorChris CloughStarsSylvester McCoyBonnie LangfordTony SelbyAt last learning the location of the missing key to his spaceship, Kane has the dragon hunted down and Iceworld brutally purged of all visitors; but, the Doctor, visiting the Ice Garden, learns something significant that will put the chagrin on Kane's grand plans for home world vengeance.Mel
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsWilliam HartnellNicholas CourtneyPeter PurvesWith Katarina being held hostage, the Doctor, Steven and Bret are in danger of having to given in to Kirksen's demands, while, on Earth, Chen has them listed as traitors.Katarina
- DirectorMichael E. BriantStarsJon PertweeKaty ManningNicholas CourtneyThe Doctor attempts to destroy the giant maggots and cure Cliff but the real threat is BOSS, who is poised to take over all the world's computers.Jo
- DirectorLennie MayneStarsTom BakerElisabeth SladenJudith ParisThe Doctor and Sarah attempt to get Eldrad to the regeneration chamber but Rokon has left traps in their path.Sarah-Jane
- DirectorJoe AhearneStarsChristopher EcclestonBillie PiperJohn BarrowmanAs the Dalek fleet begin their attack on the Earth, the Doctor and his allies make one final stand.Captain Jack Harkness
- DirectorColin TeagueGraeme HarperStarsDavid TennantFreema AgyemanJohn BarrowmanIt's been a year since The Master unleashed the mysterious Toclafane onto Earth. With the human race and The Doctor enslaved under The Master's control, Martha Jones is the only person that can help stop the evil Time Lord.Martha
- 1963–198925mTV-G7.3 (479)TV EpisodeDirectorRon JonesStarsColin BakerNicola BryantMichael JaystonThe first transfer is flawed, so Dr. Crozier needs to transfer Lord Kiv into another host body. Unfortunately, Peri meets all the requirements for the subsequent candidate. Since the Doctor's been helpful and has somewhat of a personal interest in Peri, he's permitted to locate an equally suitable substitute candidate, if he can. The prosecution rests.Peri
- DirectorChristopher BarryStarsWilliam HartnellJackie LanePeter PurvesThe Doctor urges the Savages to finally bring an end to the Elders' oppression and enlists the help of an unlikely ally.Steven
- DirectorNick HurranStarsMatt SmithKaren GillanArthur DarvillAfter Rory has an encounter with a weeping angel, the doctor and Amy travel to 1930's New York to save him, but they soon discover that the weeping angels have taken over Manhattan, and soon, maybe, the world.Amy and Rory
- DirectorRichard MartinStarsWilliam HartnellWilliam RussellJacqueline HillThe Doctor and his friends are taken into the Mechanoid City but their troubles are far from over...especially when the Daleks launch an attack.Ian and Barbara
- DirectorDavid MaloneyStarsPatrick TroughtonWendy PadburyFrazer HinesThe TARDIS is drawn to the planet of the Time Lords where both the Doctor and the War Lord are placed on trial.Jamie and Zoe
- DirectorDouglas CamfieldStarsTom BakerElisabeth SladenIan MarterUNIT attempt to track down the Zygon ship while Broton prepares to have the Skarasen attack London.Harry
(It's a shame he didn't get much of a goodbye, as he was actually quite a great companion.) - DirectorPaul JoyceStarsTom BakerLalla WardMatthew WaterhouseAfter the Doctor and Romana save the Tharil race, Romana agrees to leave the Doctor to become the Tharils' "Queen of Time."Romana II and K9
(I think Romana is one of the very best of them all, which is why it's sad that she was given a quick exit much in the same way of Leela. But still, at least the way she left made sense.) - 1963–198947mTV-G7.7 (513)TV EpisodeDirectorMatthew RobinsonStarsPeter DavisonJanet FieldingMark StricksonWhile Davros looks into solving a small problem offered up by the Movellans, the Daleks have not overlooked the Time Lords for all their years of interest and attention paid them, hoping to make of the Doctor and his companions emissaries of their appreciation, in order to thank them all to the fullest and permanently.Tegan
- DirectorMary RidgeStarsPeter DavisonSarah SuttonJanet FieldingIn attempting to reopen a doorway into the TARDIS, Turlough activates Terminus' automated fuel-jettisoning sequence. The first time this sequence was engaged, it flung its first of two massive loads of unstable fuel into the distant past, producing the Big Bang that created the universe. This second sequence - if the Doctor can't find a way to shut it down - will release a second massive load, the explosion of which will entirely negate the effects of the first.Nyssa
(The actual episode itself is probably the worst one on here, but the way Nyssa departed actually made sense for her character. It was underwhelming and way too sudden but at least it wasn't a complete cop-out like Dodo, Liz and Leelas'.) - DirectorGerry MillStarsPatrick TroughtonMadalena NicolDonald PickeringThe Doctor and Pinto are captured by the Chameleons but the Doctor manages to use their dependence on their human originals to create dissent in their ranks.Ben and Polly
- DirectorHugh DavidStarsPatrick TroughtonFrazer HinesDeborah WatlingThe Doctor and Jamie rescue Victoria from Robson and realise they can destroy the Weed Creature with sound waves.Victoria Waterfield
- DirectorGerald BlakeStarsTom BakerLouise JamesonDerek DeadmanThe Doctor and his friends take refuge in the TARDIS but find themselves pursued by Stor and Kelner.Leela
(Another great companion that was given a quick departure undeserving of her.)