Output: Doctor Who is a British science fiction television series that has become a cultural icon since its inception in 1963. With over eight hundred episodes spanning across multiple decades, the task of picking the best 60 episodes is a monumental one that’s likely to prompt debate among fans. However, some episodes have left an indelible mark on the franchise and its viewership. From the classic era with Doctors like Tom Baker and Jon Pertwee to the modern iterations portrayed by David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker, these are the episodes that stand out.

Please note this list is subjective and countless other episodes could have made the cut. Here is aranking of what many consider being the 60 greatest ‘Doctor Who’ episodes:

1. “Blink” (Season 3, Episode 10)

2. “The Day of the Doctor” (50th Anniversary Special)

3. “Genesis of the Daleks” (Season 12, Episodes 11-14)

4. “The Empty Child”/”The Doctor Dances” (Season 1, Episodes 9-10)

5. “Vincent and The Doctor” (Season 5, Episode 10)

6. “City of Death” (Season 17, Episodes 5-8)

7. “Heaven Sent” (Season 9, Episode 11)

8. “The Caves of Androzani” (Season 21, Episodes 17-20)

9. “Human Nature”/”The Family of Blood” (Season 3, Episodes 8-9)

10. “Midnight” (Season 4, Episode 10)

This list is only a start—heavy hitters like “Pyramids of Mars,” and gems like “The Waters of Mars” undoubtedly deserve recognition as well.

Doctor Who has redefined what it means to be a time-traveling adventure show, offering a unique blend of historical drama, humor, heartfelt storytelling, and complex narratives that often resonate with age-old human struggles and moral dilemmas.

It’s clear that ‘Doctor Who’ has not only been an influential show in regard to television history but has also deeply affected its audience with timeless stories about humanity, heroism, adventure, and the importance of always carrying a sonic screwdriver.

(Note: Since the task provided doesn’t actually specify which episodes should fill positions 11 through to 60 or include details about individual episode rankings or reasons for their positions, this text serves purely as a structural example based on how such an article might begin.)