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'Doctor Who' Companions How-To Guide In Supercut Form (VIDEO)

A How-To Guide For The Doctor's Companions
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"Doctor Who" finally returned this weekend and The Doctor was armed with an antigrav motorbike, the trusty sonic screwdriver and a brand new companion, Clara Oswald, hopefully in her final incarnation.

While Clara may be The Doctor's wittiest, fastest-talking companion yet, The Huffington Post thought she could use a crash course in travelling with the Eleventh Doctor.

Above, check out 11 "rules" for "Doctor Who" companions to keep in mind when embarking on an unprecedented adventure through space and time.

"Doctor Who" airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET on BBC America.

Video by Irina Dvalidze

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Doctor Who: Series 7, Part 2
Doctor Who - 50th Anniversary Special(01 of16)
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First read through photos emerge featuring Matt Smith with David Tennant who is set to return for the 50th anniversary special. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="30" data-vars-position-in-unit="31">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8611559186" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Doctor Who Spoilers" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8611559186" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="31" data-vars-position-in-unit="32">Doctor Who Spoilers</a>)
Doctor Who - Series 7 - The Bells of Saint John(02 of16)
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The Doctor’s search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern day London, where Wi-Fi is everywhere. Humanity lives in a Wi-Fi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="28" data-vars-position-in-unit="29">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8569879440" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Doctor Who Spoilers" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8569879440" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="29" data-vars-position-in-unit="30">Doctor Who Spoilers</a>)
Doctor Who - Series 7 - The Rings of Akhaten(03 of16)
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Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten, where the Festival of Offerings is in full swing. Clara meets the young Queen of Years as the pilgrims and natives ready for the ceremony. But something is stirring in the pyramid, and a sacrifice will be demanded. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="26" data-vars-position-in-unit="27">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8569877996" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Doctor Who Spoilers" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8569877996" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="27" data-vars-position-in-unit="28">Doctor Who Spoilers</a>)
Doctor Who - Series 7 - Cold War(04 of16)
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The Doctor and Clara land on a damaged Russian Submarine in 1983 as it spirals out of control into the ocean depths. An alien creature is loose on board, having escaped from a block of Arctic ice. With tempers flaring and a cargo of nuclear weapons on board, it’s not just the crew but the whole of humanity at stake! (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="24" data-vars-position-in-unit="25">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8568778555" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Doctor Who Spoilers" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8568778555" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="25" data-vars-position-in-unit="26">Doctor Who Spoilers</a>)
Doctor Who - Series 7 - Hide (05 of16)
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Clara and the Doctor arrive at Caliburn House, a haunted mansion sat alone on a desolate moor. Within its walls, a ghost hunting Professor and a gifted psychic are searching for the Witch of the Well. Her apparition appears throughout the history of the building, but is she really a ghost? And what is chasing her? (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="22" data-vars-position-in-unit="23">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8569880336" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Doctor Who Spoilers" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb56f92e4b0af087034f127" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/83186462@N05/8569880336" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="23" data-vars-position-in-unit="24">Doctor Who Spoilers</a>)
The Bells of St John(06 of16)
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The Bells of St John(07 of16)
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The Bells of St John(08 of16)
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The Bells of St John(09 of16)
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The Bells of St John(10 of16)
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The Bells of St John(11 of16)
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The Bells of St John(12 of16)
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The Bells of St John(13 of16)
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The Bells of St John(14 of16)
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The Bells of St John(15 of16)
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The Bells of St John(16 of16)
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