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The Sci Fi Channel (currently branded as SCI FI) is an American cable network dedicated to broadcast original and syndicated science fiction programming. Since 2006, it has broadcast the revived Doctor Who.

The network, which is affiliated with NBC, was originally offered broadcast rights to the 2005 series, but rejected it. The reasons given in contemporary news reports and fan forums was that Sci Fi passed because the show was considered "too British", and because of quality concerns. Ultimately, however, Sci Fi changed its mind and belatedly began airing the revived series in 2006. By 2008, it was broadcasting the series within a couple of weeks of its UK telecast. Also in 2008, Sci Fi began airing the spin-off series The Sarah Jane Adventures.

The broadcaster is regularly criticised by fans for its editing of episodes in order to fit in commercials.