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The Best Episodes of Doc Martin

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The Best Episodes of Doc Martin

Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Dominic Minghella after the character...

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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - To The Lighthouse

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    S9:E1

    Martin's medical career remains under scrutiny, as a GMC representative has come to assess him and his surgery.

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  2. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Shock of the New

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    S9:E2

    Martin's GMC report requires he passes three refresher courses which will then decide whether he is deemed fit to practice, starting with phlebotomy.

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  3. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - S.W.A.L.K.

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    S9:E3

    Ruth is concerned about becoming increasingly forgetful, and is even more perturbed when Martin offers to perform a mini mental state examination.

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  4. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Paint it Black

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    S9:E4

    Martin has his second GMC assessment - mock surgery - and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken's arrival does not bring good news for Al and Bert, and Penhale unhappy with the arrival of his predecessor, Mark Mylow, who tries to take charge of his investigation.

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  5. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Wild West Country

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    S9:E5

    Martin investigates after local farmer Dennis Thorpe shoots at Robert for taking some of his eggs. Meanwhile, Emily returns to the surgery to see Martin after her acne medication caused a bad reaction, a secret bidder buys the Crab and Lobster pub, and Louisa ponders if she should see a fertility specialist.

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  6. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Equilibrium

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    S9:E6

    Martin and Louisa have their first fertility consultation with Dr Emma Ryder. Meanwhile, a case of vandalism at a local surf school is reported and PC Joe Penhale investigates. Elsewhere, Dr Edward Mullen returns to the surgery, and Bert is feeling the pressure from Caitlin. Starring Martin Clunes, Lucy Russell and Conleth Hill.

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  8. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Single White Bevy

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    S9:E7

    Martin has to rush Buddy the dog to the vets. Meanwhile, Mrs Tishell's young cousin Sarah joins her for some work experience, but it does not go to plan, and one of Louisa's clients arrives at the surgery unannounced, posing a dilemma.

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  9. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Licence to Practice

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    S9:E8

    Martin rushes to Ruth's for a medical emergency, and preparations for Morwenna and Al's wedding do not go to plan. Elsewhere, Martin takes his final GMC assessment under the watchful eye of eminent surgeon Bernard Newton, who monitors Martin's skills in assisted surgery.

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  10. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Midwife Crisis

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    S4:E6

    Dr Martin Ellingham meets Portwenn’s new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa. Martin is dismissive of her profession, and the two of them do not hit it off.

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  11. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Do Not Disturb

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    S4:E7

    Dr Martin Ellingham seeks out Louisa to talk about his new surgeon’s job in London, but they are interrupted by Bert, who wants to plan a baby shower for Louisa.

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  12. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Wrong Goodbye

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    S4:E8

    Dr Martin Ellingham and Pauline are surprised by the number of patients coming to see him on the last day before his Surgery closes and he moves to London.

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  13. 8.9/10(323 votes)

    #12 - Our Last Summer

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    S10:E8

    The villagers throw the Ellinghams a farewell party and Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news and encourages her to attend, but it seems that Martin and Louisa aren't going to make it because a farmer has spotted their lost dog.

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  14. 8.8/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Better the Devil

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    S4:E1

    Doc Martin is struggling to maintain his life as a GP, after his wedding day disaster with school headmistress Louisa. She has left the village, and he is starting to question whether this is where he wants to stay, until an old friend turns up.

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  15. 8.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Departed

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    S4:E5

    Dr Martin Ellingham is in London to meet with Robert Dashwood, who is leading the selection process for the prestigious London surgeon’s job that Martin has applied for. Robert can tell that Martin is excited to be back in the world of surgery, and is pleased that Martin has finally conquered his debilitating blood phobia. Robert is confident that Martin will get the job.

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  16. 8.7/10(612 votes)

    #15 - Haemophobia

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    S1:E6

    Upon discovering Doc's fear of blood, the village starts buzzing with the news. Bert insists on playing a practical joke, but Doc isn't laughing.

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  17. 8.6/10(498 votes)

    #16 - Erotomania

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    S2:E8

    A Salvation Army member arrives in Portwenn to try to trace a missing woman, Danny asks reluctant girlfriend Louisa to move into him, and PC Mark Mylow's medical check has a shock result.

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  18. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Driving Mr McLynn

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    S4:E4

    Dr Martin Ellingham is called to Louisa’s new home after she has a dizzy spell while shifting furniture. Martin urges her to slow down, but is shocked to learn that Louisa has applied to be her school’s headteacher again.

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  19. 8.6/10(393 votes)

    #18 - Departure

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    S6:E8

    Louisa is leaving for Spain, Bert and Jennifer's engagement party goes off with a bang, and Al is hailed as a hero for saving Caroline's life.

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  20. 8.6/10(341 votes)

    #19 - All My Trials

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    S8:E8

    Martin prepares to face his hearing, but despite having closed the practice, he finds all his patients are trying to make appointments. An American tourist who visited Portwenn previously returns to the town, hoping to research her family tree. However, she also has a medical issue, and comes to the troubled doctor seeking his advice. Louisa goes to see Chris to find out how serious the situation is, while the townsfolk take steps to show Martin how much he is appreciated.

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  21. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Uneasy Lies The Head

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    S4:E2

    Dr Martin Ellingham struggles to deal with Louisa’s news. But Louisa is adamant she does not want Martin involved.

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  22. 8.4/10(432 votes)

    #21 - Preserve the Romance

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    S5:E1

    The curmudgeonly GP struggles to come to terms with his new role as a father, having planned to resume his career as a consultant in London before the arrival of his and Louisa's as-yet unnamed son. To make matters worse, he begins to have serious doubts about the competency of his replacement Dr Di Dibbs when she misdiagnoses a patient as well as herself. Martin is then dealt a devastating personal blow after hearing his aunt Joan has died. (This Episode Is Rated TV-PG-V)

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  23. 8.4/10(425 votes)

    #22 - Ever After

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    S5:E8

    Mrs Tishell decides she can no longer hide her love for Martin and, fuelled by a cocktail of drugs, takes drastic action. While James Henry is in her care, she boards a bus out of Portwenn and leaves a message for Dr Ellingham to `meet them at the castle', forcing Martin, Louisa, Ruth and PC Penhale to mount a desperate search for the pair.

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  24. 8.4/10(426 votes)

    #23 - Sickness and Health

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    S6:E1

    Martin and Louisa are about to get married but will it ever happen. Martin is feeling irritated by PC Penhale, who wrongly believes that he is going to be the best man and Louisa is also late for the service. The vicar has serious doubts as to whether she will turn up, leaving Martin on edge. After she finally arrives the couple are married. Things after the wedding don't go as Martin hoped and Ruth has a difficult time looking after James.

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  25. 8.4/10(305 votes)

    #24 - Accidental Hero

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    S8:E6

    Penhale decides to have a Police Open day to raise community awareness, but the only genuine visitor is an angry farmer who has had three of her sheep stolen. Meanwhile, Morwenna decides to take Al away for the weekend to try out Hannah’s new glamping site, but the trip does not go well as Al accidently burns down the yurt. Elsewhere, James has started biting not only Louisa but other children at the nursery. Louisa speaks to Tina about it, but is surprised to find out Tina has spoken to their lecturer about it too.

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  26. 8.3/10(480 votes)

    #25 - The Family Way

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    S2:E6

    Martin's estranged parents charming Christopher and Margaret make a surprise visit, school secretary Maureen Tracey visits the doctor with what she thinks it is a thyroid problem, PC Mark Mylow announces he's getting engaged, and when Danny Steel collapses, Dr Ellingham has to carry out emergency surgery to save his life.

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Best Episodes Summary

"To The Lighthouse" is the best rated episode of "Doc Martin". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/25/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Shock of the New".