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The Best Episodes of Doc Martin Season 1

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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 of Dr. Martin Bamford in the 2000 comedy film Saving

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Doc Martin Season 1 Episode 1 - Going Bodmin
    7.9/10(711 votes)

    #1 - Going Bodmin

    S1:E1

    After developing a sudden fear of blood, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abandons London for a general practice in a quiet Cornish hamlet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dominic Minghella

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  2. Doc Martin Season 1 Episode 2 - Gentlemen Prefer
    7.9/10(600 votes)

    #2 - Gentlemen Prefer

    S1:E2

    Quirky Doc Martin opens his village practice, only to discover that most of his 'patients' enjoy using his waiting room as a makeshift social club.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dominic Minghella

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  3. Doc Martin Season 1 Episode 3 - Sh*t Happens
    7.9/10(558 votes)

    #3 - Sh*t Happens

    S1:E3

    When a nasty stomach virus hits Portwenn, half the village takes ill, and Doc thinks he has traced the virus's source to the local swimming pool.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dominic Minghella

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  4. Doc Martin Season 1 Episode 4 - The Portwenn Effect
    7.9/10(547 votes)

    #4 - The Portwenn Effect

    S1:E4

    After turning down lovely teacher Louisa's invitation to a village dance, the socially awkward Doc treats a park ranger with an unusual problem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dominic Minghella

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  5. Doc Martin Season 1 Episode 5 - Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
    8.1/10(577 votes)

    #5 - Of All the Harbours in All the Towns

    S1:E5

    When one of his Aunt Joan's former beaus comes back to Portwenn to woo her, Doc must butt in after discovering the man has a serious heart condition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dominic Minghella

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  6. Doc Martin Season 1 Episode 6 - Haemophobia
    8.7/10(645 votes)

    #6 - Haemophobia

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dominic Minghella

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Going Bodmin" is the best rated episode of "Doc Martin" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 711 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Dominic Minghella, it aired on 9/2/2004. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gentlemen Prefer".