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The Best Episodes of Doc Martin Season 1

Every episode of Doc Martin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Doc Martin Season 1!

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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:ITV1

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Going Bodmin" is the best rated episode of "Doc Martin" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 642 votes. Directed by N/A 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".

  • Going Bodmin
    7.9/10642 votes

    #1 - Going Bodmin

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/2004

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Dominic Minghella

  • Gentlemen Prefer
    7.9/10554 votes

    #2 - Gentlemen Prefer

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2004

    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: N/A

    Writer: Dominic Minghella

  • Sh*t Happens
    7.8/10511 votes

    #3 - Sh*t Happens

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2004

    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: N/A

    Writer: Dominic Minghella

  • The Portwenn Effect
    7.8/10500 votes

    #4 - The Portwenn Effect

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/2004

    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: N/A

    Writer: Dominic Minghella

  • Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
    8.0/10530 votes

    #5 - Of All the Harbours in All the Towns

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2004

    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: N/A

    Writer: Dominic Minghella

  • Haemophobia
    8.7/10595 votes

    #6 - Haemophobia

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/2004

    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: N/A

    Writer: Dominic Minghella