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The Best Episodes of Doc Martin Season 4

Every episode of Doc Martin Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Doc Martin Season 4!

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 Grace. The show is set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn and filmed on location in the village of Port Isaac, Cornwall, England, with most interior scenes shot in a converted local barn. Five series aired between 2004 and 2011, together with a feature-length special that aired on Christmas Day 2006. Series 6 began airing on ITV on 2 September 2013.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:ITV1

Season 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Doc Martin" season 4 is "Better the Devil", rated 8.1/10 from 402 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Better the Devil" aired on 9/20/2009 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Uneasy Lies The Head".

  • Better the Devil
    8.1/10 402 votes

    #1 - Better the Devil

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2009

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Uneasy Lies The Head
    8.0/10 354 votes

    #2 - Uneasy Lies The Head

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2009

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Perish Together As Fools
    7.9/10 358 votes

    #3 - Perish Together As Fools

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2009

    Dr Martin Ellingham is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before the Surgery has opened. Louisa has had a medical scare and wants Martin’s reassurance that everything is fine.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Driving Mr McLynn
    7.9/10 344 votes

    #4 - Driving Mr McLynn

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2009

    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.

    Director: Minkie Spiro

    Writer: N/A

  • The Departed
    8.0/10 347 votes

    #5 - The Departed

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2009

    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.

    Director: Minkie Spiro

    Writer: N/A

  • Midwife Crisis
    8.0/10 351 votes

    #6 - Midwife Crisis

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2009

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do Not Disturb
    8.1/10 341 votes

    #7 - Do Not Disturb

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2009

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Wrong Goodbye
    8.7/10 456 votes

    #8 - The Wrong Goodbye

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2009

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A