The Best Episodes of Doc Martin Season 8
Every episode of Doc Martin Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Doc Martin Season 8!
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.
Season 8 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Doc Martin" season 8 is "Mysterious Ways", rated 8.1/10 from 351 user votes. It was directed by Nigel Cole and written by Jack Lothian. "Mysterious Ways" aired on 9/20/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Sons and Lovers".
8.1/10 351 votes#1 - Mysterious Ways
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2017
Wedding bells are set to ring for PC Penhale and Janice, but nothing ever goes smoothly in Portwenn.
Director: Nigel Cole
Writer: Jack Lothian
7.9/10 303 votes#2 - Sons and Lovers
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2017
Martin and Louisa search for a nursery now that Janice has left, and Mrs Tishell is shocked to find out that Al has very high blood pressure. Louisa also helps with the diagnosis of a pupil, which spurs her on to explore the possibilities of a change of career. This is not welcome news for Martin, who dislikes any kind of change, even if it could be for the better. Elsewhere, Ruth is approached about selling her farm.
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8.2/10 293 votes#3 - Farewell My Lovely
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2017
Martin is left holding the baby when Louisa has to take Year Six pupils sailing. He has to collect James from nursery every afternoon, but with surgery hours Martin is constantly late.
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8.2/10 301 votes#4 - Faith
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2017
Morwenna’s parents Jack and Tara pay a surprise visit, having been working as missionaries in Kenya. However, the reunion is tinged with sadness when it turns out that Morwenna’s mother has liver cancer, and has decided against treatment because of her faith. Louisa’s first online call for her new course does not go as planned – especially when Martin tells the lecturer exactly what he thinks – and Joe investigates a break-in at the school where nothing has been stolen. Martin Clunes stars in the comedy drama, with Jessica Ransom, Caroline Catz, John Marquez, Kevin Doyle and Rebecca Lacey.
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8.2/10 276 votes#5 - From the Mouths of Babes
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2017
Louisa has problems at school with Toby, Angela Sim’s Nephew. Meanwhile, Al has a ‘Large Whiskey’ order and has to ask Bert for some help, and Mrs Tishell seems to be having a delayed onset of mourning. Elsewhere, Martin and Louisa decide to try Mel’s suggestions of using amber beads to help James while he is teething.
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8.5/10 295 votes#6 - Accidental Hero
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2017
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.
Director: Stuart Orme
Writer: Julian Unthank
8.2/10 276 votes#7 - Blade on the Feather
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2017
Martin wakes up to an empty bed. When he goes looking for Louisa he discovers she is trying to write her resignation letter.
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8.6/10 329 votes#8 - All My Trials
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2017
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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