8.1/10353 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
7.9/10304 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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8.2/10294 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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8.2/10302 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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8.2/10277 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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8.4/10296 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
8.2/10277 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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8.6/10330 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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The Best Episodes of Doc Martin Season 8
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Mysterious Ways" is the best rated episode of "Doc Martin" season 8. It scored 8.1/10 based on 353 votes. Directed by Nigel Cole and written by Jack Lothian, it aired on 9/20/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Sons and Lovers".