Doc Martin

1. S01E01Going BodminSeptember 2, 2004 8.0Learning a vacancy has arisen in the sleepy Cornish village of Portwenn, Martin promptly applies and gets the job, despite opposition from l
2. S01E02Gentlemen PreferSeptember 9, 2004 7.7The medic struggles to dissuade the locals from using his surgery as a drop-in centre and finds himself forced to deliver bad news to a form
3. S01E03Sh*t HappensSeptember 16, 2004 7.6A nasty stomach bug sweeps through Portwenn and the doctor suspects the local water supply is to blame, taking to the airwaves in a bid to w
4. S01E04The Portwenn EffectSeptember 23, 2004 8.1Louisa tries to help one of her pupils, a bright 10-year-old who finds it hard to fit in and responds to stress by running away from home. M
5. S01E05Of All the Harbours in All the TownsSeptember 30, 2004 8.1One of Joan's old flames comes back into her life and proceeds to woo her all over again, but Martin discovers the man in question has a lif
6. S01E06Season's bestHaemophobiaOctober 7, 2004 8.4An influx of holiday-makers to Portwenn annoys Martin, and his efforts to point out the dangers of sunbathing to a scantily clad woman prove

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Old DogsNovember 10, 2005 7.7Dr Ellingham visits an elderly patient - but ends up having to contend with her irate son. To make matters worse, the man turns out to be on
2. S02E02In LocoNovember 17, 2005 8.2Louisa is eager to be promoted to head teacher, but her chances are threatened by a spate of sickly children and a frosty relationship with
3. S02E03Blood Is ThickerNovember 24, 2005 7.7Al discovers that Bert may not be his father and goes in search of the truth. The members of an odd family with poor hygiene and a passion f
4. S02E04AromatherapyDecember 1, 2005 8.2The GP tries to figure out why one of his patients smells so badly that nobody can bear to be in the same room as him. He also saves a life
5. S02E05Always on My MindDecember 8, 2005 8.4Pauline is all set to achieve her ambition when she is given the chance to join the Portwenn lifeboat crew. However, her joy is short-lived
6. S02E06Season's bestThe Family WayDecember 15, 2005 8.6The doctor is surprised when his parents visit out of the blue, but they bring unwelcome tidings for all, especially Aunt Joan, who may be d
7. S02E07Out of the WoodsDecember 22, 2005 7.4Mark has an unusual idea for a stag night, which involves camping under the stars rather than going to the pub. However, the jaunt ends in d
8. S02E08ErotomaniaJanuary 5, 2006 8.6Mark is forced to investigate his fiancee's past when a stranger arrives in the village with a mysterious photo. Mrs Tishell finally removes

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestThe Apple Doesn't FallSeptember 24, 2007 8.8Pauline grows increasingly frustrated with her role at the surgery and starts to interfere with Martin's work, much to the GP's annoyance. T
2. S03E02MovementOctober 1, 2007 8.8Bert comes to the conclusion that a new challenge will help him move on from Al's departure and decides to open a restaurant, but a spate of
3. S03E03City SlickersOctober 8, 2007 8.8New neighbours look set to disturb the tranquillity of Portwenn, upsetting the locals with their unconventional lifestyle and even managing
4. S03E04The AdmirerOctober 15, 2007 8.8Louisa faces off with love rival Carrie in a battle for Martin's affections, and romance is in the air for Aunt Joan, who gains an admirer i
5. S03E05The Holly Bears a PrickleOctober 15, 2007 8.8The irascible medic and Louisa embark on what seems to be a perfect first date at a classical music performance in the grounds of a country
6. S03E06Nowt So QueerOctober 22, 2007 8.8News of Martin and Louisa's engagement spreads rapidly through the village, and Aunt Joan is annoyed to hear about it from Dave rather than
7. S03E07Happily Ever AfterNovember 5, 2007 8.8The doctor and Louisa make plans for their wedding, but the big day runs far from smoothly, as a drunken vicar leaves Martin with a dilemma.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Season's bestBetter the DevilSeptember 20, 2009 9.0Since calling off his marriage to Louisa, Martin has begun to question what keeps him in Cornwall and realises that if he is ever to escape,
2. S04E02Uneasy Lies the HeadSeptember 27, 2009 8.8Despite the doctor's unpleasant attitude toward her, Louisa applies for a job at the school - where she quickly notices something strange ab
3. S04E03Perish Together as FoolsOctober 4, 2009 9.0PC Penhale is delighted by the arrival of his older brother Sam, but their reunion turns to misery when Martin delivers bad news to one of t
4. S04E04Driving Mr. McLynnOctober 11, 2009 9.0Al tries to raise some quick cash, and offers to sort out all Louisa's household and plumbing problems if she can pay him before the weekend
5. S04E05The DepartedOctober 18, 2009 8.8The doctor heads for London to meet the man leading the selection process for the job he wants, but has to conquer his blood phobia once and
6. S04E06Midwife CrisisOctober 25, 2009 8.5The new midwife in the village persuades Louisa to take a natural, holistic approach to treating an infection, infuriating Martin, who insis
7. S04E07Do Not DisturbNovember 1, 2009 8.8Pauline finds out about Martin's imminent departure to London and confronts him over her uncertain future. Aunt Joan tries to solve her farm
8. S04E08The Wrong GoodbyeNovember 8, 2009 8.8The doctor spends his last day in Portwenn seeing an influx of patients as he prepares to close down the surgery and move to London. As he b

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Season's bestPreserve the RomanceSeptember 12, 2011 9.3The curmudgeonly GP struggles to come to terms with his new role as a father, having planned to resume his career as a consultant in London
2. S05E02Dry Your TearsSeptember 19, 2011 9.0The GP returns to his former post at the surgery after the departure of Dr Dibbs, agreeing to stay until a replacement is found. He persuade
3. S05E03Born with a ShotgunSeptember 26, 2011 9.3New receptionist Morwenna Newcross (Jessica Ransom) gets off to a bad start after arriving late on her first day, and her hyperactive behavi
4. S05E04Mother Knows BestOctober 3, 2011 9.3Louisa's hippie mother Eleanor (Louise Jameson) arrives in the village, immediately taking over Martin's kitchen to prepare a herbal tonic,
5. S05E05Remember MeOctober 10, 2011 9.3PC Penhale has an unexpected visitor in the shape of his ex-wife Maggie. Louisa's mother Eleanor goes on a date. Morwenna arrives at the sur
6. S05E06Don't Let GoOctober 17, 2011 9.3Joe goes to extreme lengths to persuade Maggie to stay. Tensions grow between Martin and Louisa. Martin steps in when the school caretaker p
7. S05E07Cats & SharksOctober 24, 2011 9.0Bert's restaurant is in trouble and he is chased by loan sharks. When Eleanor has a strangulated hernia Martin has to operate himself - is s
8. S05E08Ever AfterOctober 31, 2011 9.3When baby James Henry is left in her care, Mrs Tishell boards a bus out of the village leaving an enigmatic message for Dr Ellingham to meet

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Sickness and HealthSeptember 2, 2013 9.0Portwenn is buzzing with excitement as the final preparations are made for the Doc and Louisa's big day. However, Martin is irritated by PC
2. S06E02Season's bestGuess Who's Coming to Dinner?September 9, 2013 9.3The GP is left holding the baby after upsetting the new childminder, but luckily Mike agrees to look after James at short notice. However, L
3. S06E03The Tameness of a WolfSeptember 16, 2013 9.3A secret admirer makes Ruth feel a little uncomfortable when he places a red rose on her car windscreen and then leaves a birthday cake on h
4. S06E04Nobody Likes MeSeptember 23, 2013 9.3Louisa wants Martin to engage more with James, so she arranges for him to take their baby to playgroup, where he has to pair up with a mothe
5. S06E05The Practice Around the CornerSeptember 30, 2013 9.3Obsessive-compulsive Mrs Tishell returns to the village, and her affection for Martin quickly disappears when he refuses to pass her fit for
6. S06E06Hazardous ExposureOctober 7, 2013 9.3Hypochondriac Malcolm Rayner is struggling with his breathing and Martin asks him if he has ever worked with asbestos. Penhale then causes p
7. S06E07Listen with MotherOctober 14, 2013 9.3Mrs Tishell falls head-over-heels in love with Martin again. Mike has a shady revelation from his past. Louisa has shocking news for Martin.
8. S06E08DepartureOctober 21, 2013 9.0Louisa is leaving for Spain, Bert and Jennifer's engagement party goes off with a bang, and Al is hailed as a hero for saving Caroline's lif

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Rescue MeSeptember 7, 2015 8.4After their tumultuous time last series, Louisa has gone for a break to visit her mother in Spain: to have some time to think and get some p
2. S07E02The Shock of the NewSeptember 14, 2015 8.4After Martin's first session with Dr Rachel Timoney, we see he may have met his match: if anyone is going to be able to help Martin change,
3. S07E03It's Good to TalkSeptember 21, 2015 8.7Martin has decided he will be the one to move out of the Surgery to allow Louisa the space she needs. Louisa is intrigued to meet Martin's t
4. S07E04Education, Education, EducationSeptember 28, 2015 8.4Louisa and Martin have their first therapy session together, though neither of them was expecting that they would be given homework. Morwenn
5. S07E05Control-Alt-DeleteOctober 5, 2015 8.4Martin reaches breaking point with being followed around by Buddy: he resolves to find a vet to have him put him down. Morwenna and Louisa m
6. S07E06Other People's ChildrenOctober 19, 2015 8.6Martin and Louisa don't seem to be having much success with their therapy, so Dr Timoney advises that they should try and take things back t
7. S07E07Facta Non VerbaOctober 26, 2015 8.2After their failed date night, Dr. Timoney asks Martin and Louisa to consider the advantages of living apart. Martin has a new neighbor: an
8. S07E08Season's bestThe Doctor Is OutNovember 2, 2015 9.0Martin finds himself in a very unusual situation: trapped by Annie Winton, who desperately wants him to try and save her husband, Jim, despi

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Mysterious WaysSeptember 20, 2017 8.9After having therapy to save their marriage in the last series, Martin and Louisa face the challenge of living happily together with their b
2. S08E02Sons and LoversSeptember 27, 2017 8.7With Janice gone, Martin and Louisa are looking for a nursery for James. Mrs Tishell is shocked to learn that Al has very high blood pressur
3. S08E03Season's bestFarewell My LovelyOctober 4, 2017 9.0Martin is left holding the baby when Louisa has to take Year Six pupils sailing. He has to collect James from nursery every afternoon, but w
4. S08E04FaithOctober 11, 2017 9.0Having worked as missionaries in Kenya, Morwenna's parents, Jack and Tara Newcross, pay her a surprise visit, and are surprised by the relat
5. S08E05From the Mouths of BabesOctober 18, 2017 9.0James is teething: nothing seems to be working, and nobody is getting any sleep. In desperation, Martin and Louisa agree to try Mel Hendy's
6. S08E06Accidental HeroOctober 25, 2017 8.6Penhale decides to have a Police Open day to raise community awareness. The only genuine visitor he has though, is an angry farmer, Hannah B
7. S08E07Blade on the FeatherNovember 1, 2017 8.8Martin wakes up to an empty bed. When he goes looking for Louisa he discovers she is trying to write her resignation letter.
8. S08E08All My TrialsNovember 8, 2017 8.2Following the complaint to the medical authorities by a patient the Doc was treating he has been advised by Chris Parsons (Vincent Franklin)

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01To the LighthouseSeptember 25, 2019 9.2Martin's medical career remains under scrutiny, as a GMC representative has come to assess him and his surgery. Meanwhile, Al accidentally p
2. S09E02The Shock of the NewOctober 2, 2019 9.2Dr Martin Ellingham's GMC report has arrived. He's required to pass three refresher courses, which will then decide whether he is deemed fit
3. S09E03S.W.A.L.KOctober 9, 2019 9.2Ruth is concerned about becoming increasingly forgetful, and is even more perturbed when Martin offers to perform a mini mental state examin
4. S09E04Paint it BlackOctober 16, 2019 9.1This time, Martin has his second GMC assessment - mock surgery - and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken's arrival does not bring good news for
5. S09E05Wild West CountryOctober 23, 2019 9.1Martin investigates after local farmer Dennis Thorpe shoots at Robert for taking some of his eggs. Meanwhile, Emily returns to the surgery t
6. S09E06EquilibriumOctober 30, 2019 9.2Martin and Louisa have their first fertility consultation with Dr Emma Ryder. Well aware that Martin is able to perform the tests himself, s
7. S09E07Season's bestSingle White BevyNovember 6, 2019 9.7While at the surgery Angela comments on Buddy, the dog, not being himself. Buddy's condition worsens and Martin rushes him to Angela's surge
8. S09E08Licence to PracticeNovember 13, 2019 8.5Bernard Newton is leading the surgery, which puts Martin at ease given he was his tutor, colleague and old friend. Wedding bells are ringing

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01I Will SurviveSeptember 7, 2022 8.9After having his career scrutinised by the General Medical Council because of his blood phobia, Martin makes efforts to overcome his fear an
2. S10E02One Night OnlySeptember 14, 2022 8.8The surgery is chaotic, with both Martin and Louisa now practising from it. Bert's new business venture with Al doesn't get off to a good st
3. S10E03How Long Has This Been Going On?September 21, 2022 8.7Morwenna is back as receptionist and the Ellinghams have a new dog. Martin attends Stewart's survival course, but not as a participant like
4. S10E04Everlasting LoveSeptember 28, 2022 8.8Martin rubs up against the new herbalist and Penhale, Louisa and James are all interested in Janice's new pedicure fish. Martin advises Mrs
5. S10E05Fly Me To The MoonOctober 5, 2022 8.8Louisa is shocked and Martin suspicious by the unannounced return of her father. Ruth is helping Martin with his blood phobia when she disco
6. S10E06Return to SenderOctober 12, 2022 9.0Louisa and Martin head to London for Martin to present his research paper and Janice is looking after the children - but things don't go smo
7. S10E07Love Will Set You FreeOctober 19, 2022 9.0The news of Martin's Imperial College job offer goes flying through the village, but the Ellinghams are yet to make a decision. Caitlin blam
8. S10E08Season's bestOur Last SummerOctober 26, 2022 9.3The villagers throw the Ellinghams a farewell party and Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news and encourages her to attend, but it seems

Season 10 ranked & reviewed