Fair rating?Doc Martin· Season 2 · Episode 3
Blood Is Thicker
Al 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 for taxidermy contract salmonella poisoning, but Martin has difficulty persuading them to accept treatment. PC Mylow's bossy sister arrives in Portwenn and sets up a herbalist business in his flat. However, the doctor is forced to take action when her remedies increase his patients' many ailments.
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#6In Season 2of 8 rated episodes
#73All-timeof 77 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.1
2005First airedNovember 24, 2005
Guest stars
Nicholas Woodesonas Victor
Del Synnottas Paddy
David Dawsonas Wallace
David Schaalas The Butcher
Ella Kenionas Boy's Mother
Julia St. Johnas Sandra MylowCrew
Ben BoltDirector
Jack LothianWriterShows like Doc Martin
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