Fair rating?Doc Martin· Season 8 · Episode 2
Sons and Lovers
With Janice gone, Martin and Louisa are looking for a nursery for James. Mrs Tishell is shocked to learn that Al has very high blood pressure. Ruth is approached about selling her farm. Louisa helps with the diagnosis of a pupil, which spurs her on to explore a possible career change. This is not welcome news for Martin, who dislikes change of any kind, even if it could be for the better.
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#6In Season 8of 8 rated episodes
#51All-timeof 77 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 8 averages 8.8
2017First airedSeptember 27, 2017
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Richard StonemanWriter
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