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The Best Episodes of Best Medicine Season 1

Every episode of Best Medicine Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Best Medicine Season 1!

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Martin Best is a brilliant surgeon who abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child. Unfortunately, Martin's

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 9 - Doc Martin
    8.2/10(461 votes)

    S1:E9

    When Martin's parents make a surprise visit, Martin suspects that his father is experiencing a serious health condition; Louisa is made acting principal; Martin and Robert must operate together on Mark.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Elizabeth Evans

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  2. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 10 - Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral
    8.2/10(371 votes)

    S1:E10

    After Martin invites Louisa to watch the annual bird migration over Port Wenn, he treats an elderly woman whose hallucinations lead to dire consequences. Meanwhile, Aunt Sarah fumes after the reading of a will leaves her nothing and Martin must perform an emergency procedure on his young friend.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Scott Prendergast

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  3. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 11 - Mind Your Own Buboes
    8.0/10(338 votes)

    S1:E11

    Port Wenn goes on lockdown when a patient with fleas sparks fears of a plague outbreak; Martin must deal with the town gossip when it revolves around him and Louisa; Aunt Sarah feels betrayed by Greg and George; Louisa has an epiphany.

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:Matt Ward

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  4. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 13 - Norway No How
    8.0/10(339 votes)

    S1:E13

    As the furious people of Port Wenn discover the truth about their deal with their Norwegian sister city, Martin must toggle between the potential revelation of his blood phobia, a startling baby delivery and the arrival of his amorous ex. Also, Louisa receives some thought-provoking medical results and Al and Elaine must navigate their uncertain future.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Liz Tuccillo

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  5. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 7 - There Might Be Blood
    7.9/10(392 votes)

    S1:E7

    When Port Wenn puts on their annual 'Blood Factory,' celebrating the gory horror novel set there, Martin must contain his secret debilitating blood phobia when Louisa gets seriously ill and needs his help. Meanwhile, the town is all atwitter when the novel's author is rumored to be making a surprise visit to the event.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 12 - A Tale of Two Sister Cities
    7.9/10(316 votes)

    S1:E12

    Martin is skeptical when Port Wenn welcomes an extremely friendly delegation from their sister city in Norway and Louisa visits a specialist who just happens to be Martin's ex. Also, Greg believes that he is pooping little men and Mark exhibits troubling symptoms that warrant an intervention.

    Director:MJ Delaney
    Writer:Cindy Chupack

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  7. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 8 - The Bogfather
    7.8/10(381 votes)

    S1:E8

    Port Wenn eagerly goes into high alert when a corpse is found in the town's bog and Martin's autopsy reveals that he was murdered. Meanwhile, Martin's solo investigation trek leads him to startling discovery about himself and the new neighborhood watch turns into a gossip-seeking mission.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Ria Tobaccowala

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  8. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 5 - Hello Darkness, My Port Wenn
    7.7/10(440 votes)

    S1:E5

    While conducting a wellness check on the agoraphobic recluse who controls the town power grid, Martin's brusque bedside manner ultimately causes a massive town black out; as the townspeople fight for electricity, Martin befriends a young boy who reminds him of himself; Louisa and Mark share a romantic moment in the dark.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Matt Ward

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  9. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 6 - Eyewitness Blues
    7.6/10(424 votes)

    S1:E6

    On the eve of Port Wenn's annual blueberry festival, Martin treats a local man who has apparently become blue from eating too many blueberries; Martin is disturbed by Aunt Sarah's lack of attention to her health.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 4 - All the World's Ablaze
    7.5/10(464 votes)

    S1:E4

    Port Wenn's favorite hunky wilderness survival instructor goes missing after Martin deduces that he desperately needs medical help. Also, the locals are furious with Martin after he calls the health inspector on The Salty Breeze suspecting food poisoning and Elaine decides to skip her mother's wedding to the school principal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 2 - Bean There Done That
    7.4/10(542 votes)

    S1:E2

    After Martin comes face to face with his childhood bully and diagnoses a potentially contagious illness, he is forced to cancel Port Wenn's monthly baked bean supper, angering everyone in the town. Also, Louisa observes Mark getting friendly with her teaching assistant, while Elaine steps in to help Martin in an unexpected, but very much needed, way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 3 - Take Me Out of the Ballgame
    7.4/10(490 votes)

    S1:E3

    On the eve of Port Wenn High School's baseball team's playoff game, the town is furious with Martin when he accidentally breaks the arm of their star player, who happens to be the son of his high school bully. However, Martin suspects the boy has a more serious condition. Meanwhile, Elaine moves into Martin's waiting room after fighting with her mom, Aunt Sarah rivals with a fan of the opposing team, and Louisa makes a conscious effort to make some female friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Best Medicine Season 1 Episode 1 - Docked
    6.7/10(858 votes)

    S1:E1

    Brilliant and brusque renowned surgeon Martin Best leaves his lucrative career in Boston to become the general practitioner in the small seaside village of Port Wenn, Maine. One local teacher, Louisa Gavin questions his harsh demeanor, while Martin quickly gets annoyed by the antics of its town locals, all while hiding his debilitating aversion to blood.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Doc Martin" is the best rated episode of "Best Medicine" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 461 votes. Directed by Todd Holland and written by Elizabeth Evans, it aired on 3/3/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral".