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Best Medicine S1E9 — Doc Martin

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Best Medicine•Season 1•Episode 9

Doc Martin

8.2/10 · 461 votesMar 3, 202643 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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.

Directed byTodd Holland

Written byElizabeth Evans

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Cast5

Josh Charles

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Dr. Martin Best

Abigail Spencer

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Louisa Glasson

Josh Segarra

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Sheriff Mark Mylow

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Elaine Denham

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Elizabeth Evans

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Todd Holland

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Episode Summary

"Doc Martin" is episode 9 of Best Medicine season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 461 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Todd Holland and written by Elizabeth Evans, it aired on March 3, 2026.

Next: E10 · Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral Best of Season 1