Seasons & Episodes
Going Bodmin
After developing a sudden fear of blood, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abandons London for a general practice
Gentlemen Prefer
Quirky Doc Martin opens his village practice, only to discover that most of his 'patients' enjoy using his waiting room
Sh*t Happens
When a nasty stomach virus hits Portwenn, half the village takes ill, and Doc thinks he has traced the virus's source to
The Portwenn Effect
After turning down lovely teacher Louisa's invitation to a village dance, the socially awkward Doc treats a park ranger
Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
When one of his Aunt Joan's former beaus comes back to Portwenn to woo her, Doc must butt in after discovering the man h
Haemophobia
Upon discovering Doc's fear of blood, the village starts buzzing with the news. Bert insists on playing a practical joke
Old Dogs
Dr Ellingham visits an elderly patient in the villiage, but has to contend with her irate son, who turns out to be one o
In Loco
An outbreak of what the Doc suspects is Impetigo leads to problems for Louisa, who must decide whether to follow the Doc
Blood Is Thicker
The Doc deals with a strange family who seem reluctant to let him make house calls, and whose passion for taxidermy seem
Aromatherapy
The people of Portwenn are concerned for Radio Portwenn's DJ Caroline Bosman, whose increasingly erratic behaviour has t
Always On My Mind
Pauline looks set to achieve her ambition of joining the Portwenn Lifeboat crew. However, her joy is short lived when sh
The Family Way
Martin's estranged parents charming Christopher and Margaret make a surprise visit, school secretary Maureen Tracey visi
Out Of The Woods
PC Mark Mylow can't persuade Dr Ellingham to be his best man, but Al Large agrees. The stag weekend – a camping t
Erotomania
A Salvation Army member arrives in Portwenn to try to trace a missing woman, Danny asks reluctant girlfriend Louisa to m
The Apple Doesn't Fall
Martin suspects Louisa may have anaemia. Aunt Joan is forced to receive treatment from Martin after nearly running someo
Movement
Bert Large opens a restaurant in Portwenn, but when a food-poisoning alert appears to be connected to it, it could be a
City Slickers
Anthony and Terri Oakwood move in next door to Louisa with their son, Sam, who is given extreme freedom by his parents t
The Admirer
Mrs Wilson, the hypochondriac owner of the Wilson hotel, forces her attentions on a very indifferent Martin, which makes
The Holly Bears a Prickle
Martin and Louisa go on a date, but his usual bluntness ruins a romantic moment, and Louisa ends the struggling relation
Nowt So Queer
As an excited Portwenn digests the news that Martin and Louisa are engaged, it's business as usual for the doctor. Beth
Happily Ever After
It's Martin's wedding day and he manages to offend the vicar who is due to conduct the ceremony by suggesting he has a d
Better the Devil
Doc Martin is struggling to maintain his life as a GP, after his wedding day disaster with school headmistress Louisa. S
Uneasy Lies The Head
Dr Martin Ellingham struggles to deal with Louisa’s news. But Louisa is adamant she does not want Martin involved.
Perish Together As Fools
Dr Martin Ellingham is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before the Surgery has opened. Louisa h
Driving Mr McLynn
Dr Martin Ellingham is called to Louisa’s new home after she has a dizzy spell while shifting furniture. Martin urges
The Departed
Dr Martin Ellingham is in London to meet with Robert Dashwood, who is leading the selection process for the prestigious
Midwife Crisis
Dr Martin Ellingham meets Portwenn’s new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa. Martin is dismissive of her
Do Not Disturb
Dr Martin Ellingham seeks out Louisa to talk about his new surgeon’s job in London, but they are interrupted by Bert,
The Wrong Goodbye
Dr Martin Ellingham and Pauline are surprised by the number of patients coming to see him on the last day before his Sur
Preserve the Romance
The curmudgeonly GP struggles to come to terms with his new role as a father, having planned to resume his career as a c
Dry Your Tears
The GP returns to his former post at the surgery after the departure of Dr Dibbs, agreeing to stay until a replacement i
Born With A Shotgun
New receptionist Morwenna Newcross gets off to a bad start after arriving late on her first day, and her hyperactive beh
Mother Knows Best
Louisa's hippie mother Eleanor arrives in the village, immediately taking over Martin's kitchen to prepare a herbal toni
Remember Me
PC Penhale is shocked by the unexpected arrival of his ex-wife Maggie, who appears to have forgotten that they separated
Don't Let Go
Maggie gets the all-clear from the doctor and decides she will return to Bude, forcing PC Penhale to take desperate meas
Cats and Sharks
Bert Large's restaurant business is financial trouble. He can't even afford the food and drink for a charity event to ra
Ever After
Mrs Tishell decides she can no longer hide her love for Martin and, fuelled by a cocktail of drugs, takes drastic action
Sickness and Health
Martin and Louisa are about to get married but will it ever happen. Martin is feeling irritated by PC Penhale, who wrong
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
The GP is left holding the baby after upsetting the new childminder, but luckily Mike agrees to look after James at shor
The Tameness of a Wolf
A stranger stops dead in his tracks when he sees Ruth in the village, and later he spies on her when she is having a cof
Nobody Likes Me
When Martin is talked into taking baby James to playgroup, he is forced to sing along with the other mums. As the parent
The Practice Around the Corner
Mrs Tishell returns to the village. Martin has to work out what is wrong with beach comber Lorna. Al and Morwenna have a
Hazardous Exposure
Penhale spreads pandemonium throughout the village and Bert pops the question to Jennifer.
Listen with Mother
During an examination, Mrs Tishell is smitten by Martin holding her hands and staring into her eyes, and falls head-over
Departure
Louisa is leaving for Spain, Bert and Jennifer's engagement party goes off with a bang, and Al is hailed as a hero for s
Rescue Me
With Louisa visiting her mother in Spain to get some perspective on their marriage, Martin knows he needs to try to chan
The Shock of the New
Al welcomes his first fishing guests, but an uninvited one means that a good review is definitely not guaranteed, while
It's Good to Talk
The irascible medic decides to move out of the Surgery to give Louisa space, leaving Mrs Tishell concerned he will not b
Education, Education, Education
Louisa and Martin have their first therapy session together - though neither of them was expecting they would be given h
Control-Alt-Delete
After reaching breaking point with being followed around by Buddy, Martin resolves to find a vet to have it put down, wh
Other People's Children
Louisa helps out her ex-boyfriend Danny when he brings seven children from London to camp on Ruth's farm - supervised by
Facta Non Verba
Louisa is not best pleased when her new art teacher Erica wants to try out some rather alternative ideas on the children
The Doctor Is Out
Louisa and Martin decide to make a go of it, starting with a conciliatory dinner but Louisa is concerned when Martin fa
Mysterious Ways
Wedding bells are set to ring for PC Penhale and Janice, but nothing ever goes smoothly in Portwenn.
Sons and Lovers
Martin and Louisa search for a nursery now that Janice has left, and Mrs Tishell is shocked to find out that Al has very
Farewell My Lovely
Martin is left holding the baby when Louisa has to take Year Six pupils sailing. He has to collect James from nursery ev
Faith
Morwenna’s parents Jack and Tara pay a surprise visit, having been working as missionaries in Kenya. However, the reun
From the Mouths of Babes
Louisa has problems at school with Toby, Angela Sim’s Nephew. Meanwhile, Al has a ‘Large Whiskey’ order and has to
Accidental Hero
Penhale decides to have a Police Open day to raise community awareness, but the only genuine visitor is an angry farmer
Blade on the Feather
Martin wakes up to an empty bed. When he goes looking for Louisa he discovers she is trying to write her resignation let
All My Trials
Martin prepares to face his hearing, but despite having closed the practice, he finds all his patients are trying to mak
To The Lighthouse
Martin's medical career remains under scrutiny, as a GMC representative has come to assess him and his surgery.
The Shock of the New
Martin's GMC report requires he passes three refresher courses which will then decide whether he is deemed fit to practi
S.W.A.L.K.
Ruth is concerned about becoming increasingly forgetful, and is even more perturbed when Martin offers to perform a mini
Paint it Black
Martin has his second GMC assessment - mock surgery - and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken's arrival does not bring good
Wild West Country
Martin investigates after local farmer Dennis Thorpe shoots at Robert for taking some of his eggs. Meanwhile, Emily retu
Equilibrium
Martin and Louisa have their first fertility consultation with Dr Emma Ryder. Meanwhile, a case of vandalism at a local
Single White Bevy
Martin has to rush Buddy the dog to the vets. Meanwhile, Mrs Tishell's young cousin Sarah joins her for some work experi
Licence to Practice
Martin rushes to Ruth's for a medical emergency, and preparations for Morwenna and Al's wedding do not go to plan. Elsew
I Will Survive
After having his career scrutinised by the General Medical Council because of his blood phobia, Martin makes efforts to
One Night Only
The surgery is chaotic, with both Martin and Louisa now practising from it. Bert's new business venture with Al doesn't
How Long Has This Been Going On?
Martin is called to an emergency at a local farm, but much to his annoyance the sick farmer, Ron Pickford seems well eno
Everlasting Love
Martin rubs up against the new herbalist and Penhale, Louisa and James are all interested in Janice's new pedicure fish.
Fly Me To The Moon
Louisa is shocked and Martin suspicious by the unannounced return of her father. Ruth is helping Martin with his blood p
Return to Sender
Martin and Louisa are off to London for Martin to present his research paper. Janice is looking after the children, but
Love Will Set You Free
The news of Martin's Imperial College job offer is flying through the village, but the Ellinghams are yet to make a deci
Our Last Summer
The villagers throw the Ellinghams a farewell party and Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news and encourages her to
