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Best Medicine
In Best Medicine a brilliant surgeon leaves Boston to become a small-town doctor where he spent childhood summers. Despite his medical skills, his rude manner alienates locals as he battles hidden phobias and struggles with personal connections.
Episode Guide
No Place Like Om
S02E04As Martin desperately tries to leave Port Wenn to meet Eden in Boston for the weekend, he must first investigate the extremely strange behavior of three patients who have all recently visited a meditation retreat. Also, Mark is affected by the high school's graduation and Sarah's first guest in her rented spare room is none other than ex-paramour Eddie McCroy.
Crate Expectations
S02E03As the citizens of Port Wenn get competitive during their annual floating crate race, Martin urgently tries to give important medical advice when three men have positive pregnancy tests. Meanwhile, Eden learns she wants to be liked after her singing 'causes' a man to pass out and former record-holder Sarah coaches Peter in the art of crate racing.
Docked
Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Docked
Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Bean There Done That
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Bean There Done That
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Take Me Out of the Ballgame
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Take Me Out of the Ballgame
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
All the World's Ablaze
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
All the World's Ablaze
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Hello Darkness, My Port Wenn
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
While conducting a wellness check on the agoraphobic recluse who controls the town power grid and has stopped taking his meds, 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 and Louisa and Mark share a romantic moment in the dark.
Hello Darkness, My Port Wenn
Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Eyewitness Blues
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Eyewitness Blues
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
There Might Be Blood
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
There Might Be Blood
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
The Bogfather
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Port Wenn goes into high alert when a corpse is found in the town's bog and Martin's autopsy reveals that he was murdered; Martin's solo investigation trek leads him to a startling discovery about himself.
The Bogfather
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Doc Martin
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
When Martin's parents make a surprise visit, Martin suspects that his father, Robert, who blindsides his sister Sarah with some infuriating news, is experiencing a serious health condition. Also, while trying to avoid the school's forthcoming closure amidst its annual Spirit Week sleepover, Louisa is made acting principal and Martin and Robert must operate together on Mark.
Doc Martin
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Mind Your Own Buboes
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Port Wenn goes on lockdown when a patient with fleas sparks fears of a plague outbreak and Martin must deal with the town gossip when it revolves around him and Louisa. Also, Aunt Sarah feels betrayed by Greg and George and Louisa has an epiphany.
Mind Your Own Buboes
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
A Tale of Two Sister Cities
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
A Tale of Two Sister Cities
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Norway No How
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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.
Norway No How
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Be Careful What You Fish For
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
While Martin continues to struggle with his blood phobia, a mermaid washes ashore in Port Wenn to the amazement of everyone in town. Meanwhile, Judith, a well-meaning townsperson creates havoc while on prescribed oxygen, Louisa continues to see Martin's girlfriend Eden for medical guidance and Greg and George's success from the seas urchin boom take its toll on the both of them.
Be Careful What You Fish For
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Breakin' in Is Hard to Do
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
When the Port Wenn pharmacy is robbed, including Louisa's critical time-sensitive medicine, Martin deduces that the culprit desperately needs his help. Meanwhile, Greg and George clash with a rival food truck owner, Sarah tries to bond with Eden, and Martin is on the receiving end of a special brand of Port Wenn affection.
Breakin' in Is Hard to Do
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Crate Expectations
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
As the citizens of Port Wenn get competitive during their annual floating crate race, Martin urgently tries to give important medical advice when three men have positive pregnancy tests. Meanwhile, Eden learns she wants to be liked after her singing 'causes' a man to pass out and former record-holder Sarah coaches Peter in the art of crate racing.
Crate Expectations
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
No Place Like Om
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
As Martin desperately tries to leave Port Wenn to meet Eden in Boston for the weekend, he must first investigate the extremely strange behavior of three patients who have all recently visited a meditation retreat. Also, Mark is affected by the high school's graduation and Sarah's first guest in her rented spare room is none other than ex-paramour Eddie McCroy.
No Place Like Om
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
When the wife of a traveling magician duo dies at the Salty Breeze, Martin must help the husband who is unable to grasp that she is gone. Also, Eden finds a letter Martin wrote to Louisa thinking it was for her and Martin gets a new male medical monitor who has an instant connection to Louisa.
TBA
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Principal Cast
Josh Charles
as Dr. Martin Best
Abigail Spencer
as Louisa Gavin
Josh Segarra
as Sheriff Mark Mylow
Annie Potts
as Sarah Best
Cree
as Elaine Denton
Stephen Spinella
as Greg Garrison
Jason Veasey
as George Brady
Ratings & Conversations
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Community Reviews
Vertali Media Team Official
Charles Prescribes Charm
Best Medicine transplants Doc Martin's grumpy charm to the East Coast, with Josh Charles finding real warmth beneath Dr. Martin Best's prickly exterior. Annie Potts and Abigail Spencer elevate the fishing-village antics into a genuinely cosy hour.
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