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Season 1 – Best Medicine

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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 blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, and he quickly alienates the town, even though he's all they've got. Although Martin can expertly address any medical ailment or mystery in this idiosyncratic town, he's really just desperate to be left the hell alone. Instead, he keeps getting dragged right smack into the middle of their personal chaos, feuds and fantasies. What the locals don't know is that Martin's terse demeanor masks a debilitating new phobia and deep-seated psychological issues that prevent him from experiencing true intimacy with anyone. But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.

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Critics Consensus

Best Medicine may not refine the medical procedural genre, but it does offer something far more enchanting; compassion, heart and a charming lead that graces all.

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Alan Sepinwall What's Alan Watching? (Ghost.io) Jan 6
It's self-consciously quirky. It's formulaic. But it's also a formula that works more often than not. And Tuccillo knows how to write for his cast. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Jan 5
On the whole, it’s cuter, milder, more cuddly (multiple vomit jokes notwithstanding), more obvious and more whimsical, but less real, less intense and less sharply written than Doc Martin. Go to Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter Jan 2
Warm as a wool blanket, inviting as a hug and about as plausible as a fairy tale, Best Medicine offers a gift to the viewer: It allows us to imagine, at least for one hour a week, that there might be a cozier, happier, more sociable way to live. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jan 22
In an era when national crises dominate our attention, Best Medicine reminds us that there's still value in stories about the people and places right in front of us. Go to Full Review Sarah Knight Adamson Sarah's Backstage Pass Jan 21
4/4
John Charles shines as Martin Best, a brilliant surgeon who trades his Boston city career to care for a small enchanting East Coast fishing village. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media Jan 13
3/5
This remake of beloved and long-running British series Doc Martin is clearly reaching for amusing quirkiness but, lacking the original's comic sting, settles for well-meaning predictability. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Rebecca C @RT91617816 May 4 Of course, America ruined a great show. This is based off the Doc Martin the British TV series. Which is 5 stars. It was funny, The actor playing Doc Martin pulled him off perfectly. The characters supposed to be arrogant, self-centered, brilliant, a perfectionist OCD but afraid of blood. As much as I like I love the actors in this show, unfortunately it falls flat. The guy who plays Doc Martin, doesn't embody the character at all. The comedy is super silly, the acting is typical American lowbrow entertainment. Too much talking. Not enough comedy. See more Robert C @Cratchit May 2 Toooooooo over the top. Beyond ridiculous. See more Dan W @RT63070558 Apr 17 This is a solid show despite it being an adaptation of a British series although this practice is not new in the entertainment industry. Dr. Best is a detective in a way even if the mysteries he is trying to solve are medical rather than criminal in nature. See more Jake S. @TheBrewMan Apr 17 Best new show on tv in a long time. Drama/Comedy. Really a lot of fun. Some people don’t like it all being based on one town. I don’t. It’s a good time. See more Hashae M @hashaemarks1 Apr 9 Really good show, funny with good writing as well. Was looking for something to watch, started streaming it and loved it. See more Steven S. @G0dJester Apr 8 While this show stumbles early in the season with every episode being Dr. Martin Best (Josh Charles) upsets the townspeople then fixes it by the end. The show does seem to find its footing by the end of the season. This is an okay show that has just enough going for it to be entertaining. Would Recommend See more Read all reviews
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Josh Charles

Dr. Martin Best

Abigail Spencer

Louisa Gavin

Annie Potts

Aunt Sarah

Josh Segarra

Sheriff Mark Mylow

Cree

Elaine Denton

Stephen Spinella

Greg Garrison

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 4, 2026 Docked One local teacher, Louisa Gavin, questions Martin's harsh demeanor; Martin quickly gets annoyed by the antics of the town locals. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 13, 2026 Bean There Done That 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 20, 2026 Take Me Out of the Ballgame 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; Elaine moves into Martin's waiting room after fighting with her mom. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 27, 2026 All the World's Ablaze Port Wenn's favorite hunky wilderness survival instructor goes missing after Martin deduces that he desperately needs medical help; the locals are furious with Martin after he calls the health inspector about a suspected food poisoning. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 3, 2026 Hello Darkness, My Port Wen 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Eyewitness Blues 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 17, 2026 There Might Be Blood 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 24, 2026 The Bogfather 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 3, 2026 Doc Martin 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 10, 2026 Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral Martin invites Louisa to watch the annual bird migration over Port Wenn;an elderly woman has hallucinations that lead to dire consequences; Martin must perform an emergency procedure on his young friend. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 24, 2026 Mind Your Own Buboes 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. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 31, 2026 A Tale of Two Sister Cities Martin is skeptical when Port Wenn welcomes a friendly delegation from their sister city in Norway; Louisa visits a specialist who just happens to be Martin's ex; Greg believes that he is pooping little men; Mark exhibits troubling symptoms. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 7, 2026 Norway No How Martin must toggle between the potential revelation of his blood phobia, a startling baby delivery and the arrival of his amorous ex; Louisa receives some thought-provoking medical results; Al and Elaine must navigate their uncertain future. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jamie Babbit
Executive Producer
Ben Silverman, Rodney Ferrell, Liz Tuccillo, Mark Crowdy, Philippa Braithwaite, Jay Karas, Tyson Bidner, Howard T. Owens, Jamie Babbit
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|S|L)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 4, 2026