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Best Medicine – Season 1, Episode 5 Hello Darkness, My Port Wen

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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.

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Best Medicine — Season 1, Episode 5

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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
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Best Medicine — Season 1, Episode 5

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Laura Nowak TV Fanatic Feb 4
4.5/5
While Best Medicine veers more lightheartedly, tonight’s message was important. It’s crucial to meet someone where they’re at emotionally. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Executive Producer
Ben Silverman, Rodney Ferrell, Liz Tuccillo, Mark Crowdy, Philippa Braithwaite, Jay Karas, Tyson Bidner, Howard T. Owens
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 3, 2026