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Best Medicine – Season 2, Episode 1 Be Careful What You Fish For

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While Martin continues to struggle with his blood phobia, a mermaid washes ashore in Port Wenn to the amazement of everyone in town; a well-meaning townsperson creates havoc while on prescribed oxygen.
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Brittany Frederick TVBrittanyF.com Sep 23, 2026
B
"Be Careful What You Fish For" still has Josh Charles leading the way as it balances broad comedy with a charming sense of community. Season 2 still has the same flaws, too, but more importantly it preserves what made the Doc Martin remake successful. Go to Full Review Laura Nowak TV Fanatic Sep 21, 2026
4.3/5
Best Medicine Season 2 Episode 1 didn’t highlight any medical emergencies where Elaine stepped in when the monitor was around, making it easier to hide his phobia. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis While Martin continues to struggle with his blood phobia, a mermaid washes ashore in Port Wenn to the amazement of everyone in town; a well-meaning townsperson creates havoc while on prescribed oxygen.
Executive Producer
Ben Silverman, Rodney Ferrell, Liz Tuccillo, Mark Crowdy, Philippa Braithwaite, Howard T. Owens, Jay Karas, Tyson Bidner
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|S|L)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 20, 2026
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