Broadcast and release dates
Doc Martin episodes and locations
All 79 episodes of ITV's Doc Martin, in broadcast order, with first UK broadcast dates. Episodes with a page are those a filming source ties to a specific location; Port Isaac itself appears in nearly every episode.
Doc Martin
Series 1
- Series 1, Episode 1 · 2 September 2004The Platt and harbour
Going Bodmin
Martin takes the Portwenn GP post and immediately clashes with schoolteacher Louisa.
- Series 1, Episode 2 · 9 September 2004
Gentlemen Prefer
Martin’s brusque surgery rules and a receptionist dispute alienate the villagers.
- Series 1, Episode 3 · 16 September 2004
Sh*t Happens
A stomach illness spreads through the village, prompting Martin to question the water supply.
- Series 1, Episode 4 · 23 September 2004
The Portwenn Effect
Louisa worries about a pupil who keeps running away, while Martin meets an eccentric ranger.
- Series 1, Episode 5 · 30 September 2004
Of All the Harbours in All the Towns
An old flame returns to Joan’s life, leaving Martin with a difficult medical concern.
- Series 1, Episode 6 · 7 October 2004
Haemophobia
Holiday crowds and a prank expose Martin’s blood phobia as a pupil needs urgent care.
Doc Martin
Series 2
- Series 2, Episode 1 · 10 November 2005
Old Dogs
A visit to a patient brings Martin face to face with Louisa’s past, while a mugger unsettles the village.
- Series 2, Episode 2 · 17 November 2005
In Loco
Louisa seeks promotion at school as illness among pupils and Bert’s takeaway create problems.
- Series 2, Episode 3 · 24 November 2005
Blood Is Thicker
Al questions his parentage and Martin tries to treat a family reluctant to accept help.
- Series 2, Episode 4 · 1 December 2005
Aromatherapy
Martin investigates a peculiar patient complaint and a radio presenter’s unexplained behaviour.
- Series 2, Episode 5 · 8 December 2005
Always on My Mind
Pauline joins the lifeboat crew while an angry husband blames Martin for a death.
- Series 2, Episode 6 · 15 December 2005
The Family Way
Martin’s parents arrive with troubling news, and an emergency interrupts Louisa’s day.
- Series 2, Episode 7 · 22 December 2005
Out of the Woods
Mark’s camping stag night turns into a rescue after a mishap in the woods.
- Series 2, Episode 8 · 5 January 2006
Erotomania
A mysterious photograph troubles Mark, and Martin’s evening with Louisa takes an awkward turn.
- Christmas special 2006 · 25 December 2006
On the Edge
Birdwatchers, Pauline’s plans and Louisa’s father disturb Portwenn.
Doc Martin
Series 3
- Series 3, Episode 1 · 24 September 2007
The Apple Doesn't Fall
Pauline presses for a larger role at the surgery as Portwenn gets a new police officer.
- Series 3, Episode 2 · 1 October 2007
Movement
Bert opens a restaurant and Martin confronts a cluster of food poisoning cases.
- Series 3, Episode 3 · 8 October 2007
City Slickers
Unconventional newcomers unsettle the village and Penhale struggles to investigate vandalism.
- Series 3, Episode 4 · 15 October 2007
The Admirer
Louisa meets a rival for Martin’s attention while Joan finds an admirer.
- Series 3, Episode 5 · 22 October 2007Pencarrow House and Gardens
The Holly Bears a Prickle
Martin and Louisa attend a country house concert for a first date that goes awry.
- Series 3, Episode 6 · 29 October 2007
Nowt So Queer
Their engagement becomes village news as Bert’s restaurant faces money trouble.
- Series 3, Episode 7 · 5 November 2007
Happily Ever After
Wedding preparations unravel amid a vicar’s problems and trouble at the reception venue.
Doc Martin
Series 4
- Series 4, Episode 1 · 20 September 2009
Better the Devil
Martin considers a return to surgery and tries to confront his fear of blood.
- Series 4, Episode 2 · 27 September 2009
Uneasy Lies the Head
Louisa applies to work at the school and grows concerned about its new head.
- Series 4, Episode 3 · 4 October 2009
Perish Together as Fools
Penhale’s brother visits as Louisa looks for a place to live.
- Series 4, Episode 4 · 11 October 2009
Driving Mr. McLynn
Al helps Louisa at home while Martin upsets a longstanding patient.
- Series 4, Episode 5 · 18 October 2009
The Departed
A London job interview tests Martin’s ambitions and his nerves.
- Series 4, Episode 6 · 25 October 2009
Midwife Crisis
A new midwife’s advice for Louisa brings her into conflict with Martin.
- Series 4, Episode 7 · 1 November 2009
Do Not Disturb
Pauline learns of Martin’s planned departure and Joan tries to help her nephew.
- Series 4, Episode 8 · 8 November 2009
The Wrong Goodbye
Martin’s last planned day at the surgery becomes anything but orderly.
Doc Martin
Series 5
- Series 5, Episode 1 · 12 September 2011
Preserve the Romance
New fatherhood and an unexpected bereavement complicate Martin’s plans to return to London.
- Series 5, Episode 2 · 19 September 2011
Dry Your Tears
Martin resumes work at the surgery after the replacement GP leaves.
- Series 5, Episode 3 · 26 September 2011
Born with a Shotgun
Morwenna starts at the surgery as Martin and Louisa adjust to family life.
- Series 5, Episode 4 · 3 October 2011
Mother Knows Best
Louisa’s free spirited mother arrives and promptly disrupts their routine.
- Series 5, Episode 5 · 10 October 2011
Remember Me
Penhale’s former wife comes to the village while Morwenna faces a health scare.
- Series 5, Episode 6 · 17 October 2011
Don't Let Go
Penhale tries to repair a relationship and Martin and Louisa’s tensions mount.
- Series 5, Episode 7 · 24 October 2011
Cats & Sharks
Bert’s debts threaten his restaurant as Martin deals with a family emergency.
- Series 5, Episode 8 · 31 October 2011Doyden Castle
Ever After
Mrs Tishell disappears with baby James, setting off a search towards Port Quin.
Doc Martin
Series 6
- Series 6, Episode 1 · 2 September 2013St Nonna's Church, Altarnun
Sickness and Health
Portwenn prepares for Martin and Louisa’s wedding, though the day refuses to run smoothly.
- Series 6, Episode 2 · 9 September 2013
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
A difficult childminder and a disastrous dinner test the newly married Ellinghams.
- Series 6, Episode 3 · 16 September 2013
The Tameness of a Wolf
An unsettling admirer troubles Ruth, while Louisa’s school and Bert’s restaurant collide.
- Series 6, Episode 4 · 23 September 2013
Nobody Likes Me
Louisa urges Martin to take James to playgroup, where his manner wins few friends.
- Series 6, Episode 5 · 30 September 2013
The Practice Around the Corner
Mrs Tishell returns as romance and an online date stir fresh village complications.
- Series 6, Episode 6 · 7 October 2013
Hazardous Exposure
Martin investigates a patient’s breathing problems as Penhale faces a health worry.
- Series 6, Episode 7 · 14 October 2013
Listen with Mother
Mrs Tishell’s feelings resurface while Louisa considers a difficult decision.
- Series 6, Episode 8 · 21 October 2013
Departure
Louisa prepares to leave for Spain amid a series of village emergencies.
Doc Martin
Series 7
- Series 7, Episode 1 · 7 September 2015
Rescue Me
With Louisa in Spain, Martin treats a lifeboat captain and considers marriage counselling.
- Series 7, Episode 2 · 14 September 2015
The Shock of the New
Martin meets therapist Rachel Timoney as Louisa’s return changes the household.
- Series 7, Episode 3 · 21 September 2015
It's Good to Talk
Martin moves out of the surgery rooms and the couple discuss therapy together.
- Series 7, Episode 4 · 28 September 2015
Education, Education, Education
A pupil’s work experience and therapy homework test Martin and Louisa.
- Series 7, Episode 5 · 5 October 2015
Control-Alt-Delete
A persistent dog leads Martin to a vet, while Louisa tries new boundaries.
- Series 7, Episode 6 · 19 October 2015
Other People's Children
Louisa’s former boyfriend brings a group of children camping, straining her plans with Martin.
- Series 7, Episode 7 · 26 October 2015
Facta Non Verba
A new art teacher worries Louisa and the couple’s therapist becomes a patient.
- Series 7, Episode 8 · 2 November 2015
The Doctor Is Out
When Martin disappears during a call to a remote farm, Louisa and Penhale go looking for him.
Doc Martin
Series 8
- Series 8, Episode 1 · 20 September 2017
Mysterious Ways
Martin and Louisa try to settle into married life after therapy.
- Series 8, Episode 2 · 27 September 2017
Sons and Lovers
The couple search for a nursery while Al’s business plans cause concern.
- Series 8, Episode 3 · 4 October 2017
Farewell My Lovely
Martin juggles James’s care and surgery work as Louisa takes pupils sailing.
- Series 8, Episode 4 · 11 October 2017
Faith
Morwenna’s parents visit and a local family’s medical needs occupy Martin.
- Series 8, Episode 5 · 18 October 2017
From the Mouths of Babes
Louisa faces a problem at school as the Ellinghams seek help with James’s teething.
- Series 8, Episode 6 · 25 October 2017
Accidental Hero
Penhale hosts a police open day and Morwenna’s weekend away with Al goes badly.
- Series 8, Episode 7 · 1 November 2017
Blade on the Feather
Louisa considers leaving her school job as Martin faces another medical puzzle.
- Series 8, Episode 8 · 8 November 2017
All My Trials
A patient complaint brings medical scrutiny to Martin’s practice.
Doc Martin
Series 9
- Series 9, Episode 1 · 25 September 2019
To the Lighthouse
An assessor arrives to review Martin’s work at the surgery.
- Series 9, Episode 2 · 2 October 2019
The Shock of the New
Martin receives a report requiring refresher courses to keep practising.
- Series 9, Episode 3 · 9 October 2019
S.W.A.L.K
Ruth worries about her memory while Martin’s clinical review continues.
- Series 9, Episode 4 · 16 October 2019
Paint it Black
A mock surgery assessment coincides with the disappearance of Buddy the dog.
- Series 9, Episode 5 · 23 October 2019
Wild West Country
Martin investigates a farmer’s dispute and a patient’s injuries.
- Series 9, Episode 6 · 30 October 2019
Equilibrium
Martin and Louisa seek fertility advice while the village has other problems to solve.
- Series 9, Episode 7 · 6 November 2019
Single White Bevy
Buddy becomes ill and Martin tries to help the dog.
- Series 9, Episode 8 · 13 November 2019
Licence to Practice
An old colleague oversees the next stage of Martin’s licence review.
Doc Martin
Series 10
- Series 10, Episode 1 · 7 September 2022
I Will Survive
Martin tries to find his way back into general practice after the medical council’s review.
- Series 10, Episode 2 · 14 September 2022
One Night Only
Martin and Louisa share an increasingly busy surgery as Bert and Al attempt a venture.
- Series 10, Episode 3 · 21 September 2022
How Long Has This Been Going On?
Morwenna returns to the surgery and Martin attends a survival course.
- Series 10, Episode 4 · 28 September 2022
Everlasting Love
A herbalist, a beauty treatment and Penhale all draw Martin’s attention.
- Series 10, Episode 5 · 5 October 2022
Fly Me To The Moon
Louisa’s father turns up unexpectedly while Ruth helps Martin face his phobia.
- Series 10, Episode 6 · 12 October 2022
Return to Sender
A trip to London for Martin’s research talk leaves Janice caring for the children.
- Series 10, Episode 7 · 19 October 2022
Love Will Set You Free
News of a London job offer travels through Portwenn before the family decides what to do.
- Series 10, Episode 8 · 26 October 2022
Our Last Summer
The villagers arrange a farewell gathering as the Ellinghams weigh their future.
- Christmas special 2022 · 25 December 2022
Last Christmas in Portwenn
A Christmas crisis draws Martin back into village life with his family.
Titles and first UK broadcast dates follow the British Comedy Guide's ITV broadcast record, cross-checked with TVmaze and TheTVDB. Episode-to-location links come from Visit Cornwall, the National Trust and Pencarrow House.