Best Medicine 2026
“Small town doctor. Big time issues.”
What is Best Medicine?
Best Medicine is an American medical comedy drama television series. The show is based on the popular British television series Doc Martin created by Dominic Minghella.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 13
- First aired
- Jan 4, 2026
- Last aired
- Apr 7, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Crave
CTV
Crave Amazon ChannelStream
Sky Go
Now TVStream
Sky GoNow TVStream
Hulu
fuboTV
YouTube TV
FOX One Amazon Channel
FOX OneFree
Spectrum On DemandBuy
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
Trailer
Overview
Best Medicine is an American medical comedy drama television series. The show is based on the popular British television series Doc Martin created by Dominic Minghella. It premiered on Fox and follows the story of Martin Best, a brilliant surgeon who leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village. Martin spent summers in this village as a child. Unfortunately, his blunt and borderline rude bedside manner rubs the quirky, needy locals the wrong way, causing him to alienate the town. The show premiered on Fox in 2026 and was renewed for a second season in March 2026.
Should you watch it?
“A brilliant surgeon trades his Boston career for a challenging role in a small fishing village.”
- engaging character conflict
- charming coastal setting
- protagonist has a difficult personality
Watch it if you enjoy stories about professional fish-out-of-water scenarios and small-town social dynamics.
The series features interpersonal conflict and a protagonist with a blunt, abrasive demeanor.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Best Medicine — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Best Medicine worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Docked Jan 4, 2026
- E2 Bean There Done That Jan 13, 2026
- E3 Take Me Out of the Ballgame Jan 20, 2026
- E4 All the World's Ablaze Jan 27, 2026
- E5 Hello Darkness, My Port Wenn Feb 3, 2026
- E6 Eyewitness Blues Feb 10, 2026
- E7 There Might Be Blood Feb 17, 2026
- E8 The Bogfather Feb 24, 2026
- E9 Doc Martin Mar 3, 2026
- E10 Port Wenn-ings and a Funeral Mar 10, 2026
- E11 Mind Your Own Buboes Mar 24, 2026
- E12 A Tale of Two Sister Cities Mar 31, 2026
- E13 Norway No How Apr 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Martin Best, a brilliant surgeon.
Where does the show take place?
The show is set in a quaint East Coast fishing village.
Why does Martin leave Boston?
Martin abruptly leaves his career in Boston to become a general practitioner in the village where he spent his childhood summers.
How do the villagers react to Martin?
The quirky locals are alienated by Martin's blunt and borderline rude bedside manner.
Is Martin the only doctor in town?
Yes, Martin is the only medical professional available to the townspeople.