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Doc Martin: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Sep 2, 2004 Updated Jul 19, 2026

Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Sep 2, 2004 · 60 min

After developing a sudden fear of blood, successful surgeon Dr. Martin Ellingham abandons London for a general practice in a quiet Cornish hamlet.

S1·E2 Core

Sep 9, 2004 · 47 min

Quirky Doc Martin opens his village practice, only to discover that most of his 'patients' enjoy using his waiting room as a makeshift social club.

S1·E3 Core

Sep 16, 2004 · 47 min

When a nasty stomach virus hits Portwenn, half the village takes ill, and Doc thinks he has traced the virus's source to the local swimming pool.

S1·E4 Core

Sep 23, 2004 · 47 min

After turning down lovely teacher Louisa's invitation to a village dance, the socially awkward Doc treats a park ranger with an unusual problem.

S1·E5 Mytharc

Sep 30, 2004 · 60 min

When one of his Aunt Joan's former beaus comes back to Portwenn to woo her, Doc must butt in after discovering the man has a serious heart condition.

S1·E6 Mytharc

Oct 7, 2004 · 60 min

Upon discovering Doc's fear of blood, the village starts buzzing with the news. Bert insists on playing a practical joke, but Doc isn't laughing.