The BEST episodes of Doc Martin season 3

Every episode of Doc Martin season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Doc Martin season 3!

Make an appointment with the brilliant but socially awkward and neurotic Doc Martin. When Martin develops an aversion to blood, he abandons his career as a celebrated London surgeon and becomes the only doctor in a sleepy small town where his tactless manner soon has the whole town in an uproar.

Last Updated: 1/31/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
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The Holly Bears a Prickle
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8.11
200 votes

#1 - The Holly Bears a Prickle

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2007

Martin and Louisa go on a date, but his usual bluntness ruins a romantic moment, and Louisa ends the struggling relationship. However, a friend of Louisa's visiting from the City, Holly, injures her back on the beach, and is forced to remain in Portween. Martin has to treat her at Louisa's house, while at the same time trying to overcome his own distraction at Louisa's dismissal of him. Episode is named "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" in the US DVD release.

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Happily Ever After
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8.07
204 votes

#2 - Happily Ever After

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2007

It's Martin's wedding day and he manages to offend the vicar who is due to conduct the ceremony by suggesting he has a drink problem. When they struggle over a bottle of whisky, the vicar falls over, fracturing his pelvis and Martin has to find a replacement. Pauline suggests the former vicar of Delabole, who strikes a deal. He will conduct the wedding ceremony if Martin will examine his sick pig. Bert and Al are putting the finishing touches to the wedding banquet when disaster strikes. Last in the series. Episode is named "In Sickness And In Health" in the US DVD release.

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City Slickers
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8.02
240 votes

#3 - City Slickers

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2007

Anthony and Terri Oakwood move in next door to Louisa with their son, Sam, who is given extreme freedom by his parents to express himself. The new arrivals interrupt a planned dinner between Louisa and Martin, and Martin leaves abruptly. Episode is named "Love Thy Neighbor" in the US DVD release.

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The Admirer
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7.72
218 votes

#4 - The Admirer

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2007

Mrs Wilson, the hypochondriac owner of the Wilson hotel, forces her attentions on a very indifferent Martin, which makes Louisa jealous anyway. Joan dates a much younger man than her, much to Martin's surprise. Episode is named "The GP Always Rings Twice" in the US DVD release.

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Nowt So Queer
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7.71
208 votes

#5 - Nowt So Queer

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2007

As an excited Portwenn digests the news that Martin and Louisa are engaged, it's business as usual for the doctor. Beth Sawle's knee wound is not responding to the treatment he's prescribed, and when Martin visits the remote cottage where she lives with her strange sister Janet, he makes a disturbing discovery. Meanwhile, Bert's restaurant is in financial trouble, prompting son Al to take decisive action. Episode is named "Just The Two Of Us" in the US DVD release.

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The Apple Doesn't Fall
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7.67
222 votes

#6 - The Apple Doesn't Fall

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2007

Martin suspects Louisa may have anaemia. Aunt Joan is forced to receive treatment from Martin after nearly running someone over. The Doc is approached by Alison Lane, who worries about her daughter Delph's behaviour. Episode is named "Tick Tock" in the US DVD release.

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Movement
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7.49
247 votes

#7 - Movement

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2007

Bert Large opens a restaurant in Portwenn, but when a food-poisoning alert appears to be connected to it, it could be a short-lived opening. When Louisa contracts food-poisoning, Martin is rather self-consciously forced to treat her in her bedroom. Episode is named "The Morning After" in the US DVD release.

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