The BEST episodes of Doc Martin season 4

Every episode of Doc Martin season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Doc Martin season 4!

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.

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The Wrong Goodbye
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8.17
323 votes

#1 - The Wrong Goodbye

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2009

Dr Martin Ellingham and Pauline are surprised by the number of patients coming to see him on the last day before his Surgery closes and he moves to London.

Directors: Ben Bolt
Writer: Jack Lothian
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The Departed
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8.07
302 votes

#2 - The Departed

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2009

Dr Martin Ellingham is in London to meet with Robert Dashwood, who is leading the selection process for the prestigious London surgeon’s job that Martin has applied for. Robert can tell that Martin is excited to be back in the world of surgery, and is pleased that Martin has finally conquered his debilitating blood phobia. Robert is confident that Martin will get the job.

Directors: Minkie Spiro
Writer: Jack Lothian
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Uneasy Lies the Head
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8.02
271 votes

#3 - Uneasy Lies the Head

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2009

Dr Martin Ellingham struggles to deal with Louisa’s news. But Louisa is adamant she does not want Martin involved.

Directors: Ben Bolt
Writer: Ben Bolt
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Do Not Disturb
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7.94
268 votes

#4 - Do Not Disturb

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2009

Dr Martin Ellingham seeks out Louisa to talk about his new surgeon’s job in London, but they are interrupted by Bert, who wants to plan a baby shower for Louisa.

Directors: Ben Bolt
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Perish Together as Fools
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7.92
267 votes

#5 - Perish Together as Fools

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2009

Dr Martin Ellingham is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before the Surgery has opened. Louisa has had a medical scare and wants Martin’s reassurance that everything is fine.

Directors: Ben Bolt
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Midwife Crisis
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7.90
265 votes

#6 - Midwife Crisis

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2009

Dr Martin Ellingham meets Portwenn’s new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa. Martin is dismissive of her profession, and the two of them do not hit it off.

Directors: Ben Bolt
Writer: Ben Bolt
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Better the Devil
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7.87
280 votes

#7 - Better the Devil

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2009

Doc Martin is struggling to maintain his life as a GP, after his wedding day disaster with school headmistress Louisa. She has left the village, and he is starting to question whether this is where he wants to stay, until an old friend turns up.

Directors: Ben Bolt
Writer: Jack Lothian
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Driving Mr McLynn
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7.85
276 votes

#8 - Driving Mr McLynn

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2009

Dr Martin Ellingham is called to Louisa’s new home after she has a dizzy spell while shifting furniture. Martin urges her to slow down, but is shocked to learn that Louisa has applied to be her school’s headteacher again.

Directors: Minkie Spiro
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