Doc Martin

Season 8

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After having therapy to save their marriage in the last series, series eight sees Martin and Louisa face the challenge of living happily together with their baby James Henry. Doc's formidable Aunt Ruth is beginning to doubt the wisdom of going into business with Bert Large and his son Al. Bert is desperate to make his home distilled whisky a success, but there’s a shortage of customers willing to buy and guests are not exactly flocking to Al’s bed and breakfast. Wedding bells are ringing for unlucky in love PC Joe Penhale, but will the course of true love run smoothly at last for Portwenn’s police officer?

Where to Watch Season 8

8 Episodes

Mysterious Ways
E1
Episode 1Mysterious WaysWedding bells are set to ring for PC Penhale and Janice, but nothing ever goes smoothly in Portwenn.
Sons and Lovers
E2
Episode 2Sons and LoversMartin and Louisa search for a nursery now that Janice has left, and Mrs Tishell is shocked to find out that Al has very high blood pressure. Louisa also helps with the diagnosis of a pupil, which spurs her on to explore the possibilities of a change of career. This is not welcome news for Martin, who dislikes any kind of change, even if it could be for the better. Elsewhere, Ruth is approached about selling her farm.
Farewell My Lovely
E3
Episode 3Farewell My LovelyLouisa takes her students sailing so Martin is left holding the baby. He's always late collecting James from nursery due to long surgery hours. Meanwhile, Al and Morwenna organise an event to save the pub.
Faith
E4
Episode 4FaithMorwenna’s parents Jack and Tara pay a surprise visit, having been working as missionaries in Kenya. However, the reunion is tinged with sadness when it turns out that Morwenna’s mother has liver cancer, and has decided against treatment because of her faith. Louisa’s first online call for her new course does not go as planned – especially when Martin tells the lecturer exactly what he thinks – and Joe investigates a break-in at the school where nothing has been stolen. Martin Clunes stars in the comedy drama, with Jessica Ransom, Caroline Catz, John Marquez, Kevin Doyle and Rebecca Lacey.
From the Mouths of Babes
E5
Episode 5From the Mouths of BabesLouisa has problems at school with Toby, Angela Sim’s Nephew. Meanwhile, Al has a ‘Large Whiskey’ order and has to ask Bert for some help, and Mrs Tishell seems to be having a delayed onset of mourning. Elsewhere, Martin and Louisa decide to try Mel’s suggestions of using amber beads to help James while he is teething.
Accidental Hero
E6
Episode 6Accidental HeroPenhale decides to have a police open house to raise community awareness, but the turnout is not what he hoped for. James goes through a biting phase, and Morwenna leaves the surgery for a weekend away with Al.
Blade on the Feather
E7
Episode 7Blade on the FeatherMartin wakes up to an empty bed. When he goes looking for Louisa he discovers she is trying to write her resignation letter.
All My Trials
E8
Episode 8All My TrialsAmerican tourist Beth Traywick returns to the village and flatters Mrs Tishell into helping her trace her family tree but arouses her jealousy when she suggests Martin move to America. Martin is still suspended from work after Amy's accusation, awaiting his hearing, but his representative Chris and Beth both need his help and, whilst his abrupt manner at the hearing does not go well for him, he is thrown a bizarre life-line by Penhale.