Best Medicine Doc Martin (Season 1, Episode 9)
TV-14
TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

Best Medicine

Doc Martin (Season 1, Episode 9)

TV-14

TV Episode | Comedy, Drama

Martin's parents arrive unannounced, raising concerns about his father Robert's health. While Louisa temporarily leads the school during Spirit Week amid closure threats, Martin and Robert must work together to operate on a patient.

Creator

Liz Tuccillo (developed for American television by)

Director

Todd Holland

Writers

Elizabeth Evans (written by) (staff writer) | Ria Tobaccowala (story editor)

Producer

Tony Glazer (producer)

Cinematographer

Matthew Santo

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 3, 2026

Release date

Mar 3, 2026 (United States)

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25 cast members

Name	Known for
Josh Charles Dr. Martin Best Dr. Martin Best See fewer	Dead Poets Society (1989)
Abigail Spencer Louisa Gavin Louisa Gavin See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Cree Elaine Denton Elaine Denton See fewer	Turtles All the Way Down (2024)
Josh Segarra Sheriff Mark Mylow Sheriff Mark Mylow See fewer	Arrow (2012)
Annie Potts Aunt Sarah Aunt Sarah See fewer	Ghostbusters (1984)
Judith Ivey Vanessa Best Vanessa Best See fewer	Women Talking (2022)
Stephen Spinella Greg Garrison Greg Garrison See fewer	Ravenous (1999)
Jason Veasey George Brady George Brady See fewer	American Gangster (2007)
Carter Shimp Al Large Al Large See fewer	Best Medicine (2026)
Clea Lewis Sally Mylow Sally Mylow See fewer	Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (2006)
Didi Conn Geneva Geneva See fewer	Grease (1978)
Martin Clunes Dr. Robert Best Dr. Robert Best See fewer	Doc Martin (2004)
Alexandra Sica Harley Harley See fewer	Best Medicine (2026)
Leah Janae Thomas Amelia Amelia See fewer	Best Medicine (2026)
Josh Hoon Lee Liam Liam See fewer	And Just Like That... (2021)
Paul Bartholomew Principal Halloway Principal Halloway See fewer	The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Talia Balsam Francesca (voice) Francesca (voice) See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Buzz Roddy Larry Jackson Larry Jackson See fewer	Best Medicine (2026)
Dennis Jordan Farley Andrews Farley Andrews See fewer	The Skull (2015)
Cal Tolentino Kyle Kyle See fewer	4AM (2025)
Ellen Boscov Coffee Karla Coffee Karla See fewer	Saturday Night (2024)
James Glorioso Jr. Hank (as Jim Glorioso) Hank (as Jim Glorioso) See fewer	Best Medicine (2026)
Andy Riddle Terse Tim Terse Tim See fewer	Ping Pong Summer (2014)
Jack Walters Jimmy the Sick Band Kid Jimmy the Sick Band Kid See fewer	Best Medicine (2026)
Tasha Milkman Dot (The Sick Band Kid's Mom) Dot (The Sick Band Kid's Mom) See fewer	The Woods Are Real (2024)