WPBS to Broadcast Season 9 of Viewer Favorite DOC MARTIN in July 2023

WATERTOWN, NY; June 26, 2023 – WPBS-TV is delighted to welcome back the irascible country doctor in the one-of-a-kind series, Doc Martin, to our schedule with a full season of new episodes. Season 9 premieres on WPBS-TV Thursdays at 8:00 pm, starting July 6^th, 2023. Early access to the episodes will be available with WPBS Passport, an added member benefit – beginning July 1^st, 2023 [Passport streaming available in the U.S. only].

To the Lighthouse (July 6^th at 8:00 pm) Martin’s medical career remains under scrutiny as a GMC representative has come to assess him and his surgery. Meanwhile, Al accidentally proposes to Morwenna, and Mrs. Tishell has a new lease on life.

The Shock of the New (July 13^th at 8:00 pm) Martin’s GMC report has arrived. He’s required to pass three refresher courses which will decide whether he is deemed fit to practice, starting with a phlebotomy course.

S.W.A.L.K. (July 20^th at 8:00 pm) Ruth is concerned about becoming increasingly forgetful and is even more perturbed when Martin offers to perform a mini mental state examination.

Paint It Black (July 27^th at 8:00 pm) Martin has his second GMC assessment – mock surgery – and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken’s arrival does not bring good news for Al and Bert, and Penhale is unhappy with the arrival of his predecessor. 

Wild West Country (August 3^rd at 8:00 pm) Martin investigates a shooting after local farmer Dennis Thorpe shoots Robert, after he took some of his eggs. Meanwhile, Emily returns to the surgery to see Martin after her acne medication causes a bad reaction, and a secret bidder buys the Crab and Lobster pub.

Equilibrium (August 10^th at 8:00 pm) Martin and Louisa have their first fertility consultation with Dr Emma Ryder. Well aware that Martin is able to perform the tests himself, she reminds him that he is the patient now, not the doctor.

Single White Bevy (August 17^th at 8:00 pm) Local vet Angela Sim, has to consult Dr Martin Ellingham about a lump in her breast. Featuring the return of Robyn Addison as Janice Bone.

Licence to Practice (August 24^th at 8:00 pm) Wedding bells are ringing in Portwenn with the preparations for Morwenna and Al’s wedding. But some last minute hitches threaten to jeopardize their big day.

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