Ep 3. Episode 3

After a two-year hiatus, the popular British television show Doc Martin returned with its eighth season, featuring Martin Clunes in the lead role as Dr. Martin Ellingham, a grumpy but brilliant surgeon-turned-GP who relocates to the fictional Cornish village of Portwenn in search of a quieter life.

In season 8, episode 3, titled "Episode 3," we find Dr. Ellingham's wife, Louisa (Caroline Catz), struggling with the responsibilities of her new job as headteacher of the local school. When one of her pupils, Peter Cronk (played by Alexander Arnold), falls seriously ill with a rare disease, Louisa is torn between her duty as a teacher and her feelings of empathy for the boy and his family.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ellingham is dealing with his own medical emergency as he becomes increasingly dizzy and disoriented, leading to several near-misses while driving and operating on patients. As he tries to diagnose himself, he discovers a startling truth about his medical condition that could potentially put his career and reputation at risk.

As always, the residents of Portwenn provide plenty of quirky and entertaining subplots, including a dispute between two local fishermen over a prized catch, a new romance for the town's police officer, and a nosy neighbor who accidentally uncovers a secret about one of the villagers.

Overall, this episode of Doc Martin delivers the same charming mix of heartwarming drama, gentle humor, and picturesque scenery that has made it a beloved television staple for over a decade. Fans of the show will be pleased to see the return of their favorite characters, and newcomers will appreciate the show's easy-to-follow storylines and relatable themes.