Doc Martin-Inspired Best Medicine Season 2 Prescribes More Episodes, Earlier Return

Best Medicine Season 2 hits FOX on Tuesday, September 22nd, bringing more episodes and an earlier return than fans initially expected. This isn't just a simple premiere; the charmingly complicated dramedy is expanding its run from 13 to 14 episodes, a clear sign of confidence from the network.

The series, based on the critically acclaimed global hit Doc Martin, dives into the life of Martin Best (Josh Charles). He's a brilliant surgeon who abruptly abandons his high-flying Boston career. His new gig? A general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village, a place from his childhood summers.

But there's a massive catch. Martin's bedside manner is notoriously terrible—blunt and often outright rude. He immediately clashes with the quirky, needy locals, especially schoolteacher Louisa Gavin (Abigail Spencer). He wants solitude, but this small town pulls him right into its chaotic heart.

What the villagers don't know is his gruffness masks a debilitating new phobia and deep psychological issues. He struggles with intimacy. Yet, the persistent people of this tenacious village might be exactly what this doctor needs to heal himself. Annie Potts also stars, and original Doc Martin star Martin Clunes even makes a special guest appearance, tying the adaptation to its celebrated roots.