As a hard-charging London surgeon, Martin Ellingham didn't need a bedside manner. His patients were unconscious, so he could be as rude and arrogant as he pleased. All that changes when he develops a crippling fear of blood and is forced to give up surgery. Now a GP in a sleepy, picturesque Cornish fishing village, Doc Martin offends everyone in town, including the one person he wants to impress, beautiful teacher Louisa Glasson. Getting her attention...

Once a successful London surgeon, Dr. Martin Ellingham is now a general practitioner in the idyllic Cornish fishing village of Portwenn, where he is every bit as eccentric as the villagers he serves.

In the sixth series, the doctor tackles fatherhood and his complicated relationship with local teacher Louisa.

The doctor continues his practice in the picturesque seaside town of Portwenn, while raising his son with wife Louisa.

As Martin avoids his approaching birthday, Louisa plans to have her study group over to their home for a presentation. PC Penhale investigates a break-in at Ruth's house, and Al finds a way to make up for his lackluster proposal to Morwenna.

Mrs. Tishell's young cousin shadows her at the pharmacy for some work experience. Al decides to move in with Morwenna, and Angela visits Martin's surgery and notices something wrong with Buddy.

Martin scoffs at his next assessment, which includes seeing mock patients and diagnosing their pretend illnesses. As Louisa searches for Buddy the dog-who has gone missing-a familiar face arrives in Portwenn on official police business.

An inspector from the General Medical Council arrives to monitor Martin's practice as a requirement following his tribunal hearing. Louisa tries to make a good first impression, but Martin hates having another doctor in the surgery.

With Janice's departure, Martin and Louisa need to find a day care for James, and they settle on Portwenn Tots. Ruth considers selling her farm, and Mrs. Tishell's pharmacy receives a new blood-pressure monitor.

After successfully rekindling their relationship, Louisa and Martin are living together again, but Louisa finds herself juggling too many responsibilities at once. As Portwenn prepares for a wedding, Bert hopes to profit from the festivities.