Episode 3 of the final season of , titled " How Long Has This Been Going On? ", first aired on September 21, 2022, on ITV. Directed by Nigel Cole, this episode features the return of a fan-favorite character and a medical mystery involving the local school. 🏕️ Survival of the Fittest
Stewart has started a new outdoor survival course and invites Al Large and PC Penhale to the woods for a test run.
Back in the village, a separate medical issue arises at the local primary school. "Doc Martin" Episode #10.3(2022)
Season 10 continues to explore Martin Ellingham's evolution as he works to be reinstated as a GP while managing his persistent (fear of blood). Key Role in Episode Dr. Martin Ellingham Martin Clunes Diagnoses Stewart and the school outbreak. Louisa Ellingham Caroline Catz Supports Martin as he navigates his return to medicine. Stewart James Ben Miller Returns as a survivalist suffering from Q Fever. PC Joe Penhale John Marquez Accompanies Stewart on the survival course. Al Large Joe Absolom First to notice Stewart's mental breakdown. Doc Martin S10 NEVER should have happened! : r/DocMartin
The episode's primary subplot features the return of (guest star Ben Miller), the former park ranger known for his history of mental instability and past delusions of living with a giant squirrel. Episode 3 of the final season of ,
Doc Martin eventually arrives to find Stewart hallucinating due to Q Fever , a bacterial infection often caught from livestock, which explains his bizarre behavior—including an incident where he jumps at the Doc while dressed as a sheep. 🏫 Trouble at Portwenn School
Several children and the new headmistress (who took Louisa's former position) fall ill with a mysterious infection. 🏕️ Survival of the Fittest Stewart has started
While Penhale is enthusiastically "all in," Al quickly notices that Stewart's behavior is becoming increasingly erratic.