City Slickers

Season 3, Episode 4

Bert Large could be the man to put Portwenn on the culinary map. Dissatisfied with his lot in life, Bert abandons his plumbing business to open a restaurant. But as with his previous enterprises, the new venture is fraught with problems. To make matters worse, the doctor's office is inundated with his patrons complaining of symptoms of food poisoning.

Season 3, Episode 5:

The Oakwoods, a family of city slickers seeking a new life by the sea, set out to disrupt the tranquility of Portwenn. They manage to crash an intimate dinner Louisa has prepared for Martin. With his romantic evening ruined, the disgruntled doctor makes a hasty exit, leaving Louisa to deal with the neighbors from hell.

Season 3, Episode 6:

Louisa Glasson is furious to discover she has a rival for Doc Martin's affections: glamorous divorcee and hotel owner Carrie Wilson. Can Louisa contain her jealously and claim Martin as her man before Carrie's flirty tactics take effect?

On his way to PC Penhale's birthday party, Martin accidentally runs over and kills Carrie's dog. Carrie is distraught by the death of her pet and slaps Martin across the face when he hands her the lifeless pooch apologetically.

Season 3, Episode 7:

It's taken three seasons, but Doc Martin and Louisa are finally going on their first date. However, in typical fashion, the clumsy doctor manages to ruin the moment with an inappropriate remark. Louisa ends their relationship, leaving Martin shell-shocked. The break-up hits Martin harder than he anticipated. But he has one more chance to redeem himself when he gets an urgent call from Louisa to treat her friend Holly.

Season 3, Episode 8:

News of Martin and Louisa's engagement spreads like wildfire -- like the outbreak of a respiratory infection in the village. Bert Large's ill health is not his only problem as he struggles to keep his restaurant afloat.