Ep 2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Doc Martin season 6 episode 2 titled "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" follows Dr. Martin Ellingham, a brilliant and socially awkward surgeon turned general practitioner, as he navigates life in the quaint town of Portwenn in Cornwall, England. The episode begins with Martin struggling to connect with his wife Louisa, who is busy with her new career as a counselor.

Meanwhile, the town is abuzz with the news that a famous author, Caroline Bosman, is coming to Portwenn for a book signing. Martin is uninterested in the event until he learns that Caroline has a rare medical condition that he has never treated before. He takes an interest in her case and invites her to dinner, hoping to learn more about her condition.

As Martin prepares for the dinner, he becomes increasingly anxious about making a good impression on the esteemed author. He enlists the help of his Aunt Ruth, who he hopes will be able to make him appear more sociable. However, when Caroline arrives, Martin's social awkwardness is on full display, and the dinner quickly becomes a disaster.

Throughout the episode, Martin also deals with the medical cases of the town's residents, including a young girl struggling with a mysterious illness and a man who believes he is being poisoned. These cases give Martin the opportunity to showcase his brilliance as a doctor and his dedication to his patients.

As the episode comes to a close, Martin and Louisa's relationship remains strained, and Caroline's condition remains unresolved. However, Martin's dedication to his patients and his commitment to self-improvement are evident throughout, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating what comes next in Doc Martin's world.