Best Medicine is back, and the people of Port Wenn are in for another season of drama at the local surgery. The FOX medical dramedy, based on the UK series Doc Martin, returns Tuesday, September 22 with a re-airing of its Season 2 premiere. If you missed the special early premiere on Sunday, September 20, you can catch it again tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
The show follows Dr. Martin Best, played by Josh Charles, as he navigates his medical license in jeopardy after his assistant Elaine (Cree) took blood to help him manage his crippling hemophobia. Throw in his ex Eden (Eliza Coupe) returning and his feelings for Louisa (Abigail Spencer), who is considering a baby with her ex, Sheriff Mark (Josh Segarra), and you have a season of personal and professional tension.
Port Wenn’s Wedding And A Sea Urchin Windfall
Before Season 1 wrapped, Greg (Stephen Spinella) and George (Jason Veasey) tied the knot. Aunt Sarah (Annie Potts) also found “sea urchins for miles” that could make the entire town rich. So the season has a financial subplot as well as its usual medical and romantic ones.
The New Season’s Cast
The returning cast includes Josh Charles as Dr. Martin Best, Abigail Spencer as Louisa, Josh Segarra as Sheriff Mark, Jason Veasey as George, Stephen Spinella as Greg, and Annie Potts as Aunt Sarah. New additions for Season 2 include Didi Conn as Geneva Potter, Clea Lewis as Sally Mylow, Ben Doherty as Peter Cronk, Carter Shimp as Al Large, John DiMaggio as Bert Large, Jack Cutmore-Scott as Parker, and Andrea Martin as Judith. Martin Clunes also joins as Dr. Robert Best.
How To Watch Best Medicine Online
Best Medicine Season 1 and new episodes of Best Medicine Season 2 are available to stream on Hulu, so you can catch up next-day online. Since Season 2, Episode 1 already premiered, you can watch it there now.
If you are new to Hulu, the basic (with ads) price is $11.99/month. The ad-free plan costs $18.99/month. For a budget-friendly bundle, the Disney+ Bundles start at $12.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu, or $32.99/month for Disney+, Hulu, and Max, all ad-free.
No Netflix Next-Day Streaming
New episodes of Best Medicine Season 2 will not be streaming next-day on Netflix, but the sophomore season will likely be added to the platform down the line because Season 1 is available to stream there now.
Netflix offers three subscription plans, starting at $7.99/month for standard with ads and going up to $24.99/month for unlimited ad-free streaming in up to 4K UHD quality.
The Decider Set Visit
If you want behind-the-scenes details, Decider has a write-up from a trip to Best Medicine’s sound stages in New York, featuring exclusive interviews, photos, and first-hand experiences.
A Refresher On The Characters
The show’s premise is simple: Dr. Martin Best, a brilliant but socially awkward physician, practices medicine in the small town of Port Wenn, Maine. His medical license is in jeopardy because he asked his assistant Elaine to do his blood-taking for him, which is the one thing he cannot stand. His ex Eden has returned, his current love interest Louisa is considering a baby, and his friend Greg is now married to George.
What To Watch Tonight
The re-airing on Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET is the way to see it live on FOX. The next-day stream on Hulu is your backup if you miss the broadcast.
The Bottom Line
Best Medicine is a cozy, predictable series that knows what it is. It is not trying to be groundbreaking, and it does not pretend to be. What it delivers is a steady stream of small-town medical drama, with characters who have been through this before and will keep going through it.
The re-airing is a minor annoyance for viewers who caught the Sunday premiere, but it is a convenience for those who did not. The streaming options are straightforward: Hulu is the place to be, and Netflix will get the new season eventually.
The cast is full of familiar faces, and the storylines carry over cleanly from Season 1. If you liked the show before, you will probably like it now. If you are new, the streaming options make it easy to jump in.
KEY FACTS BOX
– Season 2 premiere re-air: Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX
– Hulu basic price: $11.99/month with ads
– Hulu ad-free price: $18.99/month
– Disney+ Bundle prices: $12.99/month (ad-supported) to $32.99/month (ad-free)
– Netflix plans: $7.99/month (standard with ads) to $24.99/month (ad-free)
– Season 2 episode count: 14 episodes
Best Medicine is not reinventing the wheel. It is a pleasant, predictable series that knows exactly what it wants to be.
Source material: “What Time Is ‘Best Medicine’ On Tonight? How To Watch ‘Best Medicine’ Season 2 Live And Online,” Decider.
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