A town-wide blackout is coming to Port Wenn, and it is all the doctor’s fault. The next episode of Fox’s new medical comedy, Best Medicine, is set to cause chaos when Dr. Martin Best‘s poor social skills lead to a major power outage. Here is everything you need to know about Episode 5, including its release date, story details, and how to watch.
Episode 5 Story and Spoilers
The episode is titled “Hello Darkness, My Port Wenn.” The story finds Dr. Martin Best attempting a wellness check on an important town resident. The person is an agoraphobic recluse who manages the local power grid and has not been taking required medication.
Martin’s famously blunt and brusque approach with patients backfires spectacularly during this visit. His lack of a good bedside manner directly leads to a massive blackout that plunges the entire town of Port Wenn into darkness.
While conducting a wellness check on the agoraphobic recluse who controls the town power grid and has stopped taking his meds, Martin’s brusque bedside manner ultimately causes a massive town blackout.
As the townspeople struggle without electricity, smaller personal stories unfold. Amid the chaos, Martin finds an unexpected connection with a young boy who reminds him of his own childhood self. At the same time, the episode will feature a romantic moment between schoolteacher Louisa Gavin and Sheriff Mark Mylow, set in the dark.
Cast and Characters for the New Episode
The series features an ensemble cast led by Josh Charles as the brilliant but socially awkward Dr. Martin Best. Charles is known for his roles in The Good Wife and Sports Night.
Abigail Spencer plays the charming local schoolteacher, Louisa Gavin. Spencer is recognized for her work on Suits and Timeless. Annie Potts portrays Martin’s aunt, Aunt Sarah. Potts is a veteran actress famous for roles in Young Sheldon, Ghostbusters, and Designing Women.
The town’s kind-hearted sheriff, Mark Mylow, is played by Josh Segarra. Segarra’s credits include The Other Two, Sirens, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Cree plays Elaine Denton, Martin’s well-meaning but often inept medical assistant.
The show also features a number of recurring guest stars playing the quirky residents of Port Wenn. This includes Didi Conn as Councilwoman Geneva Potter and Stephen Spinella as Greg Garrison.
Best Medicine Episode 5 Release Date and Time
Best Medicine Episode 5 will premiere on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The episode airs on the Fox network at its regular time slot.
- US Air Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Time / 8:00 PM Pacific Time (8:00 PM ET/PT).
- Global Release: For international viewers, the episode will be available on Fox and its partner channels. Check local listings for precise air times in your region, as it typically airs close to the US broadcast.
If you miss the live broadcast, Episode 5 will be available for streaming on Hulu the next day, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. New episodes of the series are added to Hulu’s library the day after they air on Fox.
Show Background and Episode Guide
Best Medicine is an American adaptation of the popular British series Doc Martin. The show follows Dr. Martin Best, a celebrated surgeon who suddenly leaves his high-pressure career in Boston. He returns to the small, fictional fishing village of Port Wenn, Maine, where he spent summers as a child, to become the town’s only general practitioner.
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Despite his medical genius, Martin struggles immensely with people. He is rude, blunt, and wants nothing more than to be left alone. This constantly puts him at odds with the town’s needy and quirky residents. Unknown to them, his difficult personality hides deeper psychological issues and a new phobia that he is battling.
The series premiered with a special episode on Sunday, January 4, 2026, and began its regular weekly run on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. New episodes air every Tuesday on Fox.
Here is the release schedule for the first half of Best Medicine Season 1:
- Episode 1: “Docked” – Aired January 4, 2026
- Episode 2: “Bean There Done That” – Aired January 13, 2026
- Episode 3: “Take Me Out of the Ballgame” – Aired January 20, 2026
- Episode 4: “There Might Be Blood” – Aired January 27, 2026
- Episode 5: “Hello Darkness, My Port Wenn” – Airs February 3, 2026
- Episode 6: “Eyewitness Blues” – Airs February 10, 2026
- Episode 7: “Hello Darkness, My Port” – Airs February 17, 2026
- Episode 8: “A Tale of Two Sisters” – Airs February 24, 2026
The season is expected to take a midseason break after Episode 8 before returning with the final episodes.
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