Chesapeake Shores (2016–2022)

Plot
The multi-generational family drama of Chesapeake Shores follows Abby O'Brien, a high-powered career woman, divorcee and mother to twin daughters, who makes a trip from New York City to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores. Her visit home brings Abby face to face with her past, including her high school sweetheart Trace, her uncompromising father Mick and her esteemed grandmother Nell. Abby realizes the toll her career has taken on her ability to be a hands-on mother to her daughters, and considers a permanent move to Chesapeake Shores.Based on the novels of the same name by New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Home to Roost, Part OneAbby considers leaving her Wall Street job and has an unforeseen showdown with her ex. Meanwhile, Trace has trouble explaining why he left Nashville and Jess wants to open a new business on her own. - 02
Home to Roost, Part TwoAbby decides to stay in Chesapeake Shores and fight for custody of her daughters. Trace deals with troubling news concerning his past in Nashville. Mick suggests that Bree remain in town in order to get over her writer's block. - 03
We're Not Losing a Son...As Abby settles in and starts her job at her firm's Baltimore office, she wonders if she can remain just friends with Trace.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotAugust 14, 2016Abby returns to her hometown after hearing troubling news about the family inn facing foreclosure. - S01E02
Season's bestHome to Roost, Part OneAugust 21, 2016Abby considers leaving her Wall Street job and has an unforeseen showdown with her ex. Meanwhile, Trace has trouble explaining why he left N - S01E03
Home to Roost, Part TwoAugust 28, 2016Abby decides to stay in Chesapeake Shores and fight for custody of her daughters. Trace deals with troubling news concerning his past in Nas - S01E04
We're Not Losing a Son...September 4, 2016As Abby settles in and starts her job at her firm's Baltimore office, she wonders if she can remain just friends with Trace. - S01E05
We're Gaining a DaughterSeptember 11, 2016As Kevin remains missing, Mick, Nell and the rest of the O'Brien family nervously wait for more news; Abby goes to New York to fight for cus - S01E06
Georgia on My MindSeptember 18, 2016Kevin's fiancée arrives in town, surprising the O'Briens. Meanwhile, Abby gets tangled in a fraud investigation; and Trace receives bad news - S01E07
Second ChancesSeptember 25, 2016Trace makes a confession regarding why he left Nashville. Meanwhile, Megan confronts Mick about past mistakes responsible for pushing her aw - S01E08
Deals UndoneOctober 2, 2016Mick nervously faces a failing business deal; Abby is subpoenaed in the investigation against Wes; Kevin recovers from his fall at home whil - S01E09
Exes Mark the SpotOctober 9, 2016Abby and Trace seem finally ready to move forward; Jess, David and Bree attempt to untangle their complicated love triangle; an emergency ph
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Season's bestSecrets, Lies and School SuppliesAugust 6, 2017As Abby and the rest of the O’Briens prepare for the town’s annual lantern festival, Trace must return to Nashville to face a mistake from h - S02E02
Pasts and PresentsAugust 13, 2017Mick makes some unpopular business decisions when he plans to sell the nightclub that he and Trace had built together. When planning her cou - S02E03
Photographs and MemoriesAugust 20, 2017As Abby sends her girls off to their first day at a new school, conflict arises between Trace and Wes about their roles in the family—compli - S02E04
It's Always NashvilleAugust 27, 2017Trace hits the road to record an album with his ex-girlfriend but has trouble channeling creative inspiration while he is away from Abby. A - S02E05
Buried TreasuresSeptember 3, 2017Nell discovers a treasure map that Bree made as a teen, leading Bree and Kevin to hunt for a family time capsule in the backyard. While Trac - S02E06
Grand OpeningsSeptember 10, 2017As the nightclub opening nears, Trace spends late nights practicing with Leigh and his band, while Mick fights city hall to receive a live m - S02E07
All Our YesterdaysSeptember 17, 2017Mick receives damaging information about Thomas and considers whether to use it in their town hall debate over the family land trust. Jess p - S02E08
Forest Through the TreesSeptember 24, 2017Away from the distraction of technology, Abby and Trace talk about their past and the future during a camping getaway. With some encourageme - S02E09
The Royal CourtOctober 1, 2017After his band’s video goes viral, Trace receives offers from music executives, but tries to convince his band to give Mark Hall another sho - S02E10
FreefallOctober 8, 2017After Mark offers Trace and his band a worldwide tour deal, Trace and Abby worry about how it might impact their future together. As Nell po
Season03
- S03E01
An Open BookAugust 5, 2018—Just in time for the Chesapeake Shores Oyster Festival, Trace returns to Abby after three months on tour, only to discover a family in turmo - S03E02
The Way We WereAugust 12, 2018—With a nod to the past, Nell tries to save the Wish Fountain; Abby discovers a never-opened letter that she sent to Trace; Mick inherits a s - S03E03
The Rock is Going to RollAugust 19, 2018—While Jess and Bree in Maine visit David and his fabulously wealthy family, Trace's role in Abby's family is questioned. Meanwhile, everyone - S03E04
Once Upon Ever AfterAugust 26, 2018While Jess and Bree discover David's parents' secret plans, Abby joins Trace on tour, realizing that it will be impossible to stay clear of - S03E05
Love EventuallySeptember 2, 2018—Abby is burdened by continued paparazzi attention from Trace’s growing fame. As he works through his loneliness while on tour away from Abby - S03E06
Here and ThereSeptember 9, 2018—Abby learns her ex-husband is in a serious relationship navigates their new family dynamic. Abby misses Trace by her side as she explores th - S03E07
It's Just BusinessSeptember 16, 2018—Trace discovers that The Bridge has fallen into debt while he was on tour in and tries to repair the damage. Trace’s discovery prompts Mick - S03E08
All Our TomorrowsSeptember 23, 2018—Abby develops an unexpected friendship with a client, while Trace faces conflict at The Bridge. Though initially hesitant to work with her e - S03E09
Forward to the PastSeptember 30, 2018—Chaos reigns with the closure of the Bridge, and the O'Briens are at war over Bree's manuscript. Meanwhile, Kevin is heartbroken visiting Sa - S03E10
Before a Following SeaOctober 7, 2018—On the eve of the Chesapeake Shores Regatta, with Mick recruiting family members to join him on the water, Abby finally has to make a decisi
Season04
- S04E01
The End Is Where We BeginAugust 25, 2019—Kevin mulls marriage with Sarah; Jess and David run their new B&B in Tanglewood; and Abby and Mick both discover that their careers are in j - S04E02
A Leap of FaithSeptember 1, 2019—A legend visits Trace as Megan plans Kevin's wedding; Jess and David discover their past can't be repaired, and Simon joins Bree as her play - S04E03
A Sonnet for CarolineSeptember 8, 2019—As Jess and David try to buy an inn, love and loss surround the O'Briens; Mick and Megan explore feelings; Kevin and Sarah make a decision t - S04E04
Breaking Hearts and Playing PartsSeptember 15, 2019—The play is in jeopardy, it's Abby and Trace to rescue. David and Jess learn to work together, Bree learns to work alone. Mick and Megan com - S04E05
All the time in the WorldSeptember 22, 2019—Trace rethinks sharing ownership of The Bridge with Mick. Jay helps Abby reconsider her priorities. Jess and David find themselves hosting g - S04E06
Watercolors, Wishes, and WeddingsSeptember 29, 2019—As season four comes to a close, Trace and the O’Briens face decisions affecting their personal and professional lives. Trace weighs his rel
Season05
- S05E01
A Kiss is Still a KissAugust 15, 2021—As the O'Brien family welcomes Bree home from London they ruminate on how the past two months have changed them all. Kevin and Sarah try for - S05E02
Nice Work If You Can Get ItAugust 22, 2021—Abby reflects on the past and contemplates a future on her own terms. She and Mick deal with the damage to the reputation of O'Brien Constru - S05E03
Are the Stars Out Tonight?August 29, 2021—O'Brien Construction's eccentric billionaire client, Evan Kincaid, comes to town and throws Abby and Mick off their game. At a moment of tri - S05E04
Happy TrailsSeptember 5, 2021—Jess and David host visitors in town for the traditional Snallygaster hunt. Mick and Thomas revisit a weekend-long hiking trip from their yo - S05E05
They Can't Take That Away From MeSeptember 12, 2021—As work continues on his hotel, Evan and Abby learn a bit more about each other. Evan stays a night at Jess's B&B. - S05E06
Love Is Here to StaySeptember 19, 2021—Jess and David's wedding is here, but the O'Brien family still has a lot to face before the celebration. Abby and Evan get into an argument - S05E07
What's New?September 26, 2021—When Evan comes to the house, he throws out his back and must recover for a few days on the O'Brien couch, connecting him with the family in - S05E08
Where or When?October 3, 2021—Kevin and Sarah try to keep a secret while Bree discovers one from Luke’s past. Evan whisks Abby away on a business trip, but his intentions - S05E09
What a Difference a Day MakesOctober 10, 2021—Evan finds himself wondering if he has feelings for Abby; Luke is threatened. - S05E10
As Time Goes ByOctober 17, 2021—Luke’s court case is here and Connor comes to his defense despite personal risks. Abby faces a romantic dilemma when Evan declares his true
Season06
- S06E01
The Best is Yet to ComeAugust 14, 2022—The O’Brien family comes together in the aftermath of Connor’s heart attack. Jess and David deal with media fallout after Dennis Peck goes o - S06E02
Memories Are Made of ThisAugust 21, 2022—Abby goes all out to plan the perfect second date. David’s family makes a surprise visit to the B&B, and Megan must consider whether to take - S06E03
Night and DayAugust 28, 2022—One of the O’Briens wrestles with a problem. Abby and Evan participate in a Road Rally, Connor breaks out of the house, Bree helps Luke with - S06E04
That's All There Is to ThatSeptember 4, 2022—Sarah and Kevin come together with exciting news. Connor and Margaret’s law firm struggles to make ends meet, and when Mick’s pill addiction - S06E05
L-O-V-ESeptember 11, 2022—A fortune telling machine shares uncomfortable truths with the O’Brien couples. Mick and Megan struggle with their long-distance relationshi - S06E06
Straighten Up and Fly RightSeptember 18, 2022—Various issues are troubling the O’Briens. Mick is in denial about his addiction. Margaret passes the bar. Jess pursues a new idea, and Bree - S06E07
It's Not for Me to SaySeptember 25, 2022—Kevin learns something new while David questions what he thought was true. Bree finds she and Luke share a birthday. Kevin discovers the gen - S06E08
I Get a Kick Out of YouOctober 2, 2022—Secrets are exposed to reveal the past can’t be escaped. A DNA test reveals a location for Evan’s father. Jess hosts a historical reenactmen - S06E09
Spring Can Really Hang You up the MostOctober 9, 2022—Mick gets closer to the ones he loves while Evan and Luke push themselves away. Mick continues to rebuild his relationship with Megan. Luke - S06E10
All or Nothing at AllOctober 16, 2022—Sarah and Kevin’s baby arrives, kicking off a week of celebration. Mick and Megan prepare for their wedding, broken relationships are mended
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