Virgin River (2019–present)

Plot

Melinda Monroe answers an ad to work as a nurse practitioner in the remote California town of Virgin River thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn't quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Virgin River S05E03Calculated RiskS05E03 · 10.0Mel makes an exception for a former patient. Brie opens up to Brady. Preacher meets a charming firefighter. Jack goes mountain climbing with Denny.
  2. 02Virgin River S05E05Trial by FireS05E05 · 10.0As danger closes in, Jack, Hope and other residents take action. A discovery puts Mel on edge. Brie sees a friendly face after a tense day in court.
  3. 03Virgin River S05E06Heroes RiseS05E06 · 10.0Mel and Jack race to bring Ava and Chloe to safety. As the crisis intensifies, Brady defies Preacher, while Hope proposes a plan to save Virgin River.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2019Aired 7.6Season avg
  1. S01E01Virgin River S01E01Carry OnDecember 6, 2019 7.9When nurse practitioner Mel moves to a remote town in northern California looking for a new life, she's startled by the welcome she receives
  2. S01E02Virgin River S01E02Season's bestLostDecember 6, 2019 8.2After finding an abandoned baby on Doc Mullins's doorstep, Mel and her boss argue over whether to call Social Services or find the newborn's
  3. S01E03Virgin River S01E03... and FoundDecember 6, 2019 7.7Mel considers being a temporary foster parent to Chloe while grappling with her own grief. Jack works to convince her to stay in Virgin Rive
  4. S01E04Virgin River S01E04A Wounded HeartDecember 6, 2019 7.4Hope's health scare prompts a difficult conversation with Doc. Charmaine asks Mel uncomfortable questions. Paige keeps secrets.
  5. S01E05Virgin River S01E05Under FireDecember 6, 2019 8.0Under pressure, Mel and Jack respond to a medical emergency on a remote illegal pot farm. Charmaine and Hope exchange words.
  6. S01E06Virgin River S01E06Let's MingleDecember 6, 2019 7.4Mel gets a surprise visitor just in time for the town's big dance party. Jack continues to suffer flashbacks from his time in the military.
  7. S01E07Virgin River S01E07If Truth Be ToldDecember 6, 2019 6.6Preacher happens upon a secret. Mel's memories threaten to overwhelm her. Jack has a sincere talk with Charmaine about their relationship.
  8. S01E08Virgin River S01E08Into the LightDecember 6, 2019 7.5A storm causes a town power outage and everybody gets together at Jack's bar. Mel grapples with her revelation. Preacher investigates Paige.
  9. S01E09Virgin River S01E09Everybody Has a SecretDecember 6, 2019 7.7Hope urges Jack to read Charmaine's letter. Preacher confronts Paige with his new knowledge. Mel and Doc work together on a pressing case.
  10. S01E10Virgin River S01E10Unexpected EndingsDecember 6, 2019 7.8Charmaine tells a stunned Jack to make a decision while Mel is left reeling and Hope is filled with guilt. Meanwhile, Paige opens up to Prea

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2020Aired 8.1Season avg
  1. S02E01Virgin River S02E01New BeginningsNovember 27, 2020 8.2Jack asks Mel for help when Charmaine experiences a complication in her pregnancy. Hope insists that Doc keep their relationship a secret.
  2. S02E02Virgin River S02E02Taken by SurpriseNovember 27, 2020 8.2Despite Mel's efforts, Charmaine's stay at Hope's house gets off to a rocky start. A situation involving Paige's past intensifies unexpected
  3. S02E03Virgin River S02E03The Morning AfterNovember 27, 2020 8.2Mel endeavors to help an uncooperative Charmaine get hydrated while thinking about what transpired with Jack. Calvin offers Brady a new job.
  4. S02E04Virgin River S02E04Season's bestRumor Has ItNovember 27, 2020 8.5The town attends the annual picnic where residents engage in friendly competition, romantic tiffs and —as far as Mel is concerned — too much
  5. S02E05Virgin River S02E05Can't Let GoNovember 27, 2020 7.5Jack's war memories haunt him when he reunites with his Marine friends. Mel struggles to handle conflict with her sister-in-law.
  6. S02E06Virgin River S02E06Out of the PastNovember 27, 2020 8.1Mel grapples with how to honor Mark ahead of the anniversary of his death. Jack's stress leads him to bad decisions. Hope apologizes with pi
  7. S02E07Virgin River S02E07Breaking PointNovember 27, 2020 8.2When police find a body in the woods, Preacher worries about the implications. Charmaine and Jack work on a birth plan with Mel.
  8. S02E08Virgin River S02E08BlindspotsNovember 27, 2020 8.2While Jack helps Mike zero in on Calvin, Mel and Doc investigate a mysterious outbreak that could be related to food poisoning. Hope learns
  9. S02E09Virgin River S02E09Hazards AheadNovember 27, 2020 7.8Mel searches desperately for Jack, who has stumbled upon disturbing news. Jamie makes Preacher an enticing job offer. Hope questions Doc's l
  10. S02E10Virgin River S02E10Blown AwayNovember 27, 2020 8.2Mel tracks down Brady to find out more about Spencer. Hope answers Doc's question. Preacher makes a life-changing decision.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2021Aired 8.0Season avg
  1. S03E01Virgin River S03E01Where There's Smoke...July 9, 2021 7.8Mel attempts to avoid celebrating her birthday while remembering the past. Doc confirms his troubling diagnosis and begins looking for his r
  2. S03E02Virgin River S03E02Sticky FeetJuly 9, 2021 6.3Ricky and Lizzie struggle to find privacy. Doc worries about Hope, who may be stuck in a hurricane. Mel offers Jack an enticing invitation.
  3. S03E03Virgin River S03E03Spare Parts and Broken HeartsJuly 9, 2021 8.2Lily divulges a devastating secret to Mel. Brie gets to know Brady better and admits something to Jack. Lizzie's ex surprises her.
  4. S03E04Virgin River S03E04Take My Breath AwayJuly 9, 2021 8.0Doc and Mel help Christopher and Preacher with a medical emergency. After an angry confrontation, Jack focuses his energy on a romantic gest
  5. S03E05Virgin River S03E05KindlingJuly 9, 2021 8.0Mel is taken aback by Doc's news after they interview a new doctor. To Jack's chagrin, Todd makes a bold request. Lily makes a difficult rev
  6. S03E06Virgin River S03E06Jack and JillJuly 9, 2021 7.8Jack and Mel argue about their relationship and their future while competing in the Lumberjack Games. Brie opens up about her painful breaku
  7. S03E07Virgin River S03E07SplitJuly 9, 2021 8.2Jack meets with a custody attorney and his stress begins to overwhelm him. Brady gets brought in for questioning. Muriel offers Doc advice.
  8. S03E08Virgin River S03E08Life and DeathJuly 9, 2021 8.2Heartbroken, Mel heads to LA to support Joey at her divorce hearing. More of Jack's memories return. Lily asks her friends to care for her c
  9. S03E09Virgin River S03E09The Sun Also RisesJuly 9, 2021 8.2The town says goodbye to a dear friend. Brie suffers a loss of her own. Mel and Jack discuss what should happen with their relationship.
  10. S03E10Virgin River S03E10Season's bestA Wedding, No Funeral and a BabyJuly 9, 2021 9.0Jack makes a momentous decision as Mel grapples with how to share surprising news. Doc is plagued with concern. Preacher meets with Paige's

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season04Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2022Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S04E01Virgin River S04E01Season's bestBe My BabyJuly 20, 2022 9.3Mel seeks medical care, with a nervous Jack by her side. Hope's confusion puts Doc in a tough position. A new doctor joins the practice.
  2. S04E02Virgin River S04E02Father Knows Best...?July 20, 2022 7.5Jack and Brie's father causes friction when he comes into town. An incident at work affects Mel. Doc gets to know his unexpected visitor.
  3. S04E03Virgin River S04E03GrilledJuly 20, 2022 8.0Mel plans a dinner for Cameron to meet Jack, but plans go awry. Connie warns Lizzie to be careful with Denny. Preacher befriends his aikido
  4. S04E04Virgin River S04E04Serious as A...July 20, 2022 8.3Hope's concussive symptoms continue, frustrating both her and Doc. Meanwhile, Mel asks Preacher to help her surprise a stubborn Jack.
  5. S04E05Virgin River S04E05MaydayJuly 20, 2022 9.0After Hope and friends sew the costumes, Lizzie and Ricky rehearse for the Renaissance Fair. Brie and Mike team up to investigate who paid B
  6. S04E06Virgin River S04E06All's Faire...July 20, 2022 8.7The Renaissance Fair kicks off. Mel worries about Jack after a familiar face triggers painful memories. Denny watches Lizzie and Ricky perfo
  7. S04E07Virgin River S04E07Otherwise EngagedJuly 20, 2022 8.5Joey arrives with some shocking news that has Mel questioning her sister's judgment. Jack brainstorms a new revenue stream.
  8. S04E08Virgin River S04E08Talk to MeJuly 20, 2022 8.3Mel plans a surprise for Joey but is distracted by her concern for Jack. Lizzie struggles with telling Doc what she saw in Denny's drawer.
  9. S04E09Virgin River S04E09BombshellsJuly 20, 2022 8.3Mel deals with the aftermath of Jack's disappearance while also getting troubling news from Stacie. Mike and Brie continue their search for
  10. S04E10Virgin River S04E10Fire and RainJuly 20, 2022 8.8Charmaine asks Jack for support at the baby shower. Mel has a tough conversation with Cassandra. Preacher worries about Christopher after th
  11. S04E11Virgin River S04E11Once AgainJuly 20, 2022 8.2Vernon and Hope argue about seeking in-home care, Mel confronts Cameron about his odd behavior, and Jack gets his glamping Airstream up and
  12. S04E12Virgin River S04E12The Long GoodbyeJuly 20, 2022 8.8Mel and Jack finally receive the results they've been waiting on. Lizzie organizes a send-off for Ricky before speaking to Denny about his s

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season05Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2023Aired 9.1Season avg
  1. S05E01Virgin River S05E01A Second ChanceSeptember 7, 2023 9.0Mel makes a tough decision. Jack draws a potential business investor. Preacher and Paige wonder if they're on the same page. A council meeti
  2. S05E02Virgin River S05E02SongbirdSeptember 7, 2023 8.5Doc and Cameron try to run the clinic together. Mel supports Ava through a personal dilemma. Jack confronts Charmaine. Brady seeks a second
  3. S05E03Virgin River S05E03Season's bestCalculated RiskSeptember 7, 2023 10.0Mel makes an exception for a former patient. Brie opens up to Brady. Preacher meets a charming firefighter. Jack goes mountain climbing with
  4. S05E04Virgin River S05E04Never Gonna Be The SameSeptember 7, 2023 9.0Doc confides in Denny. Hope's spa day takes a turn. A desperate Brady reaches out to Mike. On a camping trip, Mel and Jack learn more about
  5. S05E05Virgin River S05E05Trial by FireSeptember 7, 2023 10.0As danger closes in, Jack, Hope and other residents take action. A discovery puts Mel on edge. Brie sees a friendly face after a tense day i
  6. S05E06Virgin River S05E06Heroes RiseSeptember 7, 2023 10.0Mel and Jack race to bring Ava and Chloe to safety. As the crisis intensifies, Brady defies Preacher, while Hope proposes a plan to save Vir
  7. S05E07Virgin River S05E07From the AshesSeptember 7, 2023 9.5The devastation brings revelations and reconciliations as the community attempts to rebuild and lift each other up after the fires.
  8. S05E08Virgin River S05E08Full MoonSeptember 7, 2023 7.5After a girls' night, Mel struggles to let go of her fears. Kaia opens up to Preacher. Mike and Brady set aside their differences to nab a c
  9. S05E09Virgin River S05E09Angel's PeakSeptember 7, 2023 8.7Mel and Jack explore other possibilities for their future. Brady follows Melissa and lands in an awkward position. Romance is in the air at
  10. S05E10Virgin River S05E10Labor DaySeptember 7, 2023 9.0Tensions escalate as Brady, Jack and Mike get caught in the crosshairs of an illicit scheme. More surprises emerge for Mel, Denny and Preach
  11. S05E11Virgin River S05E11The More the MerrierNovember 30, 2023 10.0As the holidays get underway, visiting relatives bring drama to town. Mel and Jack try to track down the author of the mysterious letters to
  12. S05E12Virgin River S05E12Father ChristmasNovember 30, 2023 8.0Shocking news and unexpected gifts are in store on Christmas Eve as couples and families come together despite their differences.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season06Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2024Aired 8.9Season avg
  1. S06E01Virgin River S06E01Hope Springs EternalDecember 19, 2024 9.0Mel wants to honor her mom at the wedding and asks for Everett's help. Brady and Lark celebrate his settlement. Preacher's trial begins with
  2. S06E02Virgin River S06E02The Broken PlacesDecember 19, 2024 9.0Everett reveals the story of how he met Mel's mother. Preacher faces a life-changing choice. The sewing circle plays matchmaker for Muriel.
  3. S06E03Virgin River S06E03The Jury's OutDecember 19, 2024 8.5A familiar face returns to town with surprising news. Preacher awaits his fate. Mel meets with Doc to discuss her new plan. Brady puts Lark
  4. S06E04Virgin River S06E04Brothers & SistersDecember 19, 2024 9.0Old tensions and buried feelings emerge when Mel and Jack's pre-wedding parties get a little rowdy. Lizzie and Denny are uncertain about the
  5. S06E05Virgin River S06E05Season's bestLove StoryDecember 19, 2024 10.0Mel and Jack's fathers meet for brunch, leaving Everett with second thoughts. Doc makes a heroic move. A routine prison visit raises Brie's
  6. S06E06Virgin River S06E06GhostsDecember 19, 2024 8.0After Mel and Jack run into a paperwork glitch, Jack visits Mandy — and admits a past mistake. Kaia knows Brady's secret. An old nemesis mak
  7. S06E07Virgin River S06E07I Climbed a Mountain and I Turned AroundDecember 19, 2024 9.0Everett takes Mel to a place that's dear to his heart. Brie confesses to Jack after helping Charmaine. Brady's past haunts him, and Mel lash
  8. S06E08Virgin River S06E08Going OverboardDecember 19, 2024 9.0Hope directs the rehearsal and helps Jack patch up a spat. Brie and Mike reach a major milestone. Everett sets out to finish his heartfelt g
  9. S06E09Virgin River S06E09Prelude to a KissDecember 19, 2024 9.5Jack and Mel's wedding day gets off to an emotional start. The truth comes out about Doc and Everett. Hope's temper could cause trouble for
  10. S06E10Virgin River S06E10The Big DayDecember 19, 2024 8.5While their guests wait, Mel confesses her fears to Jack. Brady has a rude awakening, Mike and Brie have a serious moment — and Doc gets stu

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season07Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2026Aired 8.3Season avg
  1. S07E01Virgin River S07E01The AfterglowMarch 12, 2026 8.7Mel and Jack weigh Marley's offer — and debate honeymoon destinations — as they begin married life together. Brie and Mike confront their is
  2. S07E02Virgin River S07E02Beautiful ChildMarch 12, 2026 7.5Marley assesses Jack's fatherhood potential. Doc struggles to hold back when a patient seeks help. Brady searches for Lark — and his money.
  3. S07E03Virgin River S07E03The MatchMarch 12, 2026 7.7Mel, Jack and Marley examine more than the wares at a local flea market. Hope's campaign against Grace Valley hits a snag at a town hall mee
  4. S07E04Virgin River S07E04Pipe DreamsMarch 12, 2026 7.7Jack and Mel prepare their unfinished home for a visit from a social worker. Brie does Brady a friendly favor. Doc takes a swing at somethin
  5. S07E05Virgin River S07E05Always Anywhere ForeverMarch 12, 2026 8.7Mel makes an unexpectedly dangerous house call. The sewing circle shares their concerns with Kaia. Hope and Doc get high on memories of youn
  6. S07E06Virgin River S07E06No RegretsMarch 12, 2026 8.7An abrupt arrival threatens to upend Mel and Jack's plans. Kaia and Brady team up to tackle a wildfire. Preacher makes an ambitious proposal
  7. S07E07Virgin River S07E07It Takes A VillageMarch 12, 2026 8.3Doc faces off with Dr. Hayes at a pivotal medical board hearing. A baby shower pushes Lizzie to her breaking point. Clay opens up about his
  8. S07E08Virgin River S07E08Season's bestBack In The SaddleMarch 12, 2026 9.0Clay tries to buck his troubles by entering a high-stakes rodeo competition. Brie tracks an unlikely new lead in the search for Charmaine.
  9. S07E09Virgin River S07E09La Luna De MielMarch 12, 2026 8.3Eager to escape their worries, Mel and Jack embark on their honeymoon, where a freewheeling day trip takes a surprising turn.
  10. S07E10Virgin River S07E10David and GoliathMarch 12, 2026 8.8The town gathers for a festive Founder's Day, where Hope stages a last-ditch effort to preserve Virgin River. Mel and Jack receive life-chan

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

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