The BEST episodes of Virgin River season 1

Every episode of Virgin River season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Virgin River season 1!

After seeing an ad for a midwife, a recently widowed big-city nurse moves to the redwood forests of northern California, where she meets an intriguing man.

Last Updated: 12/18/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
Into the Light
star
7.72
338 votes

#1 - Into the Light

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2019

A storm causes a town power outage and everybody gets together at Jack's bar. Mel grapples with her revelation. Preacher investigates Paige.

Directors: Gail Harvey
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Unexpected Endings
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7.61
335 votes

#2 - Unexpected Endings

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2019

Charmaine tells a stunned Jack to make a decision while Mel is left reeling and Hope is filled with guilt. Meanwhile, Paige opens up to Preacher.

Directors: Tim Matheson
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Everybody Has a Secret
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7.60
330 votes

#3 - Everybody Has a Secret

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2019

Hope urges Jack to read Charmaine's letter. Preacher confronts Paige with his new knowledge. Mel and Doc work together on a pressing case.

Directors: Tim Matheson
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Under Fire
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7.56
357 votes

#4 - Under Fire

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2019

Under pressure, Mel and Jack respond to a medical emergency on a remote illegal pot farm. Charmaine and Hope exchange words.

Directors: Martin Wood
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A Wounded Heart
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7.51
359 votes

#5 - A Wounded Heart

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2019

Hope's health scare prompts a difficult conversation with Doc. Charmaine asks Mel uncomfortable questions. Paige keeps secrets.

Directors: Andy Mikita
Writer: Sue Tenney
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If Truth Be Told
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7.49
344 votes

#6 - If Truth Be Told

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/2019

Preacher happens upon a secret. Mel's memories threaten to overwhelm her. Jack has a sincere talk with Charmaine about their relationship.

Directors: Gail Harvey
Writer: Patrick Moss
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... and Found
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7.44
381 votes

#7 - ... and Found

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/6/2019

Mel considers being a temporary foster parent to Chloe while grappling with her own grief. Jack works to convince her to stay in Virgin River.

Directors: Andy Mikita
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Let's Mingle
star
7.40
363 votes

#8 - Let's Mingle

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2019

Mel 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.

Directors: Martin Wood
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Lost
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7.38
403 votes

#9 - Lost

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/2019

After 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 mother.

Directors: Jann Turner
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Carry On
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7.32
481 votes

#10 - Carry On

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/6/2019

When nurse practitioner Mel moves to a remote town in northern California looking for a new life, she's startled by the welcome she receives.

Directors: Jann Turner
Writer: Sue Tenney
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