The WORST episodes of Virgin River
Every episode of Virgin River ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Virgin River!
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.
#1 - Rumor Has It
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2020
The town attends the annual picnic where residents engage in friendly competition, romantic tiffs and — as far as Mel is concerned — too much gossip.
#2 - 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.
#3 - Otherwise Engaged
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2022
Joey arrives with some shocking news that has Mel questioning her sister's judgment. Jack brainstorms a new revenue stream.
#4 - Calculated Risk
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2023
Mel makes an exception for a former patient. Brie opens up to Brady. Preacher meets a charming firefighter. Jack goes mountain climbing with Denny.
#5 - Full Moon
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2023
After 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 criminal.
#6 - Father Knows Best...?
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2022
Jack and Brie's father causes friction when he comes into town. An incident at work affects Mel. Doc gets to know his unexpected visitor.
#7 - The Morning After
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/27/2020
Mel endeavors to help an uncooperative Charmaine get hydrated while thinking about what transpired with Jack. Calvin offers Brady a new job.
#8 - Serious As A...
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2022
Hope's concussive symptoms continue, frustrating both her and Doc. Meanwhile, Mel asks Preacher to help her surprise a stubborn Jack.
#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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Split
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2021
Jack meets with a custody attorney and his stress begins to overwhelm him. Brady gets brought in for questioning. Muriel offers Doc advice.
#12 - Mayday
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2022
After Hope and friends sew the costumes, Lizzie and Ricky rehearse for the Renaissance Fair. Brie and Mike team up to investigate who paid Brady's bond.
#13 - Spare Parts and Broken Hearts
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2021
Lily divulges a devastating secret to Mel. Brie gets to know Brady better and admits something to Jack. Lizzie's ex surprises her.
#14 - All's Faire...
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/20/2022
The Renaissance Fair kicks off. Mel worries about Jack after a familiar face triggers painful memories. Denny watches Lizzie and Ricky perform.
#15 - Grilled
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2022
Mel plans a dinner for Cameron to meet Jack, but plans go awry. Connie warns Lizzie to be careful with Denny. Preacher befriends his aikido teacher.
#16 - Blindspots
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2020
While Jack helps Mike zero in on Calvin, Mel and Doc investigate a mysterious outbreak that could be related to food poisoning. Hope learns a secret.
#17 - ... 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.
#18 - Breaking Point
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2020
When police find a body in the woods, Preacher worries about the implications. Charmaine and Jack work on a birth plan with Mel.
#19 - Songbird
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2023
Doc and Cameron try to run the clinic together. Mel supports Ava through a personal dilemma. Jack confronts Charmaine. Brady seeks a second chance.
#20 - Sticky Feet
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/9/2021
Ricky and Lizzie struggle to find privacy. Doc worries about Hope, who may be stuck in a hurricane. Mel offers Jack an enticing invitation.
#21 - Talk to Me
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2022
Mel 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.
#22 - The More the Merrier
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/2023
As the holidays get underway, visiting relatives bring drama to town. Mel and Jack try to track down the author of the mysterious letters to her mother.
#23 - New Beginnings
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/2020
Jack asks Mel for help when Charmaine experiences a complication in her pregnancy. Hope insists that Doc keep their relationship a secret.
#24 - Where There's Smoke...
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2021
Mel attempts to avoid celebrating her birthday while remembering the past. Doc confirms his troubling diagnosis and begins looking for his replacement.
#25 - Angel's Peak
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2023
Mel and Jack explore other possibilities for their future. Brady follows Melissa and lands in an awkward position. Romance is in the air at the clinic.