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 - No Regrets
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2026
An abrupt arrival threatens to upend Mel and Jack's plans. Kaia and Brady team up to tackle a wildfire. Preacher makes an ambitious proposal.
#2 - It Takes A Village
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2026
Doc 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 past.
#3 - Back In The Saddle
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2026
Clay tries to buck his troubles by entering a high-stakes rodeo competition. Brie tracks an unlikely new lead in the search for Charmaine.
#4 - La Luna De Miel
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2026
Eager to escape their worries, Mel and Jack embark on their honeymoon, where a freewheeling day trip takes a surprising turn.
#5 - Pipe Dreams
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2026
Jack and Mel prepare their unfinished home for a visit from a social worker. Brie does Brady a friendly favor. Doc takes a swing at something new.
#6 - Always Anywhere Forever
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/12/2026
Mel makes an unexpectedly dangerous house call. The sewing circle shares their concerns with Kaia. Hope and Doc get high on memories of young love.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - The Match
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2026
Mel, 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 meeting.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - ...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.
#25 - 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.