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.

Last Updated: 11/1/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.32

478 votes

#1 - 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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7.33

251 votes

#2 - 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.

Writer: Jackson Rock

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7.34

238 votes

#3 - 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.

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7.36

199 votes

#4 - 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.

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7.37

224 votes

#5 - 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.

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7.37

220 votes

#6 - 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.

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7.38

229 votes

#7 - 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.

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7.39

400 votes

#8 - 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

Writer: Debra Fordham

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7.40

222 votes

#9 - 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.

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7.41

235 votes

#10 - 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.

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7.42

361 votes

#11 - 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

Writer: Amy Palmer Robertson

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7.42

234 votes

#12 - 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.

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7.43

227 votes

#13 - 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.

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7.44

214 votes

#14 - 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.

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7.44

257 votes

#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.

Writer: Lisa Marie Petersen

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7.44

216 votes

#16 - 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.

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7.45

379 votes

#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.

Directors: Andy Mikita

Writer: Amy Palmer Robertson

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7.45

194 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: Gail Harvey

Writer: Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith

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7.46

269 votes

#19 - 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.

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7.46

255 votes

#20 - 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.

Writer: Lisa Marie Petersen

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7.47

206 votes

#21 - From the Ashes

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2023

The devastation brings revelations and reconciliations as the community attempts to rebuild and lift each other up after the fires.

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7.47

201 votes

#22 - 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.

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