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The Best Episodes of Virgin River

Every episode of Virgin River ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Virgin River!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Virgin River Season 5 Episode 3 - Calculated Risk
    10.0/10(384 votes)

    #1 - Calculated Risk

    S5:E3

    Mel makes an exception for a former patient. Brie opens up to Brady. Preacher meets a charming firefighter. Jack goes mountain climbing with Denny.

    Director:Felipe Rodriguez
    Writer:Talia Gonzalez

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  2. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 5 - Trial by Fire
    10.0/10(403 votes)

    #2 - Trial by Fire

    S5:E5

    As 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.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith

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  3. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 6 - Heroes Rise
    10.0/10(393 votes)

    #3 - Heroes Rise

    S5:E6

    Mel 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.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writers:Mary Page Keller, Thomas Ian Griffith

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  4. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 11 - The More the Merrier
    10.0/10(331 votes)

    #4 - The More the Merrier

    S5:E11

    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.

    Director:Gail Harvey
    Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith

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  5. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 5 - Love Story
    10.0/10(269 votes)

    #5 - Love Story

    S6:E5

    Mel and Jack's fathers meet for brunch, leaving Everett with second thoughts. Doc makes a heroic move. A routine prison visit raises Brie's suspicions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 7 - From the Ashes
    9.5/10(358 votes)

    #6 - From the Ashes

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Jem Garrard
    Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith, Talia Gonzalez

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  7. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 9 - Prelude to a Kiss
    9.5/10(274 votes)

    #7 - Prelude to a Kiss

    S6:E9

    Jack 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 Doc.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 1 - Be My Baby
    9.3/10(486 votes)

    #8 - Be My Baby

    S4:E1

    Mel 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.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  9. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 10 - A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby
    9.0/10(586 votes)

    #9 - A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby

    S3:E10

    Jack makes a momentous decision as Mel grapples with how to share surprising news. Doc is plagued with concern. Preacher meets with Paige's friend.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  10. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 5 - Mayday
    9.0/10(386 votes)

    #10 - Mayday

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Natasha M. Hall

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  11. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 1 - A Second Chance
    9.0/10(409 votes)

    #11 - A Second Chance

    S5:E1

    Mel makes a tough decision. Jack draws a potential business investor. Preacher and Paige wonder if they're on the same page. A council meeting stuns Hope.

    Director:Monika Mitchell
    Writer:Patrick S. Smith

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  12. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 4 - Never Gonna Be The Same
    9.0/10(381 votes)

    #12 - Never Gonna Be The Same

    S5:E4

    Doc 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 each other.

    Director:Felipe Rodriguez
    Writer:Tesia Joy Walker

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  13. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 10 - Labor Day
    9.0/10(370 votes)

    #13 - Labor Day

    S5:E10

    Tensions escalate as Brady, Jack and Mike get caught in the crosshairs of an illicit scheme. More surprises emerge for Mel, Denny and Preacher.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Jackson Sinder

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  14. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 1 - Hope Springs Eternal
    9.0/10(313 votes)

    #14 - Hope Springs Eternal

    S6:E1

    Mel 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 a twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 2 - The Broken Places
    9.0/10(289 votes)

    #15 - The Broken Places

    S6:E2

    Everett reveals the story of how he met Mel's mother. Preacher faces a life-changing choice. The sewing circle plays matchmaker for Muriel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 7 - I Climbed a Mountain and I Turned Around
    9.0/10(249 votes)

    #16 - I Climbed a Mountain and I Turned Around

    S6:E7

    Everett 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 lashes out at Doc.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 8 - Going Overboard
    9.0/10(251 votes)

    #17 - Going Overboard

    S6:E8

    Hope directs the rehearsal and helps Jack patch up a spat. Brie and Mike reach a major milestone. Everett sets out to finish his heartfelt gift.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Virgin River Season 7 Episode 8 - Back In The Saddle
    9.0/10(155 votes)

    #18 - Back In The Saddle

    S7:E8

    Clay tries to buck his troubles by entering a high-stakes rodeo competition. Brie tracks an unlikely new lead in the search for Charmaine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 10 - Fire and Rain
    8.8/10(395 votes)

    #19 - Fire and Rain

    S4:E10

    Charmaine asks Jack for support at the baby shower. Mel has a tough conversation with Cassandra. Preacher worries about Christopher after their call.

    Director:Monika Mitchell
    Writers:Sue Tenney, Tesia Joy Walker, Natasha M. Hall

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  20. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 12 - The Long Goodbye
    8.8/10(489 votes)

    #20 - The Long Goodbye

    S4:E12

    Mel and Jack finally receive the results they've been waiting on. Lizzie organizes a send-off for Ricky before speaking to Denny about his secret.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writers:Sue Tenney, Amy Palmer Robertson

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  21. Virgin River Season 7 Episode 10 - David and Goliath
    8.8/10(208 votes)

    #21 - David and Goliath

    S7:E10

    The town gathers for a festive Founder's Day, where Hope stages a last-ditch effort to preserve Virgin River. Mel and Jack receive life-changing news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 6 - All's Faire...
    8.7/10(414 votes)

    #22 - All's Faire...

    S4:E6

    The Renaissance Fair kicks off. Mel worries about Jack after a familiar face triggers painful memories. Denny watches Lizzie and Ricky perform.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Jackson Rock

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  23. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 9 - Angel's Peak
    8.7/10(350 votes)

    #23 - Angel's Peak

    S5:E9

    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.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Ildiko Susany

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  24. Virgin River Season 7 Episode 1 - The Afterglow
    8.7/10(199 votes)

    #24 - The Afterglow

    S7:E1

    Mel and Jack weigh Marley's offer — and debate honeymoon destinations — as they begin married life together. Brie and Mike confront their issues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Virgin River Season 7 Episode 5 - Always Anywhere Forever
    8.7/10(171 votes)

    #25 - Always Anywhere Forever

    S7:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Calculated Risk" is the best rated episode of "Virgin River". It scored 10/10 based on 384 votes. Directed by Felipe Rodriguez and written by Talia Gonzalez, it aired on 9/7/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Trial by Fire".