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The Best Episodes of Virgin River Season 1

Every episode of Virgin River Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Virgin River Season 1!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Virgin River Season 1 Episode 8 - Into the Light
    8.0/10(819 votes)
    S1:E8

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

    Director:Gail Harvey

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  2. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 10 - Unexpected Endings
    7.9/10(870 votes)
    S1:E10

    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.

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  3. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 7 - If Truth Be Told
    7.8/10(783 votes)
    S1:E7

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

    Director:Gail Harvey

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  4. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 9 - Everybody Has a Secret
    7.8/10(788 votes)
    S1:E9

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

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  5. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 3 - ... and Found
    7.7/10(898 votes)
    S1:E3

    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.

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  6. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 5 - Under Fire
    7.7/10(832 votes)
    S1:E5

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

    Director:Martin Wood

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  8. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 6 - Let's Mingle
    7.7/10(817 votes)
    S1:E6

    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.

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  9. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 4 - A Wounded Heart
    7.6/10(839 votes)
    S1:E4

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

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  10. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 1 - Carry On
    7.3/10(1166 votes)
    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  11. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 2 - Lost
    7.3/10(959 votes)
    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Jann Turner

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Into the Light" is the best rated episode of "Virgin River" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 819 votes. Directed by Gail Harvey and written by Debra Fordham, it aired on 12/6/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Unexpected Endings".