The Best Episodes of Virgin River Season 5

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(398 votes)

   #1 - Father Christmas

   S5:E1211/30/2023

   Shocking news and unexpected gifts are in store on Christmas Eve as couples and families come together despite their differences.

   Director:Gail Harvey

   Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith

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   Director:Gail Harvey

   Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith
2. 

   8.0/10(419 votes)

   #2 - Trial by Fire

   S5:E59/7/2023

   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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   Director:Martin Wood

   Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith
3. 

   8.0/10(410 votes)

   #3 - Heroes Rise

   S5:E69/7/2023

   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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   Director:Martin Wood

   Writers:Mary Page Keller, Thomas Ian Griffith
4. 

   7.9/10(386 votes)

   #4 - Labor Day

   S5:E109/7/2023

   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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   Director:Andy Mikita

   Writer:Jackson Sinder
5. 

   7.7/10(400 votes)

   #5 - Calculated Risk

   S5:E39/7/2023

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

   Director:Felipe Rodriguez

   Writer:Talia Gonzalez

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   Director:Felipe Rodriguez

   Writer:Talia Gonzalez
6. 

   7.7/10(348 votes)

   #6 - The More the Merrier

   S5:E1111/30/2023

   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.

   Director:Gail Harvey

   Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith

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   Director:Gail Harvey

   Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith
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7. 

   7.6/10(373 votes)

   #7 - From the Ashes

   S5:E79/7/2023

   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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   Director:Jem Garrard

   Writers:Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith, Talia Gonzalez
8. 

   7.5/10(428 votes)

   #8 - A Second Chance

   S5:E19/7/2023

   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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   Director:Monika Mitchell

   Writer:Patrick S. Smith
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   7.5/10(398 votes)

   #9 - Never Gonna Be The Same

   S5:E49/7/2023

   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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   Director:Felipe Rodriguez

   Writer:Tesia Joy Walker
10. 

    7.5/10(364 votes)

    #10 - Full Moon

    S5:E89/7/2023

    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.

    Director:Jem Garrard

    Writer:John Lowe

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    Director:Jem Garrard

    Writer:John Lowe
11. 

    7.5/10(365 votes)

    #11 - Angel's Peak

    S5:E99/7/2023

    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.

    Director:Andy Mikita

    Writer:Ildiko Susany

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    Director:Andy Mikita

    Writer:Ildiko Susany
12. 

    7.4/10(387 votes)

    #12 - Songbird

    S5:E29/7/2023

    Doc and Cameron try to run the clinic together. Mel supports Ava through a personal dilemma. Jack confronts Charmaine. Brady seeks a second chance.

    Director:Monika Mitchell

    Writer:Jackson Sinder

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    Director:Monika Mitchell

    Writer:Jackson Sinder