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.
The best episode of "Virgin River" season 5 is "A Second Chance", rated 7.5/10 from 312 user votes. It was directed by Monika Mitchell and written by Patrick S. Smith. "A Second Chance" aired on 9/7/2023 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Songbird".
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
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
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
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
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
Writer: Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith
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
Writer: Thomas Ian Griffith, Mary Page Keller
The devastation brings revelations and reconciliations as the community attempts to rebuild and lift each other up after the fires.
Director: Jem Garrard
Writer: Talia Gonzalez, Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith
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
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
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
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
Writer: Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith
Shocking news and unexpected gifts are in store on Christmas Eve as couples and families come together despite their differences.
Director: Gail Harvey
Writer: Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith