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The Best Episodes of Virgin River Season 5

Every episode of Virgin River Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Virgin River Season 5!

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.
Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A Second Chance" is the best rated episode of "Virgin River" season 5. It scored 7.5/10 based on 318 votes. Directed by Monika Mitchell and written by Patrick S. Smith, it aired on 9/7/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Songbird".

  • A Second Chance
    7.5/10318 votes

    #1 - A Second Chance

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2023

    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

  • Songbird
    7.5/10286 votes

    #2 - 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.

    Director: Monika Mitchell

    Writer: Jackson Sinder

  • Calculated Risk
    7.8/10302 votes

    #3 - 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.

    Director: Felipe Rodriguez

    Writer: Talia Gonzalez

  • Never Gonna Be The Same
    7.6/10301 votes

    #4 - Never Gonna Be The Same

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2023

    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

  • Trial by Fire
    8.1/10315 votes

    #5 - Trial by Fire

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2023

    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

    Writer: Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith

  • Heroes Rise
    8.1/10303 votes

    #6 - Heroes Rise

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 9/7/2023

    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

    Writer: Thomas Ian Griffith, Mary Page Keller

  • From the Ashes
    7.7/10272 votes

    #7 - 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.

    Director: Jem Garrard

    Writer: Talia Gonzalez, Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith

  • Full Moon
    7.5/10260 votes

    #8 - 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.

    Director: Jem Garrard

    Writer: John Lowe

  • Angel's Peak
    7.6/10266 votes

    #9 - 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.

    Director: Andy Mikita

    Writer: Ildiko Susany

  • Labor Day
    8.0/10282 votes

    #10 - Labor Day

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2023

    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

  • The More the Merrier
    7.7/10216 votes

    #11 - 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.

    Director: Gail Harvey

    Writer: Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith

  • Father Christmas
    8.2/10261 votes

    #12 - Father Christmas

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 11/30/2023

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

    Director: Gail Harvey

    Writer: Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith