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Virgin River S5E5 — Trial by Fire

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Virgin River•Season 5•Episode 5

Trial by Fire

8.0/10 · 418 votesSep 7, 202344 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 5•+0.3 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMartin Wood

Written byErin Cardillo, Richard Keith

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Alexandra Breckenridge

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Melinda Monroe

Martin Henderson

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Jack Sheridan

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Richard Keith

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Episode Summary

"Trial by Fire" is episode 5 of Virgin River season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 418 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Martin Wood and written by Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith, it aired on September 7, 2023.

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