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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 Worst Episode
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    Virgin River Season 6 Episode 9 - Prelude to a Kiss
    7.0/10(241 votes)

    #1 - Prelude to a Kiss

    S6:E9

    Jack and Mel's wedding day gets off to an emotional start. The truth comes out about Doc and Everett. Hope's temper could cause trouble for Doc.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 3 - Spare Parts and Broken Hearts
    7.1/10(499 votes)

    #2 - Spare Parts and Broken Hearts

    S3:E3

    Lily divulges a devastating secret to Mel. Brie gets to know Brady better and admits something to Jack. Lizzie's ex surprises her.

    Director:Monika Mitchell
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  3. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 4 - Brothers & Sisters
    7.1/10(255 votes)

    #3 - Brothers & Sisters

    S6:E4

    Old tensions and buried feelings emerge when Mel and Jack's pre-wedding parties get a little rowdy. Lizzie and Denny are uncertain about their future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 2 - Sticky Feet
    7.2/10(511 votes)

    #4 - Sticky Feet

    S3:E2

    Ricky and Lizzie struggle to find privacy. Doc worries about Hope, who may be stuck in a hurricane. Mel offers Jack an enticing invitation.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Amy Palmer Robertson

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  5. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 7 - Split
    7.2/10(469 votes)

    #5 - Split

    S3:E7

    Jack meets with a custody attorney and his stress begins to overwhelm him. Brady gets brought in for questioning. Muriel offers Doc advice.

    Director:Gail Harvey
    Writer:Jackson Rock

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  6. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 10 - A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby
    7.2/10(562 votes)

    #6 - A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby

    S3:E10

    Jack makes a momentous decision as Mel grapples with how to share surprising news. Doc is plagued with concern. Preacher meets with Paige's friend.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  7. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 1 - Carry On
    7.3/10(1091 votes)

    #7 - Carry On

    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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  8. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 2 - Lost
    7.3/10(896 votes)

    #8 - Lost

    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
    Writer:Debra Fordham

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  9. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 1 - Where There's Smoke...
    7.3/10(607 votes)

    #9 - Where There's Smoke...

    S3:E1

    Mel attempts to avoid celebrating her birthday while remembering the past. Doc confirms his troubling diagnosis and begins looking for his replacement.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  10. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 4 - Take My Breath Away
    7.3/10(476 votes)

    #10 - Take My Breath Away

    S3:E4

    Doc and Mel help Christopher and Preacher with a medical emergency. After an angry confrontation, Jack focuses his energy on a romantic gesture.

    Director:Monika Mitchell
    Writer:Amy Palmer Robertson

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  11. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 5 - Kindling
    7.3/10(465 votes)

    #11 - Kindling

    S3:E5

    Mel is taken aback by Doc's news after they interview a new doctor. To Jack's chagrin, Todd makes a bold request. Lily makes a difficult revelation.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Lisa Marie Petersen

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  12. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 5 - Mayday
    7.3/10(365 votes)

    #12 - Mayday

    S4:E5

    After Hope and friends sew the costumes, Lizzie and Ricky rehearse for the Renaissance Fair. Brie and Mike team up to investigate who paid Brady's bond.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Natasha M. Hall

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  13. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 7 - Otherwise Engaged
    7.3/10(360 votes)

    #13 - Otherwise Engaged

    S4:E7

    Joey arrives with some shocking news that has Mel questioning her sister's judgment. Jack brainstorms a new revenue stream.

    Director:Siobhan Devine
    Writer:Jackson Sinder

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  14. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 3 - The Morning After
    7.4/10(583 votes)

    #14 - The Morning After

    S2:E3

    Mel endeavors to help an uncooperative Charmaine get hydrated while thinking about what transpired with Jack. Calvin offers Brady a new job.

    Director:Gail Harvey
    Writer:Lisa Marie Petersen

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  15. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 4 - Rumor Has It
    7.4/10(580 votes)

    #15 - Rumor Has It

    S2:E4

    The town attends the annual picnic where residents engage in friendly competition, romantic tiffs and —as far as Mel is concerned — too much gossip

    Director:Gail Harvey
    Writer:Jackson Rock

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  16. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 5 - Can't Let Go
    7.4/10(550 votes)

    #16 - Can't Let Go

    S2:E5

    Jack's war memories haunt him when he reunites with his Marine friends. Mel struggles to handle conflict with her sister-in-law.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Jackson Sinder

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  17. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 6 - Jack and Jill
    7.4/10(470 votes)

    #17 - Jack and Jill

    S3:E6

    Jack and Mel argue about their relationship and their future while competing in the Lumberjack Games. Brie opens up about her painful breakup.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Jackson Sinder

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  18. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 3 - Grilled
    7.4/10(388 votes)

    #18 - Grilled

    S4:E3

    Mel plans a dinner for Cameron to meet Jack, but plans go awry. Connie warns Lizzie to be careful with Denny. Preacher befriends his aikido teacher.

    Director:Nimisha Mukerji
    Writer:Lisa Marie Petersen

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  19. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 4 - Serious as A...
    7.4/10(373 votes)

    #19 - Serious as A...

    S4:E4

    Hope's concussive symptoms continue, frustrating both her and Doc. Meanwhile, Mel asks Preacher to help her surprise a stubborn Jack.

    Director:Nimisha Mukerji
    Writer:Tesia Joy Walker

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  20. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 6 - All's Faire...
    7.4/10(392 votes)

    #20 - All's Faire...

    S4:E6

    The Renaissance Fair kicks off. Mel worries about Jack after a familiar face triggers painful memories. Denny watches Lizzie and Ricky perform.

    Director:Martin Wood
    Writer:Jackson Rock

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  21. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 7 - I Climbed a Mountain and I Turned Around
    7.4/10(219 votes)

    #21 - I Climbed a Mountain and I Turned Around

    S6:E7

    Everett takes Mel to a place that's dear to his heart. Brie confesses to Jack after helping Charmaine. Brady's past haunts him, and Mel lashes out at Doc.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 1 - New Beginnings
    7.5/10(678 votes)

    #22 - New Beginnings

    S2:E1

    Jack asks Mel for help when Charmaine experiences a complication in her pregnancy. Hope insists that Doc keep their relationship a secret.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Sue Tenney

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  23. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 7 - Breaking Point
    7.5/10(545 votes)

    #23 - Breaking Point

    S2:E7

    When police find a body in the woods, Preacher worries about the implications. Charmaine and Jack work on a birth plan with Mel.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Amy Palmer Robertson

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  24. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 8 - Blindspots
    7.5/10(534 votes)

    #24 - Blindspots

    S2:E8

    While Jack helps Mike zero in on Calvin, Mel and Doc investigate a mysterious outbreak that could be related to food poisoning. Hope learns a secret.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Lisa Marie Petersen

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  25. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 8 - Life and Death
    7.5/10(490 votes)

    #25 - Life and Death

    S3:E8

    Heartbroken, Mel heads to LA to support Joey at her divorce hearing. More of Jack's memories return. Lily asks her friends to care for her children.

    Director:Gail Harvey
    Writers:Sue Tenney, Amy Palmer Robertson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Prelude to a Kiss" is the worst rated episode of "Virgin River". It scored 7/10 based on 241 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/19/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Spare Parts and Broken Hearts".