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The Worst Episodes of Virgin River

Every episode of Virgin River ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Virgin River!

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Spare Parts and Broken Hearts" is the worst rated episode of "Virgin River". It scored 7.1/10 based on 452 votes. Directed by Monika Mitchell and written by Sue Tenney, it aired on 7/9/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby".

  • Spare Parts and Broken Hearts
    7.1/10452 votes
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    #1 - Spare Parts and Broken Hearts

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2021

    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

  • A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby
    7.1/10511 votes
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    #2 - A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 7/9/2021

    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

  • Sticky Feet
    7.2/10463 votes
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    #3 - Sticky Feet

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/9/2021

    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

  • Split
    7.2/10422 votes
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    #4 - Split

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2021

    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

  • Carry On
    7.3/10995 votes
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    #5 - Carry On

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/6/2019

    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

  • Lost
    7.3/10821 votes
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    #6 - Lost

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/2019

    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

  • Where There's Smoke...
    7.3/10550 votes
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    #7 - Where There's Smoke...

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2021

    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

  • Take My Breath Away
    7.3/10427 votes
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    #8 - Take My Breath Away

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2021

    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

  • Kindling
    7.3/10414 votes
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    #9 - Kindling

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2021

    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

  • Mayday
    7.3/10318 votes
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    #10 - Mayday

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2022

    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

  • Otherwise Engaged
    7.3/10312 votes
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    #11 - Otherwise Engaged

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2022

    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

  • The Morning After
    7.4/10532 votes
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    #12 - The Morning After

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/27/2020

    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

  • Rumor Has It
    7.4/10529 votes
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    #13 - Rumor Has It

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2020

    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

  • Can't Let Go
    7.4/10502 votes
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    #14 - Can't Let Go

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2020

    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

  • Jack and Jill
    7.4/10419 votes
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    #15 - Jack and Jill

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/9/2021

    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

  • Grilled
    7.4/10335 votes
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    #16 - Grilled

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2022

    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

  • All's Faire...
    7.4/10340 votes
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    #17 - All's Faire...

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/20/2022

    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

  • New Beginnings
    7.5/10621 votes
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    #18 - New Beginnings

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/2020

    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

  • Breaking Point
    7.5/10497 votes
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    #19 - Breaking Point

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2020

    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

  • Blindspots
    7.5/10485 votes
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    #20 - Blindspots

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2020

    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

  • Be My Baby
    7.5/10402 votes
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    #21 - Be My Baby

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2022

    Mel seeks medical care, with a nervous Jack by her side. Hope's confusion puts Doc in a tough position. A new doctor joins the practice.

    Director: Martin Wood

    Writer: Sue Tenney

  • Father Knows Best...?
    7.5/10352 votes
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    #22 - Father Knows Best...?

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2022

    Jack and Brie's father causes friction when he comes into town. An incident at work affects Mel. Doc gets to know his unexpected visitor.

    Director: Martin Wood

    Writer: Amy Palmer Robertson

  • Serious As A...
    7.5/10322 votes
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    #23 - Serious As A...

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2022

    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

  • Talk to Me
    7.5/10321 votes
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    #24 - Talk to Me

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2022

    Mel plans a surprise for Joey but is distracted by her concern for Jack. Lizzie struggles with telling Doc what she saw in Denny's drawer.

    Director: Siobhan Devine

    Writer: Amy Palmer Robertson, Lisa Marie Petersen

  • A Second Chance
    7.5/10319 votes
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    #25 - 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