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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 3 Episode 3 - Spare Parts and Broken Hearts
    7.1/10(537 votes)

    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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  2. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 10 - A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby
    7.1/10(603 votes)

    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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  3. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 9 - Prelude to a Kiss
    7.1/10(288 votes)

    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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  4. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 2 - Sticky Feet
    7.2/10(549 votes)

    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 4 - Take My Breath Away
    7.2/10(513 votes)

    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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  6. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 7 - Split
    7.2/10(507 votes)

    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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  7. Virgin River Season 6 Episode 4 - Brothers & Sisters
    7.2/10(301 votes)

    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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  8. Virgin River Season 7 Episode 4 - Pipe Dreams
    7.2/10(207 votes)

    S7:E4

    Jack and Mel prepare their unfinished home for a visit from a social worker. Brie does Brady a friendly favor. Doc takes a swing at something new.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 1 - Carry On
    7.3/10(1166 votes)

    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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  10. Virgin River Season 1 Episode 2 - Lost
    7.3/10(959 votes)

    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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  11. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 1 - Where There's Smoke...
    7.3/10(653 votes)

    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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  12. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 5 - Kindling
    7.3/10(503 votes)

    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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  13. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 3 - Grilled
    7.3/10(423 votes)

    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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  14. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 5 - Mayday
    7.3/10(401 votes)

    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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  15. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 6 - All's Faire...
    7.3/10(429 votes)

    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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  16. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 7 - Otherwise Engaged
    7.3/10(397 votes)

    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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  17. Virgin River Season 7 Episode 2 - Beautiful Child
    7.3/10(220 votes)

    S7:E2

    Marley assesses Jack's fatherhood potential. Doc struggles to hold back when a patient seeks help. Brady searches for Lark — and his money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Virgin River Season 7 Episode 3 - The Match
    7.3/10(210 votes)

    S7:E3

    Mel, Jack and Marley examine more than the wares at a local flea market. Hope's campaign against Grace Valley hits a snag at a town hall meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 3 - The Morning After
    7.4/10(624 votes)

    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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  20. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 4 - Rumor Has It
    7.4/10(618 votes)

    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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  21. Virgin River Season 2 Episode 5 - Can't Let Go
    7.4/10(588 votes)

    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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  22. Virgin River Season 3 Episode 6 - Jack and Jill
    7.4/10(509 votes)

    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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  23. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 2 - Father Knows Best...?
    7.4/10(446 votes)

    S4:E2

    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

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  24. Virgin River Season 4 Episode 4 - Serious as A...
    7.4/10(410 votes)

    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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  25. Virgin River Season 5 Episode 2 - Songbird
    7.4/10(387 votes)

    S5:E2

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Spare Parts and Broken Hearts" is the worst rated episode of "Virgin River". It scored 7.1/10 based on 537 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".