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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Virgin River" is "Spare Parts and Broken Hearts", rated 7.1/10 from 449 user votes. It was directed by Monika Mitchell and written by Sue Tenney. "Spare Parts and Broken Hearts" aired on 7/9/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby".
7.1/10 449 votes#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
7.1/10 507 votes#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
7.2/10 459 votes#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
7.2/10 419 votes#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
7.3/10 983 votes#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
7.3/10 812 votes#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
7.3/10 547 votes#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
7.3/10 422 votes#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
7.3/10 410 votes#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
7.3/10 312 votes#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
7.3/10 306 votes#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
7.4/10 528 votes#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
7.4/10 525 votes#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
7.4/10 497 votes#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
7.4/10 415 votes#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
7.4/10 329 votes#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
7.4/10 335 votes#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
7.5/10 616 votes#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
7.5/10 492 votes#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
7.5/10 480 votes#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
7.5/10 397 votes#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
7.5/10 347 votes#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
7.5/10 317 votes#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
7.5/10 316 votes#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
7.5/10 312 votes#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