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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
Episodes
64
Avg. Rating
7.6
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S3
S4
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E2
E3
7.3
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7.3
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7.6
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7.1
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Prelude to a Kiss" is the worst rated episode of "Virgin River". It scored 6.8/10 based on 137 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/19/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Spare Parts and Broken Hearts".

  • Prelude to a Kiss
    6.8/10(137)
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    #1 - Prelude to a Kiss

    Season 6 Episode 9

    Aired 12/19/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Spare Parts and Broken Hearts
    7.1/10(466)
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    #2 - 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

  • Brothers & Sisters
    7.1/10(162)
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    #3 - Brothers & Sisters

    Season 6 Episode 4

    Aired 12/19/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sticky Feet
    7.2/10(477)
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    #4 - 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
    7.2/10(433)
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    #5 - 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

  • A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby
    7.2/10(523)
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    #6 - 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

  • Carry On
    7.3/10(1,024)
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    #7 - 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
    7.3/10(844)
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    #8 - 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...
    7.3/10(570)
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    #9 - 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
    7.3/10(441)
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    #10 - 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
    7.3/10(430)
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    #11 - 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
    7.3/10(329)
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    #12 - 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
    7.3/10(323)
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    #13 - 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
    7.4/10(543)
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    #14 - 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
    7.4/10(540)
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    #15 - 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
    7.4/10(514)
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    #16 - 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
    7.4/10(435)
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    #17 - 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
    7.4/10(348)
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    #18 - 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

  • Serious As A...
    7.4/10(335)
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    #19 - 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

  • All's Faire...
    7.4/10(353)
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    #20 - 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

  • I Climbed a Mountain and I Turned Around
    7.4/10(125)
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    #21 - I Climbed a Mountain and I Turned Around

    Season 6 Episode 7

    Aired 12/19/2024

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • New Beginnings
    7.5/10(637)
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    #22 - 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
    7.5/10(509)
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    #23 - 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
    7.5/10(499)
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    #24 - 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
    7.5/10(418)
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    #25 - 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