Virgin River (Finally) Sets Season 5 Premiere Date, Including Special Holiday Episodes — First Look

Andy Swift

July 26, 2023 at 2:29 AM·2 min read

“Surprising new relationships, a shocking break-up, a difficult court trial, a heartbreaking goodbye and a wildfire that threatens the town” are just a few things to look forward to and/or fear when Virgin River returns to for Season 5.

Netflix just announced that Part 1 (10 episodes) of the show’s fifth season will drop on Thursday, Sept. 7, with Part 2 (two holiday episodes) arriving on Thursday, Nov. 30.

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Additionally, “issues of motherhood push Mel to make a big decision about her future at the clinic while her pregnancy unexpectedly sparks an emotional connection to her past,” according to Netflix’s official description of Season 5. “To further prove himself to Mel, Jack squares off with some long-overdue confrontations — with his own demons, and of course, Charmaine. And as Doc and Hope’s respective impairments throw their identities into question, the doctor and the mayor must find solace in their community, in their young new family and in each other.”

Retuning series regulars include Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel, Martin Henderson as Jack, Tim Matheson as Doc, Annette O’Toole as Hope, Colin Lawrence as Preacher, Benjamin Hollingsworth as Brady, Zibby Allen as Brie, Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie, Marco Grazzini as Mike, Mark Ghanimé as Cameron, and Kai Bradbury as Denny. Additionally, Kandyse McClure is joining the main cast this season.

Scroll down to peruse the first official photos from Virgin River Season 5, then drop a comment with your hopes (and fears) for its residents below.