What to Expect From the 'Virgin River' Holiday Episodes
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Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) and Melinda "Mel" Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) in 'Virgin River.'
Snuggle up in your coziest PJs and get ready for a very festive holiday in the fictional town of Virgin River. The eponymous show's two-episode Christmas arc is complete with a tree-decorating contest, lots of hot-cocoa and, of course, a touch of drama in the form of Mel searching for her biological father. Here's everything we know about Virgin River Season 5 Part 2.
What is the release date for the Virgin River Season 5 Part 2 holiday episodes?
The Virgin River holiday episodes drop Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
What time do the Virgin River Season 5 holiday episodes come out?
Viewers can stream the two holiday episodes starting at 3 a.m. ET on Nov. 30, 2023.
How many Virgin River Season 5 holiday episodes are there?
There are two holiday episodes in Virgin River Season 5. The first runs just over 40 minutes and the second runs just over fifty.
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How did Virgin River Season 5 leave off?
Season 5 ended with former bad boy Dan Brady (Benjamin Hollingsworth) and his policeman pal, Mike (Marco Grazzini), helping to take down Melissa Montgomery’s fentanyl drug-trafficking ring. While Melissa (Barbara Pollard) is being arrested, one of her henchmen shoots Mike, who's rushed to the hospital and eventually wakes to finds Brie (Zibby Allen) at his bedside.
Meantime, Jack (Martin Henderson) discovers that the FBI has taken over his business, land and glamping site as part of its investigation of Montgomery. That puts Jack in a financial bind since he was planning to use the land for his business and to build a home for him and Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge). “We could have [the land] for six months or six years," the FBI agent tells him. Yikes!
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Other Season 5 twists and turns involve Doc potentially losing his eyesight and signing up for clinical trials; Lizzie revealing to a select few that she's pregnant (but could it be a false alarm?); and Calvin approaching the pregnant Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) to tell her that, as the father of her twins, he wants to be involved in the children's lives (a declaration that leaves her shaken).
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What are the Virgin River Season 5 Part 2 holiday episodes about?
According to the official synopsis, “Mel and Jack embark on a very merry scavenger hunt as Virgin River gets ready for the annual Christmas Tree decorating contest.” More specifically, that scavenger hunt will be a search for Mel's biological father.
“The holiday episodes are a little bit lighter, and we wanted to play a little more comedy after the weight of this season," executive producer and showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Glamour magazine. "It felt like, if we’re going to give a holiday gift to the audience, let’s make it a fun one. So part of what Mel and Jack are going through in those two episodes is like the scavenger hunt through Virgin River trying to track down the man who is her biological father. They’re going from clue to clue.”
Smith also teased the possibility for "a birth or two" in these upcoming episodes but confirmed that there will not be a wedding this time around.
Viewers can also expect a tree-lighting competition, ice-skating and a Virgin River holiday musical. 'Tis the season!
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Who is cast in Virgin River Season 5 Part 2?
The full cast from Season 5 will be in the two holiday episodes, including:
Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda “Mel” Monroe
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Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
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Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea
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Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins
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Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady
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Colin Lawrence as Preacher
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Zibby Allen as Jack’s sister, Brie Sheridan
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How to watch the Virgin River Season 5 holiday episodes
You can watch the Virgin River Season 5 holiday episodes on Netflix starting Nov. 30. Seasons 1-5 (Part 1) of Virgin River are available to stream now.
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