Virgin River will officially return for its eighth chapter, albeit with fans having to wait a bit longer. The show's seventh season is already on the way, and ahead of the season premiere, the platform had dropped a thrilling teaser.The teaser hinted at the charged yet slightly different brand of threat around Jack and Mel for the returning season. Season 6 of the show did not bring over-the-top twists, but it was still one of the strongest chapters of the Netflix show.Here is what happened in Season 6 so that you don't miss anything when Season 7 hits the screen on March 12, 2026.Virgin River Season 6 recap before the show reaches chapter 8Virgin River season 6 feels calm and low-key, focusing on everyday emotions and relationship stability rather than big drama or shocking twists. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEpisode 1:Virgin River Season 6's Episode 1 kicks in with Mel’s wedding dress going wrong. What saves the day is the sewing circle that fixes it. Preacher’s murder trial begins and Jack appears to be the one testifying.Mel seeks the truth about his biological father, Everett. Elsewhere, Hope finds a hurt horse, Sugar. Lizzie and Denny get themselves prepared for the soon-to-arrive baby. In the very first episode, the wedding is situated as the epicenter of tension.Episode 2:Episode 2 of Virgin River takes us back to Everett and Sarah’s love story. Mel begins to learn and dig deeper about her mother. Preacher’s trial gets complicated when a voicemail almost damages his defense.Brie is seen to get visibly overwhelmed and Lizzie continues, usually, but adds a prenatal yoga class to her routine. Muriel's new focus is health. Lark, the single mother's intentions regarding Dan Brady look mixed and unclear.Episode 3:Ricky returns from training but they do not look comfortable. The energy between him and Lizzie is awkward. Everett reveals more to Mel about her parents’ past. Denny sets out on his internship journey.Brady secures a brave rescue with his fire crew. He saves the life of a child. Elsewhere, Preacher accepts a plea deal, following which the friends go on merry-making at Jack’s bar and tensions shift between Brie, Mike, and Brady.Episode 4:By Episode 4 of Virgin River, the town is divided into bachelor and bachelorette parties as the wedding gets closer. Lizzie and Ricky speak to each other and connect one last time before leaving.Denny also reveals her thoughts on Huntington’s disease fears and future choices. Mel and Joey come closer in a heartfelt sisterly moment. Lastly, Muriel prepares for her biopsy results as Brady and Lark come closer. However, viewers are gently hinted that things aren't totally honest between the two.Episode 5:The town holds a drive-in movie event. Hope is hesitant about the chosen film due to its sad ending. Muriel shares she’s waiting for cancer biopsy results. Jack’s dad visits, creating awkward moments. Brie leaves a voicemail that starts trouble. Doc performs a risky medical procedure, and Kaia protects her fire crew.Episode 6:Wedding paperwork is nowhere to be found. As a result, Jack has to rush to Sacramento to procure evidence of his divorce. Hope apologizes to her ex so Sugar can go to his ranch.Muriel learns after her previous medical examination that she indeed has breast cancer. Lizzie and Denny continue their disagreement on their future course of life. Jack finds his old medals and reconnects with his past. Calvin threatens harm.Episode 7:In episode 7 of Virgin River, Jack gets a restraining order against Calvin. Hope and Mel clash, and Doc and Mel fight, too. Preacher reconnects with a former chef friend. Essays of tension at wedding planning continue. Brady breaks up with Lark after learning her secrets. Mel and Everett grow closer. A rockslide injures several people.Episode 8:Rehearsal dinner chaos unfolds. Power goes out, forcing the party to move. Doc and Everett confront their past fight. Denny and Lizzie agree on when to test their baby for Huntington’s. Brady and Lark seem to be together again despite worries. Mel helps Marley, a pregnant patient, hinting at future adoption.Episode 9:Everett has a heart-related emergency, but luckily, he is saved. Mel and Jack end up getting involved in an argument with Doc and Hope.Brie is seen slowly preparing herself and other priorities for the marriage. However, viewers are hinted that she is rather half-hearted. Lark and Brady’s relationship spirals into awkwardness and elsewhere, Mel panics at the wedding site.Jack and she then pace up to the river and catch their breath to calm down.Episode 10:Mel and Jack pronounce their vows at a private event. They then marry in front of everyone. It's a happy Virgin River moment where family and friends joyously celebrate the union.Kaia and Preacher also grow close to each other. In a touching moment, Brie confesses to Mike, and yet, he proposes anyway. After the wedding, another touching moment appears when a pregnant woman asks the couple to adopt her baby.Virgin River season seven lands on screens in March 2026. All six episodes are available for streaming on Netflix.