It’s OFFICIAL — Virgin River is returning for SEASON 8, and the story is about to EXPLODE. ❤️‍🔥 Netflix has confirmed the new chapter, promising even more twists, heartbreaks, and life-changing moments that will leave fans reeling. 😱 From Mel’s shocking choice to Jack’s biggest test yet, Virgin River is entering its most emotional — and most chaotic — era ever. 🌲💔
Get ready, because nothing will ever be the same again… 👀

Virgin River is getting a season eight! The hit show, often described as the ultimate escapist comfort watch, has just broken a serious record after being renewed for yet another season. The news makes the series—based on Robyn Carr’s book series of the same name—Netflix’s longest-running live action scripted series, surpassing Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin’s Grace and Frankie and Orange Is the New Black, which each ran for seven seasons on the streamer.

“On behalf of myself and the whole Virgin River family, we’re eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Netflix’s Tudum of the renewal.

Earlier this year, the official Virgin River Instagram revealed that season seven of the show is officially in production, so there’s still plenty of time before season eight lands on our screens.

But what can we expect from Virgin River season seven? “Season seven will find Mel and Jack taking their first steps into marriage as they start to plan for and build a life and family together. Meanwhile, Doc and Hope will work together to protect the clinic and the integrity of the town from outsiders,” Smith said. We will see Mel and Jack’s “honeymoon phase” bring new challenges, and the show will also continue to focus on other family and community dynamics in the small town of Virgin River. The Vampire Diaries star Sara Canning will join for season seven as Victoria, a former  police officer who is now working as a medical board investigator. She arrives in town to review Doc’s clinic but finds herself reconnecting with someone from her own past.

Riverdale’s Cody Kearsley will also join the cast as Clay, a newcomer with experience in rodeo. He’s searching for his sister, who he became separated from in foster care.

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As for season eight, there’s still a lot up in the air. Here’s what we do know about Virgin River season eight.

How many episodes will Virgin River season eight have?

It will have 10 episodes, the same number as season seven has.

Virgin River season eight release date

Seeing as Virgin River season seven has only recently completed filming and is expected to air by the end of 2025, we wouldn’t expect to see season eight drop until 2026 at the earliest.

Virgin River season eight trailer

It’s way too early in the production process for a trailer to drop, but we will update this article when one does.

This post will be updated.

A version of this article first appeared on Glamour UK.