Head back to ‘Virgin River’ for Season 7. See release date, time.

Cozy up. It’s time to head back to “Virgin River.”

One of Netflix’s longest-running English language series returns for Season 7, taking viewers to the charming small town in northern California where time slows down and community takes precedence.

The new season will begin right from where Season 6 ended, with the wedding of restaurateur Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) and nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), which had been a long time coming, as the couple had been engaged since Season 4.

Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith had earlier told Deadline there would be no time jump between Seasons 6 and 7 and new season would pick up “like two hours later,” with Mel and Jack navigating life as newlyweds.

Smith told Netflix Tudum that Season 7 will “explore the honeymoon phase for them as they’re building their lives on the farm, which can come with its own obstacles.”

As for other Virgin River residents, “Preacher (Colin Lawrence) hopes to pursue his chef dreams, Kaia (Kandyse McClure) tries to decide whether small-town life is right for her, Doc (Tim Matheson) faces a legal issue at his clinic, Hope (Annette O’Toole) explores her past, and Denny (Kai Bradbury) and Lizzie (Sarah Dugdale) await the arrival of their first child,” according to the season’s synopsis.

When does ‘Virgin River’ Season 7 release?

“Virgin River” Season 7 will release on Thursday, March 12 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Netflix.

How to watch ‘Virgin River’ Season 7

The 10-episode season will be available to stream on Netflix at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT on Thursday, March 12.

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

Watch ‘Virgin River’ Season 7 trailer

‘Virgin River’ Season 7 cast

The cast for “Virgin River’ Season 7, according to Netflix, includes:

Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe
Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
Tim Matheson as Dr. Vernon Mullins
Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea
Colin Lawrence as John “Preacher” Middleton
John Allen Nelson as Everett Reid
Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady
Zibby Allen as Brie Sheridan
Marco Grazzini as Mike Valenzuela
Lauren Hammersley as Charmaine Roberts
Teryl Rothery as Muriel St. Claire
Kandyse McClure as Kaia
Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler
Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie
Jenny Cooper as Joey Barnes
Elise Gatien as Lark
Sara Canning as Victoria
Cody Kearsley as Clay
Austin Nichols

Mark Ghanimé, who played Dr. Cameron Hayek for three seasons, will not be returning for Season 7, the actor revealed on Instagram.

Smith told Deadline, “Cameron will always be part of our world, and I would love to see his character come back again,” but “he unfortunately won’t be a series regular in Season 7.”

1A large body of salt water

1

Start Playing Now

Will ‘Virgin River’ return for Season 8?

Netflix, in July 2025, had announced “Virgin River” would return for another season with 10 episodes.

Smith had previously told Deadline he has no “plans to wrap up the series anytime soon.”

“As long as people keep coming back for it, we’re proud and happy to keep telling these stories,” Smith had said.

‘Virgin River’ spinoff

Not only has “Virgin River” been renewed for another season, but the series is also getting a prequel spinoff, according to Variety. The spinoff will focus on the romance between Mel’s parents Sarah Jensen (Jessica Rothe) and Everett Reed (Callum Kerr) and the origins of Virgin River in the 1970s, Smith told the media outlet.

Smith told Deadline the spinoff is still in development and that he “personally sees it a little bit like ‘Queen Charlotte’ to ‘Bridgerton’.”

Jack’s sister Brie (Zibby Allen), who is facing romantic dilemmas of her own, meanwhile, will team up with love interest and local detective Mike (Marco Grazzini) to track down how resident hairstylist Charmaine is connected the death of her baby’s father, Calvin.

Here’s what to know about “Virgin River” Season 7, including the release date and cast information.