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John 'Preacher' Middleton is a fictional character portrayed by Colin Lawrence in the TV series Virgin River.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Carry On (season 1), they were 49 years old.
They appear in all 54 aired episodes so far and have accumulated 7577 positive votes.
The character of John 'Preacher' Middleton is mainly associated with Melinda Monroe, Jack Sheridan and Joey Barnes.

John 'Preacher' Middleton

by Colin Lawrence

character

Episodes54

  • 7.3
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    Carry On

    episode S1.E1 december 2019
    Mel is starting a new job in a small town called Virgin River. She left Los Angeles big city life to forget and heal and she finds herself in the midst of smalltown life where not all locals welcome her - especially her new boss, the old school doctor.
  • 7.3
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    Lost

    episode S1.E2 december 2019
    After finding an abandoned baby on Doc Mullins's doorstep, Mel and her boss argue over whether to call Social Services or find the newborn's mother.
  • 7.7
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    ...and Found

    episode S1.E3 december 2019
    Mel considers being a temporary foster parent to Chloe while grappling with her own grief. Jack works to convince her to stay in Virgin River.
  • 7.6
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    A Wounded Heart

    episode S1.E4 december 2019
    Hope's health scare prompts a difficult conversation with Doc. Charmaine asks Mel uncomfortable questions. Paige keeps secrets.
  • 7.7
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    Under Fire

    episode S1.E5 december 2019
    Under pressure, Mel and Jack respond to a medical emergency on a remote illegal pot farm. Charmaine and Hope exchange words.
  • 7.7
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    Let's Mingle

    episode S1.E6 december 2019
    December 6, 2019 Someone unexpected stops by Mel's home on the eve of the town's annual dance party. Meanwhile, Jack grapples with his flashbacks from his time in the armed forces.
  • 7.8
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    If Truth Be Told

    episode S1.E7 december 2019
    Preacher happens upon a secret. Mel's memories threaten to overwhelm her. Jack confronts Charmaine about their relationship.
  • 8
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    Into the Light

    episode S1.E8 december 2019
    A storm causes a town power outage and everyone gets together at Jack's bar. Mel grapples with her revelation. Preacher investigates Paige.
  • 7.9
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    Everybody Has a Secret

    episode S1.E9 december 2019
    Hope urges Jack to read Charmaine's letter. Preacher confronts Paige with his new knowledge. Mel and Doc work together on a pressing case.
  • 7.9
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    Unexpected Endings

    episode S1.E10 december 2019
    Charmaine tells a stunned Jack to make a decision while Mel is left reeling and Hope is filled with guilt. Meanwhile, Paige opens up to Preacher
  • 7.5
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    New Beginnings

    episode S2.E1 november 2020
    Jack asks Mel for help when Charmaine experiences a complication in her pregnancy. Hope insists that Doc keep their relationship a secret.
  • 7.6
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    Taken by Surprise

    episode S2.E2 november 2020
    Despite Mel's efforts, Charmaine's stay at Hope's house gets off to a rocky start. A situation involving Paige's past intensifies unexpectedly.
  • 7.4
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    The Morning After

    episode S2.E3 november 2020
    Mel endeavours to help an uncooperative Charmaine get hydrated while thinking about what transpired with Jack. Calvin offers Brady a new job.
  • 7.4
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    Rumor Has It

    episode S2.E4 november 2020
    The town attends the annual picnic where residents engage in friendly competition, romantic tiffs and - as far as Mel is concerned - too much gossip.
  • 7.4
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    Can't Let Go

    episode S2.E5 november 2020
    Jack's war memories haunt him when he reunites with his Marine friends. Mel struggles to handle conflict with her sister-in-law.
  • 7.6
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    Out of the Past

    episode S2.E6 november 2020
    Mel grapples with how to honour Mark ahead of the anniversary of his death. Jack's stress leads him to bad decisions. Hope apologises with pie.
  • 7.5
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    Breaking Point

    episode S2.E7 november 2020
    When police find a body in the woods, Preacher worries about the implications. Charmaine and Jack work on a birth plan with Mel.
  • 7.5
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    Blindspots

    episode S2.E8 november 2020
    While Jack helps Mike zero in on Calvin, Mel and Doc investigate a mysterious outbreak that could be related to food poisoning. Hope learns a secret.
  • 7.8
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    Hazards Ahead

    episode S2.E9 november 2020
    Mel searches desperately for Jack, who has stumbled upon disturbing news. Jamie makes Preacher an enticing job offer. Hope questions Doc's loyalty.
  • 8.2
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    Blown Away

    episode S2.E10 november 2020
    Mel tracks down Brady to find out more about Spencer. Hope answers Doc's question. Preacher makes a life-changing decision.
  • 7.3
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    Where There's Smoke...

    episode S3.E1 july 2021
    Mel attempts to avoid celebrating her birthday while remembering the past. Doc confirms his troubling diagnosis and begins looking for his replacement.
  • 7.2
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    Sticky Feet

    episode S3.E2 july 2021
    Ricky and Lizzie struggle to find privacy. Doc worries about Hope, who may be stuck in a hurricane. Mel offers Jack an enticing invitation.
  • 7.1
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    Spare Parts and Broken Hearts

    episode S3.E3 july 2021
    Lily divulges a devastating secret to Mel. Brie gets to know Brady better and admits something to Jack. Lizzie's ex surprises her.
  • 7.3
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    Take My Breath Away

    episode S3.E4 july 2021
    Doc and Mel help Christopher and Preacher with a medical emergency. After an angry confrontation, Jack focuses his energy on a romantic gesture.
  • 7.3
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    Kindling

    episode S3.E5 july 2021
    Mel is taken aback by Doc's news after they interview a new doctor. To Jack's chagrin, Todd makes a bold request. Lily makes a difficult revelation.
  • 7.4
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    Jack and Jill

    episode S3.E6 july 2021
    Jack and Mel argue about their relationship and their future while competing in the Lumberjack Games. Brie opens up about her painful breakup.
  • 7.2
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    Split

    episode S3.E7 july 2021
    Jack meets with a custody attorney and his stress begins to overwhelm him. Brady gets brought in for questioning. Muriel offers Doc advice.
  • 7.6
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    Life and Death

    episode S3.E8 july 2021
    Heartbroken, Mel heads to LA to support Joey at her divorce hearing. More of Jack's memories return. Lily asks her friends to care for her children.
  • 7.6
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    The Sun Also Rises

    episode S3.E9 july 2021
    The town says goodbye to a dear friend. Brie suffers a loss of her own. Mel and Jack discuss what should happen with their relationship.
  • 7.1
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    A Wedding, No Funeral and a Baby

    episode S3.E10 july 2021
    Jack makes a momentous decision as Mel grapples with how to share surprising news. Doc is plagued with concern. Preacher meets with Paige's friend.
  • 7.6
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    Be My Baby

    episode S4.E1 july 2022
    Mel seeks medical care, with a nervous Jack by her side. Hope's confusion puts Doc in a tough position. A new doctor joins the practice.
  • 7.5
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    Father Knows Best...?

    episode S4.E2 july 2022
    Jack and Brie's father causes friction when he comes into town. An incident at work affects Mel. Doc gets to know his unexpected visitor.
  • 7.4
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    Grilled

    episode S4.E3 july 2022
    Mel plans a dinner for Cameron to meet Jack, but plans go awry. Connie warns Lizzie to be careful with Denny. Preacher befriends his aikido teacher.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Serious as a...

    episode S4.E4 july 2022
    Hope's concussive symptoms continue, frustrating both her and Doc. Meanwhile, Mel asks Preacher to help her surprise a stubborn Jack.
  • 7.3
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    Mayday

    episode S4.E5 july 2022
    After Hope and friends sew the costumes, Lizzie and Ricky rehearse for the Renaissance Fair. Brie and Mike team up to investigate who paid Brady's bond.
  • 7.4
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    All's Faire...

    episode S4.E6 july 2022
    The Renaissance Fair kicks off. Mel worries about Jack after a familiar face triggers painful memories. Denny watches Lizzie and Ricky perform.
  • 7.3
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    Otherwise Engaged

    episode S4.E7 july 2022
    Joey arrives with some shocking news that has Mel questioning her sister's judgment. Jack brainstorms a new revenue stream.
  • 7.5
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    Talk to Me

    episode S4.E8 july 2022
    Mel plans a surprise for Joey but is distracted by her concern for Jack. Lizzie struggles with telling Doc what she saw in Denny's drawer.
  • 7.7
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    Bombshells

    episode S4.E9 july 2022
    Mel deals with the aftermath of Jack's disappearance while also getting troubling news from Stacie. Mike and Brie continue their search for Calvin.
  • 7.7
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    Fire and Rain

    episode S4.E10 july 2022
    Charmaine asks Jack for support at the baby shower. Mel has a tough conversation with Cassandra. Preacher worries about Christopher after their call.
  • 7.9
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    Once Again

    episode S4.E11 july 2022
    Vernon and Hope argue about seeking in-home care, Mel confronts Cameron about his odd behavior, and Jack gets his glamping Airstream up and running.
  • 8.3
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    The Long Goodbye

    episode S4.E12 july 2022
    Mel and Jack finally receive the results they've been waiting on. Lizzie organizes a send-off for Ricky before speaking to Denny about his secret.
  • 7.5
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    A Second Chance

    episode S5.E1 september 2023
    Preacher and Paige wonders if both are on the same page or not, while Jack draws a potential business investor.
  • 7.5
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    Songbird

    episode S5.E2 september 2023
    Doc and Cameron try to run the clinic together. Mel supports Ava through a personal dilemma. Jack confronts Charmaine. Brady seeks a second chance.
  • 7.8
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    Calculated Risk

    episode S5.E3 september 2023
    Mel makes an exception for a former patient. Brie opens up to Brady. Preacher meets a charming firefighter. Jack goes rock climbing with Denny.
  • 7.7
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    Never Gonna Be the Same

    episode S5.E4 september 2023
    Doc confides in Denny. Hope's spa day takes a turn. A desperate Brady reaches out to Mike. On a camping trip, Mel and Jack learn more about each other.
  • 8.1
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    Trial by Fire

    episode S5.E5 september 2023
    As danger closes in, Jack, Hope, and the other residents take action. A discovery puts Mel on edge. Brie sees a friendly face after a tense day in court.
  • 8.1
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    Heroes Rise

    episode S5.E6 september 2023
    Mel and Jack race to bring Ava and Chloe to safety. As the crisis intensifies, Brady defies Preacher, while Hope proposes a plan to save Virgin River.
  • 7.7
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    From the Ashes

    episode S5.E7 september 2023
    The devastation brings revelations and reconciliations as the community attempts to rebuild and lift each other up after the fires.
  • 7.5
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    Full Moon

    episode S5.E8 september 2023
    After a girl's night, Mel struggles to let go of her fears. Kaia opens up to Preacher. Mike and Brady set aside their differences to nab a criminal.
  • 7.6
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    Angel's Peak

    episode S5.E9 september 2023
    Mel and Jack explore other possibilities for their future. Brady follows Melissa and lands in an awkward position. Romance is in the air at the clinic.
  • 8
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    Labor Day

    episode S5.E10 september 2023
    Tensions escalate as Brady, Jack and Mike get caught in the cross-hairs of an illicit scheme. More surprises emerge for Mel, Denny and Preacher.
  • 7.7
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    The More the Merrier

    episode S5.E11 november 2023
    As the holidays get underway, visiting relatives bring drama to town, Mel & Jack try to track down the author of the mysterious letters to her mother.
  • 8.2
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    Father Christmas

    episode S5.E12 november 2023
    Shocking news and unexpected gifts are in store on Christmas Eve as couples and families come together despite their differences.

Best moments10

  • 7.6
    /10
    15% of the votes

    Taken by Surprise

    episode S2.E2 november 2020
    Despite Mel's efforts, Charmaine's stay at Hope's house gets off to a rocky start. A situation involving Paige's past intensifies unexpectedly.
  • 8.3
    /10
    11% of the votes

    The Long Goodbye

    episode S4.E12 july 2022
    Mel and Jack finally receive the results they've been waiting on. Lizzie organizes a send-off for Ricky before speaking to Denny about his secret.
  • 7.5
    /10
    8% of the votes

    A Second Chance

    episode S5.E1 september 2023
    Preacher and Paige wonders if both are on the same page or not, while Jack draws a potential business investor.
  • 7.7
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Bombshells

    episode S4.E9 july 2022
    Mel deals with the aftermath of Jack's disappearance while also getting troubling news from Stacie. Mike and Brie continue their search for Calvin.
  • 8.2
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Blown Away

    episode S2.E10 november 2020
    Mel tracks down Brady to find out more about Spencer. Hope answers Doc's question. Preacher makes a life-changing decision.
  • 7.1
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Spare Parts and Broken Hearts

    episode S3.E3 july 2021
    Lily divulges a devastating secret to Mel. Brie gets to know Brady better and admits something to Jack. Lizzie's ex surprises her.
  • 7.3
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Where There's Smoke...

    episode S3.E1 july 2021
    Mel attempts to avoid celebrating her birthday while remembering the past. Doc confirms his troubling diagnosis and begins looking for his replacement.
  • 7.3
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Take My Breath Away

    episode S3.E4 july 2021
    Doc and Mel help Christopher and Preacher with a medical emergency. After an angry confrontation, Jack focuses his energy on a romantic gesture.
  • 7.7
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Let's Mingle

    episode S1.E6 december 2019
    December 6, 2019 Someone unexpected stops by Mel's home on the eve of the town's annual dance party. Meanwhile, Jack grapples with his flashbacks from his time in the armed forces.
  • 7.5
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Serious as a...

    episode S4.E4 july 2022
    Hope's concussive symptoms continue, frustrating both her and Doc. Meanwhile, Mel asks Preacher to help her surprise a stubborn Jack.

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