Season 4 of Virgin River had fans buzzing about Mel’s future, Jack’s ever-increasing charm, and—of course—the return of Connie’s rebellious niece, Lizzie. If you’ve been wondering who plays the outspoken, stylish, and often surprising young woman, here’s everything to know about Sarah Dugdale.
1. Who Is Sarah Dugdale?
Sarah Dugdale is a Canadian actress quickly making her mark in the industry. Fluent in both English and French, she’s been steadily building a following thanks to her grounded, expressive performances. Though still early in her career, she’s already captured the attention of audiences around the world—especially Virgin River fans.
2. Does She Play Lizzie on Virgin River?
Yes! Dugdale has portrayed Lizzie since her debut in season 2.
Virgin River follows Mel Monroe, a nurse practitioner searching for a fresh start in a remote small town—only to discover that the quiet life comes with plenty of hidden drama.
Lizzie enters the story as Connie’s strong-willed teenage niece, and her character expands significantly in seasons 3 and 4. In the latest chapter, she’s still navigating heartbreak after Ricky’s betrayal. Though he hasn’t enlisted in the Marines yet, he lied to her—something Lizzie finds hard to move past.
As she tries to rebuild trust, she forms a new connection with Denny, Doc’s newly discovered grandson, who challenges her in unexpected ways.
3. What Else Has Sarah Dugdale Appeared In?
While Virgin River remains her most recognizable role, Dugdale has an impressive list of credits across television and TV movies.
TV Appearances
She’s had guest roles in:
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Supernatural
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The Haunting Hour
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The Secret Circle
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Arrow
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Rush
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Aftermath
She also played Claire in the mystery series Mystery 101.
TV Movies
Dugdale has starred in several made-for-TV films, including:
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Sugar Babies
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Stolen Daughter
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Sorority Murder
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Woman of the House
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The Bad Seed
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Death of a Cheerleader
One of her more recent projects is The College Admissions Scandal, where she portrayed Emma Slade.
