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Lori Loughlin Returns to Hallmark's When Calls the Heart!
23 Mar
Summary
- Lori Loughlin reprised her role as Abigail Stanton after seven years.
- Her return was a surprise cameo in the season 13 finale.
- Loughlin will appear in six episodes of the upcoming season 14.
Lori Loughlin made a highly anticipated return to Hallmark's "When Calls the Heart" during the season 13 finale, which aired on March 22, 2026. She reprised her beloved character, Abigail Stanton, seven years after her original departure from the series. Loughlin's comeback was a surprise cameo, with her character exclaiming, "It's good to be home" upon arriving in Hope Valley.
This return follows the December 2025 announcement that Loughlin would be featured in six episodes of the show's 12-episode season 14. Filming for the new season is underway this year, with a planned premiere in 2027. Original cast members like Erin Krakow and Kevin McGarry are returning.
Hallmark Media's head of programming, Michelle Vicary, stated that Abigail Stanton was a fan favorite and that bringing her story back aligns with the show's core themes of hope and connection. Loughlin, previously known for her role on "Full House," was previously written out of the series in 2019 following the college admissions scandal. She has since returned to acting in other projects, including "On Call."
