Hallmark has announced the cable channel is officially returning to Chesapeake Shores. The channel has confirmed that the show has been renewed for a fifth season. Season five will consist of 10 episodes and is expected to air during Summer 2021. Season four had just six installments.
A light drama series, Chesapeake Shores centers on career woman Abby O’Brien (Meghan Ory), a divorced mother of two young daughters who leaves New York for her hometown of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, where her first love Trace (Jesse Metcalfe) lives. The show’s cast also includes Treat Williams, Diane Ladd, Laci J. Mailey, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny, Andrew Francis, and Kayden Magnuson.
The fourth season of Chesapeake Shores — which finished airing in September 2019 — averaged a 0.18 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.70 viewers in Live+same day viewing. Compared to season three, that’s down by 15% in the demo and up by 8% in viewers. In times when more and more people are watching television on demand or via streaming services, Chesapeake Shores’ increase in live viewers is impressive.
Here are two announcements from Hallmark Channel regarding the fifth season renewal:
Multi-generational family drama, “Chesapeake Shores”, is set to return for Season 5. Based on the novels of the same name by New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods (Trinity Harbor), the series stars Jesse Metcalfe (“Dallas”), Meghan Ory (“Once Upon a Time”), Golden Globe® nominee Treat Williams(“Everwood,” Hair), Academy Award® nominee Diane Ladd (Wild at Heart), Barbara Niven (“Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove”), Laci J. Mailey (“Falling Skies”), Emilie Ullerup (“Sanctuary”), Brendan Penny(“Motive”) and Andrew Francis (“Final Destination 3”).
You asked we answered #Chessies! We are heading back to the shore with an all-new season of #ChesapeakeShores starring @jessemetcalfe #MeghanOry @Rtreatwilliams #DianLadd @BarbaraNiven #LaciMailey @EmilieUllerup @BrendanJPenny and @DrewFrancis604. pic.twitter.com/RsxZkiZVB8
— Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) July 15, 2020
Production was scheduled to get underway earlier this year but it’s unclear how much or if any filming took place before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. According to ET, production will resume later this year.
Of the renewal, Metcalfe says, “Chesapeake Shores has been such a fulfilling, creative journey for me and a bona fide hit for the Hallmark Channel, as well as finding new audiences around the world. Our superfans call themselves ‘Chessies,’ and I know how invested they are in these characters. That’s why I’m excited to let them know that we’ll be back with all-new episodes next summer.”
Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President of Programming and Network Publicity at Crown Media Family Networks, said in a statement, “Over the past four seasons, viewers have devotedly followed the journey of Trace and the O’Briens, as they have learned to overcome their differences to find strength in family and in love. Chesapeake Shores’ compelling stories have been consistently made real by one of the best casts on television today. We are excited for their return and for viewers to experience a new chapter for these characters.”
What do you think? Do you watch Chesapeake Shores on Hallmark Channel? Are you excited for season five?
I really like this show and look forward to season 5
Love this show hope Trace and Megan get together. They are perfect for each other.
I’m excited. It’s one of my favorite shows. Wish it were sooner.
I can’t wait for season 5 ! I have watched all four seasons and I am looking forward to more
I was disappointed Cbesapeake Shores didn’t come back on this summer.I was waiting patiently for it to come back on, so I could watch it.I was really looking forward to seeing it.I am glad to hear it will be coming back on next summer 2021.
So glad Chesapeake Shores has been renewed. Love all the characters who are interesting & well rounded. Thank you Hallmark!
Absolutely love Chesapeake Shores. When my husband and I watch the last of season 4 we
Were upset that it was finished. We were so draw into the series and their lives we felt a part of the town. We couldn’t wait to move onto the next part. So excited that season five will be next. Just wish it was before summer2021.Thank you to all the cast. During the covid19 times and political drama this was a delightful escape from it all. The Storyline was magnificent
My husband and I love Chesapeake Shores, it brings smiles and tears and we usually binge watch…and were sadly disappointed that we watched the last one. Were so looking forward to the next season! Good job everyone, thanks so much for bringing joy into our hearts!
Happy that it’s coming back. Love the series.
So glad it is coming back can’t wait, love love love all the cast and story line
Glad that Chesapeake Shores was renewed for a 5th season. I hate that they waited so long to make their decision to renew. The 4th season was so short. Can’t wait for summer of 2021.
Can’t wait for 5th season. I have been watching old episodes. No more reality TV more Chesapeake shores
Disappointed the show was not back this summer/fall but looking forward to its return in 2021. Love the show & stars & one of my favorite shows to follow. With all reality TV offers, its nice to find a down to earth heart warming, sometimes heart wrenching family story to follow. Yes, season 5 I will be waiting for you with excitement!
Was so disappointed that it wasn’t on this summer. Really excited that it will return next summer. It’s the same excitement I get when it’s time to Countdown to Christmas. Love all the characters and am so happy there will be a 5th season.
So…so…Happy to hear Chesapeake Shores is coming back next year…2021….Yay…..Absolutely Love this show……
I hope it gets renewed for several more seasons…..nice family show!