Hallmark+: ‘The Chicken Sisters’ S1, E1 ‘Welcome To Merinac, Y’all’

PHoto: Rukiya Bernard, Wendie Malick Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss

It is time for Rival Family Food Wars! The highly anticipated new Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters is about to premiere with the first episode. This latest dramatic series stars Wendie Malick, Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, and Genevieve Angelson as two rival chicken restaurants, Mimi’s and Frannie’s, go head-to-head on a food television restaurant battle. Margo Martinadale is the narrator.

This is based on the Reese’s Book Club section by K.J. Dell’Antonia. In this series, there is romance, long-kept secrets, family baggage, and a whole lot of chicken. What happens when Kitchen Clash comes to Merinac where the townsfolk are split between the two chicken meccas? Could this feud finally end?

The premiere episode is entitled “Welcome to Merinac, Y’all.” What is this episode about? Here are all the details.

Chicken Sisters PHoto: James Kot, Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss
The Chicken Sisters Hallmark+ Photo Credit: Bettina Strauss

What Is Hallmark+’s The Chicken Sisters S1, E1 ‘Welcome To Merinac, Y’all?’ About?

What is the first episode “Welcome To Merinac, Y’all” about? According to the Hallmark synopsis, Amanda Moore Hillier married into and works for the family that runs Frannie’s. However, it was her mom, Augusta “Gus” Moore who runs Mimi’s. Therefore, this mother-daughter relationship was now “as cold as a frog’s tail.” Nancy Hillier considers Amanda to be the daughter she never had. When Amanda married Frank Jr., she started working for Frannie’s.

“Amanda learns that the cooking competition show Ultimate Kitchen Class is looking for restaurant rivals to vie for the $100,000 prize and impulsively submits Frannie’s and Mimi’s. When host Sabrina Skye calls and gives her the good news that the show is coming to Merinac, Amanda is stunned and panicked – she has no idea how to get her mom on board. Gus ultimately agrees but…only if Mae, Amanda’s sister who flew the coop years earlier for the bright lights of New York, returns to help. When Mae initially balks at the idea, an unexpected professional pitfall makes her do an abrupt about-face. She shows up in Merinac after having vowed never to return and brings her-big city swagger with her, immediately ruffling Amanda’s feathers. With both sisters back in the same town – and childhood baggage bubbling back up – they’re ready to face off.”

PHoto: Genevieve Angelson Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss
The Chicken Sisters Hallmark Photo Credit: Bettina Strauss

Who Else Stars In The New Hallmark+ Series?

Who are some of the other stars in The Chicken Sisters? Starring in the series are the aforementioned Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, and Margo Martindale as the narrator. The additional actors in this series include include James Kot, Rukiya Bernard, Ektor Rivera, and Jake Foy.

PHoto: Rukiya Bernard Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss
The Chicken Sisters 101, Hallmark Credit: Bettina Strauss

When Does The Chicken Sisters Season 1, Episode 2 Premiere?

The premiere of the premiere episode of The Chicken Sisters, “Welcome To Merinac, Y’all” is on Tuesday, September 10, on Hallmark+.

Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Hallmark Media)
Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Hallmark Media)

What Is Hallmark+?

What is Hallmark+, where fans can watch The Chicken Sisters? The network rebranded Hallmark Movies Now. The premiere of the new network is on Tuesday, September 10. Along with this premiere is a slew of new series. That includes Celebrations With Lacey Chabert, The Jane Mysteries starring Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar, and Love On The Danube trilogy.

The price is $79.99 a year, and $7.99 a month. Subscribers get a $5 Hallmark Gold Crown coupon, as well as unlimited e-cards, and other incentives.

Hallmark fans, will you be tuning in to watch The Chicken Sisters?

Georgia Makitalo

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