For fans of heartfelt romance, Hallmark is here to offer you the ultimate feel-good escape. If you’re unwinding after a long day and planning a cozy marathon on the couch, today’s lineup is packed with movies that are bound to deliver plenty of swoon-worthy moments and familiar comfort for every fan to delight in.
Below, you’ll find the complete Hallmark Channel movie schedule for Saturday, April 18. After you’re finished binging episodes of “Golden Girls,” “The Waltons,” and “Reba,” in the morning, grab a blanket and get ready to relive some of your favorite happily-ever-afters before the premiere of an all-new movie!
‘Romance in the Air’ – 8 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): After learning her job is on the line, Eden returns to Lake Tahoe where she used to spend her summers growing up. There she’s reunited with her childhood friend Riley and finds that the draw of her past might direct her future to a happiness she’s been missing in her life.
Starring Cindy Busby and Torrance Coombs.
‘Love on the Sidelines’ – 10 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Laurel Welk is an out of work aspiring fashion designer who lands a job as a personal assistant to superstar quarterback Danny Holland. Holland’s been sidelined with an injury and the last thing he wants is a female assistant, particularly one who knows nothing about football. But the two opposites strike a bargain and agree to work together on a trial basis. While Laurel struggles to master her job, knowing she’s in way over her head, Danny struggles to maintain his star image even though he’s concerned his injury might impact his career. Things get even more complicated when employer and employee start to notice there’s more to the other than meets the eye… and what they find is love on the sidelines.
Starring Emily Kinney and John Reardon.
‘Birthday Wish’ – 12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): A woman expecting to get engaged on her all-important 30th birthday gets a different surprise after she makes her birthday wish: a glimpse into her future – which doesn’t resemble anything she’s ever imagined for herself.
Starring Jessy Schram and Luke Macfarlane.
‘Love on the Menu’ – 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): A chef makes a deal with a frozen food executive in order to save his restaurant.
Starring Autumn Reeser, Kavan Smith, and Barbara Niven.
‘Missing the Boat’ – 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): Strangers Kelly and Parker both end up on the same Italian cruise, but after missing the boat during a stop, they’re forced to team up and race across southern Italy to catch up.
Starring Emilie Ullerup and Kristoffer Polaha.
‘Catch of the Day’ – 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help her family’s flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who makes her question everything.
Starring Emilie Ullerup, Michael Rady and Katie Lee Biegel.
‘To Philly with Love’ – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT (ALL-NEW)
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, taking them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia where they uncover history – and discover a love story of their own.
Starring Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar.
‘A Season to Blossom’ – 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT
Synopsis (per Hallmark Channel): A drifting aspiring writer returns to sell her late grandmother’s bookstore, but its traditions – and her childhood crush – helps her rediscover her voice, her roots, and a love worth staying for.
Starring Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks.
