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Hope Island

Hope Island

Hope Island is an American television show that originally aired on PAX TV in the 1999-2000 season. It was based on Ballykissangel, a popular drama that aired on the BBC One. - Reverend Daniel Cooper arrives on Hope Island to reopen a church that has been abandoned for decades, hoping the quiet assignment will help him move past a personal tragedy. Met with skepticism from the island’s residents—especially innkeeper Alex Stone, who has long turned away from faith—Daniel struggles to find his place. With the help of Alex’s young son Dylan, a lonely boy who becomes his unexpected ally, Daniel begins restoring both the church and his own sense of purpose. As he earns the trust of the island’s quirky community, he must confront the past he tried to escape and discovers the possibility of healing, belonging, and new love.

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The series ran for 22 episodes, and focused on the residents of Hope Island, a small island in the Pacific Northwest with a population of 1,998.

Created ByMary HanesJason Milligan
StatusEnded
Original NameHope Island
First Air DateSeptember 12, 1999
Last Air DateApril 3, 2000
Seasons1
Episodes22
Episode Runtime1h 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesParamount TelevisionLionsgate TelevisionPaxson Entertainment
NetworksPax TV
Abandon Ship
S01E22

Abandon Ship

Molly and Kevin’s new life together as newlyweds becomes complicated when a now‑bankrupt Brian moves in with them. Meanwhile, Daniel’s parents visit Hope Island. After reconciling with his ailing father, Daniel is forced to make an important decision about whether to take over his father’s ministry — a choice that would mean leaving both Hope Island and Alex.

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