5 Lori Loughlin movies and TV shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist

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An Unforgettable Evening - Source: Getty

Lori Loughlin rose to fame as an actress for her role on Full House, which aired between 1987 and 1995 on ABC. In the series, she played Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis. In 2016, she repeated her same role and continued to play it until 2018.

She is popular in the field of family dramas, conventional sitcoms, and heartwarming films. Her TV and film career has been long, with her first appearance being in 1980. On When Calls the Heart, she goes by the name Abigail.

She was also the co-creator of Summerland and the star of that moving show. The article will explore her 5 movies and television series for your watchlist.

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Here is the list of the 5 Lori Loughlin movies and TV shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist:

5. When Calls the Heart (2014)

When Calls the Heart | Image via Prime Video
When Calls the Heart | Image via Prime Video

Lori Loughlin played Abigail Stanton in the Hallmark drama series When Calls the Heart. Abigail is a well-renowned, reputable teacher in Hope Valley. The show follows the life of Elizabeth Hart, a new teacher who experiences culture shock and eventually learns how to succeed in a frontier society.

Lori makes her Abigail character warm and kind. She has men who follow her lead and take care of her. She appears in 56 episodes from Season 1 to Season 6. She will return for Season 14 in 2027.


4. Full House (1987)

Full House | Image via Prime Video
Full House | Image via Prime Video

Lori Loughlin is famous as Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis from Full House. The show streams on ABC. She was originally expected to feature in half a dozen episodes. However, the audience fell in love with both her & the performance, and as a result, she was promoted to lead actor. Rebecca would later make a huge contribution to the family story following her marriage to Jesse Katsopolis.

Lori Loughlin is charismatic and has an open attitude that attracted viewers. The sitcom is regarding the story of a widower and his brother raising three daughters in San Francisco. Full House became one of the family's favorite shows on television.


3. Summerland (2020)

Summerland | Image via Netflix
Summerland | Image via Netflix

Lori Loughlin played Ava Gregory (a fashion designer) and co-produced the WB drama Summerland. In the show, we witnessed Ava care for her nephews and niece. The series premiered in 2004 and was finished in two seasons with 26 episodes. Ava's older sister dies in a car accident, leaving her to take care of three children who move to California.

She spends her life in a beach house where she is assisted by friends to care for them. Lori Loughlin demonstrates power and sensitivity when Ava juggles between work and family, and Summerland is an emotionally moving and interesting show.


2. Garage Sale Mystery (2013)

Garage Sale Mystery | Image via Prime Video
Garage Sale Mystery | Image via Prime Video

Lori Loughlin appears in and produces the Garage Sale Mystery film series for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. She stars as Jennifer Shannon, an antiques dealer who has a shrewd mind for detecting crimes. The movies follow Jennifer as she employs her talents to solve murders and criminal acts, on many occasions putting her in danger with the aim of seeking revenge.

Lori Loughlin gives power and attention to the role, which makes Jennifer an unforgettable character. The show has sixteen films between the years 2013 and 2020, beginning with Garage Sale Mystery, where her detective abilities are revealed.


1. Secret Admirer (1985)

Secret Admirer | Image via JustWatch
Secret Admirer | Image via JustWatch

Lori Loughlin has played a romantic role in Secret Admirer with C. Thomas Howell and Kelly Preston. The movie is about Michael Ryan, who discovers a love letter that is anonymous in his locker on the day before the school year ends. The confusion, mayhem, and humorous scenarios in the procession of the truth being brought forth.

Lori Loughlin is one of the significant and charming actors in the story. Her acting contributes to the process of the energetic cast and the development of good chemistry. Secret Admirer is a good eighties movie that will not disappoint lovers of romance comedies.


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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew