Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage
Garage Sale Mysteries is back! After a years-long absence, Lori Loughlin returns to Hallmark Channel as Jennifer Shannon in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage, an all-new movie in the beloved Hallmark mystery franchise. Jennifer reunites with husband Jason, business partner Dani, Detective Frank Lynwood, and her now-grown family as a mystery book club’s Lizzie Borden reenactment takes a deadly turn. The new Garage Sale Mysteries movie brings back familiar faces, a brand-new murder to solve, and Jennifer Shannon’s knack for spotting the clues everyone else overlooks.
Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage premieres Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. You can stream it on Hallmark+ the day after it premieres. Learn more about how to get Hallmark+ for free with a library card.
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The Cast of Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage (Hallmark Channel – 2026)
- Directed by Paula Elle. With 21 directing credits Paula has a few Hallmark movies – including In Merry Measure and Oy to the World, a few movies for GAF, and a healthy dose of murdery Lifetime-esqe movies.
- Teena Booth wrote the screenplay. Her resume is stacked with mysteries including many of the the original Aurora Teagarden movies plus its reboot, a few Murder She Baked mysteries, and a ton of other made for TV mystery movies based on true crimes.
- Lori Loughlin stars as Jennifer. Lori returned to Hallmark earlier this year for an episode of When Calls the Heart. Lori also serves as executive producer on this film.
- Sarah Strange plays Dani. Sarah has played Dani alongside Lori Loughlin since the very first Garage Sale Mystery in 2013.
- Kevin O’Grady plays Frank. This makes 81 acting credits for Kevin, who has appeared in all Garage Sale Mysteries except the very first one.
- Steve Bacic returns as Jason Shannon. This movie will be his 185th acting credit and we last saw him on Hallmark in last year’s She’s Making a List. Fun fact: Steve replaced the original actor who played Jason beginning with movie # 2 Garage Sale Mysteries: All That Glitters.
- Jennifer and Jason’s son Logan is played by Connor Stanhope. He’s played the role since 2016 but you might also recognize him from his role as Danny Walter on the series My Life with the Walter Boys.
- Eva Bourne appears briefly as daughter Hannah. Eva is best known for her role as Clara on over 60 episodes of When Calls the Heart. She also starred in the 2024 Christmas movie A 90s Christmas.
- Fred Ewanuick appears as Isaac.
- John Murphy appears as Milton.
- Lauren Akemi Bradley appears as Helen.
- Megan Best plays step-daughter Sierra.
Is Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage Part of Hallmark’s Fall Into Love 2026?
Yes! Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage is part of Hallmark Channel’s Fall Into Love 2026 lineup. The seasonal programming event also features new fall movies including Falling into Place and Pumpkin Regatta Romance, making the return of Lori Loughlin and the fan-favorite Garage Sale Mysteries franchise one of the most anticipated additions to Hallmark’s fall schedule.
Want the full picture before Saturday?
- Hallmark’s Fall Into Love 2026: Every Movie, Date, and What We Know — our running guide to all eight movies, premiere dates, cast, and plot details.
- Hallmark Fall Into Love 2026 First Impressions: All 8 Movies — the episode where we react to the whole lineup, call our early favorites, and flag the ones we’re side-eyeing.
Hallmark’s Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage — Your Questions, Answered
When does Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage premiere?
Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage premieres Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel.
Who stars in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage?
Lori Loughlin returns as antiques expert and amateur sleuth Jennifer Shannon, alongside longtime Garage Sale Mysteriescast members Steve Bacic as her husband Jason, Sarah Strange as her best friend and business partner Dani, and Kevin O’Grady as Detective Frank Lynwood. Eva Bourne and Connor Stanhope also return as Jennifer and Jason’s now-grown children, Hannah and Logan.
Is Lori Loughlin returning to Hallmark in a new Garage Sale Mysteries movie?
Yes! Lori Loughlin is officially back as Jennifer Shannon in Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage. The new movie revives the fan-favorite mystery franchise after a years-long absence and reunites Loughlin with many of her longtime Garage Sale Mysteries co-stars.
Where can I stream Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage?
Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder Takes the Stage will be available to stream on Hallmark+ following its Hallmark Channel premiere.
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