Catch Of The Day

Brian pops in to help review the newest Hallmark Channel movie, Catch of the Day.

ABOUT CATCH OF THE DAY:

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.

AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR CATCH OF THE DAY::

August 30, 2025 | Hallmark Channel

CAST & CREW OF CATCH OF THE DAY::

• Emilie Ullerup as Sophie
• Michael Rady as Cam
• Katie Lee Biegel as Abigail

BRAN'S CATCH OF THE DAY SYNOPSIS:

We’re in a fancy kitchen. “Yes, Chef!” The head chef is anxiously waiting for a big review to drop. Sophie chimes in and says it doesn’t matter what The Times thinks. Nice thought, but no one’s buying it.

Cut to fisherman Cam, who runs Easton’s Fish Market. He’s short-staffed but making it work.

The review comes in — four stars! Sophie is promoted to sous-chef.

She calls her sister to share the big news, but things aren’t great back home. Their family restaurant is bleeding money, and her sister is ready to sell. Sophie says she’ll think about it. Abigail suggests she come back, help out, and stick around for the 4th of July.

Sophie asks for time off. It doesn’t go well. She’s never asked before, but three weeks turns into just ten days.

When she arrives, she’s horrified to find… frozen fish! She heads to the docks for fresh fish, promptly falls into a net, and gets rescued by Cam. Surprise — they already know each other. They even kissed back in 7th grade. Banter sparks, and Sophie goes on her way.

Back at the restaurant, tensions rise between the sisters. Abigail’s been grinding to keep the place alive, and Sophie swoops in buying pricey fish like that’s the magic fix.

Meanwhile, Sophie keeps crossing paths with Cam. A local blogger spreads the word that a big-city chef is back in town, which makes Sophie’s boss furious.

The sisters start interviewing potential managers. One guy is a perfect fit — but before he can commit, Cam (unknowingly) offers him a better-paying job. Perfect Cam means no harm, but Sophie’s frustrated.

Later, she apologizes, and sparks fly. They finally kiss.

The next day, she cooks him dinner, sharing her dreams. Her boss wants her to cook for someone opening a restaurant in Vegas — a chance that could change her career. When Sophie leans in for another kiss, Cam pulls back. He doesn’t want to stand in the way of her dreams.

The Vegas dinner starts rocky, but Sophie nails it. She’s offered the head chef role.

Just as she’s ready to rush out of town, she can’t find Cam — until she learns he’s been secretly framing her old photos. What a guy. They say their goodbyes.

But when Sophie’s about to board the helicopter, she can’t go through with it. She quits. She chooses to stay, help run the now-thriving family restaurant, and, of course, be with Cam.

She tells her family, finds Cam, and they seal it with some very good kisses.