Series synopsis
The Chicken Sisters is an American drama television series that premiered on Hallmark Channel on September 10, 2024. It was created by Annie Mebane. It stars Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick, Schuyler Fisk and Genevieve Angelson.
Set in the fictional town of Merinac, a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants — Mimi’s and Frannie’s — has left the founders’ families fractured and the locals taking sides. When popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town, this could be the recipe for ending this feud once and for all. But things are fixing to heat up both inside and outside of the kitchen as the reality show spotlight causes sparks to fly as secrets are spilled and feathers get ruffled ...
Premise
Set in the fictional town of Merinac, a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants — Mimi’s and Frannie’s — has left the founders’ families fractured and the locals taking sides. When popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town, this could be the recipe for ending this feud once and for all. But things are fixing to heat up both inside and outside of the kitchen as the reality show spotlight causes sparks to fly as secrets are spilled and feathers get ruffled.
Premise: Only one can rule the roost.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lea Thompson as Nancy Hillier
- Wendie Malick as Augusta 'Gus' Moore
- Schuyler Fisk as Amanda Moore-Hillier
- Genevieve Angelson as Mae Moore
- Margo Martindale as Narrator
- Ektor Rivera as Sergio
- James Kot as Frank Hillier Jr.
- Cassandra Sawtell as Frankie Hillier
Supporting cast
- Rukiya Bernard as Sabrina Skye
Guest cast
- Caitlin Howden as Shawna
- Arkie Kandola as Gordo
- Andrew J. Hampton as Patrick
- Samer Salem as Jay
- Kelcey Mawema as Linzey
- Jake Foy as Kenneth
- Michael P. Northey as Big Tim
- Cardi Wong as Gen
- Liza Huget as Pearl
- Bree Woodill as Deirdre
- Barbara Tyson as Magnolia
- Marlee Walchuk as Dot
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 10, 2024 | October 24, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 8 | August 10, 2025 | September 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Merinac, Y'all! Sisters Amanda and Mae are reunited when reality show KITCHEN CLASH comes to their town, and the competition between their two feuding restaurants heats up. |
September 10, 2024 |
| 2 |
We're on the Same Team, Y'all! As KITCHEN CLASH begins filming, tensions between Frannie's and Mimi's restaurants - and sisters Amanda and Mae, and their mother, Gus - are running high. |
September 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
This is War, Y'all! Frannie's and Mimi's crews try to one-up each other as the KITCHEN CLASH competition amps up, but their methods leave sisters Amanda and Mae conflicted. |
September 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Train Has Left the Station, Y'all! With their two restaurants finally united as THE CHICKEN SISTERS, Gus, Nancy, Amanda, and Mae are thriving...until Ultimate Kitchen Clash premieres. |
August 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Mama Tried, Y'all Amanda, Nancy, and Gus try to mend fences following their Ultimate Kitchen Clash episode's airing, and Mae enlists Sabrina's help with wedding planning. |
August 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Daddy's Home, Y'all Mae's dad, Clayton, is back in Merinac and back in Gus's life. Amanda tries to start fresh by going out on a practice date, but is she ready? |
August 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hallmark Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 10, 2024 |
| Last aired | September 28, 2025 |
| Status | continue |