Lori Loughlin is set to return to acting, after being released from prison last year.
The 57-year-old was released from FCI Dublin, a low-security prison in California, last December after serving less than two months for her role in the college admissions scandal.
The actress is set to guest star on season 2 of the drama series When Hope Calls, reprising the role of her When Calls the Heart character Abigail Stanton.
Lori starred as Abigail for six seasons of When Calls the Heart between 2014 and 2019, before Hallmark Channel cut ties with her following her role in the college admissions scandal.
The two-part premiere, entitled When Hope Calls: A Country Christmas, debuts on Saturday, December 18.
Lori and her husband Mossimo Giannulli were both sentenced to prison in August last year, after they admitted to paying $500,000 in bribes to get their daughters into the University of Southern California (USC).
The actress was sentenced to two months in prison, ordered to pay a $150,000 fine, and told to complete 100 hours of community service.
Mossimo was handed a longer sentence of five months, a fine of $250,000, and 250 hours of community service.
The fashion designer served his time at the Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc, California.
In 2019, the couple were among 50 parents charged in connection with the college admissions scheme – which allowed parents to pay sums of money to secure spots for their children at top-ranked schools.
Lori and Mossimo were accused of paying William “Rick” Singer $500,000 to help get their daughters Olivia and Isabella into the University of Southern California.
They initially pleaded not guilty to the charges against them, and were adamant about fighting the case in court.
But in May last year, the couple changed their tune by agreeing to plead guilty as part of a plea deal.
