Plot Synopsis

Based on Michael Landon's classic drama series of the same name -- and in cooperation with Cindy Landon and the Michael Landon Estate -- HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN is a movie series with a constant theme of love and kindness, aiming to inspire hope and community as it addresses contemporary social and emotional issues. The movie series features new angel Angela, who comes down to Earth to help people in crisis.

In the premiere movie -- debuting Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 8-10pm ET/PT on Lifetime -- Angela assumes the role of a temporary school counselor and finds herself working alongside the principal Bruce (Barry Watson) as she intervenes in the lives of a troubled student Cody (Ben Daon) and his father Jeff (Robert Moloney) after the tragic loss of Cody's mother, Melissa (Ashley Ross). As Angela seemingly works miracles with Cody and Jeff, Bruce is in disbelief when he learns of the divine nature of Angela's work.