Lori Loughlin to act in first role since college admissions scandal

Lori Loughlin is set to return to acting this holiday season following a two-month prison sentence for her role in the college admissions cheating scandal. The actress, known for her role in sitcoms "Full House" and "Fuller House," will guest star on season two of "When Hope Calls," a spinoff of Hallmark's "When Calls the Heart," Great American Country Family television network announced Tuesday. 

Loughlin will reprise her role in the 1900s-based drama as Abigail Stanton, who was the last character she played before being edited out of the show while facing federal charges in 2019. 

The two-part season premiere will air exclusively on GAC Family on Saturday, December 18, the network said.