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The Worst Episodes of Heartland

Every episode of Heartland ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Heartland!

Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound...
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Coming Home" is the worst rated episode of "Heartland". It scored 7.7/10 based on 662 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/14/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "After the Storm".

  • Coming Home
    7.7/10662 votes
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    #1 - Coming Home

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2007

    Amy and Lou Fleming, and their grandfather Jack, deal with life after their mother's death while a new ranch hand, Ty Borden, comes to live and work at Heartland.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • After the Storm
    7.8/10305 votes
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    #2 - After the Storm

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2007

    Lou sends an uncured horse back to its owner, which causes friction with Amy. Ty builds Amy a jumping ring and Jack decides to keep Ty on at Heartland.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Heather Conkie

  • Reunion
    7.8/10156 votes
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    #3 - Reunion

    Season 11 Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/2018

    As the family struggles to deal with Tim’s news, Lou throws herself into planning her high school reunion to impress an old rival. Meanwhile, Amy tries to stay focused as Georgie comes up against an unexpected challenge while beginning to train with Phoenix. And Jack fights to control his own emotions as Mitch pressures him to discuss the future of the cattle business with Tim.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Starstruck!
    8.0/10217 votes
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    #4 - Starstruck!

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2009

    When Hollywood comes to Heartland, Amy is so starstruck, she loses track of what's really important in her life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Piece Apart
    8.0/10130 votes
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    #5 - A Piece Apart

    Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2023

    Amy must deal with Lyndy's sudden fear of horses. Logan blames himself for Miley's accident. Tim enlists the family to make Shane's return to Heartland perfect, while Katie struggles with a friendship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breaking Free
    8.1/10274 votes
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    #6 - Breaking Free

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2007

    High profile horse breeder Lisa Stillman asks Amy to help her with her horse, Promise. Lou holds a Heartland Open House to help bring in business.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Taking Chances
    8.1/10258 votes
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    #7 - Taking Chances

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2007

    Ben Stillman arrives at Heartland and his treatment of his horse Red angers everyone. Ashley lures Ty to Briar Ridge with a job offer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Trick Pony
    8.1/10240 votes
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    #8 - One Trick Pony

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/2007

    Lou's boyfriend Carl arrives at Heartland with a couple of different proposals for Lou. His welcome, however, is both hot and cold.

    Director: Don McBrearty

    Writer: N/A

  • Letting Go
    8.1/10223 votes
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    #9 - Letting Go

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2008

    When Ty comes back to Heartland, he quickly realizes that profound changes have occurred in his absence. Caleb, the new ranch hand, seems to have taken over both his job and his place in Amy's heart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Secrets
    8.1/10195 votes
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    #10 - Little Secrets

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2009

    Amy finds herself caught in the middle of a family crisis when she tries to help a girl and her horse recover from what appears to be a freak accident.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mood Swings
    8.1/10189 votes
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    #11 - Mood Swings

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/2/2011

    When an irate Grant, Ty's travel buddy shows up at Heartland to punch out Ty for "kissing Blair" the disclosure puts Ty and Amy's relationship in jeopardy. Meanwhile finding out that their marriage was not legal puts Caleb and Ashley into a turmoil. All the relationship drama makes Lou question her marriage with Peter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Natural
    8.1/10161 votes
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    #12 - The Natural

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2012

    Tim is trying to convince Jack to be his partner in the purchase of a bison bull when Miranda comes to Heartland for a visit and goes on a trail ride with Tim that could totally change their family dynamic.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • There and Back Again
    8.1/10190 votes
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    #13 - There and Back Again

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2014

    Amy returns from Europe but finds herself struggling to integrate back into life at Heartland and her relationship with Ty.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baby on Board
    8.1/10219 votes
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    #14 - Baby on Board

    Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2017

    Ty struggles with control issues when his mom stops by for an unexpected visit hoping to bond with her granddaughter, and Amy is forced to mediate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Striking a Balance
    8.1/10389 votes
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    #15 - Striking a Balance

    Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 1/22/2023

    Amy helps Lisa with Platinum Bow. Tim has a difficult visit with Shane. Katie leads a strike at Maggie's. Jack reconnects with his country music roots.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Taking the Reins
    8.1/10136 votes
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    #16 - Taking the Reins

    Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2023

    Amy and Jack retrain Edwin's horse for carriage racing, bringing Amy and Edwin closer. Logan takes on his first client horse. Election night arrives for Lou just as the family faces a difficult loss.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Harmony
    8.1/10120 votes
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    #17 - Harmony

    Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2023

    Amy helps a vaulting team ahead of a big competition. Caleb struggles with a tough decision about Carson. Logan realizes where his future lies. Lou and Jessica face a stressful gallery opening.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thicker Than Water
    8.2/10236 votes
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    #18 - Thicker Than Water

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/2008

    Tim's visit to Heartland causes sibling rivalry between Lou and Amy. Jack takes Lisa Stillman fishing on their second date.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Corporate Cowgirls
    8.2/10219 votes
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    #19 - Corporate Cowgirls

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2008

    Lou is forced to reconsider her choice to live and work at Heartland when her former New York colleagues arrive for a weekend equine retreat. Amy is unsure whether she can trust Ty.

    Director: Tim Southam

    Writer: Heather Conkie

  • Holding Fast
    8.2/10215 votes
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    #20 - Holding Fast

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2008

    Out for a ride along the river, Amy comes across an RCMP officer desperately trying to save a young boy from drowning. Scott misinterprets Nick Harwell's polo match invitation to Lou as a date. Mallory seeks Jack's advice on how to deal with her love life.

    Director: Tim Southam

    Writer: N/A

  • Seismic Shifts
    8.2/10204 votes
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    #21 - Seismic Shifts

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2009

    Lou goes head to head with Big Alberta Oil when seismic surveyors force their way onto Heartland.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do or Die
    8.2/10221 votes
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    #22 - Do or Die

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2009

    Clint brings two tough kids on probation to Heartland forcing Ty to deal with a part of his past he'd rather forget.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Glory Days
    8.2/10192 votes
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    #23 - Glory Days

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2009

    In the hopes of impressing Ashley, Caleb takes lessons in bulldogging from former rodeo champion Tim, who stubbornly refuses to acknowledge that he may no longer have what it takes. Kit and Ty sort out their lingering break-up issues as Ty assists Scott with the delivery of Kit's mare's foal. Lou invites Peter to manage his business from the Heartland facilities while his office undergoes renovation, and lives to regret it.

    Director: Don McBrearty

    Writer: N/A

  • Growing Pains
    8.2/10195 votes
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    #24 - Growing Pains

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2009

    Ty and Amy clash over how best to raise an orphaned foal. Lou must defuse a potential lawsuit after fending off unwanted advances from an unscrupulous business client. Meanwhile, Val tries to connect with her newly-reconciled daughter Ashley and a cougar stalks the Heartland area.

    Director: Don McBrearty

    Writer: N/A

  • Homecoming
    8.2/10343 votes
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    #25 - Homecoming

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2010

    Amy tries to pretend that nothing has changed when Ty returns to Heartland with a surprise guest.

    Director: Grant Harvey

    Writer: Heather Conkie