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As Elizabeth nervously faces her first day of teaching, Jack must figure out which doomed miner wrote a personal message on a plank found in the mine.

Lost and Found

When the coal company orders the town's widows to move and make way for new miners, Abigail devises a plan to keep the women in their homes.

Cease and Desist

While Jack investigates the suspicious church fire, Elizabeth tries to figure out why little Rosaleen can't speak and is terrified of miner Wendell.

A Telling Silence

Jack questions Cat about the fire after finding whale oil cans in her shed, while Elizabeth is baffled when a poor student gives her a costly gift.

Secrets and Lies

The arrival of new miners in Coal Valley creates excitement among the townswomen, but Jack regards Billy, Elizabeth's earnest suitor, with suspicion.

The Dance

As the town readies for the Miners' Games, Elizabeth and Billy's courtship heats up, and Jack investigates some thefts he suspects Billy is behind.

These Games

Eager to start her life anew, Abigail concocts a bold but costly business proposition, while Elizabeth and Jack go to bat for a struggling student.

Second Chances

Adam, the mine disaster's sole survivor, finally returns home but struggles to readjust. On short notice, Elizabeth puts on the Founders' Day play.

Perils of the Soloists

Elizabeth's visiting sister causes a stir when she brings a wounded man to town, while Jack invites Elizabeth to a romantic dinner at Abigail's café.

Change of Heart

As Elizabeth yearns for the absent Jack, Abigail pumps Gowen for details about the mine disaster, and Julie grows close to fugitive outlaw Nathaniel.

Love Comes First

Jack and Elizabeth's reunion is threatened by the appearance of a woman from Jack's past. Abigail welcomes forensics investigator Bill Avery to town.

Rules of Engagement

Helped by Jack, Bill investigates the mine explosion, while Elizabeth must decide whether to accept a job offer back East or remain in Coal Valley.

Prelude to a Kiss

Coal Valley's trial gets underway in the town with a new Judge presiding over it. Elizabeth gets unsettling news from Hamilton regarding her family, and must return. Abigail's case is presided over by an unlikely prosecutor. Elizabeth's family meets, Jack.

Trials of the Heart

Elizabeth and Jack remain worlds apart and Abigail finds out the devastating truth about Bill Avery.

Heart and Soul

Abigail travels to Hamilton to stay with Elizabeth’s family and is compelled to accept Bill’s help on a personal matter. A heroic act by Jack brings him closer to his ex-fiancée, Rosemary. Elizabeth returns to Hope Valley and she and Jack come together to consider what the future holds.

Heart's Desire

When a visitor from home arrives in Hope Valley, Elizabeth begins to question the direction of her heart and feelings for Jack. As Abigail struggles with how to help her daughter-in-law, Bill delves deeper into an undercover investigation.

Awakenings & Revelations

Elizabeth and Jack receive upsetting news from their families in Hamilton that could tear them apart. Meanwhile, Abigail tries to find forgiveness in her heart for Bill as Lee enlists Rosemary’s help to fight Gowen and keep Hope Valley from falling apart.

Heart and Home

Elizabeth and Jack try to put their differences aside to stop Julie and Tom before they make another mistake, while Gowen targets Abigail’s Café in his next underhanded scheme.

Coming Together, Coming Apart

Elizabeth and Jack face a life-threatening experience together and finally discover the truth about what has been keeping them apart. Later, all of Hope Valley witnesses a shocking arrest and an unexpected proposal.

With All My Heart

The townsfolk celebrate the New Year, which allows Jack and Elizabeth to make a fresh start. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee have a new adventure and Pastor Hogan runs into an unwelcome visitor from his past.

New Year's Wish

Abigail discovers Gowen's sordid scheme. Frank struggles with a troubled past as Elizabeth surprises Jack with the revelation of her own property.

Troubled Hearts

The people of Hope Valley turn against Frank after his secret gets out. Abigail resolves to prove that past mistakes don't tell the whole story.

A Time to Speak

After Frank and Abigail show everyone in Hope Valley the value of redemption, the town becomes overrun by a gang of dangerous outlaws.

Heart of a Hero

As a call for compassion reverberates throughout a struggling Hope Valley, Jack and Faith's friendship proves problematic for Elizabeth.

A Gentle Heart

Abigail welcomes Becky back into her home, but soon faces a difficult decision. Jack and Elizabeth approach a new horizon in their relationship.

Forever in My Heart

A stunning display of love becomes a source of encouragement for the whole of Hope Valley. Abigail must make a painful concession.

Heartbreak

Elizabeth struggles to get along with Jack's mother, a gritty and challenging frontierswoman, after she rides into town in the night.

Hearts in Question

Jack, Elizabeth and Abigail lead the people of Hope Valley in an urgent mission to rescue trapped miners after a landslide.

Prayers from the Heart

A new railroad route that could boost business is proposed. A baseball game helps the newer settlement students to make friends with the other pupils.

Words From the Heart

Elizabeth must coax the truth from Robert after he tells a lie about seeing a bear and becomes the town hero.

Heart of Truth

To raise money for new school supplies, Elizabeth and the kids throw a carnival; the carnival sheds new light and possibly even hope, on Phillip's relationship with his distant father.

The Heart of the Community

Elizabeth struggles with growing pains at the school. An old friend comes to visit Jack. Abigail's tenure as mayor is threatened. Rosemary plays matchmaker.

Elizabeth fights to clear her name and get her job back. Jack gets some troubling news. Wyatt and the railroad continue to make problems for Hope Valley. The children have to deal with a stern new schoolteacher.

Heart of a Teacher

A surprising ally helps Elizabeth in her fight to get her job back. Jack does some soul-searching that may affect his relationship with Elizabeth.

My Heart Will Go On

Bill locates the missing witness from Gowen's case. Ray Wyatt's young nephews start school -- and trouble. A new commissary threatens Abigail's Cafe.

Healing Heart

Bill encounters complications while trying to bring A.J. Foster back to testify. After her husband buys a car, Rosemary insists on learning to drive.

Courageous Hearts

A stranger's visit sheds light on Carson's mysterious past. Elizabeth gets a taste of parenthood after volunteering to baby-sit Opal for a few days.

Heart of a Secret

When Carson disagrees with a doctor's opinion of Cody's sudden illness, Abigail must decide whom she trusts more and which course of action to take.

Heart of a Fighter

Elizabeth’s sister, Julie, visits Hope Valley in her quest to become a teacher. Lee is made acting Sheriff when Abigail and Bill leave town to testify in Gowen’s trial. Carson has problems with a traveling tonic salesman.

Believing

Elizabeth mentors Julie, who finds teaching more difficult than she imagined. Abigail has to find a way to convince the railroad to build its depot in Hope Valley.

Hearts and Minds

Jack returns and he and Elizabeth start planning their future. Sparks fly between Carson and a new arrival. Elizabeth teaches her students the difference between facts and speculation, and the town is put on edge when Lee can’t withdraw funds to pay his employees.

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Abigail has to figure out how to keep the town’s bank afloat. Elizabeth struggles to understand what troubles one of her young students. Rosemary goes overboard planning Jack and Elizabeth’s wedding.

Open Hearts

Jack and Elizabeth’s plan to get married is put in jeopardy and Bill has difficulties transporting a prisoner.

My Heart Is Yours

Jack and Elizabeth’s relationship is put to the test. Pastor Frank and Abigail make a decision about their future. Bill helps a girl solve a mystery.

Love and Marriage

Elizabeth assigns her students to follow business leaders in Hope Valley. Abigail and the town host two possible investors for the failing bank. Bill’s life is disrupted when AJ Foster arrives and turns herself in.

Heart of the Matter

Bill is put in serious jeopardy while transporting AJ to face trial.  Abigail tries to save the town from an investor who will hurt Hope Valley.  Carson is faced with a life and death medical decision.  Elizabeth tries to reunite a mother and her son.

Weather the Storm

The widow of Lee's former silent partner arrives and gives Gowen a chance to run a company again. Elizabeth tutors an unexpected new student, and the residents of Hope Valley conspire to pull off a surprise.

In My Dreams

In the 3 weeks since the arrival of devastating news, Hope Valley has come together in love and support in a time of sadness.

Close to My Heart

Elizabeth balances new motherhood with teaching, Bill & Gowen battle to buy the saloon, Rosemary plays matchmaker for a potential romance, and Abigail brings technology to town.

Phone Rings and Heart Strings

After a foolish comment, Carson must admit that he cares more about Faith. The charming new saloon owner, Lucas Bouchard, causes a stir. Elizabeth teaches self-confidence, and Abigail takes a risk on the stock market with Gowen.

The Queen of Hearts

After a judge is intimidated into releasing two gunrunners, Bill recruits an old friend to help him track the criminals down. Abigail and Lucas clash over the saloon's late hours. Carson and Faith must decide whether to pursue their feelings.

A Vote of Confidence

A new Mountie arrives earlier than expected. Bill and Nathan jump right to work when Lee's payroll is stolen. At the school, friends turn against each when a mock debate goes awry; Carson and Faith try to keep their romance a secret.

Heart of a Mountie

Elizabeth confronts Nathan about his parenting style. Bill is offered a judgeship, but is unsure if he wants to take it. Rosemary hosts a girls-only night. Faith and Carson's romance blooms. Jesse finds surface oil, but can't afford to drill.

Surprise

Gowen strikes oil, which splits Hope Valley into the haves and have-nots. Abigail must settle a dispute among the landowners. Elizabeth must quell Cody's jealousy when Robert's family comes into money. Nathan urges Bill to re-examine judgeship offer.

Disputing Hearts

Trying to stay on Elizabeth's good side, Lucas sets up a library for the town. Abigail is reunited with an old flame. Allie tricks Harper, Robert and Opal into believing the town has a haunted house. Bill conducts his first trial as a judge.

Hope Is with the Heart

Lucas' past comes back to haunt him and others in Hope Valley; Lee and Gowen compete for workers; an old friend arrives with a new orphan.

A Call From the Past

At the Founders' Day Festival, Elizabeth makes a move that might affect her future; an orphan struggles to accept his new life; Bill finds startling information about Gowen.

Two of Hearts

Lucas gives Elizabeth writing advice that causes her to search for new inspiration. Rosemary and Lee plan a vacation. Faith returns home with a dilemma that may force her to part ways with Carson.

A Moving Picture

Elizabeth helps Nathan navigate family tensions when his estranged father arrives in town after recently being released from jail. Rosemary advises Clara and Jesse on wedding plans. Bill and Lucas lose customers when a rumor spreads.

The Heart of a Father

Elizabeth encourages Nathan to investigate his father. Lucas enjoys the first chapters of Elizabeth’s novel. Clara and Jesse cross items off their wedding to-do list.

Family Matters

Elizabeth, Carson and Faith deal with an outbreak of chickenpox. Faith's dedication to her job jeopardizes her future.

Sweet and Sour

Elizabeth gets a surprise bouquet of flowers on her doorstep which has the whole town wondering who left them. Rosemary and Lee organize Jesse & Clara's Bachelor and Bachelorette parties.

An Unexpected Gift

Elizabeth gets the people of Hope Valley to band together as only they can to give Clara and Jesse the wedding of their dreams.

In Perfect Unity

Lee and Rosemary are challenged with taking care of a fussy Little Jack.

Heart of a Writer

A dangerous windstorm puts residents of Hope Valley at risk. Elizabeth takes half the class on a field trip in the woods while Carson is the substitute teacher for the rest.

Into the Woods

Elizabeth and Nathan try to resolve their differences. Rosemary learns a secret about Lee. Elizabeth feels betrayed by Lucas, but helps him get the oil company's records from Gowen. Nathan goes under cover. Fiona gets bad news.

New Possibilities

Elizabeth hears news about her book. Lee gets a surprise that stirs up wounds from his past. Fiona tries to find a way to stay in Hope Valley. Lucas makes a last-ditch effort to preserve his partnership in Gowen Petroleum.

Don't Go

Elizabeth tries to deal with how she feels about Nathan and Lucas; a visitor causes trouble.

Open Season

The arrival of Lucas' mother makes Elizabeth more than a little nervous; Lee injures his back.

Honestly, Elizabeth

Everyone in Hope Valley tries to help when a geyser erupts at the oil rig.

From the Ashes

Nathan starts to question his own actions as the inquiry begins.

Welcome to Hope Valley

Rosemary and Lee adjust to having family in town, while a letter from Dottie upsets the Coulters.

What the Heart Wants

Elizabeth wonders if she's ready to let love in again, while Rosemary wonders what her purpose is.

No Regrets

A health scare has everyone in Hope Valley worried about one of their own.

Before My Very Eyes

Elizabeth focuses on teaching Angela how to read braille. Rosemary and Lee struggle to give Rachel the freedom she was promised in Hope Valley. Bill feels displaced when he's asked to finally return his Mountie uniform.

A Parade and a Charade

Elizabeth is distraught over the reveal of Nathan's secret. Everyone helps a couple prepare for their wedding. The bachelor and bachelorette parties stir up mixed emotions from the guests. A mysterious businessman arrives in town.

Pre-Wedding Jitters

A wedding in Hope Valley leads every couple to evaluate their relationships. Rosemary discovers there is more happening in Hope Valley than everyone realizes, and she decides to get to the bottom of it.

Old Love, New Love, Is This True Love

Landis, the school inspector, arrives in town and causes trouble for Elizabeth. Rosemary finds her calling; a search is called when one of Hope Valley's residents is lost. Carson and Faith's relationship is put to the test.

Changing Times

Elizabeth has finally realized who she's supposed to be with. Big changes are coming to Hope Valley. The town rallies together to say goodbye and good luck to one of its own.

The Kiss

Change is in the air for Hope Valley with the foundry to be built and the upcoming mayoral election. Elizabeth arrives home from a trip to Hamilton. A potential investor arrives in town to discuss the oil business with Lucas.

In Like a Lion

Hope Valley elects a new mayor. Lucas and Elizabeth try to find the "little moments" in their relationship. Elizabeth offers to help Nathan with his horse after the hit-and-run, but it's newcomer, Mei who connects with Newton.

Out Like a Lamb

Elizabeth's book is finally published and it’s the talk of the town. Lucas plans a surprise party to celebrate the event, but some bad book reviews have Elizabeth in a less social mood.

Turn of the Page

Elizabeth sees a new side of Lucas when a flu bug leaves her without a babysitter, and he volunteers to watch Little Jack.

Straight from the Heart

School Inspector Augustus Landis is back in town and starts questioning Elizabeth’s new accreditation to teach Angela. Lucas and Nathan decide to have a race, animal vs. machine.

Journey into the Light

Lee writes a new editorial in the Valley Voice. Gowen worries about the oil company’s intentions now that Fiona has all but secured a deal with investors.

Past, Present, Future

Mayor Hickam decides that Hope Valley needs to get back to its hopeful, joyous roots and decides to host Hope Valley Days, a collective celebration inspired by giving, fun, hope and love.

Hope Valley Days (1)

Residents of Hope Valley continue to enjoy the town’s firstever Hope Valley Days Festival. But with an unwelcome visitor unexpectedly still in town, everyone comes together not just in celebration, but to help one of their own.

Hope Valley Days (2)

Walden returns to town, putting more pressure than ever on Lucas and the residents of Hope Valley. Bill comes up with a plan to stop Walden while new investors arrive from the oil company.

Recent Memory

Elizabeth and Rosemary disagree on the best way to share unsettling news with the town about the coal mines, but that’s put behind them when Rosemary hears even more shocking news.

Never Say Never

With the mine reopening imminent, Gowen decides to take drastic measures to make sure it stays closed. Elizabeth and Lucas struggle to communicate with each other. Lucas gets out of town to clear his head.

Smoke on the Water

Elizabeth worries about her relationship with Lucas, while Bill helps Gowen through the fallout of the mine explosion. Rosemary and Lee receive some news.

Rock, A Bye, Baby

Hope Valley faces an economic downturn together. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Bill learn that the children of Hope Valley have made a discovery that could change the future of the town.

Carpe Diem

Everyone is buzzing with talk of the Hot Springs and how it will help the town. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Lucas host Aunt Agatha and Julie on an interesting visit to Hope Valley.

Hope Springs Eternal

Tourists start arriving, including the St. Johns, who may prove to be trouble for Bill. Meanwhile, Elizabeth rallies all Rosemary’s friends to plan the perfect baby shower.

Oh, Baby

The Coulter baby is late, but Faith assures them it’s fine. By the time Rosemary goes into labor, the entire town is there to support her. Madeline tries to stay in Hope Valley.

Great Expectatations

Rosemary and Lee are still adjusting to parenthood. Lucas reveals the surprise he’s been working on to Elizabeth. Nathan has a camping trip planned for just him and Allie.

Life is But a Dream

Rosemary and Lee’s baby has brought up memories of Rosemary’s own mother, and questions about her past. Meanwhile, the kids feel left out of the hot springs with all the tourists.

The Heart of the Problem

When a former student visits, Elizabeth thinks she may need her help. Meanwhile, Lucas orders something for all of Hope Valley to enjoy… if they can get it working.

Best Laid Plans

Elizabeth encourages Gowen to seek forgiveness from Rosaleen to heal old wounds. Meanwhile Montague continues to raise suspicion.

What Is and What Should Never Be

Everyone helps Rosemary as the Governor visits early. Meanwhile, Nathan is called away to help with land trouble only to find himself in unexpected danger and with surprising intel.

Deep Water

Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.

The Best Seasons of When Calls the Heart

The Best Seasons of When Calls the Heart

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