The Best Episodes of When Calls the Heart Season 1

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.

Director: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Tippi Dobrofsky, Neal H. Dobrofsky

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.

Director: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Kim Beyer-Johnson

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.

Director: Anne Wheeler

Writer: Ken Craw

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.

Director: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Tippi Dobrofsky, Neal H. Dobrofsky

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

Director: Anne Wheeler

Writer: Ken LaZebnik

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.

Director: Anne Wheeler

Writer: Sheryl J. Anderson

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

Director: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Jon Nappa

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

Director: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Vanessa Parise

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.

Director: Michael Landon Jr.

Writer: John Wierick

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.

Director: Michael Landon Jr.

Writer: Brian Bird

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

Director: Michael Landon Jr.

Writer: Ken LaZebnik

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.

Director: Michael Landon Jr.

Writer: Michael Landon Jr., Cindy Kelley