6.1/101,946 votesLoading...#1 - The Kiss
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 5/9/2021
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.
Director: Peter DeLuise
Writer: John Tinker
6.4/10413 votesLoading...#2 - Starry Nights
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 10/15/2023
With Elizabeth at his side, Election Day has the entire town supporting Lucas, hoping he will save Hope Valley. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee discuss who should be their baby’s godfather.
Director: Peter DeLuise
Writer: Lindsay Sturman
6.6/10432 votesLoading...#3 - Long Time Running
Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 10/8/2023
Lucas is the talk of Hope Valley. Elizabeth and the whole town rally around him, but everyone still worries it won’t be enough to stop the governor.
Director: Peter DeLuise
Writer: Derek Thompson
6.8/10584 votesLoading...#4 - Pre-Wedding Jitters
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 4/18/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10666 votesLoading...#5 - Changing Times
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 5/2/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10751 votesLoading...#6 - In Like a Lion
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2022
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.
Director: Peter DeLuise
Writer: John Tinker
6.8/10584 votesLoading...#7 - Out Like a Lamb
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2022
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.
Director: Peter DeLuise
Writer: John Tinker
6.8/10586 votesLoading...#8 - Turn of the Page
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2022
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.
Director: Siobhan Devine
Writer: Derek Thompson
6.8/10250 votesLoading...#9 - Tomorrow Never Knows
Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2024
Elizabeth and Allie plan a birthday party for Nathan. Lee and Rosemary weigh business responsibilities against family time. Lucas settles into his role as governor.
Director: Neill Fearnley
Writer: Lindsay Sturman
6.8/10238 votesLoading...#10 - Along Came a Spider
Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2024
It's Easter in Hope Valley. Elizabeth organizes an egg hunt with help from Nathan. A visitor from Lucas's past gets the town talking. Angela and Cooper seek to mend a relationship.
Director: Mike Rohl
Writer: Elizabeth Stewart
6.9/10492 votesLoading...#11 - Past, Present, Future
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2022
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.
Director: Neill Fearnley
Writer: John Tinker
7.0/10606 votesLoading...#12 - Old Love, New Love, Is This True Love
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 4/25/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10604 votesLoading...#13 - Straight from the Heart
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2022
Elizabeth sees a new side of Lucas when a flu bug leaves her without a babysitter, and he volunteers to watch Little Jack.
Director: Siobhan Devine
Writer: Elizabeth Stewart
7.0/10386 votesLoading...#14 - When Stars Align
Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2024
Elizabeth turns over a new leaf. Nathan returns home from an investigation, and Bill questions its outcome. Rosemary chases a scoop. Lucas make a surprise announcement.
Director: Neill Fearnley
Writer: Lindsay Sturman
7.0/10236 votesLoading...#15 - Steps Forward
Season 11 Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2024
Rosemary and Bill team up to investigate a case they believe shouldn't be closed. The women of Hope Valley start a day care. Hickam and Mei celebrate a milestone.
Director: Mike Rohl
Writer: Allie Devereaux
7.0/10214 votesLoading...#16 - Stronger Together
Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2024
Hickam and Lee clash with the mayor of Benson Hills, and Gowen suggests a solution with huge implications for the town. Elizabeth and Nathan clear up a misunderstanding.
Director: Alysse Leite-Rogers
Writer: Paul Redford
7.1/10571 votesLoading...#17 - What the Heart Wants
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2021
Rosemary and Lee adjust to having family in town, while a letter from Dottie upsets the Coulters.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10554 votesLoading...#18 - No Regrets
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/2021
Elizabeth wonders if she's ready to let love in again, while Rosemary wonders what her purpose is.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10547 votesLoading...#19 - Before My Very Eyes
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 4/4/2021
A health scare has everyone in Hope Valley worried about one of their own.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10562 votesLoading...#20 - A Parade and a Charade
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 4/11/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10573 votesLoading...#21 - Journey into the Light
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10501 votesLoading...#22 - Recent Memory
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10239 votesLoading...#23 - Deep Water
Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 9/24/2023
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.
Director: Siobhan Devine
Writer: Lindsay Sturman
7.2/10559 votesLoading...#24 - Welcome to Hope Valley
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/2021
Nathan starts to question his own actions as the inquiry begins.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10594 votesLoading...#25 - Hope Valley Days (1)
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of When Calls the Heart
Every episode of When Calls the Heart ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of When Calls the Heart!
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...
Genres:DramaWestern
Network:Hallmark Channel
Worst Episodes Summary
"The Kiss" is the worst rated episode of "When Calls the Heart". It scored 6.1/10 based on 1946 votes. Directed by Peter DeLuise and written by John Tinker, it aired on 5/9/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Starry Nights".