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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    When Calls the Heart Season 13 Episode 5 - Growing Pains
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Growing Pains

    S13:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 12 - The Kiss
    6.2/10(1975 votes)

    #2 - The Kiss

    S8:E12

    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

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  3. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 9 - Pre-Wedding Jitters
    6.8/10(603 votes)

    #3 - Pre-Wedding Jitters

    S8:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 2 - Out Like a Lamb
    6.8/10(608 votes)

    #4 - Out Like a Lamb

    S9:E2

    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

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  5. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 3 - Turn of the Page
    6.8/10(611 votes)

    #5 - Turn of the Page

    S9:E3

    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

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  6. When Calls the Heart Season 10 Episode 11 - Long Time Running
    6.8/10(464 votes)

    #6 - Long Time Running

    S10:E11

    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

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  7. When Calls the Heart Season 10 Episode 12 - Starry Nights
    6.8/10(447 votes)

    #7 - Starry Nights

    S10:E12

    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

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  8. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 11 - Changing Times
    6.9/10(685 votes)

    #8 - Changing Times

    S8:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 1 - In Like a Lion
    6.9/10(775 votes)

    #9 - In Like a Lion

    S9:E1

    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

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  10. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 4 - Straight from the Heart
    7.0/10(627 votes)

    #10 - Straight from the Heart

    S9:E4

    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

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  11. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 6 - Past, Present, Future
    7.0/10(516 votes)

    #11 - Past, Present, Future

    S9:E6

    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

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  12. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 5 - What the Heart Wants
    7.1/10(587 votes)

    #12 - What the Heart Wants

    S8:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 10 - Old Love, New Love, Is This True Love
    7.1/10(624 votes)

    #13 - Old Love, New Love, Is This True Love

    S8:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 5 - Journey into the Light
    7.1/10(597 votes)

    #14 - Journey into the Light

    S9:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 9 - Recent Memory
    7.1/10(528 votes)

    #15 - Recent Memory

    S9:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 4 - Welcome to Hope Valley
    7.2/10(576 votes)

    #16 - Welcome to Hope Valley

    S8:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 6 - No Regrets
    7.2/10(572 votes)

    #17 - No Regrets

    S8:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 7 - Before My Very Eyes
    7.2/10(564 votes)

    #18 - Before My Very Eyes

    S8:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 8 - A Parade and a Charade
    7.2/10(580 votes)

    #19 - A Parade and a Charade

    S8:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 7 - Hope Valley Days (1)
    7.2/10(618 votes)

    #20 - Hope Valley Days (1)

    S9:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. When Calls the Heart Season 11 Episode 2 - Tomorrow Never Knows
    7.2/10(295 votes)

    #21 - Tomorrow Never Knows

    S11:E2

    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

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  22. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 2 - Honestly, Elizabeth
    7.3/10(615 votes)

    #22 - Honestly, Elizabeth

    S8:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. When Calls the Heart Season 8 Episode 3 - From the Ashes
    7.3/10(579 votes)

    #23 - From the Ashes

    S8:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 10 - Never Say Never
    7.3/10(355 votes)

    #24 - Never Say Never

    S9:E10

    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.

    Director:Neill Fearnley
    Writer:Derek Thompson

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  25. When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 12 - Rock, A Bye, Baby
    7.3/10(461 votes)

    #25 - Rock, A Bye, Baby

    S9:E12

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

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writer:John Tinker

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Growing Pains" is the worst rated episode of "When Calls the Heart". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/2026. This episode scored 6.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Kiss".