When Calls the Heart

When Calls the Heart

7.9/10
Hallmark Channel Running Drama • Romance

13 Seasons · 138 Episodes · Premiered October 5, 2013

When Calls the Heart is inspired by Janette Oke's bestselling book series about the Canadian West, the series tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coal mining town where life is simple, but often fraught with challenges. Upon arrival, Elizabeth befriends Abigail Stanton, a wife and mother whose husband, the foreman of the mine, along with a dozen other miners, has just been killed in an explosion. The newly widowed women find their faith is tested when they must go to work in the mines to keep a roof over their heads. Set against the wild canvas of a 19th century coal town, Elizabeth will have to learn the ways of the frontier if she wishes to thrive in the rural west on her own.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

12 episodes
E01
Lost and Found
Sun, Jan 12 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Coal Valley is at odds when a special message is found at the site of a fatal coal mining accident.
E02
Cease and Desist
Sun, Jan 19 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
The Pacific Northwest Mining Company threatens to evict the widows of Coal Valley unless they pick up where their husbands left off.
E03
A Telling Silence
Sun, Jan 26 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Coal Valley comes together when a young grieving girl, who lost her father in the fatal mining accident, goes missing.
E04
Secrets and Lies
Sun, Feb 2 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
After discovering new evidence, Jack investigates a surprising suspect in the church arson case.
E05
The Dance
Sun, Feb 9 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
When a group of new male miners comes to Coal Valley, many of the town's women get caught up in the prospect of the single men. Before long, Jack acts jealous when one of the men takes an interest in Elizabeth.
E06
These Games
Sun, Feb 16 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Elizabeth is feeling caught between overprotective Jack and new miner Billy Hamilton. When Jack tells her he has proof Billy lied to her, Elizabeth has had enough. Abigail, sensing Jack's feelings for Elizabeth go beyond his protective duties as Coal Valley's Constable, suggests Jack try a gentler approach to reach her.
E07
Second Chances
Sun, Feb 23 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abigail is encouraged to re-open Coal Valley's dilapidated and abandoned cafe and make it her own after Elizabeth raves about Abigail's baking. Meanwhile, Jack and Elizabeth are at odds after Elizabeth's brief romance with a dishonest miner, which has left her pride hurt, and Jack accidentally insults her as he fumbles to confess his growing feelings.
E08
Perils of the Soloists
Sun, Mar 2 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Elizabeth and Abigail emotionally move out of the row house and into the rooms above Abigail's cafe, starting a new chapter and leaving many memories behind. Elizabeth learns that she and her students must put on the Coal Valley Founders' Day play. While rehearsals begin, Jack surprises Elizabeth with some special talents, and has an even bigger gesture in mind to help her more than she could have ever hoped.
E09
Change of Heart
Sun, Mar 9 2014 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A determined Jack properly asks Elizabeth for a dinner date, finally making his romantic intentions clear. Elizabeth is excited, and is in for another very special surprise—an unexpected visit from her younger sister, Julie. Elizabeth hesitates to make a fuss about her date with Jack, but can't help but be swept away when he surprises her with a very romantic evening at the cafĆ©, with a little help from Abigail.
E10
Love Comes First
Sun, Mar 16 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Saying goodbye to Jack has left Elizabeth heartbroken, but she tries to stay strong in front of her class. Meanwhile, wanting to continue the investigation she started with Jack, Abigail tries to outwit Henry Gowen by stealing a file from his office that could hold the clues to the cause of the mine explosion.
E11
Rules of Engagement
Sun, Mar 23 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Jack is hailed a hero after putting away the Tolliver outlaws, and has decided to come back to Coal Valley for good. But his return to town — and to Elizabeth — is unexpectedly complicated by the arrival of gorgeous big-city actress. Meanwhile, Jack has asked Mountie forensic investigator and friend Bill Avery to help Abigail make a case against Gowen and the Pacific Northwest Mining Company regarding the mine explosion.
E12
Prelude to a Kiss
Sun, Mar 30 2014 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abigail is beginning to let go of her grief and look toward the future with forensic investigator Bill Avery. Meanwhile, a hurt and confused Jack confronts Elizabeth about her new job offer back home. Visiting Circuit Judge, Jedidiah Black a legendary man who is insolent, insufferable and incorruptible will finally bring justice to Coal Valley after the repercussions of the mine explosion, just as Elizabeth and Jack take an important step in their relationship.

Season 2

7 episodes

Season 3

8 episodes

Season 4

10 episodes

Season 5

10 episodes

Season 6

9 episodes

Season 7

10 episodes

Season 8

12 episodes

Season 9

12 episodes

Season 10

12 episodes

Season 11

12 episodes

Season 12

12 episodes

Season 13

12 episodes

Cast

Erin Krakow
Erin Krakow as Elizabeth Thornton
Jack Wagner
Jack Wagner as Bill Avery
Pascale Hutton
Pascale Hutton as Rosemary Coulter
Kavan Smith
Kavan Smith as Leland "Lee" Coulter
Loretta Walsh
Loretta Walsh as Florence Yost
Martin Cummins
Martin Cummins as Henry Gowen
Ben Rosenbaum
Ben Rosenbaum as Mike Hickam
Hrothgar Mathews
Hrothgar Mathews as Ned Yost
Andrea Brooks
Andrea Brooks as Dr. Faith Carter
Johannah Newmarch
Johannah Newmarch as Molly Sullivan
Chris McNally
Chris McNally as Lucas Bouchard
Kevin McGarry
Kevin McGarry as Nathan Grant

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