When Calls the Heart
Good things come to those who hope.
TV-G2014•8.3/10
DramaWestern
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.3/10(158)
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.
Production
Believe Pictures, Motion Picture Corporation of America, Brad Krevoy Television, All Canadian Entertainment, Frontier Productions, Jordan Films
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
January 11, 2014
Last Aired
March 22, 2026
Networks
Hallmark Channel
Created By
Michael Landon Jr., Brian Bird
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Lost and Found
Air date: 2014-01-11
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.
E2
Cease and Desist
Air date: 2014-01-18
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.
E3
A Telling Silence
Air date: 2014-01-25
While Jack investigates the suspicious church fire, Elizabeth tries to figure out why little Rosaleen can't speak and is terrified of miner Wendell.
E4
Secrets and Lies
Air date: 2014-02-01
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.
E5
The Dance
Air date: 2014-02-08
The arrival of new miners in Coal Valley creates excitement among the townswomen, but Jack regards Billy, Elizabeth's earnest suitor, with suspicion.
E6
These Games
Air date: 2014-02-15
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.
E7
Second Chances
Air date: 2014-02-22
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.
E8
Perils of the Soloists
Air date: 2014-03-01
Adam, the mine disaster's sole survivor, finally returns home but struggles to readjust. On short notice, Elizabeth puts on the Founders' Day play.
E9
Change of Heart
Air date: 2014-03-08
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.
E10
Love Comes First
Air date: 2014-03-15
As Elizabeth yearns for the absent Jack, Abigail pumps Gowen for details about the mine disaster, and Julie grows close to fugitive outlaw Nathaniel.
E11
Rules of Engagement
Air date: 2014-03-22
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.
E12
Prelude to a Kiss
Air date: 2014-03-29
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.
Cast
Erin Krakow
Elizabeth Thatcher
Pascale Hutton
Rosemary LeVeaux
Jack Wagner
Bill Avery
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