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When Calls the Heart
When Calls the Heart

When Calls the Heart

—Elizabeth Thatcher is a young teacher accustomed to high society, so she experiences culture shock when she gets her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley. Life in the small mining town is filled with challenges. A recent explosion has killed more than a dozen of the town's miners, compelling the widows of those men to work in the mines to earn money. Constable Jack Thornton, also a newcomer, is not as welcoming, because he believes Thatcher's wealthy father doomed his career by assigning him to Coal Valley so he could protect Elizabeth. Over time, though, Elizabeth and Jack become closer and begin a relationship. Janette Oke's books about the Canadian West inspired the series.
13 seasonsDrama, HistoryTV-PG
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Season 112 of 12 Episodes

  • Constable Jack Thornton tries to discover a plank's rightful owner after it is discovered in the mine; Elizabeth tries to capture the enthusiasm of her students in the wake of tragedy.

  • Elizabeth comes up with a plan to keep the widows from moving out of town; they receive an eviction notice from the Coal Company to make way for new miner recruits.

  • Elizabeth assists a mute student who is having a difficult time coping with the death of her father; Jack looks into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the burning of Coal Valley's only church.

  • After finding the cans of whale oil, Jack investigates Cat Montgomery for her possible involvement in the church arson case; the evidence points to Cat and Gabe becomes upset by the idea of his mother being imprisoned for something she didn't do.

  • Abigail takes in Carla Noonan, a pregnant widow, to keep an eye on her health while Coal Valley's doctor is away; the new coal miners arrive; Elizabeth is immediately charmed by young miner Billy Hamilton.

  • Elizabeth feels caught between overprotective Jack and new miner Billy Hamilton; when Jack tells her he has proof Billy lied to her, Elizabeth decides she's had enough; Abigail suggests Jack try a gentler approach to reach Elizabeth.

  • Abigail is encouraged to reopen Coal Valley's dilapidated and abandoned café and make it her own after Elizabeth raves about Abigail's baking; Jack and Elizabeth are at odds after Elizabeth's brief romance with a dishonest miner.

  • Elizabeth and Abigail move into rooms above Abigail's café; Elizabeth and her students put on the Coal Valley Founders' Day play; Jack surprises Elizabeth.

  • Jack asks Elizabeth for a dinner date, finally making his romantic intentions clear; Elizabeth receives an unexpected visit from her younger sister, Julie; Elizabeth is swept away when Jack surprises her with a very romantic evening at the café.

  • Elizabeth is heartbroken after saying goodbye to Jack, but she tries to stay strong in front of her class; 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.

  • Jack is thought of as a hero after putting away the Tolliver outlaws; he decides to return to Coal Valley; Jack's return to Elizabeth is complicated when a beautiful actress arrives; Bill Avery and Abigail try to make a case against Gowen.

  • Jack helps Bill Avery with his investigation into the mine explosion; a romance grows between Bill and Abigail; Elizabeth struggles to make a decision about the teaching offer.

Record to Watch Later

39 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    The Show Must Go On
    Buried Treasure
    Through the Valley
    Having Faith
    Must Be Gold
    Lost and Found
    Cease and Desist
    A Telling Silence
    Secrets and Lies
    The Dance
  • The Show Must Go On

    Rosemary's play gets a new venue and a new cast; Elizabeth takes her curriculum to the airwaves; Faith helps a friend make a decision; Lucas faces unexpected opposition.
    Upcoming
  • Buried Treasure

    The Garrison Gang comes for their gold with Hope Valley residents in the crosshairs; Angela visits the Schwartzman School and Rosemary uncovers the truth about Ava.
    Upcoming
  • Through the Valley

    The land dispute around McGinty's Meadow intensifies; Hickam and Mei throw a harvest festival for the town; Elizabeth helps Emily find her purpose.
    Upcoming
  • Having Faith

    When Little Jack falls ill, Elizabeth and Nathan care for him together as Hickam and Mei race to secure medicine; the kids broadcast a baseball game over the radio to lift spirits.
    Upcoming
  • Must Be Gold

    As graduation approaches, Elizabeth and Nathan plan for a happy summer together; Lucas and Edie race Rosemary and Bill to find the gold; the town plans a sweet surprise for Minnie.
    Upcoming
  • Lost and Found

    Constable Jack Thornton tries to discover a plank's rightful owner after it is discovered in the mine; Elizabeth tries to capture the enthusiasm of her students in the wake of tragedy.
    Upcoming
When Calls the Heart

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Elizabeth Thatcher is a young teacher accustomed to high society, so she experiences culture shock when she gets her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley. Life in the small mining town is filled with challenges. A recent explosion has killed more than a dozen of the town's miners, compelling the widows of those men to work in the mines to earn money. Constable Jack Thornton, also a newcomer, is not as welcoming, because he believes Thatcher's wealthy father doomed his career by assigning him to Coal Valley so he could protect Elizabeth. Over time, though, Elizabeth and Jack become closer and begin a relationship. Janette Oke's books about the Canadian West inspired the series.

Starring

Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Martin Cummins, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Andrea Brooks, Kevin McGarry, Viv Leacock, Daniel Lissing, Paul Greene, Lori Loughlin, Kristina Wagner, Chelah Horsdal, Gracyn Shinyei, Mitchell Kummen, Jill Morrison, Mamie Laverock, Johannah Newmarch

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