The BEST episodes of When Calls the Heart

Every episode of When Calls the Heart ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best 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 in the west.

Last Updated: 4/15/2025Network: Hallmark ChannelStatus: Continuing

10.00

28 votes

#1 - Prayers from the Heart

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/10/2016

A resident of Hope Valley is put in danger after a landslide; a touching celebration of love proves how big people's hearts are.

Directors: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Paul Jackson

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10.00

28 votes

#2 - With All My Heart

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2015

Elizabeth and Jack face a life-threatening experience together and finally discover the truth about what has been keeping them apart. Later, all of Hope Valley witnesses a shocking arrest and an unexpected proposal.

Directors: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Derek Thompson, Tony Blake

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9.00

28 votes

#3 - Trials of the Heart

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/2015

Coal Valley’s trial gets underway in the town with a new Judge presiding over it. Elizabeth gets unsettling news from Hamilton regarding her family, and must return. Abigail’s case is presided over by an unlikely prosecutor. Elizabeth’s family meets, Jack. The trial’s verdict is rendered by the Judge, which effects the whole town. Elizabeth readjusts to family life in Hamilton. Abigail is reunited with a family member. Jack has to reevaluate his importance in Elizabeth’s life. A new man comes to town with a prospect that can change the townspeople’s entire future.

Directors: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Neal Dobrofsky, Robin Bernheim Burger, Tippi Dobrofsky, Tony Blake

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9.00

28 votes

#4 - Troubled Hearts

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/21/2016

Elizabeth surprises Jack with a home of her own; Abigail learns of Gowen's latest greedy scheme; Frank's past catches up to him.

Directors: Martin Wood

Writer: Derek Thompson

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9.00

28 votes

#5 - A Time to Speak

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/2016

When the people of Hope Valley learn that Frank is a wanted man, they quickly turn on him. Abigail sets out to prove that the mistakes of the past don't define the future.

Directors: Martin Wood

Writer: Richard Manning

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8.32

40 votes

#6 - Must Be Gold

Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2025

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.

Directors: Peter DeLuise

Writer: Lindsay Sturman

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8.29

41 votes

#7 - Having Faith

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2025

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.

Directors: Peter DeLuise

Writer: Joy Gregory, Lindsay Sturman

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7.00

28 votes

#8 - Awakenings & Revelations

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/23/2015

When a visitor from home arrives in Hope Valley, Elizabeth begins to question the direction of her heart and feelings for Jack. As Abigail struggles with how to help her daughter-in-law, Bill delves deeper into an undercover investigation.

Directors: Neill Fearnley

Writer: Tony Blake

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0.00

0 votes

#9 - 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.

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0.00

0 votes

#10 - Great Expectations

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2023

The Coulter baby is late, but Faith assures them it's fine. By the time Rosemary goes into labor, the entire town is there to support her. Madeline tries to stay in Hope Valley.

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0.00

0 votes

#11 - 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.

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0.00

0 votes

#12 - 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.

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0.00

0 votes

#13 - 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.

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0.00

0 votes

#14 - 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.

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0.00

0 votes

#15 - Hope Valley Days (2)

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2022

Residents of Hope Valley continue to enjoy the festival. But with an unwelcome visitor unexpectedly still in town, everyone comes together not just in celebration, but to help one of their own.

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0.00

0 votes

#16 - Recent Memory

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/1/2022

Walden arrives back in town, putting more pressure than ever on Lucas and the residents of Hope Valley. Bill comes up with a plan to stop Walden. New investors arrive from the oil company.

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0.00

0 votes

#17 - Never Say Never

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2022

Elizabeth and Rosemary don't agree about how best to share unsettling news in the town regarding the coal mines, but that's put behind them when Rosemary hears even more shocking news.

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0.00

0 votes

#18 - Smoke on the Water

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2022

With the mine reopening imminent, Gowen decides to take drastic measures to make sure it stays closed. Elizabeth and Lucas struggle to communicate with each other. Lucas gets out of town to clear his head.

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0.00

0 votes

#19 - Rock, A Bye, Baby

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2022

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

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0.00

0 votes

#20 - Carpe Diem

Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/30/2023

Hope Valley faces an economic downturn together. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Bill learn that the children of Hope Valley have made a discovery that could change the future of the town.

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0.00

0 votes

#21 - Hope Springs

Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/6/2023

Everyone is buzzing with talk of the Hot Springs and how it will help the town. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Lucas host Aunt Agatha and Julie on an interesting visit to Hope Valley.

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0.00

0 votes

#22 - Oh, Baby

Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/13/2023

Tourists start arriving, including the St. Johns, who may prove to be trouble for Bill. Meanwhile, Elizabeth rallies all Rosemary's friends to plan the perfect baby shower.

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0.00

0 votes

#23 - Don't Go

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/26/2020

Elizabeth hears news about her book. Lee gets a surprise that stirs up wounds from his past. Fiona tries to find a way to stay in Hope Valley. Lucas makes a last-ditch effort to preserve his partnership in Gowen Petroleum.

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0.00

0 votes

#24 - 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 Newtom.

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0.00

0 votes

#25 - 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.

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