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.
#2 - Up in Smoke
Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2026
Nathan responds to fire in Goldie National Park while Elizabeth leads relief efforts in Hope Valley.
#3 - 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.
#4 - Run to You
Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/16/2024
Nathan and Bill take charge when a notorious gangster threatens the town. Rosemary teams up with her competition to uncover the truth. Elizabeth and Nathan take a leap of faith.
#5 - Moment of Truth
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2026
A familiar face returns and brings a fun, new piece of technology with her - the polygraph. Nathan freezes when a playful line of questioning catches him off guard.
#6 - Stronger Together
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2024
Hickam and Lee clash with the mayor of Benson Hills, and Gowen suggests a solution with huge implications for the town. Elizabeth and Nathan clear up a misunderstanding.
#7 - Along Came a Spider
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2024
It's Easter in Hope Valley. Elizabeth organizes an egg hunt with help from Nathan. A visitor from Lucas's past gets the town talking. Angela and Cooper seek to mend a relationship.
#8 - The Kiss
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/9/2021
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.
#9 - Anything for Love
Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/23/2024
Nathan and Elizabeth exchange secrets. Rosemary and Lee pitch Lucas an idea for the future of Hope Valley.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Take Two
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/2026
Feeling the loss of her playhouse, Rosemary directs a silent film and gets the whole community involved. Lucas finds himself hesitant to open his heart again.
#12 - 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.
#13 - My Heart Will Go On
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2017
After the death of a friend, Jack makes some difficult life choices that may affect Elizabeth as well.
#14 - Tomorrow Never Knows
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2024
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.
#16 - Heart of a Fighter
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2017
The town gathers around Abigail as Cody fights for his life. Carson comes to terms with his past and gets a chance at redemption.
#17 - 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.
#19 - Old Love, New Love, Is This True Love
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/25/2021
Florence and Ned's 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.
#20 - Brother's Keeper
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/26/2024
Elizabeth and Nathan help Tom out of a tight situation, and the town comes together after a setback. With encouragement from family, Joseph heals an old rift. Gowen councils Lucas.
#21 - Forever in My Heart
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2016
Jack prepares to take a big step toward building a life with Elizabeth; Abigail welcomes Becky back into her home before making an emotional decision about their future as a family.
#22 - Life Is But a Dream
Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/27/2023
Rosemary and Lee are still adjusting to parenthood. Lucas reveals the surprise he's been working on to Elizabeth. Nathan has a camping trip planned for just him and Allie.
#23 - Open Hearts
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/11/2018
Abigail tries to figure out how to keep the town’s bank afloat. Elizabeth struggles to understand what troubles one of her young students. Rosemary goes overboard planning Jack and Elizabeth’s wedding.
#24 - Courageous Hearts
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2017
Tension between Elizabeth and her new students continues. Lee and Rosemary fight about Rosemary learning to drive. Abigail struggles to hold the cafe together while the railroad’s commissary thrives.
#25 - Mom's the Word
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2025
Elizabeth develops a new method of teaching. Nathan goes undercover. A familiar face returns to Hope Valley with an unlucky heiress in tow. Lucas and Lee face their differences.