The BEST episodes of When Hope Calls season 1

Every episode of When Hope Calls season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of When Hope Calls season 1!

The story of sisters Lillian and Grace who open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, they strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care.

Last Updated: 12/9/2024Network: GAC FamilyStatus: Continuing
Surprise
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8.17
48 votes

#1 - Surprise

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/4/2019

Lillian plans a surprise party for Grace’s birthday. Grace puts a wrench in the surprise plans by taking on more work. Chuck and Tess take one of the orphans under their wings. Gabriel pursues a witness to the robbery. Sam forgives Lillian for accusing him of a crime.

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From the Ashes
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8.04
69 votes

#2 - From the Ashes

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/30/2019

Rosemary and Lee Coulter from Hope Valley are in town to help rebuild after the fire, while Gabriel investigates the cause. Complications arise between Chuck and Grace. After losing his store, Joe considers moving. Nurse Maggie Parsons arrives in town, and Tess continues to feud with a neighbor.

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The Search
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8.04
54 votes

#3 - The Search

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/27/2019

Lillian has doubts about Sam. Gabriel helps Constable Nathan Grant, hunt down the fugitive. Chuck stays at the orphanage as a protective measure. Tess holds out hope that Chuck will eventually decide to run the family ranch. Maggie makes an interesting discovery at the infirmary.

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Where Hope Goes
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7.98
52 votes

#4 - Where Hope Goes

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/25/2019

Gabriel fears for Lillian’s safety when suspects in the bank fraud case arrive to Brookfield. The suspects concoct a ruthless plot to cover their tracks. Grace prepares to accompany Helen across the Atlantic. Unaware of Grace’s journey, Chuck heads out of town on a cattle drive.

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About a Girl
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7.96
49 votes

#5 - About a Girl

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/11/2019

Grace is thinking of moving to New York, while Chuck urges her to stay. Lillian locates Helen’s grandfather. Gabriel’s investigation into the suspected bank fraud raises questions about how Ronnie funded his hotel. Tess tries to protect Ronnie. Maggie helps a visitor who has come to Brookfield.

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Lost and Found
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7.88
59 votes

#6 - Lost and Found

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/13/2019

While at Mountie Headquarters, Gabriel meets face to face with the bank robber who tried to kill him. Grace and Chuck spend more time together, but Tess orchestrates a scenario meant to drive them apart. Meanwhile, Maggie tries to help Joe with an old shoulder injury.

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A House United
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7.85
54 votes

#7 - A House United

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/20/2019

A government worker arrives to inspect the orphanage. When building damages coincide with the inspector’s visit, Lillian offers Sam, a struggling prospector, room and board in exchange for handyman services. Gabriel sizes up Sam while Chuck receives a cold shoulder from Grace. Ronnie needs Tess’s help.

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House in Order
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7.76
46 votes

#8 - House in Order

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2019

A reporter comes to town to cover the 10th anniversary of Tess’s husband’s passing. Grace and Chuck’s relationship hits a rough patch. Gabriel continues his investigation into the bank fraud. Eleanor and Joe try to make Maggie feel more at home in Brookfield.

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Out of the Past
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7.70
64 votes

#9 - Out of the Past

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/6/2019

Lillian tries to mend fences with Tess, but Tess still blames Lillian’s father for her husband’s death. Grace takes a second job. Gabriel hunts the fugitive suspected of setting the fire. Chuck stands up for Grace at her new job. Maggie settles into her job at the infirmary.

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New Hope
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7.53
83 votes

#10 - New Hope

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/30/2019

Reunited sisters Lillian and Grace encounter resistance against their just-opened Orphanage from the townspeople. Having recently returned to town, Constable Gabriel reacquaints himself with neighbors. Tess’s son Chuck helps Grace and admires her tenacity. When disaster strikes, the town must unite despite danger.

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