When Calls the Heart, Seasons 1-6

When a wooden plank inscribed with a sentimental message is discovered in the mine, new constable Jack Thornton tries to discover the plank's rightful owner; Elizabeth struggles with capturing the enthusiasm of her students in the wake of tragedy.

When all the widows in Coal Valley receive eviction notices from the Coal Company to make way for new miner recruits, Elizabeth hatches a plan to keep the widows from moving out of the only town they know.

Elizabeth helps a mute student who is struggling to cope with the death of her father; Jack investigates 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. When the evidence points to Cat, Gabe becomes infuriated by the idea of his mother being imprisoned for something she didn't do.

When a group of new male miners comes to Coal Valley, many of the town's women get caught up in the idea of the single men. One of the new miners begins courting Elizabeth and Jack seems to have concerns that resemble jealousy.

The Miners' Games allow the townspeople to cut loose and have a little fun; Elizabeth and Billy Hamilton spend more time together; Jack investigates a series of robberies that are plaguing Coal Valley.

Abigail must pay a steep price to complete a top-secret project she's been working on; one of Elizabeth's students has trouble reading so she enlists Jack's help for a creative solution; Abigail gives Jack some fine advice on a woman like Elizabeth.

Elizabeth must put on the Coal Valley Founders' Day play on short notice; the only surviving miner from the explosion comes home from the hospital with a shocking surprise; Jack has a heart-to-heart with Adam in hopes of bringing them back together.

Elizabeth's sister visits Coal Valley and stirs up trouble when she meets a wounded man and brings him back to town; Jack finally asks Elizabeth to dinner in an act of courtship, but he's about to receive some shocking news that could change everything.

Abigail does some detective work and learns more about Gowen's dangerous conduct leading up to the mine disaster; Julie Thatcher is becoming closer with Nathaniel when the rest of the Tolliver gang arrives in Coal Valley.

Jack is back in Coal Valley along with an unexpected visitor that threatens he and Elizabeth's relationship; Elizabeth receives some unforeseen news that will force her to make a very difficult decision.

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

Elizabeth and Jack's budding union barely has time to begin when Elizabeth receives a telegram requesting her return home; Abigail nervously awaits the mining disaster trial.

Elizabeth and Jack remain worlds apart and Abigail finds out the devastating truth about Bill Avery.

Abigail travels to Hamilton to stay with Elizabeth's family and is compelled to accept Bill's help on a personal matter. A heroic act by Jack brings him closer to his ex-fiancée, Rosemary. Elizabeth returns to Hope Valley and she and Jack come together to consider what the future holds.

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.

Elizabeth and Jack receive upsetting news from their families in Hamilton that could tear them apart. Meanwhile, Abigail tries to find forgiveness in her heart for Bill as Lee enlists Rosemary's help to fight Gowen and keep Hope Valley from falling apart.

Elizabeth and Jack try to put their differences aside to stop Julie and Tom before they make another mistake, while Gowen targets Abigail's Café in his next underhanded scheme.

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.

A fresh start for Jack and Elizabeth, a surprise guest for Abigail, an adventure for Rosemary and Lee, an unwanted visitor from Pastor Hogan's past, and new beginnings for the town makes this the most unforgettable New Year's celebration Hope Valley has ever seen.

Elizabeth surprises Jack with a home of her own as Abigail learns of Gowen's latest greedy scheme and Frank's past quickly closes in on him.

After the discovery that Frank is a wanted man, Hope Valley quickly turns on their pastor before Abigail sets out to prove that the mistakes of the past don't define the future.

After Hope Valley learns redemption is possible, Abigail and Frank pursue a romance before the heart of the town is tested by the threat of a gang of outlaws.

As Jack and Faith's friendship begins to complicate his romance with Elizabeth, Abigail pitches in to help a struggling community and a wave of kindness in Hope Valley has everyone opening their heart for a grand occasion.

As 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.

Abigail is left reeling after the sudden arrival of the children's aunt and as she faces a heartbreaking goodbye, Elizabeth, Jack and the rest of Hope Valley come to witness a powerful act of love that proves everyone is right where they belong.

When Jack's mother rides into town for a surprise visit, Elizabeth tries to connect with the frontierwoman and find a common ground.

After a landslide puts one of Hope Valley's own in grave danger, the strength of a town is tested.

An intriguing peddler comes to Hope Valley selling the townspeople his wears and teaching them valuable lessons about joy and giving. And when the townspeople realize that the recently displaced settlers in the area will not have a proper Christmas, they come together to create a special holiday celebration.

As Elizabeth and Jack coach the kids in baseball, Elizabeth struggles to help a young boy come to terms with an old injury.

When Robert tells a lie about seeing a bear and becomes a town hero, Elizabeth has to coax the truth from him.

To raise money for new school supplies, Elizabeth and the kids throw a carnival. But for Phillip, the new kid in Elizabeth's classroom, the carnival sheds new light, and possibly even hope, on his relationship with his distant father.

Elizabeth struggles with growing pains at the school; an old friend comes to visit Jack; Abigail's tenure as mayor is threatened; Rosemary plays matchmaker.

Elizabeth fights to clear her name and get her job back; Jack gets some troubling news; Wyatt and the railroad continue to make problems for Hope Valley; the children have to deal with a stern new schoolteacher.

After the death of a friend, Jack makes some difficult life choices that may affect Elizabeth as well.

Elizabeth has problems in her classroom when the nephews of Ray Wyatt come to her class and bully other students. Meanwhile - Lee loses his voce and Rosemary does the talking for him, Bill finds AJ foster, and Ray Wyatt opens a commissary and steals Abigail's cafe's business.

Tension between Elizabeth and her new students continues. Meanwhile Lee and Rosemary fight about Rosemary learning to drive, and Abigail struggles to hold the cafe together while the railroad's commissary thrives.

Elizabeth takes Opal in while her parents are away; a newcomer to Hope Valley has some insight into Carson Shepherd's mysterious past; an unlikely turn of events puts Cody in harm's way.

The town gathers around Abigail as Cody fights for his life; Carson comes to terms with his past and gets a chance at redemption.

Elizabeth's fiancé, Jack, surprises her when he comes home on leave. Meanwhile, town mayor, Abigail leads the creation of Hope Valley's Christmas Parade, featuring a passionate band, led by sheriff Bill Avery. Abigail's newly adopted son, Cody, tries to make their first Christmas together special, connecting her past with their bright future. Rosemary and Lee, Hope Valley's most endearing married couple, will discover how important Christmas traditions and treasured memories are. Doctor Carson Shepherd exhibits faith and resilience when he tries to heal and inspire a guarded woman who has given up on the spirit of Christmas. And Hope Valley's disgraced former mayor, Henry Gowen, gets a second chance at redemption.

Elizabeth's sister, Julie, visits Hope Valley in her quest to become a teacher. Meanwhile, Lee is made acting Sheriff when Abigail and Bill leave town to testify in Gowen's trial. Carson has problems with a traveling tonic salesmen.

Elizabeth mentors Julie, who finds teaching more difficult than she imagined. Meanwhile, Abigail has to find a way to convince the railroad to build its depot in Hope Valley.

Jack returns and he and Elizabeth start planning their future. Sparks fly between Carson and a new arrival. Elizabeth teaches her students the difference between facts and speculation, and the town is put on edge when Lee can't withdraw funds to pay his employees.

Abigail has to figure out how to keep the town's bank afloat. Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggles to understand what troubles one of her young students. Rosemary goes overboard planning Jack and Elizabeth's wedding.

Jack and Elizabeth's plan to get married is put in serious jeopardy. Bill has difficulties transporting a prisoner.

Jack and Elizabeth's marriage is put to the test. Pastor Frank and Abigail resolve the future of their relationship. Bill helps a young girl solve a mystery.

Elizabeth assigns her students to follow business leaders in Hope Valley for a day. Meanwhile, Abigail and the town host two possible investors for the failing bank. Bill's life is disrupted when AJ Foster arrives and turns herself in.

While transporting AJ to face trial, Bill gets bitten by a rattlesnake. Abigail tries to save the town from an investor who will hurt Hope Valley. Carson is faced with a life and death medical decision. Elizabeth tries to reunite a mother and her son.

The widow of Lee's former silent partner arrives and gives Gowen a chance to run a company again.

The season five finale of When Calls the Heart.

As Christmas approaches in Hope Valley, newly widowed Elizabeth prepares for the birth of her baby, and Abigail prepares for the town's Christmas gathering. The town welcomes orphans and their caretakers, who have been stranded on their journey to a new orphanage. However, when Bill makes a troubling discovery about these newcomers, he is forced to make a difficult decision . As Bill decides what to do with Hope Valley's guests, Elizabeth, Abigail and Rosemary get stuck in a storm, and face a Christmas Eve emergency. Hope Valley must rely on the courage of some of its strongest women, and the Christmas spirit, to guide them to a safe and happy holiday.

In the season 6 premiere, the town of Hope Valley adjusts to the changing times – while still maintaining the small-town bonds that connect them. Elizabeth adjusts to life as a single working mother while Abigail prepares for the arrival of the telephone to Hope Valley. Bill and Gowan vie for the town saloon. When Rosemary senses a spark between Faith and Carson, she fans the flames trying to get a romance started.

Bill and Abigail are skeptical of Lucas Bouchard, a newcomer to Hope Valley. Bill investigates the mystery man with some help from a spy at the town's new switchboard. At the schoolhouse, Elizabeth teaches one of her students to find his confidence.

Bill turns to an old friend for help tracking down gunrunners responsible for the deaths of Mounties. Elizabeth helps one of her students stand up for himself, while Abigail uses her power of persuasion when Lucas becomes an uncooperative business owner. Rosemary and Lee help Elizabeth care for her baby but a secret struggle weighs on the couple.

In 'Heart of a Mountie,' Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) is confronted by memories when a new Mountie comes to Hope Valley. Bill (Jack Wagner) reluctantly teams up with the Mountie – Nathan Grant (Kevin McGarry) – to investigate a robbery, and both men suspect that there is more to the crime than meets the eye. Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) buys a telephone and Lee (Kavan Smith) worries this new technology will contribute to his wife's gossipy tendencies. Meanwhile, Jesse's (Aren Buchholz) jealousy of Clara's (Eva Bourne) boss reaches a boiling point.

A small earthquake hits Hope Valley, but it's new opportunities and relationships that really shake things up in 'Surprise.' Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) steps in to help Nathan's (Kevin McGarry) strong-willed niece connect to her new classmates. Bill (Jack Wagner) contemplates an interesting job offer. Gowen (Martin Cummins) makes a compelling offer of his own to Jesse (Aren Buchholz) and Clara (Eva Bourne). Meanwhile, Carson (Paul Greene) and Faith (Andrea Brooks) grow closer.

When Hope Valley strikes oil, the newfound riches complicate matters in town. Also, Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) helps Nathan's niece open up to her classmates, and learns more about Nathan (Kevin McGarry) in the process. Bill (Jack Wagner) considers a new job. Carson (Paul Greene) helps Faith (Andrea Brooks) connect with her estranged father. Meanwhile, Fiona (Kayla Wallace) trains Florence (Loretta Walsh) at the town switchboard, and quickly realizes she has her work cut out for her.

In 'Hope is With the Heart' Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) receives some unexpected help from Lucas (Chris McNally) in her mission to create a town library. Jesse and Gowen continue to have conflict. Meanwhile, Bill (Jack Wagner) and Nathan (Kevin McGarry) apprehend an infamous outlaw and Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) and Lee (Kavan Smith) have an overdue talk.

Strangers come to Hope Valley, and Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) gets caught in the crossfire in 'A Call from the Past.' When she finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, Elizabeth must escape the precarious situation brought on by Lucas's (Chris McNally) mysterious past. Lee's (Kavan Smith) business suffers when Gowen (Martin Cummins) hires his top employees away. Meanwhile, Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) hosts some out of town visitors, and finds that their help disturbs her otherwise peaceful domestic bliss.

In the season finale, Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) looks to both baby Jack's future and her own in 'Two of Hearts.' With the excitement of the Hope Valley Founder's Day Festival in the air, Elizabeth holds a christening for baby Jack, with sister Julie, (Charlotte Hegele), Bill (Jack Wagner), Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) and Lee (Kavan Smith) standing alongside her. Meanwhile, Jesse (Aren Buchholz) plans a surprise for Clara (Eva Bourne).

Check out a season 1 recap and season 2 preview of Hallmark Channel's original series When Calls the Heart.

The sweeping frontier drama that captured the hearts of millions returns for a third season, with a special two-hour sneak peek airing Holiday 2015, and returning for an additional eight episodes in February 2016.

The sweeping frontier drama that captured the hearts of millions returns for a third season, with a special two-hour sneak peek airing Holiday 2016, and returning for an additional ten episodes in February 2017.

The sweeping frontier drama that captured the hearts of millions returns for a fifth season.

Go behind the scenes of When Calls the Heart - The Greatest Christmas Blessing. Hear Erin Krakow, Lori Loughlin & Pascale Hutton discuss the strong bond of their characters as they prepare for the birth of Elizabeth's baby & learn about the magic of Hope Valley at Christmastime.