When Calls The Heart

A lot of change is in the air for Hope Valley. Elizabeth arrives home from a trip to Hamilton. The arrival of a potential investor stirs up trouble for the oil company. The Yosts surprise the town. The campaign for the upcoming mayoral election continues. Lucas makes an important decision.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Peter DeLuise
Writer(s): Janette Oke, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr.

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 Newton.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Chris McNally, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Peter DeLuise
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., John Tinker

Elizabeth's book is finally published and it is 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.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Chris McNally, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Siobhan Devine
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Derek Thompson

Elizabeth sees a new side of Lucas when a flu bug leaves her without a babysitter, and he volunteers to watch Little Jack.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Chris McNally, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Siobhan Devine
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Elizabeth Stewart

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.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Neill Fearnley
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr.

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.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Neill Fearnley
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., John Tinker

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.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Peter DeLuise
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., John Tinker

Residents of Hope Valley continue to enjoy the first-ever Hope Valley Days Festival. But with an unwelcome visitor who's unexpectedly still in town, everyone comes together not just in celebration, but to help one of their own.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Peter DeLuise
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., John Tinker

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

Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Neill Fearnley
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Allie Devereaux, Michael Landon Jr.

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

Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Neill Fearnley
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Derek Thompson

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.

Stars: Erin Krakow, Chris McNally, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Peter DeLuise
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Derek Thompson

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

Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner
Director(s): Peter DeLuise
Writer(s): Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr.