When Calls the Heart

Constable Jack Thornton tries to find the rightful owner of a plank inscribed with a sentimental message. Elizabeth struggles with capturing the enthusiasm of her students.

Elizabeth comes up with a plan after Abigail and the other widows receive an eviction notice from the coal company to make room for new employees and their families.

Elizabeth helps a mute student struggling to cope with the death of her father. Jack looks into the mysterious circumstances around the burning of Coal Valley's church.

Jack investigates a possible suspect in the church arson case. Gabe is upset by the idea of his mother being imprisoned for something she didn't do.

Abigail takes in a pregnant widow to keep an eye on her health while Coal Valley's doctor is away. The new miners arrive, and Elizabeth is immediately charmed by Billy Hamilton.

Elizabeth is torn between her feelings for Jack and Billy Hamilton, but when Jack tells her he has proof Billy lied to her, Elizabeth decides she's had enough.

Spurred on by Elizabeth, Abigail reopens Coal Valley's dilapidated and abandoned cafe. Jack and Elizabeth are at odds after Elizabeth's brief romance with Billy Hamilton.

Elizabeth and Abigail move into rooms above Abigail's cafe. Elizabeth and her students put on the Coal Valley Founders' Day play, and Jack surprises Elizabeth.

Jack finally makes his intentions clear and asks Elizabeth for a dinner date. Elizabeth receives an unexpected visit from her younger sister, Julie.

A heartbroken Elizabeth tries to stay strong in front of her class. Abigail tries to outwit Henry Gowen by stealing a file that could hold the clues to the mine explosion.

Jack is hailed a hero after putting away the Tolliver outlaws, and returns to Coal Valley. But his return is unexpectedly complicated by the arrival of an actress.

As Bill Avery continues to investigate the mine explosion, a romance begins to grow between him and Abigail. Jack confronts Elizabeth about her new job offer back home.