List of When Calls the Heart episodes
This is a list of episodes for When Calls the Heart, an American-Canadian television drama series, inspired by Janette Oke's book of the same name from her Canadian West Series. Developed by Michael Landon, Jr., the series began airing on the Hallmark Channel in the United States on January 11, 2014,[1] and on April 16, 2014 on Super Channel in Canada.[2]
As of April 25, 2015, 13 episodes of When Calls the Heart have aired.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | DVD release date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Season finale | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 | |||
| 1 | 12 | January 11, 2014 | March 29, 2014 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2 | TBA | April 25, 2015 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Episodes
Season 1 (2014)
| No | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Lost and Found" | Michael Landon, Jr. | Michael Landon Jr. and Cindy Kelley | January 11, 2014 | 1.69[3] |
| 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. | |||||
| 2 | "Cease And Desist" | Michael Landon, Jr. | Brian Bird | January 18, 2014 | 1.59[4] |
| 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. | |||||
| 3 | "A Telling Silence" | Michael Landon, Jr. | Ken LaZebnik | January 25, 2014 | 1.39[5] |
| 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. | |||||
| 4 | "Secrets and Lies" | Michael Landon Jr. | John Wierick | February 1, 2014 | 1.19[6] |
| 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. | |||||
| 5 | "The Dance" | Anne Wheeler | Ken LaZebnik | February 8, 2014 | 1.50[7] |
| 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. Abigail takes in Carla Noonan, a pregnant widow, to keep an eye on her health while Coal Valley's doctor is away. | |||||
| 6 | "These Games" | Anne Wheeler | Sheryl J. Anderson | February 15, 2014 | 1.15[8] |
| The Miners' Games allow the townspeople to cut loose and have a little fun. Elizabeth is feeling caught between overprotective Jack and new miner Billy Hamilton, but when Jack tells her he has proof Billy lied to her, Elizabeth decides she's had enough. Abigail suggests Jack try a gentler approach to reach Elizabeth. Jack also investigates a series of robberies that are plaguing Coal Valley. | |||||
| 7 | "Second Chances" | Neill Fearnley | Kim Beyer-Johnson | February 22, 2014 | 1.15[9] |
| Abigail is encouraged to reopen Coal Valley's dilapidated and abandoned cafe and make it her own after Elizabeth raves about Abigail's baking. Jack accidentally insults Elizabeth as he fumbles to confess his feelings for her. One of Elizabeth's students has trouble reading so she enlists Jack's help for a creative solution. | |||||
| 8 | "Perils of the Soloists" | Neill Fearnley | Jon Nappa | March 1, 2014 | 1.04[10] |
| Elizabeth and Abigail move into rooms above Abigail's cafe. The only surviving miner from the explosion comes home from the hospital with a shocking surprise. Elizabeth and her students must put on the Coal Valley Founders' Day play on short notice. | |||||
| 9 | "Change of Heart" | Anne Wheeler | Ken Craw | March 8, 2014 | 1.65[11] |
| Jack makes his intentions known by asking an excited Elizabeth on date. Her younger sister Julie also makes a surprise visit. Julie wants to know all about Elizabeth's new life and her new romance. Elizabeth is careful with her emotions, until she sees the romantic evening at the café that he and Abigail planned for them. However, Jack has been granted a transfer to another post, which he requested upon arriving at Coal Valley. Now happy, he must break the news to Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Gowen has a sudden interest in Abigail, who mentions this to Jack. He informs her that Gowen's role in the mine explosion is being investigated. Elsewhere, a naive Julie helps an injured man shown to be a wanted outlaw. | |||||
| 10 | "Love Comes First" | Neill Fearnley | Vanessa Parise | March 15, 2014 | 1.24[12] |
| After Jack's departure from Coal Valley, Abigail learns her husband might be at fault for the mine disaster. Julie unknowingly nurses wanted outlaw Nate Tolliver back to health and gives him directions to the cabin where they met, and where his loot is stashed. Julie confides in Elizabeth about her newfound love, but a suspicious Elizabeth goes to tell Abigail, just as the trouble arrives. The Thatcher women are put in danger, and Elizabeth realizes that love is stronger than fear. | |||||
| 11 | "Rules of Engagement" | Neill Fearnley | Neal Dobrofsky & Tippi Dobrofsky | March 22, 2014 | 1.44[13] |
| After taking care of the Tollivers, hero Jack returns to Coal Valley. His ex-fiancée Rosemary LeVeaux also arrives. Rosemary broke up with him long ago to become an actress. However, she now seeks to make Coal Valley her home and Jack her husband, putting Elizabeth at odds with Jack. Meanwhile, he has asked forensic investigator and friend Bill Avery to help Abigail in regards to Gowen, the mining company and the explosion. As Bill works with Abigail, he becomes interested in her, admitting his intentions to Jack. Abigail also has the same intentions. Elizabeth receives news from home, causing her to ponder leaving Coal Valley. | |||||
| 12 | "Prelude to a Kiss" | Neill Fearnley | Neal Dobrofsky & Tippi Dobrofsky | March 29, 2014 | 1.67[14] |
| Coal Valley is finally going to get some justice for the mine explosion when Circuit Judge Jedidiah Black comes to town. Jack confronts Elizabeth about her teaching offer. Abigail begins letting go of the past and starts looking to the future with Bill Avery. Jack and Elizabeth’s relationship changes in a big way. | |||||
Season 2 (2015)
| No | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Trials of the Heart" | Neill Fearnley | Tippi Dobrofsky & Neal Dobrofsky | April 25, 2015 | 1.94[15] |
| 2 | "Heart and Soul"[16] | TBA | TBA | May 2, 2015 | TBA |
| 3 | "Heart's Desire"[16] | TBA | TBA | May 16, 2015 | TBA |
| 4 | "Awakenings & Revelations"[16] | TBA | TBA | May 23, 2015 | TBA |
| 5 | "Heart and Home"[16] | TBA | TBA | May 30, 2015 | TBA |
References
- ↑ Reiher, Andrea (January 11, 2014). "'When Calls the Heart' premiere: Will you return to the frontier?". Zap2It. From Inside the Box (blog). Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ↑ "'When Calls the Heart' features Aussie Mountie". Canadian Press, April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Patriots/Colts Comes Up Big for CBS". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
- ↑ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Flowers in the Attic," "Sam & Cat" Top Charts". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-01-18. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ↑ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: FOX Claims Demo Crown with UFC". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-01-25. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
- ↑ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "48 Hours" Tops Viewers, College Basketball Leads Demos". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
- ↑ "Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Olympic Winter Games Keep NBC on Top". The Futon Critic. February 11, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Olympic Winter Games Continue Their Reign". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-02-15. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
- ↑ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: NBC Tops Charts with Penultimate Night of Winter Games". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-02-25. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ↑ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: NBC Tops Demo Chart with NHL Coverage". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
- ↑ "Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: College Basketball Leads Demos, "48 Hours" Tops Viewers". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-03-11. Retrieved 2014-03-11.
- ↑ "Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Quartet of Newsmagazines Tops Charts". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-03-18. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
- ↑ "Saturday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: NCAA Mens Basketball Fills Top Spots". TheFutonCritic.com. 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ↑ "Season Finale for Hallmark Channel's Second Original Scripted Series, "When Calls the Heart," Finishes on Top". TheFutonCritic.com. April 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 100 Saturday Cable Originals: 4.25.2015". ShowBuzzDaily.com. April 28, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 "Shows A-Z - when calls the heart on hallmark". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
External links
- List of When Calls the Heart episodes at the Internet Movie Database