When Calls the Heart

Abigail ushers in a new era by bringing telephones to Hope Valley; the saloon is in need of ownership; Elizabeth enjoys new motherhood, but returning to teaching proves challenging.

Carson has to admit that he cares more about Faith than he has let on; the whole town buzzes with curiosity about the charming new saloon owner, Lucas Bouchard.

After a judge is intimidated into releasing two gunrunners, Bill recruits an old friend to help him track the criminals down; Abigail and Lucas clash over the saloon's late hours.

A new Mountie arrives earlier than expected; Bill and Nathan jump right to work when Lee's payroll is stolen; at the school, friends turn against each other when a mock debate goes awry.

Elizabeth confronts Nathan about his parenting style; Bill is offered a judgeship, but is unsure if he wants to take it; Rosemary hosts a girls-only night; Faith and Carson's romance blooms.

Gowen strikes oil, which splits Hope Valley into the haves and have-nots; Bill must settle a dispute among landowners; Nathan urges Bill to re-examine the judgeship offer; Rosemary must come clean to Lee.

Trying to stay on Elizabeth's good side, Lucas sets up a library for the town; Allie tricks Harper, Robert and Opal into believing the town has a haunted house; Bill conducts his first trial as a judge in Hope Valley.

Lucas' past comes back to haunt him and others in Hope Valley; Lee and Gowen compete for workers; meanwhile, an old friend arrives with a new orphan.

At the Founders' Day Festival, Elizabeth makes a move that might affect her future; an orphan struggles to accept his new life; Bill finds startling information about Gowen.

When a group of orphans become stranded in Hope Valley for Christmas, their caretakers - sisters who have a mysterious backstory - lead Bill to investigate. Stars Erin Krakow, Lori Loughlin, Jack Wagner, Paul Greene.