As Elizabeth nervously faces her first day of teaching, Jack must figure out which doomed miner wrote a personal message on a plank found in the mine.

When the coal company orders the town's widows to move and make way for new miners, Abigail devises a plan to keep the women in their homes.

While Jack investigates the suspicious church fire, Elizabeth tries to figure out why little Rosaleen can't speak and is terrified of miner Wendell.

Jack questions Cat about the fire after finding whale oil cans in her shed, while Elizabeth is baffled when a poor student gives her a costly gift.

The arrival of new miners in Coal Valley creates excitement among the townswomen, but Jack regards Billy, Elizabeth's earnest suitor, with suspicion.

As the town readies for the Miners' Games, Elizabeth and Billy's courtship heats up, and Jack investigates some thefts he suspects Billy is behind.

Eager to start her life anew, Abigail concocts a bold but costly business proposition, while Elizabeth and Jack go to bat for a struggling student.

Adam, the mine disaster's sole survivor, finally returns home but struggles to readjust. On short notice, Elizabeth puts on the Founders' Day play.

Elizabeth's visiting sister causes a stir when she brings a wounded man to town, while Jack invites Elizabeth to a romantic dinner at Abigail's café.

As Elizabeth yearns for the absent Jack, Abigail pumps Gowen for details about the mine disaster, and Julie grows close to fugitive outlaw Nathaniel.

Jack and Elizabeth's reunion is threatened by the appearance of a woman from Jack's past. Abigail welcomes forensics investigator Bill Avery to town.

Helped by Jack, Bill investigates the mine explosion, while Elizabeth must decide whether to accept a job offer back East or remain in Coal Valley.

Coal Valley's trial gets underway in the town with a new Judge presiding over it. Elizabeth gets unsettling news from Hamilton regarding her family, and must return. Abigail's case is presided over by an unlikely prosecutor. Elizabeth's family meets, Jack.

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.

The townsfolk celebrate the New Year, which allows Jack and Elizabeth to make a fresh start. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee have a new adventure and Pastor Hogan runs into an unwelcome visitor from his past.

Abigail discovers Gowen's sordid scheme. Frank struggles with a troubled past as Elizabeth surprises Jack with the revelation of her own property.

The people of Hope Valley turn against Frank after his secret gets out. Abigail resolves to prove that past mistakes don't tell the whole story.

After Frank and Abigail show everyone in Hope Valley the value of redemption, the town becomes overrun by a gang of dangerous outlaws.

As a call for compassion reverberates throughout a struggling Hope Valley, Jack and Faith's friendship proves problematic for Elizabeth.

Abigail welcomes Becky back into her home, but soon faces a difficult decision. Jack and Elizabeth approach a new horizon in their relationship.

A stunning display of love becomes a source of encouragement for the whole of Hope Valley. Abigail must make a painful concession.

Elizabeth struggles to get along with Jack's mother, a gritty and challenging frontierswoman, after she rides into town in the night.

Jack, Elizabeth and Abigail lead the people of Hope Valley in an urgent mission to rescue trapped miners after a landslide.

A new railroad route that could boost business is proposed. A baseball game helps the newer settlement students to make friends with the other pupils.

Elizabeth must coax the truth from Robert after he tells a lie about seeing a bear and becomes the town hero.

To raise money for new school supplies, Elizabeth and the kids throw a carnival; the carnival sheds new light and possibly even hope, on Phillip's 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.

A surprising ally helps Elizabeth in her fight to get her job back. Jack does some soul-searching that may affect his relationship with Elizabeth.

Bill locates the missing witness from Gowen's case. Ray Wyatt's young nephews start school -- and trouble. A new commissary threatens Abigail's Cafe.

Bill encounters complications while trying to bring A.J. Foster back to testify. After her husband buys a car, Rosemary insists on learning to drive.

A stranger's visit sheds light on Carson's mysterious past. Elizabeth gets a taste of parenthood after volunteering to baby-sit Opal for a few days.

When Carson disagrees with a doctor's opinion of Cody's sudden illness, Abigail must decide whom she trusts more and which course of action to take.

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

Elizabeth mentors Julie, who finds teaching more difficult than she imagined. 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. 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 jeopardy and Bill has difficulties transporting a prisoner.

Jack and Elizabeth’s relationship is put to the test. Pastor Frank and Abigail make a decision about their future. Bill helps a girl solve a mystery.

Elizabeth assigns her students to follow business leaders in Hope Valley. 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.

Bill is put in serious jeopardy while transporting AJ to face trial. 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. Elizabeth tutors an unexpected new student, and the residents of Hope Valley conspire to pull off a surprise.

In the 3 weeks since the arrival of devastating news, Hope Valley has come together in love and support in a time of sadness.

Elizabeth balances new motherhood with teaching, Bill & Gowen battle to buy the saloon, Rosemary plays matchmaker for a potential romance, and Abigail brings technology to town.

After a foolish comment, Carson must admit that he cares more about Faith. The charming new saloon owner, Lucas Bouchard, causes a stir. Elizabeth teaches self-confidence, and Abigail takes a risk on the stock market with Gowen.

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. Carson and Faith must decide whether to pursue their feelings.

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 when a mock debate goes awry; Carson and Faith try to keep their romance a secret.

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. Jesse finds surface oil, but can't afford to drill.

Gowen strikes oil, which splits Hope Valley into the haves and have-nots. Abigail must settle a dispute among the landowners. Elizabeth must quell Cody's jealousy when Robert's family comes into money. Nathan urges Bill to re-examine judgeship offer.

Trying to stay on Elizabeth's good side, Lucas sets up a library for the town. Abigail is reunited with an old flame. Allie tricks Harper, Robert and Opal into believing the town has a haunted house. Bill conducts his first trial as a judge.

Lucas' past comes back to haunt him and others in Hope Valley; Lee and Gowen compete for workers; 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.

Lucas gives Elizabeth writing advice that causes her to search for new inspiration. Rosemary and Lee plan a vacation. Faith returns home with a dilemma that may force her to part ways with Carson.

Elizabeth helps Nathan navigate family tensions when his estranged father arrives in town after recently being released from jail. Rosemary advises Clara and Jesse on wedding plans. Bill and Lucas lose customers when a rumor spreads.

Elizabeth encourages Nathan to investigate his father. Lucas enjoys the first chapters of Elizabeth’s novel. Clara and Jesse cross items off their wedding to-do list.

Elizabeth, Carson and Faith deal with an outbreak of chickenpox. Faith's dedication to her job jeopardizes her future.

Elizabeth gets a surprise bouquet of flowers on her doorstep which has the whole town wondering who left them. Rosemary and Lee organize Jesse & Clara's Bachelor and Bachelorette parties.

Elizabeth gets the people of Hope Valley to band together as only they can to give Clara and Jesse the wedding of their dreams.

Lee and Rosemary are challenged with taking care of a fussy Little Jack.

A dangerous windstorm puts residents of Hope Valley at risk. Elizabeth takes half the class on a field trip in the woods while Carson is the substitute teacher for the rest.

Elizabeth and Nathan try to resolve their differences. Rosemary learns a secret about Lee. Elizabeth feels betrayed by Lucas, but helps him get the oil company's records from Gowen. Nathan goes under cover. Fiona gets bad news.

Elizabeth hears news about her book. Lee gets a surprise that stirs up wounds from his past. Fiona tries to find a way to stay in Hope Valley. Lucas makes a last-ditch effort to preserve his partnership in Gowen Petroleum.

Elizabeth tries to deal with how she feels about Nathan and Lucas; a visitor causes trouble.

The arrival of Lucas' mother makes Elizabeth more than a little nervous; Lee injures his back.

Everyone in Hope Valley tries to help when a geyser erupts at the oil rig.

Nathan starts to question his own actions as the inquiry begins.

Rosemary and Lee adjust to having family in town, while a letter from Dottie upsets the Coulters.

Elizabeth wonders if she's ready to let love in again, while Rosemary wonders what her purpose is.

A health scare has everyone in Hope Valley worried about one of their own.

Elizabeth focuses on teaching Angela how to read braille. Rosemary and Lee struggle to give Rachel the freedom she was promised in Hope Valley. Bill feels displaced when he's asked to finally return his Mountie uniform.

Elizabeth is distraught over the reveal of Nathan's secret. Everyone helps a couple prepare for their wedding. The bachelor and bachelorette parties stir up mixed emotions from the guests. A mysterious businessman arrives in town.

A wedding in Hope Valley leads every couple to evaluate their relationships. Rosemary discovers there is more happening in Hope Valley than everyone realizes, and she decides to get to the bottom of it.

Landis, the school inspector, arrives in town and causes trouble for Elizabeth. Rosemary finds her calling; a search is called when one of Hope Valley's residents is lost. Carson and Faith's relationship is put to the test.

Elizabeth has finally realized who she's supposed to be with. Big changes are coming to Hope Valley. The town rallies together to say goodbye and good luck to one of its own.

Change is in the air for Hope Valley with the foundry to be built and the upcoming mayoral election. Elizabeth arrives home from a trip to Hamilton. A potential investor arrives in town to discuss the oil business with Lucas.

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.

Elizabeth's book is finally published and it’s 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Elizabeth and Rosemary disagree 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.

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.

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

Hope Valley faces an economic downturn together. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Bill learn that the children of Hope Valley have made a discovery that could change the future of the town.

Everyone is buzzing with talk of the Hot Springs and how it will help the town. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Lucas host Aunt Agatha and Julie on an interesting visit to Hope Valley.

Tourists start arriving, including the St. Johns, who may prove to be trouble for Bill. Meanwhile, Elizabeth rallies all Rosemary’s friends to plan the perfect baby shower.

The Coulter baby is late, but Faith assures them it’s fine. By the time Rosemary goes into labor, the entire town is there to support her. Madeline tries to stay in Hope Valley.

Rosemary and Lee are still adjusting to parenthood. Lucas reveals the surprise he’s been working on to Elizabeth. Nathan has a camping trip planned for just him and Allie.

Rosemary and Lee’s baby has brought up memories of Rosemary’s own mother, and questions about her past. Meanwhile, the kids feel left out of the hot springs with all the tourists.

When a former student visits, Elizabeth thinks she may need her help. Meanwhile, Lucas orders something for all of Hope Valley to enjoy… if they can get it working.

Elizabeth encourages Gowen to seek forgiveness from Rosaleen to heal old wounds. Meanwhile Montague continues to raise suspicion.

Everyone helps Rosemary as the Governor visits early. Meanwhile, Nathan is called away to help with land trouble only to find himself in unexpected danger and with surprising intel.

The town prepares for the governor’s black-tie ball. While still reeling from the true intentions of Union City Holdings, Lucas decides to try to sway the governor to their side.

Lucas is the talk of Hope Valley. Elizabeth and the whole town rally around him, but everyone still worries it won’t be enough to stop the governor.

With Elizabeth at his side, Election Day has the entire town supporting Lucas, hoping he will save Hope Valley. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee discuss who should be their baby’s godfather.

Elizabeth turns over a new leaf. Nathan returns home from an investigation, and Bill questions its outcome. Rosemary chases a scoop. Lucas make a surprise announcement.

Elizabeth and Allie plan a birthday party for Nathan. Lee and Rosemary weigh business responsibilities against family time. Lucas settles into his role as governor.

Rosemary and Bill team up to investigate a case they believe shouldn't be closed. The women of Hope Valley start a day care. Hickam and Mei celebrate a milestone.

It's Easter in Hope Valley. Elizabeth organizes an egg hunt with help from Nathan. A visitor from Lucas's past gets the town talking. Angela and Cooper seek to mend a relationship.

Hickam and Lee clash with the mayor of Benson Hills, and Gowen suggests a solution with huge implications for the town. Elizabeth and Nathan clear up a misunderstanding.

Elizabeth confronts an imposing figure from her past with Nathan's support. Rosemary helps Lee navigate a new leadership role. Lucas struggles to find bidders for his resort project.

Elizabeth hopes for the best when Tom Thornton visits with an exciting opportunity for the town's choir. Rosemary and Bill interview a source. Lucas considers his options.

Elizabeth and Nathan help Tom out of a tight situation, and the town comes together after a setback. With encouragement from family, Joseph heals and old rift. Gowen councils Lucas.

Rosemary's newspaper article creates waves when she questions Lucas's judgement. Allie discusses her birth father with Nathan, and Elizabeth realizes Little Jack is growing up.

Allie makes a daring decision, and Nathan and Elizabeth rush to intervene. Uncovered memories shift Lucas's plans. Faith takes a big step. Mei cooks for Hickam's family.

Nathan and Bill take charge when a notorious gangster threatens the town. Rosemary teams up with her competition to uncover the truth. Elizabeth and Nathan take a leap of faith.

Nathan and Elizabeth exchange secrets. Rosemary and Lee pitch Lucas an idea for the future of Hope Valley.

Elizabeth receives a sentimental surprise in time for Little Jack's first day of school. Nathan trains a new Mountie cadet. Rosemary and Lee make a landmark decision.

When the comic book craze sweeps Hope Valley, Elizabeth teaches her students through nature. Rosemary launches a radio show, and Lucas meets a new political player.

Elizabeth and Nathan uncover Oliver’s secret, and Rosemary worries Lee has a secret of his own. Allie’s interest is piqued when Earl Wyatt returns to town.

Elizabeth helps Allie plan a birthday dance, and Nathan struggles with Allie growing up. Rosemary and Bill team up again to investigate a train robbery. Lucas lends Edie a hand.

Elizabeth develops a new method of teaching. Nathan goes undercover. A familiar face returns to Hope Valley with an unlucky heiress in tow. Lucas and Lee face their differences.

Allie and Oliver discover a threat. Rosemary invites the kids to debate Lucas on the radio. Bill interrogates a suspect with an old friend's help. Elizabeth fights a cold.

Elizabeth and Nathan's date night leads to an undercover operation at a glamorous party. Lucas and Edie grow closer over cards. Rosemary holds auditions for a play.

Rosemary's play gets a new venue and a new cast. Elizabeth takes her curriculum to the airwaves. Faith helps a friend make a decision. Lucas faces unexpected opposition.

The Garrison Gang comes for their gold with Hope Valley residents in the crosshairs. Angela visits the Schwartzman School and Rosemary uncovers the truth about Ava.

The land dispute around McGinty's Meadow intensifies. Hickam and Mei throw a harvest festival for the town. Elizabeth helps Emily find her purpose.

When Little Jack falls ill, Elizabeth and Nathan care for him together as Hickam and Mei race to secure medicine. The kids broadcast a baseball game over the radio to lift spirits.

As graduation approaches, Elizabeth and Nathan plan for a happy summer together. Lucas and Edie race Rosemary and Bill to find the gold. The town plans a sweet surprise for Minnie.